Gharo Creek

Site Analysis
 Site Introduction
• The Site is in the district of Bhambore, Thatta, Sindh.
• It is 65 Km away from Karachi. Part of the Rural context of
Sindh.
• The history of the ancient city dates back to the 1st
century BC.
• In 2004, Department of Archaeology and Museums
Pakistan submitted the site for UNESCO World Heritage
Sites.
• Presently the site, is an agricultural and textile/industrial
area.
• With the site being near the Indus delta, Wind currents
are strong and there are wind energy farms in the local
vicinity.
Landmarks
Restaurants
Gharo Creek
• Sajjan Fish Shop (300 m) Paradise Island Waterpark
• Janu Hotel (700 m)
• settlement near site( 500m)
• Bhambore Museum (3 Km)
• Café Marhaba (4.5 Km) Ikhlas Farm
• Paradise Island Park (5km)
• Gharo Town (7.5 km)
• Dabheji (20 km) Indus Delta Bhambore Fort

• The towns of Dabheji and Gharo are developed to a

rudimentary level. Basic anemiteis such as
restaurants(e.g. Café Imran), Banks, Gas Stations,
General Stores, Masjids are easily available.
• In the distance and spread around the towns are
various Agricultural farms and Textile Mills. Dabheji Police Station Café Imran
Site Plan
Climate Analysis
Vegetation/Energy Building Materials.
• Concrete • Steel
• Due to being at a delta and with water exposure, the land
is marshy. • Sandstone • Bamboo
• Local vegetation consists Neem And Eucalyptus Trees • Red Stone • Thatch
• Gharo being a agriculture district produces rice, cotton,
wheat and sugarcane.
• Marble
• Gharo Being near the Indus Delta houses when of the • Wood
largest Wind Energy farm in Sindh. • Steel
• Zephyrus Wind Farms produces 50 MW of energy.

Wind Energy Farm

Sugar Cane Farm

Eucalyptus Tree Neem Tree

 Site Appraisal

• Specific area chosen on site, due to privacy

and noise concerns.
• Considering the program of the project is
recreational chalets, privacy and seclusion
should be main concern.
• Views open up to the creek with no built in to the
distance in the south west direction.
• Wind coming directly from South west of site.
• North-East covers the site with shurbs and marshy
vegetation increasing privacy.