DESIGN DISSERTATION- PUBLIC MARKET REDEVELOPMENT

Redevelopment

of

Sindhi Market Ahmedabad

Mumuksha Patel 13SA127

DESIGN DISSERTATION

REDEVELOPMENT OF SINDHI MARKET, AHEMDABAD

BY MUMUKSHA PATEL 13SA127

D. C. PATEL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, VALLABH VIDYANAGAR

Introduction

01

1.1

Background

1.2

What is Public market?

1.3

Types of Markets

1.4

Transformation of form and space

1.5

Markets in Indian context

1.6

Markets in Ahmedabad

1.7

Aim / objective/ Methodolody

02

Precedent study

09

2.1

Selection Objectives- Primary and Remote study

2.2

Bombay Market, Surat

2.3

LUGO’S public market, Spain

2.4

Comparative study

03

study Area

3.1

Study area Introduction

3.2

Location

3.3

Site area analysis

3.4

Activity Mapping

3.5

Existing Market analysis

3.6

SWOT analysis

3.7

Regulations and Standards

15

Content

01

Design Process

4.1

Design Brief

4.2

Project Justiď€ cation

4.3

User group identiď€ cation

4.4

Area statement

4.5

Conceptuals

4.6

Design development

29

-Reference list

39

- Bibliography

39

Content

04

1.1

Background

1.2

What is Public market?

1.3

Types of Markets

1.4

Transformation of form and space

1.5

Markets in Indian context

1.6

Markets in Ahmedabad

1.7

Aim / objective/ Methodolody

Introduction

01

Introduction

1.1 Background “Numerous urban spaces in the city contribute to the public realm of the neighborhood. They exist in many different urban spaces including parks, corners of streets, gardens, thresholds, city squares, temples, gateways, institutions, etc… These public spaces are the best suitable to generate recreational activities, social gatherings, and commercial activities that one can nd. These places offer the diversity of use and exibility. Provision of these places allows the users to get the opportunity to create their own environment within the overall behavioral setting.”

(Gandhi 2009) Present state, market is one of the urban space, which acts as a public space for many users. It also sustains the neighborhood for various needs of life. Many markets offer more than just functional needs of shopping and trading. They are recreational spaces where, people are found gathering around, eating, sitting, watching and watched by others. The market space provides behavioral settings for the neighborhood and allows people to use it for diverse activities.

The behavior of each individual is based on habits, past experience, nature of space, comfort, visual quality, time etc..

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Introduction

Figure 1.1 tradi onal shopping market, old city Ahmedabad

1.2 What is a

Public Market?

The term public market has changed in meaning over time and still differs from place to place. In the India, a public market has traditionally been deď€ ned as a municipally owned and operated building where vendors sell fresh food from open stalls. While some public markets still match this deď€ nition, public markets now come in many shapes and settings, offer a wide range of different products, and are owned and operated by various types of organizations, not just city governments. They focus on businesses that are locally owned and operated which highlight the best of local foods, crafts, music, heritage and culture. They prohibits chains and franchises.

There are many types of markets depending upon the context, character of place, the requirement and the culture.

(Public market document,2017)

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Introduction There are many types of markets depending upon the context, character of place, the requirement and the culture. which can be classiď€ ed into three major type.

1.3 Types of

Public Market:

Types of Market

Street

Street markets

Open space

Market Square

Enclosed

Market as a building

A broad classiď€ cation of different market place types based on spatial form and organization.

Public Market Open (Informal) Covered (permanent) -morning/evening markets -weekly/monthy markets Smallest unit Shopping street -yearly fairs units -individual ownership (liner form) Mobile

Building as a centre

stationary Covered wallways

Temporary

Permanent

Shopping arcades

Open walkways

Single entity

Building complex

Department Super market store

Complexes

Market halls

Shopping centre/Malls (Future pa ern of shopping )

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Introduction 1.4 Tranformation of

Form and Space of Markets :

Market Forms and space have been changed over the period of time, which is based on the context, need of the people and behavior of the people

1)

Single unit -open air markets -weekly/monthly -morning/evening Figure 1.2 covered street market

2)

Road side street markets (Figure 1.2) -open air -informal Figure 1.3 road side market- possesion of footpath

3)

Street bazaar with open public space (Figure 1.4) -covered spaces -permanent in nature Figure 1.4 johari market, Jaipur.

Market square (Figure 1.5) -covered spaces -permanent in nature

4)

5)

Figure 1.5 jodhpur market, Jodhpur.

Market within building (Figure 1.6 ,1.7) -Enclosed spaces

Figure 1.6 connaught place, Delhi.

Figure 1.7 bombay market, surat.

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Introduction

1.5 Public markets in

Indian Context

“In Indian context , the trading activities are found in the open or closed spaces where there is a possibility of people passing by on regular bases. Chowk, marginal spaces on the roads, urban squares etc are very common spaces for markets to take place. Many times, the threshold spaces are connected with each other to form a market in many Indian cities. The qualities of such markets are very informal in nature. The market space is one of the public space, which provide the signicant meaning to the place by weaving the diversity of activity and social interaction.” (gandhi 2009) The market spaces in Indian context are not pre planned activities. They don't have any designated space in the city or a town. The existence of many markets spaces have happened along with the larger institutions , with the religious percent or in the open spaces. The emergence of market is a process rather than a market ‘place. These markets spaces are occupied as the time progress and become a place in itself.

In the contemporary cities, the market spaces are within the enclosed environment. It could be in form of shopping complex, mall spaces, and departmental showroom and branded shops. These markets serve a different type of shopping experience in closed environment as compered to the traditional markets. These changes of creating a new behavioral setting of trading can be seen more prominently in last decades in the Indian cities.

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Introduction In old city old Ahmedabad, various market activities are happening ot different spaces like on the street, on open spaces between pol houses, on the edges of the heritage monuments. All the markets have different character of the place.

Figure 1.8 bhadra plaza , Ahmedabad

Figure 1.9 gurjari market ‘ RAVIVARI ’ , Ahmedabad

Figure 1.8 relief road market , Ahmedabad

Figure 1.8 teen darwaja market , Ahmedabad

1.6 Markets in

Ahmedabad

During medieval times, Ahmedabad has traditional house forms in the ‘pol’. These house forms have two three storied housing with naroow streets. The networks of ‘pol’, streets have made some pockets. These found spacess in the old city have beed used for various purposes of re-creation. Here, the concept of work and dwelling together reveal the weekly Markets. With the economic pressure and demands, these spaces have been converted into the commercial markets.

During the british rule, many changes occur in the planning norms. During this period change the construction systems, building with conned boundries, wide roads, designed spaces for various functions were introduced. The change in construction has introduced the large scale markets hall in the city where, the trading activities occur in a single volume space.

The market place in this city has always been the focal point of the city, commercial activities are related with the markets and shopping areas are mostly at the centre of the city, at the same time trade and commerce are positively factors or motives, which are responsible for the growth of this city. (ahmedabbad,1969)

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Introduction

Aim:

1.7

To redevelop the existing Sindhi market by developing a space which can form the node for commercial and social activities.

Objectives:

1.7

Ÿ

To redesign the existing market in new approach.

Ÿ

To provide functional and well designed spaces.

Ÿ Restructuring the existing market, organize the movement patterns and

visual connections and open out spaces using multiple levels making it more accessible and experiential for the users.

1.7 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Methodology :

Site selection Selection of primary/secondary case studies Site analysis : - Questionnaire, public survey.

- interviews of local people, shop owners and visitors.

- mapping the activity and movement pattern of pedestrians and vehicles and shopping pattern.

- changes during different times in the market.

- relation of the market with nearby context.

- surrounding changes with time.

- transportation for the goods.

- item that are sold.

Data analysis and SWOT analysis -existing scenario -identication the issues -conclusion from the data Preparation of nal brief Conceptual design Design development

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2.1

Selection Objective

2.2

Bombay Market, Surat

2.3

LUGO’S public market, Spain

2.4

Comparative study

Precedent study

02

Precedent study

2.1

selection Objectives Bombay market, Surat

-To understand about the functions and infrastructure of the present wholesale market.

-To understand the current issues of the commercial markets in Indian context.

Lugo’s public market, Spain -To understand about the functioning of space and different materials.

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Precedent study

2.2

Bombay Market, surat

Figure 2.1 Bombay market, Surat.

Location State: Gujarat City: surat Market type : wholesale and retail.

Project year : 1975.

Site area: 30.000 sq.mt Bombay market is one of the oldest market of the surat city. It is considered as Asia’s largest market for wholesale and retail purchasing of cloth materials. It is working under non proď€ t organization.

Number of shops: 1000-1200 shops size: 3 sq.mt X4 sq.mt Ownership : Rental and private ownership

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Precedent study

N

Master plan:

present market commercial temple complex

Typical Block plan of shops :

shops on the corner are having two sided accesses.

Typical shops -single sided opening

Linear circulation is provided throughout the market, which helps to reduce the overcrowding also provides easy owing movement.

10

Precedent study ANALYSIS: MAIN ENTRANCE OF MARKET

Parking space is allotted on the front side of the market.

VENTILATION INSIDE MARKET

Rcc jali and cross openings are provided for better air circulation inside the market.

Openings are given on the oor for basement ventilation.

COVERED PARKING ON GROUND FLOOR

THRESHOLD SPACE AT EVERY SHOPS

Platforms were created at every shops as an extended space for purchasing.

RCC vaults were constructed for illumination and a l s o f o r a e s t h e t i c purpose .

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Precedent study Parameters: Built-form: RCC vaults is created for aesthetic purposes.

parking + godowns

SECTION

To remove congestion all shops are placed on the rst oor. linear planning helps in easy circulations in the markets.

Circulation: market has multiple accces for entry- exit.

Enough space for free and easy movement.

Climate: -skylights is provided for better ilumination during the day. enough openings is created for better ventilation.

Infrastructure : -Parking is provided on the ground oor to avoid chaos and visual obstruction between users and vehicles.

-storage spaces is placed on the ground oor for easy loading and unloading of goods.

-amenities like banks, ATM , restaurants are there placed in market complex.

Inferences: -Linear planning of the space can be used for easy circulation to users.

-linear corridors and transition spaces is making place more user friendly.

-multiple access must be avoided to reduce the chaos of the place.

-covered parking can be help to reduce the visual obstruction and direct access to the place.

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Precedent study

2.3

Lugo’s Public Market, spain

External facade of the market which directly opens to the streets.

Figure 2.1 LUGO’S market, Spain.

Architect’s goal: -The architects’ goal was to boost light, warmth, and timelessness. Which turn can help to revitalize the local economy by adding a new tourist attraction.

Architects:OLAestudio, MERCASA Location :Lugo, Spain Area:1655.0 sq.m Project Year: 2016 Market is renovated with basic ideas: -eliminated everything added in the interior -opened the square to the outside, make the building more transparent.

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Precedent study Master plan:

3 m wide corridors for circulation movement.

1

CENTRAL OPEN PLAZA 2

4 m wide Plaza on the edges of the market.

First oor plan Cleared open space in the center of the market.

Shops are arranged on the edges and central spaces.

Shops with different typologies according to their uses.

1

2

CENTRAL OPEN PLAZA

Ground oor plan extra storage spaces and amenities are on provided on the ground oor

N 14

Precedent study D i f f e r e n t m a t e r i a l s Steel trusses were used in the roof also skylights and w e r e u s e d t o openings were provided for better lighting and d i f f e r e n t i a t e t h e ventilation throughout the market during the day. spaces.

skylights + openings entrance foyar shops

CENTRAL OPEN PLAZA

entrance foyar shops

SECTION 2

skylights + openings

shops

shops plaza+amnities

SECTION 1 A balustrade-bench were given as a resting space for the users.

The whole original structure is treated with fresh colors.

CAFETERIA

CIRCULATION LOBBY

SITOUTS

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Precedent study Parameters: Built-form: The upper oor opens onto the ground oor. The central space is cleared.

The market opens to the outside with a stone plaza on the ground oor which acts as a buffer space between road and the market.

circulation: -market has three access, which reduces chaos in the area.

-enough space is provided for easy and free movement of the visitors.

Inferences: -Plaza at the outer edges of can be used as a buffer space.

-Central open space can helps to create visual connectivity between users.

-Different materials can be used to differentiate the space.

-Colors plays important role for the place.

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3.1

Study area Introduction

3.2

Location

3.3

Site area analysis

3.4

Activity Mapping

3.5

Existing Market analysis

3.6

SWOT analysis

3.7

Regulations and Standards

Stydy area

03

Study area

ď€ gure 3.1 Main entrance ,Sindhi Market.

3.1 Introduction to study area -

Sindhi Market, Ahmedabad

In the heart of the city, within a walkable distance from the Kalupur Railway Station lies Sindhi Market, a major hub for wholesale and retail of ready-made garments and raw cloth. Named after the community occupying this place, Sindhi market is one of the oldest markets in the old city of Ahmedabad. The site is located between Panchkuva darwaza & kalupur darwaza in a highly commercial area of Revdi bazar. on the edge of the walled city, and has strong public presence.

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Study area 3.2

Location

State :Gujarat District: Ahmedabd Cordinates : 23.03’N 72.58’E Elevation from the sea : 53m

Gujarat

Ahmedabd

site

Site is located on the edge of the walled city.

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Study area Topography Climate : Ahmedabad has tropical savanna climate.

Temperature varies between 13’c to 43’c.

Seismic Zone: Zone 3 Average Rainfall: 80 cm (31 in)

Distance from site :

6.5 km

400 mt

8 km

2.5 km

line part’s slope varies between 52m-55m.

line part’s slope varies between 53m-54m.

line part’s slope varies between 53m-56m.

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Study area Context As a site is located in old city of Ahmedabad which is recognized for wholesale shopping of clothes, grocery, electronics, traditional bazaars etc.

There are various historical monuments exists in 1 km proximity of the site.

SWAINARAYAN TEMPLE

TEEN DARWAJA MARKET, BHADRA

KALUPUR RAILWAY STATION

JHULTA MINARA

MADHUPURA MARKET

JHULTA MINARA

SIDI SAIYAD JALI

SITE

BHADRA PLAZA

RANI NO HAZIRO

BHADRA FORT MANEK CHOWK

N Markets

RANI NO HAZIRO

Heritage Gates

SIDI SAIYAD JHALI

Heritage Monuments

BHADRA PLAZA

Fort-wall Boundary

BHADRA FORT

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Study area Land-use

N Residential (pol houses)

44%

Commercial

Majority of the land use is residential and the areas next to roads are mostly commercial.

56%

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Study area Figure-Ground

N Built

33%

Open

Dense urban fabric is found Old city and Kalupur area.

77%

22

Study area Height-metrix

N

G+4

G+3

G+2

G & G+1

Mainly built form of this area comprises of commercial structure with maximum height og G+4.

Residensial houses are observed with the hieght of G and G+1.

43%

28% 21%

9%

G & G+1

G+3

G+4

G+2

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Study area 3.4 Activity Mapping

KALUPUR DARWAZA

D

OA

RR

U LUP

KA

Busy roads Auto vala’s location Trafc congestion D

F ROA

RELIE

Vendors Noise

Location of temporary stalls on the road is used for quick snacks or buying products.

Market edges are main junctions for random parking and auto stand.

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Study area

PEDESTRIAN-VEHICULAR MOVEMENT

Vehicular Pedestrian Presently, site is accessible through pedestrians and small vehicles only( laari, tempa )

ROAD NETWROK

Primary road - 12 m wide Secondary road - 9m wide Internal streets

N

The site is connected with primary roads on north-south edges and secondary roads on the east-west edges.

-

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Study area 3.5

Existing market study Circulation space: -pedestrian an vehicular Threshold space: -act as a buffer space in shops.

-used to put-up a goods.

A

A

Nodes : -marked nodes are the main junctions for loading-unloading of goods.

-Junctions A and B act as a main approach towards the site Issues to be addressed: Ÿ structure Ÿ Storage Ÿ Hygeine Ÿ Circulation Ÿ Access Ÿ Parking

-these factors can be considered to improve the market place.

-These Will improve the quality of spaces.

Temporary shades and illegally extended threshold spaces are used for covering and demarcating territories.

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Study area Territories and Occupancy of the space in shops :

2.5 m

-Some shops’ front open on the street without any barrier.

-Shops and user territories overlap each other.

3m

1.5 m

2.5 m

-Display acts as a barrier between the street and shops, where users have to come inside the shop.

3m

2.5 m

-Some shops located on the corners are opening on two sides.

This allows users to participate from both the side.

3m

1.5 m

-Some shops are opened from the two opposite sides, so movement is possible on both the side .

3m

2.5 m

Typical section of the shops.

Shop territory User territory Mumuksha Patel 13SA127

3m

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Study area 3.5

SWOT analysis :

-Easy accessibility -Better connectivity since the site is in the center of the city.

-Site lies between the two main heritage gates of the city .

-Kalupur circle : main transportation node.

S

-Trafď€ c congestion at the major nodes.

-Due to high density of commercials, there is less vegetation in site area.

-uncontrolled movement of public and vehicles at edges of site.

w

- Major landmark for the wholesale and retail purchasing.

-Redevlopment of existing market would help to generate more economy.

-making a tourist hub by providing facilities

o

-Trafď€ c congestion can be major issue due to nearby railway station.

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Study area 3.6

SWOT analysis (graphical) :

UR

LUP

KA

KALUPUR ROAD

KALUPUR DARWAZA

AD

RO

BUS STATION

D

F ROA

RELIE

AHMEDABAD CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION

N

PANCHKUVA DARWAZA

Strength Weakness Oppurtunity Threat

Major accessibility Busy Roads Trafc congestion

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Study area 3.7 Regulations and Standards:

KALUPUR CIRCLE KALUPUR DARWAZA

67 m

AD

RO

330 m

UR

LUP

KA ide

9 m wide road

mw

9 m wide road

18

48 m

d

roa

53 m

F

RELIE

12 ROAD

de

m wi

N not to scale

MAX.HEIGHT 25 m

MARGINS 6m

GORUND COVERAGE 45 %

COP 10% of plot area 30

4.1

Design Brief

4.2

Project Justiď€ cation

4.3

User group identiď€ cation

4.4

Area statement

4.5

Conceptuals

4.6

Design development

Design Process

04

Design

4.1

Design Brief

Ÿ The Project will consist the redevelopment of the existing market, creating city

level market place with recreational amenities for public purpose. Ÿ Site comes under the commercial zone as per the Development plan of the Ahmedabad 2021.

4.2

Project Justication

Ÿ Site is easily accessible and well connected that will lead to high footfall. Ÿ Commercial activities are related with the markets and shopping areas are

mostly happening at core city, project will be more feasible at this place.

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Design

4.3

User group

Which types of User groups can be expected:

every day users

recreational visitors

customers

Tourists

1.The every day users: People that work in the area or walk through.

2.The visitiors / customers: People that visit the functions in the area.

3.The recreational visitors: People that visit the area because the public space is delightful or use the public space in relation to recreation, pleasure, play etc.

4. The visitors to events: People that visit the public space because of special events.

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Design 4.4

Area statement

Commercial Shops 18,000-20,000 sq.mt 1. Wholesale shopsExisting: Total :90 approx area : 15 to 20 sq.m -purchasing space

2. Retail shops : Existing: Total: 85 approax area: 6 to 12 sq.mt -shop area

Proposed: Total :160 approx area : 25 to 30 sq.m purchasing space-20 sq.m storage-10 sq.m ofce -10 sq.m Type 1: shops Type2: shops with ofces

Proposed: Total: 200 shops area: 15 to 25 sq.mt -display space -storage

Flea Market : 700-800 sq.mt -Platforms for stalls -approx 100 stalls

Administration: 150 sq,mt -Reception -Admin Ofce -Accounts -conference room - toilets / pantry

Recreational Areas -Plaza -food courts -Eatery plaza -Resting Pockets -Formal-Informal sitouts

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Design development

4.4

Conceptual

Connectivity of spaces 34

Design

possible primary and secondary access to the site 35

Design

36

Design

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