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www.smartcitypk.com We are Building A Smart Pakistan www.lahoresmartcitypk.com
Continuing with the same Primary strategy employed in the One Capital
project, we once again draw upon the strokes of Eduardo Chillida for the
inception of the idea. However, we strive to salvage elements or ideas
from the rich history of the city of Lahore. This fusion of artistic inspiration
and historical context aims to imbue the project with depth and
resonance, honoring both contemporary artistic influences and the
enduring legacy of Lahore.
the Pavilion aerial view of the
Masterplan inspired in Chillida works.
With more than 650 residences in several towers of 13 floors.
From Studio Apartments, 1, 2 and 3 bed Apartments until 1,2 and 4
bed Duplex, a Business Hotel with more than 280 rooms, around
180 serviced offices and an oustanding Shopping complex in a
Podium that connects all the towers.
Sustainable and e cent in the materials, the use of the energy and the recycling
strategy. General layout with functions
the Chahan reservoir. We immediately The Rock will provide a state-of-the-art interior
recognized our role as a custodian of the rock climbing, abseiling and adrenalin park
wonderful natural attributes of the site, while housed within a landmark building draped over
also enabling visitors to access and enjoy all the valley edge. Inspired by the distinctive
that it has to offer. It’s a question of balance geological formations found on the site, The
between nature and human activity; we need Rock is not just a centre for activity, but a
to understand the site’s capacity for landmark which will draw visitors in from the
development and that can only be assessed by adjacent La Mer district. Foodies are likewise
site visits” well catered for at the Adventure Park, with
three food outlets on site. For a rustic ‘back to
Desert INK The desert INK team spent several days nature’ BBQ vibe, visitors will be at home in the
A.ENDORSEMENT LEADER exploring and mapping the site on foot before Nature Valley Grill, while families can gather for
Duncan Denley forming a vision for the site. Appropriate food and drinks at The Lookout, boasting
Manager Director activities such as cycling, zip wires and horse spectacular views over the surrounding
Desert INK riding will be carefully integrated into the park, activities. Those enjoying a day at The Rock can
201a, Building 4 - Dubai Design District while an extensive children’s adventure enjoy quick bites at the Adrenalin Café after
Dubai - United Arab Emirates playground will surely be a hotspot for families. conquering the thrills of the park. For those less
www.desert-ink.com Nature lovers will enjoy birdwatching and inclined towards adventure sports, the Park
fishing, while those seeking an overnight contains hiking routes, horse riding and picnic
Capital Smart City (C.S.C.)are delighted experience can book a glamping experience in grounds as well as an arts and crafts centre.
to announce that the award-winning, Nature Valley. “Our first exploration of Nature
Dubai-based Landscape Architecture practice Valley with the C.S.C. team was really
desert INK has been appointed to design eye-opening” enthuses Denley, “it’s a
C.S.C.’s flagship Adventure Park. Internationally wonderfully peaceful natural valley surrounded
renowned for their innovative thinking and by cliffs and teeming with wildlife, yet sits
context-driven landscape designs, the desert within a stone’s throw of one of C.S.C.’s most
INK team jumped at the chance to bring their appealing developments, La Mer. It needs a
expertise to Pakistan and are currently very light touch. We will enable visitors to enjoy
engaged in conceptualizing this one-of-a-kind the valley while enhancing its character with
park which fuses nature with adventure. some simple amenities which preserve the
Founder and Managing Director of desert INK, essence of the place. The Nature Valley will be a
Duncan Denley was delighted to expand upon place to escape and unwind and enjoy the
this exciting opportunity; “While desert INK simple things in life. A campfire, a barbeque
have delivered projects in Pakistan before, our and some good company in this wonderful
first visit to C.S.C. made us keenly aware that natural setting will be a magical experience”.
this site is special. We were drawn to the valleys When the climate makes outdoor adventures
and plateaus and the spectacular views over challenging, visitors need not be concerned.
