A COMMUNITY RECREATION AND EXPERIENCE CENTER A MULTISENSORY URBAN OASIS
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2025
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UMT, Lahore
Abstract
Social spaces contribute so much towards the unity of the communities,
interaction within the society, as well as physical and mental wellbeing through
physical activities. The present thesis proposes a sole design proposal with an
aim of Recreational Hub of Community Interaction in the premises of Kanaan
Park, Sahiwal, Punjab Pakistan. This proposal is regarding usage of a non
utilize park to a vibrant and encompassing park which shall be focused towards
the needs in recreation of the surrounding society in Sahiwal. But Kanaan Park
is located in one of the core portion of Sahiwal city which can be easily
approached by people and also the smaller villages along Sahiwal also could be
reached. It has been ignored over the years without facilities and proper
infrastructure. This Thesis is devoted to the renewal of the park by the means
of sustainable design strategies.The given Design is separated into the various
primary areas. It will comprise Sports and Fitness Zone and has space both
inside and out to do different sports activities. The Community Zone which is
going to offer areas of collection and meeting rooms where the community can
interact. There will be recreational zone with playgrounds, picnic areas and rest
places. Finally, there will be the Cultural Zone which will present the heritage
of Pakistan in the form of various art galleries and performance stages. These
four neighborhoods shall be united through routes and green places, which will
facilitate interactions with the community.Building design depends on the
important aspect of sustainability. To achieve the environmental impact, the
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plan will incorporate sources of renewable energy, which include solar panels,
rainwater harvesting systems, green roofing, and energy-efficient technologies
to increase the sustainability in recreational hub. The project will also serve the
various design principles, where everyone will have accessibility, all classes of
people will be served including the people with disabilities and handicaps. One
can attribute features to ensure that it is convenient to all. The thesis also
concentrates on the need of having the community in the planning and make it
functional as is required. Possible exploration in the future is the growth of the
hub, as well as incorporation of additional community-oriented programs.This
Thesis Projects is a composition of sustainable design, innovation and a
community engaged approach to lay a framework of outlining recreational
space developing in low developed regions. The overall idea is to influence the
development of similar projects in other parts of Pakistan and transform
various urban areas into thriving places encouraging engagement and the
feeling of belonging among members of the community.