BUDGET: Between 1 crore INR and 4.99 crore INR (More than USD135,000 but less than USD540,000)
Project Overview
Vibrant City Ahmedabad, the city with many unique things of visitor attraction, is glowing with yet another embellishment, and of a new genre. A Glow Garden, in the heart of the city, with a vast variety of enticingly glowing flora and fauna. Two locally-based solution providers came together to weave in the magic of lights amidst dense greenery.
The Glow Garden (Riverfront Moon Trail) project is an innovative, interactive outdoor installation that combines art, technology, and nature to create a mesmerising experience of illuminated plant life. Utilising LED lights and sensor technology, the garden responds dynamically to environmental conditions and visitor interactions, enhancing the natural beauty of the space while promoting sustainable energy practices. The project aims to inspire community engagement, environmental awareness, and artistic expression through its captivating visual displays and educational components, making it a popular attraction for visitors of all ages.
Over 50,000 square feet of illuminated gardens and exhibits, Interactive experiences that respond to visitor movements and emotion, Advanced LED lighting technology, and interactive installations that adapt to the environment.
What did the client want to achieve?
With the help of the Glow Garden Project, the client aims to create an eco-friendly, visually stunning garden that enhances urban aesthetics, promotes Night Tourism, and provides an entertainment zone filled with the joy and beauty of glowing animals and trees that mesmerise the viewer.
The objective behind this Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) initiative was to create a unique visitor attraction in the heart of the city that is easily accessible from all parts of the city, and an ensemble that mesmerises everyone in every age group.
It helps foster community engagement, encourages conservation awareness, and offers a recreational space for residents to connect with nature, ultimately contributing to improved mental well-being and environmental sustainability.
Scope of work your company was involved in
The scope of our company was to design a glow garden, which typically includes conceptual planning, landscape design, selection of lighting and decorative elements, environmental and safety assessments, project management, and coordination with contractors. We may also provide expertise on sustainable and energy-efficient lighting solutions, ensure compliance with local regulations, and offer ongoing maintenance and operational strategies to ensure the glow garden’s aesthetic appeal and safety standards are maintained over time. Develop a comprehensive design concept that aligns with our vision and objectives, incorporating innovative lighting design, interactive exhibits, and natural beauty. Conduct a thorough site analysis to identify opportunities and challenges, including topography, climate, and existing infrastructure. Design a sophisticated lighting system and glowing elements that incorporate energy-efficient LED lighting, fibre optics, and other innovative technologies to create an immersive experience. An essential part of their job was to assess the client’s clinical needs, recommend fixtures that precisely meet the requirements, and develop plans that enhance aesthetics while ensuring functionality and energy efficiency.
What Key Challenges were faced?
“Hard Work Behind the Glow in the Dark” Unique effort that it is, with a Make/Made in India base concept, the Glow Garden hasn’t come to life without a challenge. It indeed poses many challenges, some of which are very tricky and potentially too. The initial impression of the site was not overwhelming, but it was entirely undulating. Being very rich and densely vegetated, the site is full of trees, both big and small, and the designers wanted to make them part of the project to give a feel of a natural habitat to visitors. Also, being a government project with a slew of stakeholders – different government departments, local civic authorities and agencies relating to various functions – coordinating with all of them, and bringing them on a common platform for strategic decisions was a big challenge of its kind.
“Coordinating all that did demand a fair degree of patience and composure,” admitted the White Energy execs. Creating a Glow Garden, a mesmerising outdoor space where plants, trees, and flowers radiate a soft, luminescent glow, poses several technical and logistical challenges. At the same time, the concept of a Glow Garden sparks imagination and creativity.
How were those challenges resolved?
As mentioned above, the site is vibrant and densely vegetated, featuring a diverse range of trees, from large to small. We wanted to incorporate them into the project to give visitors a sense of a natural habitat.
We have kept many artificial glowing trees, animals, birds, and wild animals, which we have tried to blend with the natural habitat, giving visitors the feeling of being under the moon.
We had to explore our options to stabilise the installations in such a way that while installing the elements, it should give a proper perspective view.
How has your work helped the client
Glow gardens—captivating spaces illuminated by vibrant lights and artistic installations—have become popular attractions in the city. These enchanting nighttime venues encourage people to explore urban areas after dark, significantly enhancing night tourism. By drawing visitors to spend more time and money on activities, food, and accommodation, glow gardens directly boost local economies and government revenues through taxes and fees.
Moreover, the glow gardens project revitalised public spaces, making cities safer and more inviting at night. Their unique visual appeal attracts families, tourists, and locals alike, fostering community engagement and promoting cultural events. For governments, investing in glow gardens is a creative way to diversify tourism offerings, extend business hours, and stimulate nighttime economic activity without heavy infrastructure costs.
In summary, the Glow Gardens project serves as an innovative, eye-catching hub that generates revenue while enriching a city’s nightlife, proving beneficial for both governments and visitors.
What are you most proud of about the project?
Our vision with Glow Park was that the garden should respond to the movements and emotions of its visitors, creating a truly immersive and dynamic experience. We take pride in having achieved our vision, as evidenced by the visitors’ responses, and, most importantly, in incorporating all the key elements from Made/Make in India-based products.
This is the Wild fauna glowing in the dark, presenting a spectacle that has not been seen before and captivates visitors like nothing.
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