B.Arch Thesis Report - Habitat Centre at Noida

THESIS REPORT Session: 2017-2018

HABITAT CENTRE AT NOIDA

Undertaken by: PARAS MONGIA Enrollment No: 1306160022 V Year, B.Arch.

GUIDE: AR. PRAVEEN GUPTA

THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE B.ARCH. DEGREE

2013-2018

School of Architecture & Planning K.R. Mangalam University Gurgaon

DECLARATION I, PARAS MONGIA, here by solemnly declare that the thesis work undertaken by me, titled Habitat Centre at Noida is my original work and whatever information I have incorporated in the form of photographs, text, data, maps, drawings, etc., from different sources, has been duly acknowledged in my report.

Date: June 4th, 2018 Place: Gurgaon PARAS MONGIA 1306160022 V Year B.Arch.

School of Architecture & Planning, K.R.Mangalam University,Gurgaon

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CERTIFICATE This thesis report is submitted by PARAS

MONGIA,

1306160022,

student

of

5th Year School of Architecture & Planning, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurgaon, Session: 2018-2019.

Originality of information and opinion expressed in this thesis are of the Author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Guide or the Coordinator or the Institute.

Date: June 4th, 2018 Place: Gurgaon

Student: PARAS MONGIA

Guide: Ar. Praveen Gupta (Associate Prof.)

Thesis Coordinator: Ar. Hemani Singh Ar. Shivani Singh

External Examiner 1:

External Examiner 2:

Dean: Prof. Indrani Basu

School of Architecture & Planning, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurgaon

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The dissertation writing was a great chance for learning and professional development. Therefore, I consider myself as a very lucky individual as I was provided with an opportunity to be a part of it. I am also grateful for having a chance to meet so many wonderful people and professionals who led me though this interesting phase.

I express my deepest thanks to AR. PRAVEEN GUPTA , my dissertation guide for taking part in useful decision & giving necessary advices and guidance and arranged all facilities to make life easier. I choose this moment to acknowledge his contribution gratefully.

It is my radiant sentiment to place on record my best regards, deepest sense of gratitude to AR. HEMANI SINGH, AR. SHIVANI SINGH, AR. INDRANI GHOSHAL BASU Program Co-ordinator, for their careful and precious guidance which was extremely valuable for my study both theoretically and practically throughout this dissertation work.

I perceive as this opportunity as a big milestone in my career development. I will strive to use gained skills and knowledge in the best possible way, and I will continue to work on their improvement, in order to attain desired career objectives. At last but not the least I would like to thank my family members : my mom for her eternal blessings and hardwork with me, my brother for his immense support and my late father, just because of his wish and dream I am here at the edge of this joyful journey in architecture.

Sincerely, PARAS MONGIA K.R. MANGALAM UNIVERSITY, SOHNA ROAD , GURGAON

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PREFACE We all believe that “Public Spaces” play an important role in our lives.

But why ?

Public Spaces leave a very strong impression in our mind from childhood and remain with us throughout life in our memory. These are nothing but just the experiences either good or bad but still they carry on with us at every stage as we grow older.

Yes, these spaces are the reasons of our happiness when we feel lonely, left-out or sad. What is more important are the experiences at these spaces / places with our close loved ones (i.e., family and friends.)

These memories help us to pass through the difficult phases of our life. My life is also full of these experiences and celebration which reminds me of people which were and are still part of this journey. It also reminds me of my relation and their love towards me .

These things are all possible today because of quality time we spend together at different places on different occasions. Either going to park / playground with my grandma, to cinema, restaurant, market during festive seasons with mom and dad or going to have snacks at eateries with brother. All these things are really special to me and will remain close to my heart always.

“We as humans are fond of these bonds we share and public places are the key elements which are responsible behind this. Different places have different purposes to serve and hence have different characteristics, due to which our mood changes and we behave accordingly.”

Public Spaces according to my opinion refers to the places of social-interaction, gathering, meeting, knowing others by sharing thoughts with each other and sometimes celebrate goodness / happiness among themselves. These spaces are commutable, accessible, open to all types of people of any caste, culture, agegroup and gender. These spaces are designed so that anyone can ‘stop’ / ‘pause’ here while passing through here and can feel calmness and relaxation from busy schedule of their routine.Public Spaces can be uni-dimensional as well as multi-dimensional also.

These are termed as breathing spaces as these allow us to get relief from loneliness, stress and we doesn’t feel apart from society. These spaces cater all type of agegroups : kids can enjoy and play in parks / playground, youth / adults can meet and spend time with friends, working people can plan unofficial meetings and even can hang-out during lunchtime from office, families can plan picnics / holidays, festivals can be celebrated together without any cultural and social issues. At city level, they represent the culture, tradition and background of the city. Even though these spaces are generally open, but still these spaces fills the emptiness of the city and hence are able in defining its „urban- fabric‟.

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Despite, of their importance, these spaces need proper management. A city having good quantity of these spaces but lacks their quality then these are called as „waste spaces‟ which means improper management and ul--timately start defining the urban character of that city in negative way. Management of these spaces includes transformation of empty land or wasted space into user friendly so that people can realize the value of these spaces in their daily routine before and after their creation / presence in their life. Public Spaces if designed, utilized and managed well can give a city or place a character and enhance architectural diversity.

Group of people leading a life in a particular area or place together having same goals and objectives to be achieved for future point of view and growth of that area in positive way forms a „Community‟.

Community and public spaces are inter-dependent on each other as due to more and more public spaces people come together on same platform and hence functions in a proper direction for overall development of society. On the other hand without the community participation and without knowing people’s needs / interest these spaces can’t be even formed and hence city can’t prosper ever.

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List of ILLUSTRATIONS A) List of Figures Figure No.

Description

Pg. No.

Fig. 2.1

MAIN ENTRY TO IHC (Source : https://architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-12372/)

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Fig. 2.2

PARKING FOR VEHICLES AND SIGNAGES (Source : Self ) BLOCKING OF IHC ON SITE (Source : Habitat Library, IHC) GROUND FLOOR PLAN (Source : Habitat Library, IHC)

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Fig. 2.5

SECTION OF BUILDING (Source : Habitat Library, IHC)

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Fig. 2.6

PLAZA STEPS (Source : Self )

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Fig. 2.7

AMPHITHEATRE

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Fig. 2.3 Fig. 2.4

Fig. 2.8 Fig. 2.9 Fig. 2.10

(Source : Self ) INFORMATION CENTRE (Source : Self ) CONVENTION CENTRE (Source : Self ) BASEMENT AND SURFACE PARKING (Source : Self )

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13 13 14

Fig. 2.11

ENTRY AND EXIT OF RAMPS TO BASEMENTS (Source : Self )

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Fig. 2.12

AC PLANT IN LOWER LEVEL BASEMENTS (Source : Self )

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Fig. 2.13

ELIPTICAL AND DOGF LEG STAIRCASES (Source : Self )

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Fig. 2.14

RAMPS (RATIO - 1:12) (Source : Self )

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Fig. 2.15

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM (Source : Self )

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Fig. 2.16

MAIN ENTRY TO THE SITE AND LAYOUT (Source : http://www.iicdelhi.nic.in/User_Panel/UserView.aspx?TypeID=1138)

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Fig. 2.17

STAFF PARKING AND DROP OFF AREA (Source : Self)

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Fig. 2.18

STAFF PARKING AND DROP OFF AREA (Source : Self)

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Fig. 2.19

SITE BLOCKING (Source : Self)

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Fig. 2.20

SITE PLAN (IIC) (Source : Self)

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Fig. 2.21

AUDITORIUM ROOF (Source : Self) PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS USED IN ROOF (Source : Self) LIBRARY (Source : Self) LAWNS AND PATHWAYS AROUND RESIDENTIAL BLOCK (Source : Self) SHADED PERGOLA AND LAWN (Source : Self)

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Fig. 2.26

MATERIAL FINISHES (Source : Self)

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Fig. 2.27

JAIPUR CITY PLANNING CONCEPT (Source : http://www.archinomy.com/case-studies/1867/jawahar-kalakendra-jaipur-india) SHRI YANTRA (Source : http://www.archinomy.com/case-studies/1867/jawahar-kalakendra-jaipur-india) LAYOUT OF DIFFERENT NINE ZONES OR PLANETS (Source : http://www.archinomy.com/case-studies/1867/jawahar-kalakendra-jaipur-india) DOME IN MANGAL BHAWAN (Source : Self)

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JAIN COSMOGRAPH DEPICTING THE MANIFEST WORLD (Source : Self) ALANKAR MUSEUM DEPICTING RAJASTHANI HERITAGE (Source : Self)

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Fig. 2.22

Fig. 2.23 Fig. 2.24 Fig. 2.25

Fig. 2.28

Fig. 2.29

Fig. 2.30 Fig. 2.31

Fig. 2.32 Fig. 2.33

Fig. 2.34 Fig. 2.35

Fig. 2.36

HASTKAR YANTRA – BASED ON A MEDIEVAL RAJASTHANI PAINTING (Source : Self) CONCEPT OF JKK DESIGN (Source : Self) MAJOR AREAS (Source : Self) INTERIO RS (Sourc:Self)

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24 25 25

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30 30

32 34 34

Fig. 3.1

OFFICE PLANNING

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Fig. 3.2

SPACE DEPTH ACCORDING TO SIZE OF OFFICE UNIT

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Fig. 3.3

CONVENTIONAL OFFICE SPACE

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Fig. 3.4

OPEN OFFICE SPACE

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Fig. 3.5

BUSINESS CABINS

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Fig. 3.6

CONFERENCE ROOM

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Fig. 3.7

CONFERENCE ROOM SIZES

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Fig. 3.8

TYPICAL LIBRARY SPACE PLANNING

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Fig. 3.9

SHELF SPACING IN LIBRARY

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Fig. 3.10

MULTI-PURPOSE MEETING / READING ROOMS

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Fig. 3.11

ORGANIZATION CHART / CONNECTIVITY

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Fig. 3.12

FUNCTION OF AUDITORIUM

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Fig. 3.13

SEATING IN AUDITORIUM

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Fig. 3.14

SIGHT LINES ANGLES

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Fig. 4.1

NOIDA MASTER PLAN 2021 (Source : http://www.noidaauthorityonline.com/)

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Fig. 4.2

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE / HR. (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

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Fig. 4.3

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE / HR. (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

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Fig. 4.4

AVERAGE PRECIPITATION (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

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Fig. 4.5

RATIO OF PRECIPITATION (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

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Fig. 4.6

AVERAGE WIND SPEED / HR. (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

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Fig. 4.7

AVERAGE WIND SPEED / TIME (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

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B ) List of Plates Plate No.

Description

Pg. No

Plate 1

LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY (Source : Self)

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Plate 2

SITE DIMENSIONS (Source : Self)

52

Plate 3

SITE SURROUNDINGS (Source : Self)

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Plate 4

MAJOR LANDMARKS (Source : Self)

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Plate 5

ACCESS AND ROAD HIERARCHY (Source : Self)

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Plate 6

NOLLI / OPEN SPACE (Source : Self)

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Plate 7

BUILDING USE (Source : Self)

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Plate 8

SUNPATH ANALYSIS OF SITE (Source : Self)

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Plate 9

SECTION XX (OF SITE) (Source : Self)

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SWOT ANALYSIS COLOR CODING (Source : Self)

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SWOT ANALYSIS OF SITE (Source : Self)

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Plate 10 Plate 11

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D) List of Abbreviations IHC

INDIA HABITAT CENTRE

IIC

INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

JKK

JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA

HVAC

HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

AHU

AIR HANDLING UNIT

GRIHA

GREEN RATING FOR INTEGRATED HABITAT ASSESSMENT

IGBC

INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

WWF

WORLD WIDE FUND

UNICEF

UNITED NATION CHILDREN’S FUND

INTACH

INDIAN NATIONAL TRUST FOR ART & CULTURAL HERITAGE

USP

UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION

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CONTENTS DECLARATION

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CERTIFICATE

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PREFACE LIST OF FIGURES, PLATES, TABLES LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

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CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 1-7 1.1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 DEFINING URBAN PUBLIC SPACE ...................................................................................... 1 1.3 PARTICIPATORY DESIGN ..................................................................................................... 2 1.4 NEED OF STUDY .................................................................................................................... 3 1.4.1 HABITAT CENTRE AND ITS DESIGN IMPACT ....................................................................................... 3

1.5 GOALS & PRINCIPLES ........................................................................................................... 4 1.6 AIM & OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................... 5 1.7 TASKS & ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................ 6 1.8 SCOPE OF PROJECT ............................................................................................................... 7 1.9 LIMITATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 7 INTRODUCTORY SHEET...............................................................................................................

CHAPTER-2: CASE STUDIES .......................................................... 8-34 2.1-2.10 INDIA HABITAT CENTRE, NEW DELHI ................................................................. 8-17 2.11-2.19 INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, NEW DELHI ............................................... 18-26 2.20-2.25 JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR ................................................................... 27-34 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS SHEETS ...........................................................................................

CHAPTER-3: AREA REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS .......35-50 3.1 AREA REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................35 3.2 AREA STANDARDS......................................................................................................... 36-50 LIST OF TABLES OF AREAS GIVEN IN DESIGN ........................................................................

CHAPTER-4: SITE ANALYSIS ........................................................51-63 4.1 LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY .......................................................................................51 4.1.1 INFORMATION ABOUT NOIDA ............................................................................................................. 51

4.2 INFORMATION ABOUT SITE ...............................................................................................52 4.2.1 PHYSICAL CONDITION ........................................................................................................................... 53 4.2.2 LINKAGES FROM ADJOINING CITIES .................................................................................................. 53

4.3 SITE CONTEXT

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4.3.1 MAJOR LANDMARKS ............................................................................................................................. 55 4.3.2 ACCESSIBILITY AND ROAD HIERARCHY ........................................................................................... 55 4.3.3 NOLLI AND OPEN SPACES .................................................................................................................... 56 4.3.4 BUILDING USE ........................................................................................................................................ 56

4.4 CLIMATE ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................57 4.4.1 CLIMATE OF NOIDA .......................................................................................................................... 58-60

4.5 TOPOGRAPHY .......................................................................................................................60 4.6 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 61-63

CHAPTER-5: CONCEPT AND DESIGN EVOLUTION ................64-68 5.1 CONCLUSION / INFERENCES ..............................................................................................64 5.2 DESIGN PROPOSAL ........................................................................................................ 65-67 5.3 MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS / USP’S OF DESIGN .........................................................................68 CONCEPT AND DESIGN SHEETS .................................................................................................

REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ...........................................................

NOIDA HABITAT CENTRE

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER SUMMARY Overview of the topic, defining urban public space, participatory design, need of study / project and design impact, goals and principles, aim, objectives and scope of the project….

RESEARCH

THOUGHT

DESIGN

“I’ve often thought that good architecture is more important than great architecture” – Joseph Allen Stein

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.2 DEFINING URBAN PUBLIC SPACE

written

A group of people living in a same place,

considering the term Open Public

having a particular characteristic / attitude /

Spaces which are accessible to all

interest in common forms a Community. A

"This

Thesis

paper

is

and serves its purpose for the Community of people / public.

public space is a social space that is

Therefore, to understand this fact in

generally open and accessible to people.

depth, it is important to identify and

Roads (including the pavement), streets,

analyse these spaces also their

public squares, plazas, parks/gardens and

relationship with building design..

beaches are typically considered as Public Space.

These spaces sometimes bring a sense of identity to a specific city and, at other times, provide a general sense of urbanity that reminds people where they are. Urban public spaces are important to the life of the city and impact the city’s reputation and image.

To a limited extent, government buildings which are open to the public, such as public libraries and other institutions are

So, the Habitat Centre is taken as the project as a part of design which is a mixed-use type of public building with different activities and hence functions for the society.”

public spaces, although they tend to have restricted areas and greater limits upon use.

Although not considered public space, privately owned buildings or property

The legendary Architect Joseph Allen Stein had set an example of a true modern + traditional strategies and techniques in the form of contemporary architecture in one of

the most important cities ( New Delhi ) of the independent India. His buildings stands

visible

from

sidewalks

and

public

thoroughfares may affect the public visual landscape,

for

example,

by

outdoor

advertising.

Recently, the concept of Shared Space has

out differently in the harsh and hot climatic

been advanced to enhance the experience

conditions of the city creating a cool micro

of pedestrians in public space jointly

climate in the surrounding area. He is the

used

only one Architect after whom, a whole

vehicles.

lane is named i.e., Stein Lane or Lodhi Estate is also called as Steinabad.

by

automobiles

and

other

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1.3 PARTICIPATORY DESIGN…… an integrated approach This study examines the participatory process of designing a public space, the resulting public space itself, and how both process and product acted as a catalyst to promote and influence community development in a town / city / nation. As community design involves people who typically have little control over environmental decisions and hence, participation helps leaders to emerge and continue to advocate for other community needs. Community participation is praised highly for the idea that the environment works better if citizens are active and involved in its creation and management instead of being treated as passive consumers.

Participatory design is often linked to community development and deciding who gets to participate is one significant aspect of the participatory process. The inclusion of disadvantaged or marginalised people requires additional work and planning, but can result in the empowerment of those who are chronically ignored or disempowered.

Specifically, in the creation of public spaces, the inclusion of children in the design process is an understudied and underutilised area – especially in developing nations. It is rare for even privileged children to be asked to comment on, or critique their communities and public spaces – environments created by adults and other forces beyond their control. It is perhaps even less common for children to be asked to intervene in those environments and produce physical objects that might even temporarily alter their living space in some positive direction.1 Hence, with an increasingly urbanized world and the shrinking of public space within cities, it is important for designers to learn how to create spaces that help to define cities and at the same time address user needs. The overall goal of my study is to devise a framework for creating an urban space with the above attributes and to be able to use that framework to inform a successful design project.

Public Spaces are the starting point for all community, commerce & democracy!!2

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Participatory Design and Public Space, Jordan Vander Klok, May, 2013 The Fall and Rise of Great Public Spaces, Jay Walljasper, August 5, 2012

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1.4 NEED OF STUDY AND PROJECT Every city has its unique feel and features. The urban environment and its architecture plays an most important role. Cities are the public interface for the development of societies in which individual lives.

The city of Noida, is a vibrant centre for trade and commerce having an increasing developing rate with years. It has become an important trade and business hub.

Hence, the proposal of Habitat Centre (a public place on the lines of India Habitat Centre at Delhi) has been forwarded by the Noida authority. It will provide a physical environment, which will serve as a catalyst for a synergetic relationship between individuals and institutions working in diverse habitat related areas and therefore maximize their total effectiveness to facilitate this inter-action, thus the centre provides the superb range of facilities.

1.4.1 WHAT IS A HABITAT CENTRE AND ITS DESIGN IMPACT? 

It is a centre of contemporary, cultural, economic, business and social events.

The concern for habitat and its environment works as the backbone for habitat centre

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It does not only provide working environment to its employees but also contribute to the urban level functions that a living city requires

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Its basic principle is to restore at every level that is environmental and ecological balance in an improved way of life.

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It provides an ideal physical environment with a range of facilities that would maximize the effectiveness of the individuals and institutions, in their holistic support of habitat and welfare of society.

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1.5 GOALS, PRINCIPLES AND REASON FOR SELECTING THIS TOPIC 

It is interested to see how architecture influences the social and cultural society. It does not only provide working environment to its employees but also contribute to the urban level functions that a living city requires.

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I have selected this topic based on the analysis & the outcome of the immediate need of public space (accepted and realized by the general public) for community gathering / participation, to understand socio-cultural aspects, identity in a society as individual, efficient use of spaces we have left with and a multifunctional design for different purposes.



Among other architectural expressions, the function that a building houses a major catalyst that influence a change.

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For this thesis, I have chosen a project that will include a maximum of functions which caters a various group of users.

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Also, at public level, the project will act as a vibrant and freely accessible public space ( & not just a building typology ). It will act as a public domain for the people to interact and meet at common platform and know their true identity and role in society.

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The concept of shared space helps to reduce the privatization of the spaces in today’s architectural field and hence to understand the role of public spaces for the community.

Universal Design for All!!

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1.6 AIM

The aim of this thesis is to design a HABITAT CENTRE for the community to enhance social interaction among them and efficient use of spaces for the public in design.

1.6.1 OBJECTIVES

Objectives of the project according to Noida Authority are : 

As Noida is a flourishing area of the National Capital Region, it has been decided to establish the Noida Habitat / Convention Centre (NHC) for societal, cultural and intellectual development at the national and international levels.



Its objective will be to awaken and promote the environment of society's intellectual activities.



Keeping the convenience of all the residents, industrialists, businessmen and traders

of

the

city

in

mind,

the

NHC

will

run

several

cultural programmes and intellectual seminars.

Objectives of the project for my design will be : 

To understand the meaning of shared space for public.



To understand the requirements and need of user by providing different spaces on site and in building.

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To aware people about using and management of these public spaces.

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To reduce the privatization of spaces through this prototype to some extent.

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1.7 TASKS AND ACTIVITIES

What is this project to me? 

Issues are to be considered before designing & the approach will be in context of the place.

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The complex will have many activities and functions & main issues that will be considered are interplay of shapes, introduction of environment-friendly materials.

And maximum utilization of energy being a prime center of Noida.

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A fixed typology of an institutional complex should be seen from different perspective in terms of aesthetics and also function of different spaces which will be another challenge while designing.

What is project’s significance to society? 

It will attract a large number of users and activities. It will attract a large number of users and activities.



It will evolve work environment that will inspire other buildings to build in a manner which includes a platform for exchange of ideas in the field of art, culture and science.

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It will include a hierarchy of open spaces suitably landscaped and provided with amenities for rest of the citizens to make an urban environment.

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Planning of these spaces is integral to a community’s overall development as well as its identity and sense of place.

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It will help in shaping an appropriate image of the city and thus achieving a socially sustainable urban community.

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1.8 PROJECT’S END USE / SCOPE 

The involvement of as many as citizens possible by providing access to them, helps to create a socially inclusive public place and would set as a benchmark for other developments in the area.

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The design will be a participatory approach through designing and use of such spaces on the site which would act as a catalyst for the community development.

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These factors helps to make it an engaging place, so that it can be used throughout the day and is mixed in its use making it a multifunctional space.

1.9 LIMITATIONS ADOPTED WHILE DESIGNING 

The designing of art gallery area and restaurant is adopted as a limitation.

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Details of the services are not mentioned and only basic services are provided.

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There is no centralised air conditioning system in offices because of the less size and area of the office floor plate. Natural ventilation is provided as much as possible.

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Provision of AHU (Air Handling Unit) and its use is limited only to the large public gathering zones / areas such as in Auditorium and Convention Hall .

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CHAPTER 2

CASE STUDIES

CHAPTER SUMMARY 

INDIA HABITAT CENTRE,NEW DELHI

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INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, NEW DELHI



JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR

RESEARCH

THOUGHT

DESIGN

INDIA HABITAT CENTRE,

CHAPTER 2 CASE STUDIES

LODHI ROAD, NEW DELHI, INDIA

2.2 BRIEF HISTORY It was completed in 1993, and was designed “The India habitat centre is planned

as a home for the India’s Housing and

as a dense complex of institutional

Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO),

and office workspaces, conference and library facilities for groups

Delhi Urban Arts Commission, Tata Energy

involved with environment and

Institute and other thirty to forty similar

habitat issues. It was conceived to

institutions, in a complex of 97,000 sq. m. of

provide a physical environment for

interior space integrated into an overall site

individual and institutions working

of Nine Acres of courtyards and plazas.

in diverse habitat related areas.”

2.3 CONCEPT OF DESIGN Habitat and habitat-related issues have become a matter of major national and international concern. these issues are not only confined to human settlements, their needs and infrastructure but also at regional planning and environmental issues, energy and its efficient use, importance of

2.1 PROJECT INFORMATION Site Coverage

9.6 acres

technology, transport and communication, lifestyle, socio-cultural linkages, legal and management systems and policies, and

Architect

Joseph Allen Stein

Client

IHC, Delhi

knowledge of each of these, better

Structure

Sirish Patel Associates

understanding between each of these should

Structure Type

R.C.C Frame structure

information technology. Rather addressing

be achieved for resolving complex habitatrelated issues at urban level.

Building Type

MIXED- USE

Year

1993

By, Stephen White – BUILDING IN THE

Built Up area

53156 sq.m

GARDEN

Utilized Space

1.4 out of 2.5

1st basement

18819 sq.m

2nd basement

18512 sq.m

Total Cost

100 crores

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CHAPTER 2 CASE STUDIES

2.4 MAIN CONCERN OF HABITAT 

To weave urban design into a synergetic interrelationship between institutions working in diverse related issues.



To optimize total effectiveness of their working environment for a common approach



Bringing together such institutions in an integrated urban physical form



To achieve a holistic approach to solve problems

2.5 ACCESS AND CIRCULATION

Figure 2.1: MAIN ENTRY TO IHC (Source : https://architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-12372/)

Entry from Max Muller Marg : The complex is accessible from all sides, the major pedestrian entrance being from Lodhi Road on the north. Building volumes are articulated to form interconnected internal courtyards that are the major public spaces.

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CHAPTER 2 CASE STUDIES 

Motor free landscaped public areas created by taking the automobiles below the ground.

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There is also a basement floor for parking of around 1000 cars.

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All four wheelers and two wheelers are directed into the two levels of basements.

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Separate access for handicapped person is taken care off

Figure 2.2: PARKING FOR VEHICLES AND SIGNAGES (Source : Self )

2.6 BUILDING UNITS

There are 5 main building blocks which are interconnected by means of aerial walkways. The convention block is divided into two built structures, an auditorium and the convention centre. This segregation helps in better handling of crowd and there is also a separate entry to the convention centre that avoids other disturbances.

Facilities it also provides; Visual art galleries, open palm court and experimental art gallery, Convention Centre: The stein Auditorium and conference halls, The Habitat Gallery and Resource Centre, IHC Film Club and Cafeteria

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Figure 2.3: BLOCKING OF IHC ON SITE (Source : Habitat Library, IHC)

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2.7 PLANNING

N

Figure 2.4: GROUND FLOOR PLAN (Source : Habitat Library, IHC)

Ground floor has Offices, Information Centre, Palm Court, Restaurants, ICICI bank, First Aid, Plaza, The Stein Auditorium, Experimental Art Gallery, Amphitheatre, Visual Art Gallery, Guest rooms, Conference Lobby and Lawns.

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2.7.1 FEATURES AND DETAILS

Figure 2.5: SECTION OF BUILDING (Source : Habitat Library, IHC)

Figure 2.6: PLAZA STEPS (Source : Self )

Figure 2.8: INFORMATION CENTRE (Source : Self )

Figure 2.7: AMPHITHEATRE (Source : Self )

Figure 2.9: CONVENTION CENTRE (Source : Self )

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2.8 SERVICES

Figure 2.10: BASEMENT AND SURFACE PARKING (Source : Self )

Figure 2.11: ENTRY AND EXIT OF RAMPS TO BASEMENTS (Source : Self )

 

Open parking : There is an open parking of about 40 cars for owner driven cars only. Chauffeurs driven cars are parked in the basement.

Basement parking : there are two basements having total capacity of about 800 four wheelers and 350 two wheelers.

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The building of India Habitat Centre is fully centralised air conditioned.

The air conditioning plant is installed in the lower basement.

It has the extreme capacity of about 2100 tonnes, while the maximum use is of about 1500 tonnes in the summer season.

It has four machines in which three machines has the capacity of 600 tonnes each, while one machine has the capacity of 300 tonne.

Figure 2.12: AC PLANT IN LOWER LEVEL BASEMENTS (Source : Self )

Figure 2.13: ELIPTICAL AND DOGF LEG STAIRCASES (Source : Self )

Figure 2.14: RAMPS (RATIO - 1:12) (Source : Self )

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2.9 STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

Figure 2.15: STRUCTURAL SYSTEM (Source : Self )

Different types of structural systems used in the IHC are described as:  o  o

TRABEATED SYSTEM: It consists of column and beams as a main structural part of the building.

VECTOR STRUCTURES: It consists of the trusses and space frames that are used over the open courtyard to hang the sheets for cutting the direct sun rays.  ARCULATED SYSTEM: o It consists of the structures like arches and domes. The dome is used over the entrance foyer of convention centre in front of the Stein auditorium.

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2.10 MATERIALS USED There are various building materials used in the buildings of IHC in indoor as well as in outdoor areas. These are: 

BRICK TILES: These are used on all the outer walls of IHC building, on each and every core.

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CERAMIC TILES: These are used over slightly projected portions of the building and as a border of boundary walls. These are also used in flooring near the swimming pool area.

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KAREGI: Unfinished karegi has been done on the inner walls of buildings.

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HOLLOW CONCRETE BLOCKS: These are used in the office area on walls dividing the cabins.

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GLASS BRICK: These are also used in office area along with the hollow concrete blocks.

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METAL SHEETS: These are used as a partition in the office area installed by riveting .

FLOORING: Terrazzo flooring used in office area.

Stone with texture finish used at the convention centre porch.

Marble flooring used in lobbies, rooms, etc.

Granite used in counters and somewhere on top of the boundary.

Tiles are used near the swimming pool area and in the library lounge.

Concrete tiles are used for flooring purpose in outdoor areas.

Allahabad tiles used in the courtyard area.

 o o o o o o o 

WOOD: Wood is used at various places for wall panelling, mainly at reception areas, conference halls, auditorium and library.

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RED STONE: These are used near the plantation areas and also at the top of the boundary walls.

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INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, LODHI ROAD, NEW DELHI, INDIA

“India International Centre was

2.12 OBJECTIVE The main objective of the centre will be to

founded in 1958 & inaugurated in

promote understanding and amity amongst

1962.

International

human communities by understanding and

Centre was designed to be a meeting

sharing knowledge of each other’s culture.

The

India

of minds, a place where „various currents of intellectual, political and economic

thought

could

meet

The emphasis will be to study the various cultural patterns all around the world and

freely‟. Lectures and conferences

not limiting to a single culture

could be held here for sharing of

.

knowledge by the experts.”

2.13 CONCEPT OF DESIGN “There was an attempt to create something, which

depended

upon

simplicity

and

relationship rather than things. So this is not a five star appearance in marble and

granite. But it is a place where a certain kind of relationship exists- between the

2.11 PROJECT INFORMATION Location

Max Muller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi

Architect

Joseph Allen Stein

Site

18600 sq.m (4.6 acres)

F.A.R

1.75

Ground coverage permissible

25%

Auditorium

231 person

Residential

48 single, 25 double

garden and the building and the water and the sky, and the learning and activities that

take place and the things that happen…” .

AR. JOSEPH ALLEN STEIN

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1962 (inaugurated)

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2.14 ACCESS AND CIRCULATION The main entrance to the complex is from Max Muller Marg which provides a drop off point for the vehicles and then parking the vehicles within the site. There is also an entrance for the main building from same road.

The parking is provided along the boundary within the site and is reserved only for the staff members. Common parking is provided by NDMC for Lodhi Garden, UNICEF, INTACH, WWF, and others.

Figure 2.16: MAIN ENTRY TO THE SITE AND LAYOUT (Source : http://www.iicdelhi.nic.in/User_Panel/UserView.aspx?TypeID=1138)

The India International Centre is located in Max Muller Marg, New Delhi adjacent to Lodhi Garden overlooking a magnificent landscaping of the garden. The site is spread over a land of 4.6 acres.

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The building blocks are connected to each other by means of covered passages.



The main passage between the programme block and the residential block serves as an entrance for the visitors connecting passage between program and residential block.



The pathways around the buildings are brilliantly planned, lined with either garden or the water bodies. The whole complex is beautifully landscaped to reduce the harsh climatic effect up to an extent.

Figure 2.17: STAFF PARKING AND DROP OFF AREA (Source : Self)

Figure 2.18: STAFF PARKING AND DROP OFF AREA (Source : Self)

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2.15 BUILDING UNITS

The centre is divided into three separate wings to reflect different functional aspects of the centre i.e. north, south & west wings. 

South wing has a reception, waiting lobby and a library on the ground floor. On the 1st floor, it has conference room(80 cap.), staff offices, engineer room, president room, director’s room, projector room and board room and kitchen. The second floor have account section, computer room, publication room, record room and programme office.

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An auditorium is provided in the front which has a capacity of 230 persons.

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West wing includes lounge, bar, pantry on the ground floor and private dining room and dining hall for 120 person on first floor and conference room for 60, open terrace on second floor.



The left hexagonal portion of the west wing has lounge on the ground floor, dining hall on the first floor and conference hall on the second floor.

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The south wing is the hostel block has guest rooms in all floors.



Fellow flats are also included in the site which are given to those students which are involved in some research project of such type.

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A new building block at the back side of south wing and along the main road is constructed which has multipurpose halls, conference halls, store rooms, offices, art gallery, library, and services etc.



All the buildings are g+2, and are lower than the base of domes of nearby monuments.

Figure 2.19: SITE BLOCKING (Source : Self)

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Figure 2.20: SITE PLAN (IIC) (Source : Self)

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2.16 AUDITORIUM The auditorium in India International Centre is named as C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Auditorium and has a sitting capacity of 231 persons. The auditorium has one green room and is suitable for Cultural programmes, Seminars, Lectures, Book release etc.

The auditorium is hexagon in shape. It has a fixed screen of 14’ x 20’. Two aisles of which are 1.6 m wide. Exposed black stones used on the walls and wooden panelling on the stage.

The roof of the auditorium at the IIC is composed of pre- cast Y-shaped elements, combined to form a six sided domical structure based on hexagons and quadrilaterals.

The roof structure is exposed to the auditorium below, providing a constellation pattern above the stone walls which visually anchor the dome to the ground. Short spacers projecting above the Y-shaped pieces carry the outer roofing layer, and provide space for the distribution of lighting and air conditioning.

Figure 21: AUDITORIUM ROOF (Source : Self)

Figure 2.22: PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS USED IN ROOF (Source : Self)

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2.17 LIBRARY The library of IIC was established in 1962. The library has six cubicles which are rented out to the members for quite reading. An area of 458 sq.m is provided for the library. One of the side of the library is fully glazed, which gives sufficient light and a good view of the entrance porch and the central court. At the entrance of the library, a separate reading room for newspaper and periodicals is provided. Reception cum issue and deposit counter on the entrance is provided.

For use of delegates and members only, it houses about 32,000 volumes of books and periodicals mostly on social sciences, history, biography, literature and arts.

Figure 2.23: LIBRARY (Source : Self)

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2.18 COURTYARDS AND GARDENS 

The India International Centre shows an inter-relation between its interior spaces, shaded courtyards and gardens. The areas are planned in such a way to schedule the activities of the centre.



Each courtyard has a different function and aspect. The entrance court provide access to the guest rooms and the auditorium and programme block of library and offices.



Planning of interior is compact which comes out to offer a feeling of openness which in-fact is a need of this centre.

Figure 2.24: LAWNS AND PATHWAYS AROUND RESIDENTIAL BLOCK (Source : Self)

Figure 2.25: SHADED PERGOLA AND LAWN (Source : Self)

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2.19 MATERIALS USED  RED AND SAND STONE: o These are used near the plantation areas and also at the top of the boundary walls.  FIBRE SHEET: o It is used at various places as a roofing material.  o o o o o

FLOORING: Marble flooring used in lobbies, rooms, etc.

Granite used in counters and somewhere in flooring.

Tiles are used in the water body.

Concrete tiles are used for flooring purpose in outdoor areas.

Allahabad tiles used in the courtyard area.

 WOOD: o Wood is used at some places for panelling purpose.  KAREGI: o Unfinished karegi has been done.

Figure 2.26: MATERIAL FINISHES (Source : Self)

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DESIGN

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JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR, INDIA

2.21 BRIEF INFORMATION It is located in the prime loca%on of “Jawahar Kala Kendra also known as nine-square house of culture, Jawahar Kala Kendra is an arts and crafts centre located in the city of Jaipur. the centre is important not because of the nomenclature but its close association with the city of Jaipur itself. The centre was launched by the state government to provide space to the cultural and spiritual values of India and display the rich craft heritage in 1991. The centre is dedicated to the late prime minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru”

south Jaipur. The centre is situated on Jawaharlal marg opposite to Rajasthan Commerce College. It is located on a parcel of land having an area of 9.5 acres and the building is surrounded by lush green landscaped garden. On one side it has a Shilp Gram made in a replica of cluster of village huts. The center was

opened to public an April 1983. the built--‐ up is around 8100 sq.m. .

2.22 CONCEPT OF DESIGN

2.20 PROJECT INFORMATION Location

Jawaharlal Marg, Jaipur

Architect

Charles Correa

Site

9.6 acres

F.A.R

0.2

Ground coverage permissible

15%

Built-up Area

8100 sqm. (2 acres)

Type

Arts & Crafts Centre

“The centre is an analogue of the original city pIan of Jaipur drawn up by the Maharaja, a scholar, mathematician and astronomer, Jai Singh the Second, in the mid-17th century. His city plan, guided by the Shipla Shastras, was based on the ancient Vedic madala of nine squares or houses which represent the nine planets (including two imaginary ones Ketu and Rahu). Due to the presence of a hill one of the squares was transposed to the east and two of the squares were amalgamated to house the palace.”

“Correa's plan for the Kendra invokes directly the original navagraha or nine house rnandala. One of the squares is pivoted to recall the original city plan and also to create the entrance. The plan of Jaipur city based on the nine square Yantra in which one square is displaced and two central squares combined. the squares is defined by 8m high wall, symbolic of the fortification wall along the Jaipur old city”

THESIS 2018 Year

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Figure 2.27: JAIPUR CITY PLANNING CONCEPT (Source : http://www.archinomy.com/case-studies/1867/jawahar-kala-kendra-jaipur-india)

Jaipur city was not only planned but its execution was also coordinated by Sawai Jai Singh II, in such a manner that a substantial part of the city developed within seven years of its foundation. His reign was probably the most glorious phase in the growth of the city.

Figure 2.28: SHRI YANTRA (Source : http://www.archinomy.com/case-studies/1867/jawahar-kala-kendra-jaipur-india)

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2.23 ACTIVITIES The centre has been made in eight blocks housing: • • • • • •

museums, theatres, library, arts display room, cafeteria, Hostel,studio

The centre is frequently occupied with artists and arts loving people. Many exhibitions and performances by local artists are displayed at the centre. The annual festivals of classical dance and music are held in the centre. The centre hosts many workshops of dance and music.

Figure 2.29: LAYOUT OF DIFFERENT NINE ZONES OR PLANETS (Source : http://www.archinomy.com/case-studies/1867/jawahar-kala-kendra-jaipur-india)

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LAYOUT Each of the nine planet is represented by a square, 30m x 30m, defined by red sandstone walls, 8m high. The programme of the Arts Centre is disaggregated into nine separate groupings, each corresponding to the myths of a particular planet; for instance the planet Guru ( which symbolises Learning) houses the Liberary. The traditional symbol of each planet is expressed in marble and stone inlay in the stone walls that surround it. The central square, as specified in the ancient Vedic shastras, is a void: representing the Nothing – which is the true Source of all Energy.

2.24 INTERIORS

Figure 2.30: DOME IN MANGAL BHAWAN (Source : Self)

Figure 2.31: JAIN COSMOGRAPH DEPICTING THE MANIFEST WORLD (Source : Self)

Figure 2.32: ALANKAR MUSEUM DEPICTING RAJASTHANI HERITAGE (Source : Self) Figure 2.33: HASTKAR YANTRA – BASED ON A MEDIEVAL RAJASTHANI PAINTING (Source : Self)

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CHAPTER 2 CASE STUDIES • The first planet is Mangal. Since this planet represents Power, it was to house the Director and his administrative offices here. This planet becomes the entry point to the whole complex – so along the walls of the Mangal Mahal is an explanation of the Navgraha, and on the ceiling under the dome is painted a Jain cosmograph depicting all the rivers, mountains, animals, and vegetation of the manifest world around us.

• The permanent ethnographical art gallery called The Alankar Museum potentially depicts the tangible and intangible heritage of Rajasthan, through a vast range of artifacts exhibited here.

• Another six exhibition galleries presently work as art exhibition spaces and many artists of international status have enjoyed showing their creations here. For them, this art center has been buoying as a civic playground for developing and presenting new and challenging work across the arts. They have taken the institution as an innovative and a convenient way of thinking about India art and culture.

• The well endowed documentation section (library and audio-visual division) contains latest and a vast range of publications on theatre, fine arts and music attracting scholars and art connoisseurs.

• Adjoining the main building of the JKK is Shilpgram- a rural complex with six huts symbolizing the rural ambience of various regions of Rajasthan. These are - Marwar, Braj, Shekhawati, Tribal, Desert land and Hadoti. Apart from routine based artculture oriented activities a mega annual festival named ”

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2.25 MAJOR AREAS

Figure 2.34: CONCEPT OF JKK DESIGN (Source : Self)

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SURYA KUND The Surya Kund is a very important area and is at the central part of the nine grahas.

•On every wall of the kund, traditional symbol of planets is expressed in white marble.

•Steps of sandstone are constructed on all the four sides of the court.

•A play of levels with central stage invites various activities to be performed at the court and thus the court also acts as an open amphitheatre.

•The walls of the kund are cladded in red Agra sandstone topped by a coping of beige Dholpur stone – the same materials used for the Jantar Mantar Observatory, in the Agra Fort, in Fatehpur Sikri.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS From the plan of the building to the interior of the rooms, Charles Correa has concentrated entirely on tradition and its revival – and the focus is one image of the building rather than location and its construction.

•The exterior of each walls are covered in red sandstone, which replicates the peculiar architecture of Jaipur planned by Jai Singh.

•The interiors are painted in the auspicious colours, emotions, and mythic imagery associated with that planet.

•Landscape elements such as shrubs and green patches in an organic form with water bodies are punctured between the various activities which act as refreshing elements.

•The colour combination of green and red sandstone gives a very vernacular feel in an contemporary structure.

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CHAPTER 2 CASE STUDIES •The simplicity in regional character of this institution finds expression in the red Rajasthan sandstone with which it is faced, topped by copings in Dholpur stone.

Figure 2.35: MAJOR AREAS (Source : Self)

Figure 2.36: INTERIORS (Source : Self)

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AREA (STANDARDS & REQUIREMENTS)

CHAPTER SUMMARY 

AREA REQUIREMENTS



RESEARCH

THOUGHT

AREA STANDARDS

DESIGN

CHAPTER 3 AREA STANDARDS & REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL AREA REQUIREMENTS OF THE DESIGN Keeping the convenience of all the residents, industrialists, businessmen and traders of the city in mind, the NHC will run several cultural programmes and intellectual seminars. Hence, the Centre will include :               

OFFICES / BUSINESS CENTRE ( WITH OPEN BREAKOUT AREAS ) AND ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY / RESOURCE- LEARNING CENTRE MINI AUDIO-VISUAL ROOM AUDITORIUM CONVENTION HALL WITH LOUNGE / SEATING AREAS CONFERENCE HALLS BANQUET HALLS ( WITH OPEN AREAS FOR PARTY, BUFFET AND OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED) RECREATIONAL ZONE / FACILITIES LIKE :RESTAURANT FITNESS CENTRE YOGA SPA / SAUNA ROOM AMENITIES FOR SPORTS AND LEISURE SWIMMING POOL RESIDENTIAL ZONE / GUEST ROOMS FOOD COURTS / CAFES / KIOSKS TRAINING ROOMS EXHIBITION / ART GALLERY PERFORMANCE AREAS OPEN AIR AMPHITHEATRE BASEMENT AND SURFACE PARKING AREAS UTILITY STORE AND OTHER SERVICES

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3.2 LITERATURE SURVEY… AREA STANDARDS (Source : https://edoc.site/literature-study-final-pdf-free.html)

OFFICE PLANNING:  

Office building culture in India is undergoing a revolutionary change.

Not only the inside environment designed to be more comfortable and efficient, conducive to a high level of productivity but also the look of the building is given utmost importance.

DEFINITION : “Efficiency of office building usually measured in terms of ratio of rentable space to total space.”

Work Place Area (Usable Area) : Spaces in which it possible for people to work at desks; includes secondary circulation.

Primary Circulation: The circulation essential to provide access & mean of escape to work place area. Usually takes up between 10 and 15% of net usable area.

Special Areas: Space which cannot be used for office workers but it is dedicated to particular function, for example, archives, restaurant, café etc.

Core: It is defined as those parts of building that consists of elevators, elevator lobby shafts, staircases, toilets, mechanical and engineering services and ducts.

Duct: Vertical ducts or shafts are required for heating, telephone electric, drainage and water supply; also in air-conditioned building for air movement.

Lavatories: In multi-storey office building it should occupy no more than 20%.of GOA. Gross Outside Area (GOA): it is the sum of all constituent office area including core, structure and perimeter walls.

Net usable area (NUA): This is that area which remains when core, structure and perimeter walls subtracted from GOA. ELEVATORS: it should be grouped so that availability of any elevator in bank on any floor can be easily observed. Its number and size depends upon 1. Population of building 2. Number of floors 3. Required waiting time  

For preliminary assumption the number of elevators required may be estimated on the basis of one elevator per 25,000 sq ft. of rentable area.

Elevator lobbies should be 6 to 9 ft wide, if elevators are on the same side only; 10 to 12 ft if elevators are on both sides.

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Corridors are usually, 5 to 6 ft wide.

Figure 3.1: OFFICE PLANNING

MAJOR BANDS OF OFFICE SPACE DEPTHS: NARROW -4000-6000 MM: Suitable for single office room or for 2-3 open plan work place.

MEDIUM -6000-8000 MM: For enclosures larger than single room or for 3-5 open plan workplaces DEEP -8000+ MM: More than 5 open work places

Figure 3.2: SPACE DEPTH ACCORDING TO SIZE OF OFFICE UNIT

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CONSIDERATIONS   

Heavy equipment shall be placed against the walls or the columns to avoid floor overloading.

Don't obstruct the exits, corridors or stairways, fire safety codes governing aisles, exits should be followed.

Employees performing close work should be in best lighted areas.

OFFICE PLANNING CONCEPTS Two main concepts are considered: 1. CONVENTIONAL PLAN These plans are being used for the years and have been the customary ways of arranging office spaces.   

Advantages: Visual and aural privacy can be provided.

Well suited for companies that draw lines between ranks of its Officials The need of conference spaces is minimized.

  

Disadvantages: Partitions have to be demolished when spaces need to be changed.

Natural light and view is minimized.

Energy savings by natural light to interior is minimal.

2. OPEN PLAN Refers to an open space occupied by a number of employees, supervisors, furnishing equipment and circulation area. Large open areas permit flexibility.

Advantages    

Most employees benefited natural light and a view to the exterior.

The plan is highly flexible.

By using modular workstations, variations in user need can be easily catered.

Such plans are compatible with energy conserving designs.

Disadvantages  There is some loss of visual & aural privacy.  The plan is not feasible in buildings with narrow wings or many obstructions.  More conference space is needed.

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Figure 3.4: OPEN OFFICE SPACE

3. CABINS Private Cabins- it is desirable that the size of private cabins be a minimum of 100 sq ft and a max. of 300 sq ft . Each in size only where the occupant is expected to meet the delegations of 10 or more at least once a day the size should be approach 300 sq ft.

Semiprivate Cabins- they range from 150 sq ft to 450 sq ft, occupied by two or more individuals. Generally it houses the members of work team or other group of employees assigned to particular tasks.

Figure 3.5: BUSINESS CABINS

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LANDSCAPE AROUND AN OFFICE COMPLEX The primary issues are:1. VISUAL PARAMETERS 2. FUNCTIONAL ISSUES 3. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 1. VISUAL PARAMETRS Green buffer in the form of trees and shrubs makes the view from inside the building more pleasant Promoters prefer visibility from main road

Emerging trend: Visibility from the main road are traded off with respect to garden view for users either from workspace or from lobbies and cores.

Trellies are used to screen the view of parked vehicle from higher floors of building and to provide shade to vehicles parked.

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View of moving/parked automobile is considered “visual pollution” o Landscape design gets affected by the design of the parking. o Basement parking which releases an equivalent area at the ground level for greens.

2. FUNCTIONAL ISSUES o Provide an outdoor space for lunch hour relaxation. o Smoking is banned in most offices, thus an outdoor smoking area would be a good amenity for the users. o In the form of gazebos or seats in the landscape

3. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES o A good irrigation system is the lifeline of landscape. o Using recycled water for nourishing the plants. o Planting trees according to climate, in tropical climate trees which consume less water should be planted.

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CONFERENCE ROOM 



General Sessions and face to face groups with a high participation primarily concerned with planning, obtaining facts and information or in solving organizational problems.

Number of delegates attending the conference may range up to 150 or more.

Figure 3.6: CONFERENCE ROOM

LOCATION OF CONFERENCE ROOM 

Centrally located to the users.



Interior spaces which is not the most desirable for the office purpose can be used for conference This location eliminates outside distraction



SIZE OF THE CONFERENCE ROOM  

Designed to accommodate average but not max. attendants.

Extra chairs should be used to achieve additional seating.

CONFERENCE ROOM DESIGN 

Programmatic requirement: To decide the type of room and capacity, reseating configuration.



Architectural requirement: room dimension, height, desirability of windows & divisibility, column free space, acoustics, interior design.



Electrical and mechanical requirement: separate system for each room, HVAC for peak hours lighting, jacks for audio visual system.

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CHAPTER 3 AREA STANDARDS & REQUIREMENTS STANDARS FOR CONFERENCE ROOMS: Large: area> 140sq For presentations requiring little audience involvement through discussion or questions.

Medium: 1000-1500sq ft (93-140 sq m) For highly interactive training Small: 500-1000sq ft (46.5-93sq m) Offer flexibility Board Rooms: 500-899sq ft Arrangement: theatre classrooms square, u shaped or small configuration.

AREA : 200 sqft.

AREA : 375 sqft.

AREA : 875 sqft.

Figure 3.7: CONFERENCE ROOM SIZES

CONFERENCE ROOM LIGHTING:      

Incandescent down lights florescent lamps.

Over all room illumination.

Dimming capability.

Task lighting on writing boards etc.

Accent lighting on the speaker, wall displays.

Control of unwanted light from the corridor and projection work.

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LIBRARY PLANNING: SPACE REQUIREMENTS The program statement, which includes objectives, activities ,and requirements, will spell out total needs in terms of square feet of floor space. It may be divided into five categories : Space for – (1) Books, (2) Readers, (3) Staff, (4) Group Meetings, And (5) Mechanical operations and all other (stairways, elevators, toilets, etc.)

Figure 3.8: TYPICAL LIBRARY SPACE PLANNING

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Figure 3.9: SHELF SPACING IN LIBRARY

SPACE FOR STAFF Space requirements for the staff must also be stated in the program . Staff space requirements should be calculated on the basis of 100 sq. ft. per staff member. It is important that this standard be met for there is ample evidence that space for staff has been outgrown more rapidly than any other type of space in most library buildings .

Only too often is it easy to forget that an expanding service program will require the support of an enlarged staff . A checklist of staff work areas should include administrative offices, work rooms, and staff lunch and lounge rooms

Administrative offices should include a Combination librarian's office-trustee room ; spaces for the assistant librarian and a secretary-receptionist ; business office ; and other related offices . Work room areas should be provided for technical processing; reference, circulation, extension, and other departments; Subject specialists ; and supply storage. Comfort facilities for the staff should include cooking and lunchroom areas as well as appropriate locker, lounge, and toilet facilities for both men and women. Comfortable working conditions contribute to effective personnel administration as well as to efficient library service.

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CHAPTER 3 AREA STANDARDS & REQUIREMENTS MEETING ROOMS With the exception of the very smallest libraries, most public libraries should provide some group meeting space, at least one multipurpose meeting room. The services proposed by the library together with community needs for facilities of this type will be the final determinants.

Multipurpose rooms meet two general classes of need. 

First, they can be utilized for children's story hours, discussion groups, staff meetings, and other library-sponsored activities.

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Second, various community, educational, cultural, and local government groups will make frequent and varied use of a multipurpose room.

Figure 3.10: MULTI-PURPOSE MEETING / READING ROOMS

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The recommended size of each individual table is 900 X 600 mm. if tables are arranged in rows this will have to be increased to 900 X 900 mm.

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Each reader allowance in reading area should be 2.3 m² giving him the share of circulation within the room.

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A long table can accommodate up to 12 readers : the width of such a table should be 1200mm.

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Seating should not be allowed at the end of the table. It is recommended that long tables should have central division.

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The shelving should provide the maximum storage of books with minimum use of space. This Means Island should be double sided stacks, with single sided along the perimeter walls.

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The distance between stack will be dictated by access of book trolley.

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The bottom shelf in closed book shack can be as near to the floor as possible

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(75mm) with top shelf not higher than 1.9m, thus preferred total height of stack 2.3m (7 shelves total).

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AUDITORIUM / THEATRE PLANNING: The design of a large auditorium will be greatly influenced by the   

Dimensions (in terms of area and volume) Area of auditorium- 0.9-1.2 m2 / person Volume of auditorium- 3.5-4.5 m3 /person

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The different purpose, apart from congress, for which the hall may be used, such as stage shows, live theatre, concert etc.

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Access and circulation requirements.

Figure 3.11: ORGANIZATION CHART / CONNECTIVITY

ELEMENTS OF AUDITORIUM / THEATRE RECEPTION - Entrance, Booking Hall, Foyer, Cloaks etc.

AUDITORIUM - Main Stage, Back Stage, Scenery Storage, Workshop STAGE - Dressing Room, Rehearsal Room PERFORMERS

AUDIENCE

CONNECTING THE TWO Figure 3.12: FUNCTION OF AUDITORIUM

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AISLES: Radial aisles are best for purpose of seeing with curved aisles only slightly less efficient.    

No of seats between aisles (Max.) =14 No of seats between aisle and wall Main longitudinal gangway = 1200 mm Side longitudinal gangway = 900 mm

SEATING: Minimum distance between the front row and screen is 9m.

There are two type of seating arrangements: Continental and Conventional 1. Conventional seating It accommodates more centred seats 2. Continental seating Row space not less than 39".

It requires wider end aisles with closely spaced exit doors   

When done with the line of sight method a mild slope of 12 degree is there in lower seating and steeper 24 degree for upper half.

All seats oriented towards stage- curvature in the rows.

Staggering provides better sight lines without going at much height.

Figure 3.13: SEATING IN AUDITORIUM

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SIGHT LINES: 1. The stage height is taken as 3’-4” above level of first row of seats.

2. The vertical angle beyond which the ability to recognize standard shapes falls of very rapidly is app. 30°.

3. Audiences will not choose a location beyond a line approx.100degree to the curtain at proscenium side.

4. 35° with the horizontal from top of the screen will intersect the horizontal eye line, 3'-8" above the floor and will determine the first row of seat.

Figure 3.14: SIGHT LINES ANGLES

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THE STAGE: 1. Acting Area 2. Scenery Storage   

Size of the acting area is a direct function of the no. of performers who use it, their costumes & nature of their performance.

Single performers - 4 sq. ft Solo dancers - 300 sq. ft

LAVATORIES: 5 urinals, 3 wash basins & 2 toilets/1000 seats (for men) 5 toilets & 5 wash basins /1000 seats (for women)

LIGHTING IN AUDITORIUM: Lighting has following functions:  

Light for visibility is desirable by which patrons may find their seats, white light is best.

Aisle light must be near floor decorative lights are also used.

The objects of lighting in the auditorium are to concentrate upon the stage.

ACOUSTICS IN AUDITORIUM:  

Sound waves should be uniformly distributed in every part of auditorium.

The backside surface should be absorbent

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SITE ANALYSIS

CHAPTER SUMMARY Brief Information About Noida And Site, Location & Accessibility / Connectivity, Site Surroundings & Context, Climate Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Conclusion / Inferences

RESEARCH

THOUGHT

DESIGN

CHAPTER 4 INTRODUCTION

Site location : Sector 33 A, Noida Site dimensions : 240 x 235 m Site area : 15 acres Ground coverage : 30% Floor area ratio : 1.5 Building Height : No Limit Site topography : Plain PLATE 1: LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY (Source : Self)

COORDINATES OF NOIDA : 28.5355° N, 77.3910° E

4.1.1 BRIEF INTRODUCTION ABOUT NOIDA Noida, short for the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, is a planned city in India under the management of the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (also called NOIDA). It is part of National Capital Region of India. The Noida Authority is among the richest civic bodies in the country.

Noida is famous for excellent roads and considered Country's greenest city. . Most of

the land in Noida is not very fertile and the agricultural output is low. It is in the flood plains of the Yamuna River on one side and the Hindon River on the other. Noida is also

famous for its tall buildings and comes 2nd in India after Mumbai in this parameter.

Figure 4.1: NOIDA MASTER PLAN 2021 (Source : http://www.noidaauthorityonline.com/)

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4.2 INFORMATION ABOUT SITE

PLATE 2: SITE DIMENSIONS (Source : Self)

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4.2.1 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS 

The site is located in one of the best suited areas that are connected with all sectors.

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Defining it’s potential for the Habitat Centre.

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Basic infrastructure like telephone and electric lines are already laid along site due to nearby residential institutional blocks.

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The site having Green belt on the West side of the site.

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The site is almost flat and rectangular in shape with richness of loamy soil.

NOTE :

Noida Habitat Centre will provide a physical environment which

would serve as a catalyst for synergetic relationship between individuals and institutions working in diverse Habitat related areas and therefore, maximize their total effectiveness and to facilitate this interaction, the Centre provides many facilities.

4.2.2 LINKAGES FROM SURROUNDING CITIES 

22 KM AWAY FROM ISBT DELHI

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28 KM FROM IGI AIRPORT DELHI

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1.5 KM FROM NOIDA CITY CENTER METRO STATION

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27 KM AWAY FROM FARIDABAD

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19 KM AWAY FROM GHAZIABAD

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29 KM AWAY FROM GREATER NOIDA

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NOIDA CRICKET STADIUM SEC. 12 (2.6 KM)

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4.3 SITE CONTEXT

(A)

(B)

SHILPHAAT CONSTRUCTION

ISKON TEMPLE

(D)

(C) PRAKASH HOSPITAL

HIGH TENSION ELECTRIC LINE

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NALA / DRAIN

NTPC TOWNSHIP

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SHIV DAYAL SCHOOL

GARIMA VIHAR HOUSING

(I)

(J)

WAVE CITY CENTER

BHOTIA / TIBETIAN MARKET

PLATE 3 : SITE SURROUNDINGS (Source : Self)

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4.3.1 MAJOR LANDMARKS

PLATE 4: MAJOR LANDMARKS (Source : Self)

4.3.2 ACCESSIBILITY AND ROAD HIERARCHY

PLATE 5: ACCESS AND ROAD HIERARCHY (Source : Self)

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4.3.3 NOLLI AND OPEN SPACES

PLATE 6: NOLLI / OPEN SPACE (Source : Self)

4.3.4 BUILDING USE

PLATE 7: BUILDING USE (Source : Self)

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4.4 CLIMATE ANALYSIS

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X

PLATE 8: SUNPATH ANALYSIS OF SITE (Source : Self)

SITE FOR WAVE CITY CENTRE

PROPOSED SITE FOR HABITAT CENTRE

PROPOSED SITE FOR SOCIAL CENTRE

PLATE 9: SECTION XX (OF SITE) (Source : Self)

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4.4.1 CLIMATE OF NOIDA In summer, i.e. from March to June, the weather remains hot and the temperature ranges from a maximum of 48 °C to a minimum of 28 °C. Monsoon season prevails during mid-June to mid-September. The cold waves from the Himalayan region makes the winters in Noida chilly and harsh. Temperatures fall to as low as 3 to 4 °C at the peak of winters. Noida also has fog and smog problems. In January, a dense fog envelops the city, reducing visibility on the streets.

TEMPERATURE The temperature typically varies from 24°C to 37°C and is rarely below 20°C or above 41°C. Average hourly temperature (black) with percentile bands (inner band from 25th to 75th percentile, outer band from 10th to 90th percentile). The coolest hours of the day are from 2am to 8am with the coldest at 6am, at which time the temperature is below 26°C three days out of four. The warmest hours of the day are from noon to 7pm with the hottest at 3pm, at which time the temperature is above 34°C three days out of four. The day has gained half its heat by 10am and lost it again by 10pm.

Figure 4.2: AVERAGE TEMPERATURE / HR. (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

Figure 4.3: AVERAGE TEMPERATURE / HR. (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

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PRECIPITATION There is a 15% chance that precipitation will be observed at some point during the day.

When precipitation does occur it is most often in the form of thunderstorms (87% of days with precipitation have at worst thunderstorms) and slight rain (8%).

Precipitation is most likely around 9pm and least likely around noon.

Figure 4.4: AVERAGE PRECIPITATION (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

Figure 4.5: RATIO OF PRECIPITATION (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

WIND Sustained wind speeds typically vary from 1 m/s to 5 m/s (light air to gentle breeze) over the course of the day.

The peak sustained wind speed typically occurs around 4pm and is rarely outside the range 2 m/s to 7 m/s (light breeze to moderate breeze). The wind is most calm around 4am, rarely exceeding 3 m/s (light breeze). Average hourly wind speed (black line) with percentile bands (inner bands from 25th to 75th percentile, outer bands from 10th to 90th percentile).

The wind is most often out of the west (22% of the time), North West (15% of the time), and east (10% of the time). The wind is least often out of the south (4% of the time).

The fraction of time spent with the wind blowing from the various directions over the entire day. Values do not sum to 100% because the wind direction is undefined when the wind speed is zero.

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Figure 4.6: AVERAGE WIND SPEED / HR. (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

Figure 4.7: AVERAGE WIND SPEED / TIME (Source : https://en.climate-data.org/location/50512/)

4.5 GEOGRAPHY OF NOIDA 

Noida is located in the Gautam Buddh Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh state India.

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Noida is about 25 Km SE of New Delhi, 20 Km NW of the District Headquarters, Greater Noida and 457 Km NW of the State Capital, Lucknow.

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It is bounded on the West and SW by the Yamuna River, on the North and NW by the city Delhi, on the NE by cities of Delhi and Ghaziabad.

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Noida falls under catchment area of the Yamuna river, and is located on the old river bed.

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The soil is rich and loamy.

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4.6 SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTH

WEAKNESS

THREAT

OPPORTUNITY

PLATE 10: SWOT ANALYSIS COLOR CODING (Source : Self)

PLATE 11: SWOT ANALYSIS OF SITE (Source : Self)

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STRENGTH 

The main strength of the project is that it is a live project and its design will be released by the Noida Authority itself.

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The site is located almost at centre of the city which is easily approachable from different modes of transport and especially nearby metro station i.e., Noida City Centre .

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The city is at its developing stage which increases the scope of advancement and total effectiveness of different activities.

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The centre will increase the social interaction and community development in its true sense.

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The centre will cater the different community / public of different age group, gender and religion (even the tourists). Hence will be flexible in its function and will be termed as participatory design.

WEAKNESS 

Since the site has different entry exits but common entry is from one main road which is along site i.e., 30 m wide road.

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Residential apartment just along the main road or entrance of site.

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There is one open drain / canal which is used for dumping waste consist of untreated waste.

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OPPORTUNITIES 

The site is almost a square in shape providing opportunity in designing at grid / axis easily.

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It will enhance social and cultural values of the neighbourhood.

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The site has two major junctions of road at two corners which will be used in design as axis through which people will have clear vision on the site and activities happening inside with buffers wherever necessary.

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The surrounding proposed structures / design of a Haat and Social centre will not dominate but have similar activities or even environment for public which will compliment each other.

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The whole sector is designated for social, trade and exhibition purposes.

THREAT 

According to Master Plan of Noida (2031) there will be more traffic / footfall around the area of site which should be managed properly.

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The sewerage waste should be treated as early as possible which may create water borne diseases in future.

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As the design is for public and some part of the site is in use throughout the day, therefore the security reasons should be analysed and hence be carefully designed with respect to functions and services.

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CONCEPT AND EVOLUTION OF DESIGN

CHAPTER SUMMARY Conclusion and inferences from the site analysis and case studies, design proposal and evolution of concept, major highlights of design….

RESEARCH

THOUGHT

DESIGN

CHAPTER 5 Concept and design evolution

5.1 CONCLUSION / INFERENCES FROM SITE ANALYSIS: CLIMATE INFERENCES Sun and wind direction helps to understand the orientation of individual blocks. The courtyard planning is suitable as this is a composite climate and hence the multi materials can be used for facade according to orientation of blocks at different axis.

ACCESSIBILITY As the site is accessible from four roads, hence the entry / exits can be different for different purposes according to zoning and with strong reasoning with a common main entry.

TOPOGRAPHIC INFERENCES The site is flat / plain and have no contours or slope. Therefore, its easy to create level difference on site for easy access and also to have clear vision and with wind flow such as a recessed part on site.

LANDSCAPE INFERENCES As it will be designed as a public place, it is important to have good landscape features on site as well as in structure such as terrace gardens on roof at different levels act as private public / semi - public spaces. Facade materials can also be blend with the site open space and greenery. Different trees and small water bodies can be used as barrier as well as to provide shade and shadow effect in courtyards.

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5.2 DESIGN PROPOSAL AND EVOLUTION OF CONCEPT The proposal for design of the Habitat Centre at Sector - 33 A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh will be based on certain factors:-

Creating vibrant public spaces to blend the structure with nature and to have clear view of the public activities from outside the property line of the site. Therefore, it is important to analyse the major junctions along site. Hence, various divisions and grid lines are marked on site to achieve proper and distinguished zones according to different activities.

Rotation of typical zones 90 degrees but public zone was still at an edge and not the part of site

PLATE 12: INITIAL CONCEPT AND SPACE SEGREGATION (Source : Self)

Proper zoning of each areas to understand the segregation and connection between each blocks and zones serving different purposes according to function. Therefore, it’s important to have clear understanding about each zone according to user comfort and need.

Grids formed from corner junctions are experimented individually to allow public space / zone bridging between other two zones

PLATE 13: INITIAL CONCEPT OF ZONING ACOORDING TO GRID WITH MAJOR CORNER JUNCTIONS (Source : Self)

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CHAPTER 5 Concept and design evolution After division of site and its parts, the layout of each zone has been taken into design and it became necessary to incorporate ideas of form and the function in design.

The concept basically evolved from this stage which emerges with both form and the function.

Combining the above two axis to get an intersection centre point to restrict the public activities to this point on site helps to generate basic skeleton of the form and orientation

PLATE 14: FINALIZING INTERSECTION OF GRIDS AND ENTRY / EXIT POINTS (Source : Self)

The main concept was to create open public spaces on site as well as in the structure at as many levels / floors possible and majorly in offices in order to create flexible and recreational areas for the working staff so that they have another alternative to spend their free time or lunch hours and not just have to come downstairs to have a feel of open space. By doing this, the final design output was thought to be designed as user friendly as it fulfils the major element of the space that is comfort / need of the users.

The blocks were places according to zoning and different types of activities on grid but they lack smooth circulation pattern and hierarchy of roads

PLATE 15: FIRST DESIGN PROPOSAL ACCORDING TO CONCEPT ANDBUILDING PLACEMENT (Source : Self)

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CHAPTER 5 Concept and design evolution The form and structure of each blocks was evolved from the grids formed on site itself. Each, block was having an angle of 60 degrees and 120 degrees making geometrical form of hexagons in the form of courtyards and large open areas. The office blocks are then stacked upon each other having different common vertical cores. The circulation was mainly balanced on site and inside each block. Other blocks like, library auditorium and convention hall, guest room block, art gallery and restaurant are then designed accordingly with the same concept but different areas.

PLATE 16: FIRST DESIGN PROPOSAL ACCORDING TO CONCEPT AND BUILDING PLACEMENT (Source : Self) Each block then again and again revised in terms of orientation on grid to have same angle, core areas of each block worked upon and hence building planning is done simultaneously

The final design caters different public according to different activities making it a true habitat as a concept for the different communities and sets as a benchmark for the future developments or public buildings having multiple building uses such as institutional, public / semi-public, residential, commercial in short mixed-use development. The USP of this design is that it is sustainable, functional, innovative in design, effective and simple planning which is feasible and flexible.

Final base of the site including roads with proper hierarch having clear vehicular / pedestrian movement, parking areas, open spaces having different purposes and all the blocking of structures on site. Further landscaping is done with details of pathways leading to access each block and basement areas.

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5.3 MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS / USP’S OF THE DESIGN  The grid formation helps to create structure as well as the open spaces. Hence, the design is holistic and not atomistic or typical design of usual structures.  The corners along the major junctions of the roads of site will have low boundary walls and are replaces with thick fencing to have a clear view of the spaces inside which are designed for the public. Such as one corner which is major junction of the two roads i.e., Shivalik Marg and Udayan Marg in South direction will have a Public garden which is basically a part of site totally accessible. It basically representing the public space should be accessible to all and not should be a total private property.  This helps to understand the need and role of these spaces in our city and at community level. Hence, community develops when respect is given to people.  The site has many central focal points and a major centre at podium level through which all the grids generated passes.  There is clear air flow and visibility into courtyards and other open areas as the blocks are interlocked / stacked upon each other.  Each courtyard and spaces are designed on the concept which depicts the different species of a habitat symbolizing India only. Hence, spaces such as plazas and water bodies are clearly depicting such as, Indian National bird, animal, tree, fruit, river, flower etc.  Each landscape area have different purposes and activities to perform.  The overall design have many sustainable and green features which is being used as facade treatment or part of the landscape area making it energy efficient.  The whole structure is kept low rise and not too high as there was no height restriction in the area but to maintain the ratio of the built to open ratio to have different shade and shadow effect on site as to restrict the harsh summer sun to have natural sun in winters, deciduous planters / trees are used with evergreen shrubs of the Indian species.  The site surroundings or other developments around the site are taken into account while designing entry and exit points. To reduce the chances of congestion in future, two entries one main and the other secondary and servicing purpose along with exits at all four sides were provided.

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