Comprehensive overview of Rohan Kritika luxury housing project focusing on design philosophy, site planning, sustainability, user-centric features, building services, and community amenities in Pune's urban context. 2 / 14 Most read 6 / 14 Most read 7 / 14 Most read More Related Content Similar to Rohan Kritika: Landscape-Integrated Luxury Residential Design in Pune Rohan Kritika: Landscape-Integrated Luxury Residential Design in Pune 1. ROHAN KRITIKA SINHAGAD ROAD, PUNE By Ar.Sanjay Mohe Rohan Builders and Developers Pvt. Lmt. December, 2018 BY: YASH MALVADE RIYA PATIL CHAITANYAA UMBARKAR KRISHNA ZAWARE 2. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY The project is based on the philosophy of creating homes that balance architecture with nature. Rather than treating buildings and landscape separately, the design integrates both to create comfortable living spaces. Rohan Builders' PLUS Home concept focuses on four key principles: combination will make the presentation look much stronger and more professional. PROJECT FACT SHEET Project Name-Rohan Kritika Location - Sinhagad Road, Pune Architect - Sanjay Mohe Developer - Rohan Builders Housing Type- LuxuryResidential Housing Unit Types-3 BHK & 4 BHK Approx. Units- Around 400 Apartments Target Users-Upper-middle & High- income Families Concept-Landscape Integrated Luxury Housing 3. HOUSING TYPOLOGY Rohan Kritika is a Luxury Multi-Family Residential Development designed for urban families seeking spacious homes and modern lifestyle amenities. Target User Group Professionals Business families Nuclear and joint families Upper-middle and high-income residents Characteristics Large apartment layouts Premium recreational amenities Secure gated community Community-focused planning High-quality finishes and services

4. SITE PLANNING & LAYOUT The project follows a central landscape planning approach where residential blocks are arranged around a large common open space. This planning creates visual connectivity while separating vehicular movement from recreational zones. Planning Features Clearly defined entry and exit Landscaped central courtyard Clubhouse and recreational facilities Swimming pool and activity spaces Internal circulation roads Pedestrian-friendly open areas The planning encourages interaction while maintaining privacy between residential units. Legends Grand Common Lobby Water Features with Stepping Stone Feature Sculpture Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi Kids' Pool Pool Timber Deck Kids' Play Area BBQ Cove Fitness Area Feature Paving Stepped Lawn Clubhouse K A B C D E F G H I J 5. K A B C D E F G H I J The circulation system efficiently separates vehicular and pedestrian movement. Vehicular Circulation Peripheral internal roads Basement/covered parking Controlled entry and exit Pedestrian Circulation Safe walkways Direct access to amenities Landscaped pathways connecting buildings This hierarchy minimizes traffic conflict and improves safety within the campus. ENTRY AMENITIES BUILT AREA ROADWAYS CIRCULATION ANALYSIS 6. The project offers spacious 3 BHK and 4 BHK apartments planned with clear zoning between public, semi-private, and private spaces. Planning Features Spacious living and dining area Large balconies Efficient circulation with minimum wasted space 3BHK PLAN 4BHK PLAN UNIT PLANNING ANALYSIS Separate kitchen and utility Well-planned bedroom privacy Furniture-friendly room proportions 7. USER-CENTRIC DESIGN Addresses User Needs: Designed under the PLUS Homes concept with spacious layouts, abundant daylight, natural ventilation, and functional living spaces for families, enhancing everyday comfort and reducing energy use. Privacy & Social Interaction: Apartments are planned to maintain privacy through appropriate spacing and balcony orientation, while landscaped gardens, children's play areas, clubhouse, and walking paths encourage social interaction among residents. Accessibility & Inclusiveness: The project provides lifts in each building, wide internal roads, pedestrian pathways, ramps at key entrances, and designated parking, making common areas accessible to people of different age groups and abilities. Community-Building Aspects: Shared amenities such as landscaped open spaces, clubhouse, multipurpose hall, fitness areas, children's play zones, and recreational courts promote community engagement, healthy lifestyles, and neighborhood interaction. 8. CLIMATE RESPONSIVENESS & SUSTAINABILITY Rohan Kritika has been planned following Rohan Builders' "PLUS Homes" design philosophy, which focuses on maximizing natural daylight, cross ventilation, thermal comfort, and resource efficiency. Although the project is not publicly listed as having a LEED, GRIHA, or IGBC certification, it incorporates several sustainable design features suitable for Pune's hot semi-arid climate (BSh) with hot summers, a humid monsoon, and mild winters. Building Orientation and Massing Buildings are oriented to maximize north and south-facing openings, minimizing direct solar heat gain from the low-angle east and west sun where possible. Adequate spacing between blocks allows: Better wind movement Improved daylight penetration Reduced mutual overshadowing Climatic Benefits Reduced solar heat gain. Improved thermal comfort. Enhanced natural lighting. Better outdoor environmental quality. Daylighting Features Large windows in living rooms and bedrooms. Wide balconies that admit daylight while providing shading. Open-plan living and dining areas allow light to penetrate deeper into the interior. Limited internal partitions reduce obstruction to daylight. Light-coloured interior finishes improve daylight reflectance. Staircases and circulation areas receive natural lighting through window openings. Ventilation Strategies Windows provided on opposite or adjacent facades wherever possible. Living rooms and bedrooms have large operable windows. Kitchens and bathrooms include dedicated ventilation windows or exhaust provisions. Balconies function as transitional spaces that improve air movement. Adequate spacing between buildings allows prevailing winds to circulate freely. Green Certifications Based on publicly available information, Rohan Kritika does not have a declared green building certification such as: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) 9. The project uses a reinforced concrete structural system designed for durability and seismic resistance. Building Services Automatic lifts Emergency power backup Fire safety provisions Covered parking Water supply and drainage systems Video door phone Intercom Solar lighting Waste management systems These services ensure efficient building operation and user comfort. STRUCTURE AND BUILDING SERVICES Parking Design and Management The project provides covered and open parking spaces distributed within the residential campus. Parking Layout Ground-level parking beneath residential blocks Surface visitor parking Internal access roads Clearly marked circulation routes Turning radius designed for passenger vehicles Water Supply System The water supply system is designed to provide uninterrupted domestic water. Source Municipal water supply Underground storage tanks Distribution Underground water storage tanks Transfer pumps Overhead tanks Gravity distribution to apartments Internal Plumbing Concealed CPVC water supply pipes UPVC drainage pipes Pressure balancing valves Individual water meters (where applicable) Drainage System The project adopts separate drainage systems for sewage and storm water. Sewage Soil stacks,Waste stacks,Vent pipes,Inspection chambers,Underground sewer network,Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Reuse of Treated Water Landscape irrigation,Toilet flushing,Common area,cleaning Storm Water Drainage Roof rainwater pipes,Surface drains,Recharge pits,Rainwater harvesting structures 10. Incoming Power Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) supply Internal Distribution Main LT panel Distribution boards Concealed FRLS copper wiring MCBs RCCBs Earthing Emergency Power Backup DG backup for: Lifts Common lighting Water pumps Security systems One light and one fan point per apartment (as specified) Energy-Efficient Features LED lighting Solar-powered common area lighting Energy-efficient pumps Motion sensors in selected common spaces (where provided) STRUCTURE AND BUILDING SERVICES The project incorporates fire protection systems compliant with the National Building Code (NBC). Passive Fire Protection Fire-resistant RCC structure Fire escape staircases Fire-rated doors (where required) Smoke-proof escape routes Active Fire Protection Fire hydrants Hose reels Fire extinguishers Fire water storage tanks Fire pumps Terrace fire tanks Sprinklers (where required by code) Fire brigade inlet connection Fire Detection Smoke detectors in common areas Manual call points Fire alarm panels Emergency lighting Exit signage Fire Safety System Electrical System HVAC System Being a residential project, Rohan Kritika does not have a centralized HVAC system. Apartment HVAC Split air-conditioner provision in bedrooms and living rooms Outdoor AC units located on utility balconies/ledges Individual refrigerant piping Natural Ventilation The PLUS Homes concept prioritizes: Cross ventilation Large window openings Reduced dependence on mechanical cooling Basement/Parking Ventilation Natural ventilation through open-sided parking areas Exhaust fans where enclosed spaces require mechanical ventilation Waste Management System The project incorporates sustainable waste management practices. Solid Waste Segregation Waste is segregated into: Wet waste Dry recyclable waste Domestic hazardous waste Organic Waste Management Vermiculture pits or composting units for biodegradable waste Compost reused for landscape maintenance Dry Waste Collection from designated bins Handed over to authorized recycling agencies Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Treats wastewater generated by the residential complex Recycled water used for: Gardening Toilet flushing Cleaning common areas 11. Landscape Components Grand entrance lobby Water feature with stepping stones Feature sculpture Swimming pool with jacuzzi Kids' pool Timber pool deck Children's play area BBQ cove Fitness area Feature paving Stepped lawn Clubhouse Open function lawn The project incorporates several environmentally responsive landscape strategies: Rainwater harvesting. Drip irrigation. Composting of landscape waste. Conservation of existing trees. Extensive new tree plantation. Landscaped open spaces functioning as ecological buffers. LANDSCAPE DESIGN Landscape forms the central element of the project rather than acting as leftover open space. The landscape enhances social interaction, visual quality, and thermal comfort. Landscape Planning Concept Buildings are positioned around the edges of the site, leaving the center as a continuous landscaped recreational zone. The design responds to the site's natural slope, creating stepped outdoor spaces instead of excessive land cutting. Existing trees were retained wherever possible and supplemented with new planting to strengthen the site's ecological character Landscape Material Palette Natural stone paving for plazas and walkways. Decorative concrete pavers. Timber or composite decking around the swimming pool. Stone-clad planters and retaining walls. Lawn grass with native shrubs and shade trees. Pebbles and natural stone edging around water features. 12. Material Sample Material Name Application Grey Concrete RCC Structure AAC Block Wall Blocks External/Internal Walls Textured Exterior Paint Acrylic Finish Façade Aluminium Frame Powder-coated Aluminium Windows Glass Sample Toughened Glass Balcony Railings Granite Black Granite Kitchen Platform Beige Tile Vitrified Tile Living & Bedrooms White Ceramic Tile Bathroom Tile Toilets Wooden Laminate Bedroom Flooring Bedrooms Anti-skid Tile Terrace Flooring Balconies & Terrace Indoor Material Palette -Marble flooring -Laminated wooden flooring -Vitrified tiles -Granite kitchen platform -Ceramic bathroom tiles -Aluminium windows -HDF internal doors -Acrylic paint finish Material Palette Structural Materials Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) framed structure RCC slabs, beams, columns, and shear walls for earthquake resistance Fly ash-blended concrete to improve durability and reduce environmental impact MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Exterior Materials (Finishing Materials) Acrylic exterior weatherproof paint Cement plastered external walls Powder-coated aluminium sliding windows Toughened glass balcony railings (in selected balconies) MS (mild steel) railings for staircases Stone-clad entrance walls and landscape retaining walls Construction Technology a) Structural System RCC framed structure Earthquake-resistant design complying with Indian Standards RCC columns, beams and slabs Brick/block infill walls MATERIAL BOARD 13. Architect's Philosophy – Rohan Kritika Design Approach: Follows Rohan Builders' PLUS Homes philosophy, focusing on functional planning, natural daylight, cross ventilation, and efficient use of space. Concept & Vision: To create comfortable, sustainable, and family-friendly homes with a balance of privacy, community interaction, and environmental responsibility. Translation into Built Form: Well-spaced G+6 blocks, large windows, balconies, landscaped open spaces, and sustainable features like rainwater harvesting, STP, and solar lighting enhance livability while responding to Pune's climate. Key Takeaway: A climate-responsive residential design that combines comfort, sustainability, and efficient planning.