INTERIORS + ARCHITECTURE

The Fisherman

• Client:Private Client
• Location:Daman
• Delivery:Design & Build
• Design Team:Anu Chauhan
  Prashant Chauhan
  Nirali
  
• Photographer:Pulkit Sehgal

Urban Revival in Daman | Landmark Traffic Island Redevelopment

As part of Daman’s urban revival initiative, the administration undertook the rejuvenation of key junctions and public spaces, beginning with the refurbishment of landmark traffic islands. The first phase was executed as part of multiple corporate CSR activities, with ZERO9 awarded the redesign of four significant junctions in Daman.

One of the most notable sites was the Bhenslore Traffic Island, strategically located on the Coastal Highway at the intersection of Moti Daman–Udwada and Vapi–Devka roads. The landmark design aimed to pay tribute to the region’s vibrant fishing community, which forms the cultural and economic backbone of Daman.

At the heart of the island stands an 8.5-foot-tall bronze fisherman sculpture with a brass-wire net cast mid-air, symbolizing pride in work, cultural heritage, and a prosperous future. The life-size statue was meticulously crafted in a two-stage process: first, a ‘nude’ model to perfect the anatomy, followed by the addition of clothing details to create fluidity and movement.

Weighing over 300 kg, the sculpture took three months to complete and was proudly installed on 26th January 2019, marking a milestone in Daman’s urban design journey.