Architectural Thesis 2021- Desert Cultural Centre, Jaisalmer

ARCHITECTURAL THESIS Desert Cultural Centre, Jaisalmer Undertaken by: Priyal Sharma, V yr (B)

INTRODUCTION

CRITERIA OF SELECTION OF CITY :

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:

CITY

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Rajasthan is known of it’s rich heritage and culture. Every city in rajasthan has it’s unique historical context with a lot of history behind them, Thus it is most suitable to propose a cultural centre here.

PROBLEM STATEMENT “ a loss of a public space” Most cities are in a transition, and are busy revitalising and renewing theie economic bases order to move up the value chain to move up the value chain and to become more knowlegde intensive places. The cultural sphere, without denial is the missing link and solution to all these issues.

There has been completed cultural negligence in India in the past few decades, with the growth of modern technology. With the influx of new modern equipment and the craze with the western culture adoption, Indians are in the verge of losing their own culture. The idea of adapting to the western culture is considered prestigious and trendy among this generation as is advertise and promoted by global icon. The lack in promoting and encouraging may not only lead to cultural extinction but also affect cultural tourism to a greater extent. The main purpose of this thesis would be to increase the cultural context and to strenthen the economical and tourism base to uplift local talent.

JAIPUR

JODHPUR

JAISALMER

UDAIPUR

PUSHKAR

KOTA

POPULATION

30,70,000

36,00,000

89,025

4,51,000

21,626

10,00,000

TOURIST INFLOW

5,78,616

3,59,572

3,31,384

6,05,115

11,39,587

1,00,466

MODERATE

MODERATE

MODERATE LOW

CULTURAL CONTEXT

VERY RICH

MODERATE

VERY RICH

RELEVANCE TO PROPOSAL

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

MODERATE

MODERATE

MIN:1’C MAX:49’C

MIN:8’C MAX:42’C

MIN:9’C MAX:41’C

MIN:4’C MAX:51’C

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

5

6

CLIMATE

MIN:5’C MAX:44’C

DEVELOPMENT

HIGH

OVERALL RANK

2

MIN:5’C MAX:38’C HIGH 3

1

4

(1) More the population, the city will be more crowded and urbanised giving less opportunity to create impact that design tends to achieve.

(2) City with a rich cultural context has more to offer to the built spaces. But at the same time, cities with already existing cultural oriented space will supress the economy and tourism for the proposal.

(3) Cultural relevance of city to the design proposal is more relatable in Jaipur and Jaisalmer,But Jaipur being already developed, Jaisalmer suits better for site location.

(4) Overtourism in Jaisalmer is leading to a diminish of cultural aspects, this project will aim to promote the rich cultural aspects of Jaisalmer.

AIM REVIVAL OF DIMISHING CULTURAL HERITAGE OF JAISALMER AND TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMICAL AND TOURISM BASE TO UPLIFT LOCAL TALENT.

OBJECTIVES: (1) To design a platform that promotes culture and arts.

(2) To uplift local talents.

(3) To give a boost as well as to recognize culture of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (4) To develop economy from art and culture within the market space and production centre.

(7) To study and apply the sustainable practices done in Jaisalmer and the famous stone work of the area.

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PRE DESIGN STUDIES

LANDSCAPING:

FORM DEVELOPMENT:

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR It was launched by the Rajasthan government to showcase the rich artistic heritage and provide impetus -to cultural and spiritu Nehru and therefore named so. The construction started in 1986 and completed by the end of 1991.

Built by: Charles corres Purpose: Preserving Arts and Crafts of Rajas Built in: 19th Century Plot area : 9.5 Acres

(1) SITE PLANNING: ACTIVITY MAPPING:

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Creation of nodes: The main axis are iden- Central node determined at the intersection of the axis movement patterns.

Form around the nodes: Blocks planned along

LEGEND: Breaking mass to create porosity: Breaks in the masses allow movement between spaces

Bridging masses: Giving height to the building and functions to diiferent spaces.

Ramps

Green spaces around the blocks: Landscaping is done around the building connecting it to nature

Location of Signages Pathways

CIRCULATION:

Open/Green spaces

The buildings in JKK consists of an auditorium, exhibition halls, caf eteria, library, and an amphitheater. It houses a museum, a library, a cafeteria, an art-studio, a small hostel, art display rooms, and art-studios.

ART GALLERIES STUDIOS MANUSCRIPS MUSEUM

GREEN AREAS: Spaces designed with some greenand open spaces with some landscaping can make spaces more inviting and open and can make the building more functionally as well as visually effective.

LIBRARY AMPHITHEATRE ADMIN BLOCK AUDITORIUM

The central open plaza is designed as an open air theatre, which is placed well in layout and planned in such a way that the rest of 8 squares are well connected to this central plaza. The plaza acts as the point of intersection point for the visitor’s.

ZONING:

LEGEND:

Internal Circulation

External Circulation

Parking

Main Axis

CIRCULATION CALCULATIONS: Net area ( Net square meter) = 550 sq.m Circulation area (Primary and secondary)= 350 sq.m Now, Circulation multi-

Now, Circulation facOPEN: Circulation 20%

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Net square = Circulation area

550 sq.

350 sq.

area Total usable

350 sq.

ENCLOSED: 80%

=

900 sq.

TYPES OF SIGNAGE- JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA: MAPS AND BULLETIN BOARDS:

=

1.6

=

38% CIRCULATION:

plan with legend can be seen on the wall near the reception, along with the bulletin board where pamplets from various events can be seen to let people know what is coming next.

Maps and bulletin boards helps in keeping people informed about the happening in the building.

DIRECTIONAL SIGNS:

Directional Signs on the walls of jawahar kala kendra are presnt thar helps people navigate around the buildings.

Arrows, different symbols are used to take guidepeople to differ ent spaces.

PRE DESIGN STUDIES

ZONING:

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Scattered planning is leaning to scattered pathways.

JANTAR MANTAR, JAIPUR Jantar Mantar is a stone sundial that consists of 20 astronomical instru ments’ that use the sun’s position and direction of the shadows casted by the sun and the data was used to tell time in ancient days. It was also used to tell the position and movement of different celestial bodies in space.

Planning is done in a way that at the entrance the site is divided into two parts and continous movement is planned.

Built by: Jai Singh II Purpose: Collect astronomical data Built in: 18th Century

(1) SITE PLANNING:

JAI PRAKASH YATNA

LAGHU SAMRAT YATNA

Dispersion of visitor’s on the site du to scattered planning.

Location of Signages: Movement around the whole site and instruments for smooth visitor’s movement.

There are total 19 instruments in Jantar Mantar Jaipur. Some of the major instruments of Jantar Mantar are Samrat Yantra, Disha Yantra, Chakra Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Rama Yantra, Rashiwalay Yantra, Utaansh Yantra, and Dingash Yantra.

The site planning of jantar mantar is scattered around the site.

All the built forms area scattered on the site in such a way that an interim feature and connects the built forms and the pathways.

Scattered planning leads to a scattered internal circulation on the site.

CIRCULATION: LEGEND: INTERNAL CIRCULATION

CIRCULATION CALCULATIONS:

EXTERNAL CIRCULATION

Net area ( Net square meter) = 5,790sq.m Circulation area (Primary and secondary)= 4,594 sq.m Total usable area= Net area+ Circulation area= 18,384 sq.m Net square meter Circulation area

OPEN: 40%

Entry signages Entry signages Information signages

LANDSCAPING VIEW

Exit signages

SAMRAT YATNA

UNNATANSHA YATNA

Now, Circulation factor =

Open/Green spaces Pathways

Green areas are used to connect the built blocks

RASHIVALAYA YATNA

NARIVALAYA YATNA

Now, Circulation multiplier=

Ramps

No entry signages

ACTIVITY MAPPING: There are total 19 instruments in Jantar Mantar Jaipur. These instruments form the main activities of the building. Some of the major instruments of JantarMan tar are Samrat Yantra, Disha Yantra, Chakra Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Rama Yantra, Rashiwalay Yantra, Utaansh Yantra, and Dingash Yantra.

RAM YATNA

LANDSCAPING:

Circulation area Total usable area ENCLOSED: 60%

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=

5790 sq. m 4594 sq. m

4594 sq. m 18384 sq. m

CIRCULATION: 25%

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PARKING =

1.2

=

25%

LANDSCAPING VIEW

The site is divided into two parts but the pathways are planned in such a way that no matter which side the visitor starts navigating, he’ll end up exploring the whole place, which helps a lot in visito’s management as large lenghts of pathways helps in spreading the visitors The pathways create a framework for movement throughout the buildaries, and bring order and balace.

The scattered planning of the building lead to scattered pathways which spreads the visitor’s into the whole site, providing a lot of options to navigate.

In the art of pathway design, the added purpose is to enhance the pleasure of the journey.

In jantar mantar, green lawns with big trees are planned along the sides of pathways which creates a good mood and invites visitor’s further inside the building.

PRE DESIGN STUDIES

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:

CIRCULATION:

LANDSCAPING:

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

FIRODIYA CENTRE FOR INSPIRATION, AHMEDNAGAR

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Firodiya centre for inspiration is a cultural centre in ahmednagar, maharashtra. The building is evolved around some existing structures on site. The main purpose was to connect the visitor’s gallery for visitors, shielded visually and acoustically from industrial environment. A powerful ar chitecture, playing with the contrast between inside and outside, achieves the dignity essential to visitor center.

Location: Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India Architects: Prasad badave & rasika badave (for studio advaita) Client: Snehalay, ahmednagar Area: 3500.0 ft2

LEGEND: LEGEND: INTERNAL CIRCULATION

PARKING

EXTERNAL CIRCULATION

Green

CIRCULATION CALCULATIONS: Net area ( Net square meter) = 310 sq.m Circulation area (Primary and secondary)= 140 sq.m Total usable area= Net area+ Circulation area= 450 sq.m Now, Circulation multiplier=

ZONING:

Main admin block and indoor galleries are planned near the existing toilets on site.

Circulation facilitated around the central discussion space

Net square meter Circulation area

Now, Circulation factor =

OPEN: 15%

Circulation area Total usable area

ENCLOSED: 85%

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=

310 sq. m 140 sq. m

140 sq. m 450 sq. m

Entry and exit points Pathways Green areas

Ramps

Location of signages

The landscape areas inside the building include courts, open green lawns, signages and ramp for smooth circulation and wide pathways for circulation of the outdoor galleries. These elements play a major role in visitor’s management inside the building. =

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2.2

3.2

CIRCULATION: 32%

Green areas to connect different spaces.

Outdoor galleries accessible from both sides

Pathways

OPEN BUILT COMPOSITION: Open areas inside the building are almost equal to the built areas.

Lack of more open areas make the planning compact and more open areas should have been incorporated for a better visitor’s management.

BUILT

OPEN

OPEN

Parking areas are planned so as to make it accessible to the three entries.

Toilet

Indoor gallery

Discussion space

Conference

Account and admin block

Parking

OPEN GALLERIES: The walls for the The connectivity is done in such a way that: - The external circulation leads to the court and open galleries from all the four building entries.

- Outdoor galleries are planned along the dome in a cris-cross pattern for visitor’s movement.

- The indoor gallery block is placed tilted to existing block to create small court which facilitates visitor’s movement.

- Courts and green areas to connect different spaces and encourage a smooth circulation.

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MOVEMENT PATTERN: The moveexisting domical structure on the site.

outdoor galleries are designed in a cris cross pattern and the art peices are displayed on the walls at an eye level of the visitor’s and are covered with transparent sheets.

SIGNAGE SYSTEM: The building

does not have a lot of signages as the movement pattern of the building is very simple and easily navigable but the building still does not have enough signages. Visitors may have to ask for direction to go into

RAMPS: The building is completely

designed accoring to the principles of universal design.

ANALYSIS:

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan CASES:

SITE ZONING

MOVEMENT PATTERNS

OPEN BUILT RATIO

POROSITY IN MOVEMENT

OPEN SPACES

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

12% Open

48% Built

(1) JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR

The connectivity of spaces in jkk is very good as all the blocks are connected to each other. The entry and exit points and parking are very well planned which leads movement inside and outside the site.

The centralised linear movement leads to a very smooth visitor’s movement providing a lot of options to navigate with pause points along the way of travel. This type of movement is best for visitor’s management allowing people to navigate the building without much confusion.

40% Open

The ratio of open built and circulation is 125, 48%, and 40% respectively. The open spaces are serving the purpose of circulation thus the

30% Open

In jantar mantar porosity is done by breaking the built mass to form pathways. Porosity is done in such a way that porosity is continued in all the blocks hence connecting all the blocks together.

Verdant green, trees and shrubs with seating spaces which acts as point spaces, thus helping in visitor’s management. The open spaces provides a lot of pause points, smooth navigation and eye capturing landscape.

(2) JANTAR MANTAR, JAIPUR

Movement pattern in jantar mantar is a network of pathways connected together, dispersing the visitor’s on the whole site. It provides a lot of options to navigate but may also lead to confusion if proper signages are not present and may also result in long routes.

with disability to access the building.

25% Circulation

45% Built

The connectivity os spaces through lawns and pathways is very well planned in jantar mantar. The connected pathment as due to the scattered planning visitor’s are scattered all around the site

The signage system of jkk is not very strong. There is a lack of signages in many places leading to conusion.

The building is also not disabled friendly. There is a lack of ramps

The circulation area in jantar mantar is 25% of the whole site but since the whole building has an open planning a lot of open spaces, the circulation area is enough for the visitor’s. The width of the pathways in not very much but lengthwise the pathways are scattered around the site to disperse the visitor’s around the instruments.

Since lawns are planned along the pathways, all the pathways are open, thus connecting all the pathways and open spaces together helping in visitor’s management. The whole building is kind of open and built mass is planned along the pathways and the instruments.

Jantar mantar has the same kind of open spaces all over the site which allows visitors to disperse into different green spaces and not creating chaos into a single space. Such an arrangement is a good example of visitor’s management.

The signage system of janatar mantar is very strong. The building is completely according to the universal design. There are proper ramps and proper signages present inside the building. This makes the building completely accessible to the people. This type of universal design system should be adopted in the buildings.

10% Built

The planning of outdoor galleries and court instead of pathways for visitor’s movement is leading to efside the building. All four entries to the site is leading the visitor’s into open areas and galleries and then different spaces are accessible.

(3) FIRODIYA CENTRE FOR INSPIRATION

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32% Circulation

movement pattern as it does not connect most of the spaces and disperse people in different directions with no connection and does not provide pause points and nodes while navigating a buildings. Such type of movement pattern should be avoided in public buildings.

58% Built

The circulation area is 32% on the whole site. This circulation area basically comprises of internal pathways, open courts, and green areas. The circulation space is less than 40% so it may lead to a mismanaged visitor’s movement the circulation

Porosity in the building is maintained by open courts and green spaces.

Blocks are tilted to make a court in between facilitating movement over the site. Movement is planned along the central spaces and pathways are diversing into different directions.

spaces incluse courtyards, and gardens.

The coutyard acts as pathways between blocks, thus providing abundant space for visitor’s circulation. The courts are then connected to green areas thus acting as a pause point in the way of movement.

center for inspiration is not very strong. Due to the small scale, the building lacks signages. Some signages can be seen on thev walls.

However the building is disabled friendly. Proper ramps are present in the building along with the steps.

PRE DESIGN STUDIES

(2) JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA ,JAIPUR

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VISITOR INFRASTRUCTURE: (1) JANTAR MANTAR,JAIPUR

Jantar Mantar is a stone sundial that consists of 20 astronomical insatruments that use the sun’s position and direction of the shadows casted by the sun and the data was used to tell time in ancient days. It was also used to tell the position and movement of different celestrial bodies in space.

Built by: Jai Singh II Purpose: Collect astronomical data Built in: 18th Century LEGEND: Ticket Counter Tourist Assistant Waiting Area Security Checks Water Facilities

Toilet Facilities Interpretation Centre

LEGEND:

Souvenir Shop Cafeteria

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PRE DESIGN STUDIES

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PREVENTION FROM DUST STORM ON N-E SLOPE

DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE GOLDEN CITY:

JAALI WORK SMALL OPENINGS FOR COOL AIR

BUILDING HEIGHT TWICE THE STREET WIDTH OR MORE

TIGHT PLACEMENT OF MASSES FOR SELF SHADING AND PROPORTION

TEXTURED SURFACE TO REDUCE HEAT GAIN AND PROVIDE SHADE

WINTER SUN

In it’s overall shape, Jaisalmer is an irregular polygon with a double line of fortification.

It is a city within a city. The inner city is more protected with a stronger wall and is set on top of a hill about 100 meters higher than the surrounding area. The city is triangular in shape due to the shape of the hill on which it is built.

The Royal Palace with the Royal Square forms the nucleus of Jaisalmer.

The market square with its bazaar structure in the lower city and the Royal Square with the temples hold the upper city together. Street act as linkages, activity and interaction spaces.

Narrow winding streets with density built construction on both sides.

All major streets were oriented in the East-West direction at right angles to the direction of dust storms.

PLANA SURFACE

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING:

PLANA SURFACE

TEXTURED SURFACE

TEXTURED SURFACE

SUMMER SUN

2-6 METER

2-6 METER

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT: The city is planned such that the fort is on a hillock protecting the city from sandstorm/ dust from South- West direction. It also gave physical protection to the city during time of wars.

LATER SETTLEMENT OLDER SETTLEMENT PROTECTED BY FORT

The fort appears as a sculpture carved out of massive sandstone with settlements in its North- West slope and extended further.

FORT ON AN UPHILL ACTING A SBARRIER FOR SANDSTORM

Ecological reserve with Gadisar Lake is retained as it is land for migratory bird. Flamingo that are essential part of Jaisalmer’s fauna.

ECOLOGICAL RESERVE

The district of Jaisalmer is almost entirely a sandy waste, forming a part of the Great Indian Desert. The general aspect of the area is that of an internimable sea of sand hill, of all shapes and sizes, some rising to a height of 45 meter. Those in the west are covered with log bushes, those in the east with tufts of long grass.

COURTYARD PLANNING AND PUBLIC SQUARES: Concept of courtyards is widely used in local architecture planning of Rajasthan. They are to provide a common central space. Open to sky, providing climatological benefits and make home more breathable. This promotes visual connectivity and make spaces more porous.

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INTERACTIVE NODES IN STREETS: On the streets, informal traditional nodes are established within the private, residential and commercial spaces, generating a platform of social interaction and cultural strength.

These are the extensions of courtyards in the houses.

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DUST STORM S

RESIDENTIAL

INDUSTRIAL AREA

GOVT. OFFICES

NEW SETTELMENT

OLD SETTLEMENTS

SETTELMENTS

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LANE OF SOCIAL HUB: The space outside the house is more of an extension of courtyard inside the house. People co live in the society with the streets being the nodal point of social interaction.

EYES ON THE STREET: A jharoka is overhanging enclosed balcony used historically for purpose to allow women to see outside without being seen themselves.

INTERCONNECTING VOLUMES: The scale of streets showcases a grandeur in structure and the interconnected volumes amplify the randomness yet unity in all the built structures aroud the streets.

PRE DESIGN STUDIES

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DESIGN STRATEGIES:

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

A classroom interior showing the high transom windows that allow for diffused light from the south. The high ceilings help to keep the space Too. The windows have louvers and the use of glass inside the building is highlty discouraged. These windows are placed in such a way that they allows direct sunlight inside the building and lits up the entire classroom.

RAJKUMARI RATNAVATI SCHOOL, JAISALMER An architectural marvel, located just a six-minute drive away from Jaisalmer’s famous Sam Dunes, has taken shape in Kanoi village, with an aim to educate girls and empower them. The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School is made of yellow sandstone, and surprisingly, has no air conditioners. Here, students can study and even play in the protected courtyard without worrying about the extreme weather.

This staircase eventually becomes a ramp and leads to the solar-panelled shading canopy on the roof of the building.

The stairs and ramp are a play area hidden by a large jali under the solar canopy.

Solar canopies are provided in a very smart way which saves a lot of energy as well as protect students from the harsh jaisalmer sun. This makes the building completely energy efficient

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: The architect says the oval shape kept coming up in her initial drawings, and that is how the ellipse structure was finalised. She adds that the shape also made practical sense, as it would reduce the distance between the different sections in the building. Having a courtyard for the building was familiar to Indian culture.“The oval shape works, as it symbolises womanhood across many cultures. The symbol projects infinity and complements the landscape of dunes that merges with the school. It is also how the children play in circles or the women work in a community. The close circles of a community, like the extended aunts, uncles and relatives, are unique to Indian culture,”

The interior curve of the courtyard at the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School in Jaisalmer.

The courtyard acts as a water-harvesting facility with a cistern in the middle. The rare fruit trees were preserved within the oval with steps around for the girls to play and sit in the shade. Vegetation is used to liven up the place and hence creates an attractive environment. Jaalis on the outer facades are used which allows sunlight and air inside the building.

ZONING OF THE RESORT:

SCHOOL SOLAR CANOPY

GYAAN CENTRE

Constructed with hand cut local sandstone, The Rani Ratnavati Girls’ School will address the need to educate girls and empower women from the neighboring villages in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.All the buildings materials will be from the region and will utilize solar energy. The intention is to incorporate the traditional building methods and materials in a modern design

MATERIAL PALLETTE:

YELLOW SANDSTONE

WOOD

VIEW OF DUNES FROM ALL SIDES

The project has the backing of royal family in Jaisalmer. A tribe of people have come together to work on the project pro-bono, including New York architect Diana Kellogg who has created the three buildings that are at the centre of the project: a school, a cooperative for handicraft production and an exhibition hall/marketplace.

The project follows the sustainable architecture of Jaisalmer.

The jaalis, and lacal sandstone are completely replicated from the traditional architecture of jaisalmer.

It also encourages vegetation in the courtyards and open area.

The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School is the first building in a complex of three, collectively called the Gyaan Centre, which will house a women's cooperative and an exhibition cum performance hall as well as a textile museum that are still to come. A project initiated by the international non-profit organisation CITTA, and operated by its India arm, it is located near the village of Kanoi, Jaisalmer, on 22 bighas (35,600 square metres) of land, generously contributed by Manvendra Singh Shekhawat, owner of the Suryagarh Palace hotel, who joined as a director for CITTA Foundation India, which also includes Raseshwari Rajya Laxmi and Chaitanya Raj Singh of the royal family of Jaisalmer. The school for 400 girls, from kindergarten to class 10, is set to open early next year.

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Circulation facilitated around the huts

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SHEET TITLE: DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER- CASE STUDIES

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

SUBJECT TITLE: THESIS PROJECT

PRIYAL SHARMA 2020-21

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PRE DESIGN STUDIES

INFERENCES:

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

JAALIS ON FACADES:

COURTYARD EFFECT:

ANALYSIS: CASES:

Fig. 2.77 Jaalis

Fig. 2.76 Courtyard effect (1) DESERT RESORT, MANDAWA

(2) RATNAWATI SCHOOL, JAISALMER

BUILDING FORM

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INTERCONNECTED VOLUMES:

COMPACT PLANNING:

Fig. 2.78 Interconnected volumes The building has circular and square forms and circulation is facilitated around them.

DAYLIGHT INTEGRATION

TEXTURED SURFACES:

Fig. 2.79 Compact planning

BUILDING ORIENTATION: Strip windows and jaalis are used to bring the light inside.

Jaalis openings are used with khas inside to control the light.

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Fig. 2.80 Textured surfaces

OPENINGS:

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MATERIALS

WOOD

BAMBOO

YELLOW SANDSTONE

KHAS

THATCH

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WOOD

YELLOW SANDSTONE

KHAS

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Fig. 2.81 Building Orientation

Fig. 2.82Openings

PRE DESIGN STUDIES

(6) MOVEMENT PATTERNS: Movement pattern should be in such a way that it reduces confusion and keep a connectivity inside the building. Centralised linear movement pattern should be encouraged as it connects the whole building blocks together. Radial movement pattern reduces the connectivity inside a building.

Linear movement invites a person further in and

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

INFERENCES: (1) Visual accessibility: All the blocks of amenities, water cooler, etc. should be planned within the visual reach of the visitor’s. This will help the visitor’s to easily locate the amenities inside the building.

prodess while moving.

Fig. 2.44 movement patterns

(7) ZONING: Zoning should be done in such a way that it allows multiple movement options and pause points to the visitors. Multiple entry points should be planned to disperse visitor’s into the site. Central zoning can be done with a central space connecting different spaces. Service and emergency entry points should be properly planned leading directly to service areas. Plazas in and outside the building should be encouraged.

(2) SEPARATING VISITOR AND VEHICULAR MOVEMENT: Separate entry for vehicle and visitor’s should be planned to avoid confusion and risk of accidents. This segregates the vehicles and visitor’s leadind to smooth movement of visitor’s.

Fig. 2.45 zoning

(3) CREATING PLAZAS- ENTRY AND PARKING Entry of visitors and vehicular should be in a plaza . Entry and parking plazas should be created for a better visitor management.

(8) Threshold spaces dividing the path of movement Threshold spaces can be planned to divide the pathways and disperse the visitor’s into different spaces Fig. 2.46 Threshold spaces

(9) DIRECT AND INDIRECT PATHWAYS Indirect pathways leading to recreational zones can be planned to divert the visitor’s into different zones.

It may lead to less crowding on the direct pathways.

(4) GREEN AREAS TO CONNECT BUILT AND PATHWAYS Green areas are very helpful to connect the built spaces and the pathways. It allows visitors a pause point to relax and it acts as a gathering points.

Fig. 2.47 direct and indirect pathways

(5) Courtyards as interceptors Courtyard or a central space can be planned and building blocks can be planned around the courtyard facilitating visitor’s movement into spaces.

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

Fig. 2.48 circulation area

(10) CIRCULATION AREA Minimum circulation area inside a building should be 40%. Area less than 40% will lead to mismanaged visitor’s management and may lead to stampede and confusion.

SITE ANALYSIS

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Site Area: 9 Hectares 422

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Site Area: 9 Hectares

288 meter

422

288 meter

LOCATION MAP, JAISALMER:

357 m

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LANDUSE MAP, JAISALMER:

Secondary Road

Primary Road

Approach

357 m

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357 m

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Slope on site

SITE SECTIONS: The site located in Jaisalmer, is a recreational land hence the proposal is done on the site. The site has a rich historical context. The site is well connected with roads, i.e., has roads on all the 4 sides. The site is near to Gadisar lake, i.e., at a distance of 200 m hence the site offers view of the lake as well as the Jaisalmer fort which is at a height. The project will incorporate the climate and other water related issuess of the site

VIEWS FROM SITE: GADISAR LAKE

JAISALMER FORT

SECTION AA’

SECTION BB’

DUNES

DESERT MUSEUM JAISALMER FORT

GADISAR LAKE

VACANT DESERT LAND

MAJOR ROAD NETWORKS

SITE PICTURES:

RAILWAY STATION

PROPOSED SITE

Major Road networks

Connectivity of site from gadisar lake and jaisalmer fort

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

CLIMATE ANALYSIS:

SITE ANALYSIS

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

URBAN LEVEL ANALYSIS- PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

BUS TERMINAL

RAILWAY STATION MUSICIANS HUB LEATHER FACTORIES LOWER CITY/ JAISALMER TOWN 175 meter

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GADISAR LAKE

LEGEND WATER TANKS DRAINAGE LINES ELECTRIC LINES

S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS: STRENGTHS (1) Historical context of the place.

(2) Regular influx of people as the centre will act as a production centre for artists as well as recreational space foe visitor’s.

(3) Roads on all four sides.

(4) Connectivity to gadisar lake.

(5) Well connected with infrastructure

WEAKNESS (1) Climate .

(2) Water issues in the area.

THREAT (1) To preserve the visual, physical, and psycological realm of the place.

(2) Preservation of the historical and sustainable context of the place

OPPORTUNITIES (1) To create a new typology in the city (2) To display the rich historical context in a modern way (3) Lakefront redevelopment

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

PROGRAM ANALYSIS

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

(1) RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: (1) AMINISTRATION:

Space

Reception,Waiting Office Registrar Accounts Toilets

Activity Period Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime, evening,night

Lighting

Treatment

Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial

Easily accessible to visitor’s

Artificial Artificial

Privacy

Area

Capacity

100

Privacy Privacy

Artificial

Area /person:

Easily accessible to visitor’s

2-3

50

1 2

30 50 60

TOTAL

300 Sqm.

(5) PERFORMANCE SPACES: Space

Auditorium O.A.T. Services

Activity Period Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night

Lighting

Area /person:

Treatment

Artificial

Easily accessible to visitor’s

1.4

400

560

Daylight

Easily accessible to visitor’s

1.4

500

700

20% OF Total

254

Toilets TOTAL

Space

(2) LIBRARY:

Reception and lobby Office Reading areas Maintenance Storage Toilets

Area /person:

Activity Period

Lighting

Daytime and Evening

Daylight

Easily Accessible

50

Daylight

Privacy

50

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Artificial Artificial

Treatment

Easily accessible to visitor’s

2.6

Capacity

200

520

(6) RESTAURANTS, CAFES: Space

Restaurant 1:

50

Privacy

80

Seating Kitchen

60

Service Yard

TOTAL

850 Sqm.

Toilets

Space

Ticket area

(3) DESERT PLANT MUSEUM:

Admin Entrance Foyer Hot climate plants Types of Cactus Medicinal Plants Other plants Storage Toilets

Lighting

Treatment

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial

Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial

Daylight and artificial

Artificial Artificial

Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s

Area /person:

Capacity

Area

30

Kitchen Service Yard Toilets

1.8

150

270

1.8

150

270

1.8

150 150

270 270

Space

Lighting

1.8

Easily accessible to visitor’s

150 100

Privacy

Treatment

Area /person:

Capacity

8

40

Area

Daytime, evening,night Daytime and Evening Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night

Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial

Easily Accessible Easily Accessible Easily Accessible Easily Accessible

Informal Street Area

Daytime, evening,night

Daylight and artificial

Easily Accessible

300

Common Toilets

Daytime, evening,night

Easily Accessible

60

Shops Kids Zone ATM Street food area

Artificial

Space

GUEST ROOMS: Room Washrooms Dining

Activity Period All time All time Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

320 100

6

2

12 200

TOTAL

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Treatment

Daylight and Easily accessible artificial to visitor’s Privacy Privacy

Area /person:

950 Sqm.

Capacity

60 2

120

0.8 0.3

48 18 60

Easily accessible to visitor’s Daylight and Easily accessible artificial to visitor’s

40 2

80 32

Artificial

Privacy

0.8

Artificial

Privacy

0.3

Artificial

Area

Easily accessible to visitor’s

TOTAL

15 12 385 Sqm.

(7) GUEST ROOMS:

Admin Activity Period

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Lighting

70 150

TOTAL 1600 Sqm.

(4) HAAT BAZAAR:

Activity Period

Restaurant 2: Seating

Activity Period

60 1574 Sqm.

Area

Privacy

Easily accessible to visitor’s

Area

Capacity

TOTAL RECREATIONAL AREA: 9100 Sqm.

Lighting Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial

Treatment

Area /person:

Capacity

Area

12 Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Privacy Easily accessible to visitor’s

240 50 60 80

(5) MUSIC:

PROGRAM ANALYSIS

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:

Space

Dyening Space Production space

Activity Period Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Block manufacturing space Drying Space Storage Room

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Facilities

Lighting

Treatment

Daylight

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists

Daylight

Daylight Artificial Daylight and artificial Artificial

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Area /person:

Capacity

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Storage for Instruments

Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists

60

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial Artificial

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Facilities

Area

-

10

150

-

10

70

-

10

80

-

70

Preparation room

240

Recording room Storage

100

60

-

50

2.4

30

60 60

100

240 60

TOTAL

600 Sqm.

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Studio Facilities

850 Sqm.

Lighting

Treatment

Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Artificial

Area /person:

Area

Capacity

70 50 60 240

100

60 480 Sqm.

TOTAL

Space

Activity Period

Lighting

Treatment

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Wood/Stone work zone- Handicrafts

Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists

Storage Room

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Artificial Daylight and artificial

Raw Storage Handwork Unit

Studio Facilities

Space

Activity Period

Artificial

Artificial

Lighting

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Treatment

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Wood/Stone work zone- Handicrafts

Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists

Storage Room

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Artificial Daylight and artificial

Raw Storage Handwork Unit

Studio Facilities

Artificial

Artificial

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Area /person:

Capacity

Area

60 60

400

30

200

(7) DESERT FESTIVAL PREPARTION:

60 2.4

100

Preparation room

240

Recording room Storage

60 TOTAL 1020 Sqm. Area /person:

Capacity

Studio Facilities

Activity Period

Lighting

Treatment

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Wood/Stone work zone- Handicrafts

Daytime and Evening

Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists

Storage Room

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Artificial Daylight and artificial

Raw Storage Handwork Unit

Studio Facilities

Artificial

Artificial

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Treatment

Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial

Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists

Artificial

Area /person:

Area

Capacity

70 50 60 240

100

60

Area

480 Sqm.

60 60

400

30

200

LANDSCAPE NEAR LAKESIDE:

60 2.4

100

Activity Period

Lighting

Woodland walk

Daytime, evening,night

Daylight and Easily accessible artificial to visitor’s

Willow walk

Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night

Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial

Space

240 60

TOTAL 1020 Sqm.

Area /person:

Common toilets

Capacity

60 60

400

30

200 60

2.4

100

Treatment

Area /person:

Capacity

Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s

240 60

TOTAL AREA FOR PRODUCTION AND LEARNING CENTRE:

3000 Sqm. TOTAL AREA:13,600 Sqm.

BUILT UP:

OPEN AREA:

BUILT UP+ 35% CIRCULATION=

5,600 Sqm.

8,000 Sqm.

8,000 Sqm. + 2,800= 10,800

TOTAL 1020 Sqm.

Area

400 15

150

5

50

70-80

400

TOTAL

Area

TOTAL BUILT UP = 10,800 Sqm.

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Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Lighting

TOTAL

stargazing pavilions

Space

Activity Period

Space

Seatings

(4) PUPPETS:

Artificial

Activity Period

Space

150

2.4

Daylight and artificial

Area

Capacity

(6) DANCE:

-

TOTAL

(3) HANDICRAFTS:

Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial

70

Recording room

Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening

Studio

Daytime and Evening

Studio

(2) EMBROIDERY:

Treatment

Handwork Unit Stock Room

(1) PRODUCTION & LEARNING CENTRE:

Area /person:

Lighting

Preparation room

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

(1) BLOCK PRINTING:

Activity Period

Space

60 1060 Sqm.

ZONING AND CONCEPT

(1) Carving nature of desert.

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:

ZONING:

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan CONCEPT:

As humans, we have the tendency to percieve everything in a unique way, so the design targets to stitch the stories of Jaisalmer in the built form and let architecture speak of it’s time and culture.

VIEW OF JAISALMER FORT EXISTING VEGETATION AND WATER SPRINGS AFTER RAINS

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The formation of dunes and the carving nature of the desert inspired the conceptual approach of the project, the project offers an interpretation of urban landscape. Like the cactus and the camel, buildings must adapt to survive, so the main focus of the design was how form and material can combat the challenging climatic conditions and how better site planning and landscaping can be done for an efficient visitor’s management.

The building buildings are formed around three circles in an axis and the circulation is facilitated around these circles.

The radial nature of building ensures smooth movement and visual accessibility between blocks.

(2) Urban oasis, Reflecting the horizontal properties of the desert.

The zones are divided around the two main axis dividind the circle into two parts One part of circle is zoned as museum and the opposite is zoned as production centre.

Basement is planned in the central open space which ensures a cool environment of spaces.

VIEW OF GADISAR LAKE AND DUNES

Integrating desert, water and the cosmopolite, the spaces offers a unique interpretation of urban landscape and presents an innovative harmony between waterways, urban areas and pedestrian walkways. The building appears to have been shaped naturally from water erosion, making it iconic and easily recognizable.

Recreational activities near lakeside.

(3) Integrating desert, water and the cosmopolite.

Guest Rooms Parking Entrance Plaza Admin Service area

STARGAZING PAVILIONS

Production and learning centre

GADISAR LAKE

Museum Block WOODLAND WALK

DUNES AREA WILLOW WALK

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

The intervention was conceived to be a public, social environment near the gadisar lake. The geometry of project presents a gentle composition of paths and walls that invite users to wander along its extensions, reflecting the horizontal properties of the desert. It’s calm yet complex geometry appears to be the result of erosion as if carved out of water to create open, shaded environments.

Desert experience Garden Recreational area

FORM DEVELOPMENT

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

(1) The site opens towards the gadisar lake on two sides.

The site has roads on three sides.

(4) In order to improve lighting conditions and ventilation, courtyards are planned, acting as transition spaces, connecting all blocks, bringing light and ventilation in.

Plant museum is planned on the side of the wind direction which cools the air inside the building.

Central square is planned and blocks are planned along that.

SAND DUNES IN DESERT REGIONS

(2) The requirement necessiated a large built volumes, to be planned as different blocks on the site.

ROOF FORM: ABSTRACT OF THE SAND DUNES SEEN IN DESERT REGION FROM A DISTANCE

ARRANGEMENT OF ROOF IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT BRINGS NORTH LIGHT INSIDE THE BUILDING.

PLACEMENT OF BLOCKS ON SITE: Guest rooms

(3) The volumes are compressed and curved which optimises the utility of corners, making them more efficient as well as enable the main view from the building towards the lake as well as Jaisalmer fort from to be designed terraces.

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

Entrance plaza

Art gallery

Production and learning centre Admin

Auditorium

Museum Block

Cafeteria

SITE PLAN

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5

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9. Desert plant museum

2. Parking

6. Auditorium

10. Haat Bazaar

3. Guest room block

7. Library

11. Recreational Zone

4. Art galleries

8. Production and Learning centre

12. Desert experience garden

1. Entrance plaza

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FLOOR PLANS

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan ARCHITECTURAL IMAGERY

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PLAN

BASEMENT PLAN

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SITE SECTIONS

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Cafe and restaurant block

Water body

Museum Block

Museum Block

Museum Block

Admin

Art Gallery

Entrance plaza

Pedestrian Entry

SITE SECTION AA’

Desert Experience Garden

Courtyard

Museum Block

Auditorium

Admin

Production Block

Library

Learning Centre

Courtyard

Guest room block

SITE SECTION BB’

Guest room block

Entrance plaza

Art Gallery

Admin

Production Centre

Learning Centre

Courtyard

Learning Centre

Production Centre

Water Body

Water Body

SITE SECTION CC’

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

ELEVATIONS

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

FRONT ELEVATION

FRONT ELEVATION

ENTRANCE VIEW

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ENTRANCE VIEW

ELEVATIONS

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

RIGHT ELEVATION

BACK ELEVATION

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

BASEMENT DESIGN AND CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:

Haat Market below

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Plaza above

Shops

Informal Market

Open air theatre

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SECTION AA’ DETAILS Semi open shop PLANT MUSEUM ABOVE

RAMP LEADING TO BASEMENT

HAAT BAZAAR

OPEN AIR THEATRE

Semi open shop

Semi open shop

PRODUCTION CENTRE ABOVE

LVL 0.6M LVL -1M LVL -2M LVL -3M

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

DETAIL OF THE INFORMAL MARKET

BASEMENT DESIGN AND CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

The plaza above the basement provides view of the whole building as well as provides shade to the haat bazaar below.

Seatings designed on the plaza help visitors to enjoy the happennings of the building.

Plaza for museum Informal market area Food stalls Ramp Haat Bazaar Open air theatre Seating area for haat bazaar’ food zone Changing rooms

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

GUEST ROOM BLOCK DESIGN DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

LVL +5M LVL +4M LVL +1M

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DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

GUEST ROOM BLOCK DESIGN DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Seatings Guest room Garden Central Courtyard Dining Admin

Entrance Plaza

BIRDS EYE VIEW OF GUEST ROOM BLOCK

VIEW OF ENTRANCE AND GARDEN DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

MUSEUM BLOCK DESIGN AND CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:

The Desert plant museum will incorporate the different plants that can be grown in the desert regions without much water.

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Exhibit area for hot climate plants Exhibit area for medicinal plants ST O RA G E

Exhibit area for Types of cactus Exhibit area for other plants

Courtyards are planned inside the blocks that exhibit plants and provide green pockets inside the exhibition blocks.

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VIEW OF PLACEMENT OF MUSEUM BLOCK

MUSEUM BLOCK DESIGN AND CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

LVL 6.6M LVL 4.6M

LVL 0.6M

SECTION AA’ EXHIBITION SPACE

EXHIBITION SPACE

PLAZA

COURT YARD

EXHIBITION SPACE

EXHIBITION SPACE

FRONT ELEVATION EXHIBITION SPACE

EXHIBITION SPACE

COURT YARD

EXHIBITION SPACE

EXHIBITION SPACE

BACK ELEVATION

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

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LANDSCAPE CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

DESERT IRONWOOD DESERT WILLOW STATUE

Raised Deck

Stargazing pavilions

GUEST ROOM BLOCK -Secluded to maintain privacy ENTRANCE PLAZA -Entrance plaza is designed in such a way that it connects the two entrances as well as fountains and grass is used to maintain aesthetics COURTYARD PLANNING Courtyards are designed in such a way that they provide green pockets as well acts as interceptors into different spaces.

OPEN AIR THEATRE Open air theatre is designed in the centre along with canopies for shading.

DESERT EXPERIENCE GARDEN Desert experience garden is designed which incorporates different walks as well as incorporate views of the lake WATER FEATURE Water body is provided at the end in the direction of wind.

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER

Water to be used for water bodies and desert plant museum

Dew collectors

Memorial landscape

PLANTATION PLAN

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Organ Pipe Cactus

Ocotillo

Stenocereus thurberi @ 1.2M C/C 25 NOS

Mojave asher

Joshua tree

Pygmy Date Palm

Date Palm

Ocotillo @2.5M C/C 60 NOS

LEGEND: Yucca Brevifolia @2.5M C/C 60 NOS

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Joshua tree

Yucca Brevifolia

Full sun

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Desert willow

Chilopsis

Full sun

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Date Palm

Phoenix

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TREE

Pygmy Date Palm

Phoenix Roebelenii

Full sun

SHRUB

Fox Tail Agave

Partial sunlight

SHRUB

Organ Pipe Cactus

Agave Attenuala Stenoerous thuruberi

S.NO. Stenocereus thurberi @ 1.2M C/C 25 NOS

Chilopsis @ 1.2M C/C 110 NOS

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4 5 6 Phoenix Roebelenii @ 1.0M C/C 35 NOS

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SHRUB

Ocotillo

Phoenix thuruberi

SHRUB

Mojave asher

Thuruberi

Full sun Full sun Full sun

FIRE SAFETY

DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

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NAME Fire estinguishers Smoke Detector Sprinkler Fire Alarm Fire Alarm

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Egress route Supply Pipe

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR

MECHANICAL SERVICES- VRV DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR

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NAME VRV Outdoor unit Diffusers Supply pipe Return pipe

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