The document discusses rejuvenating the central plaza in Sector 17 of Chandigarh. Originally designed by Le Corbusier, the plaza's popularity has declined in recent years due to social, climatic, and commercial factors like new malls. The proposal aims to enhance the spatial experience and attract people of all ages by introducing more activities while respecting the original design. This would entail adding interactive gathering spaces, performances, and amenities underground or at a low rise scale to complement the shopping function and create a vibrant public space.
1. SPATIAL REJUVINATION : Central Park in Sector 17 Plaza
Sector 17 was designed by Le Corbusier as the heart of Chandigarh, the central shopping hub by taking influences from French plazas and buildings with strict language
restrictions driving it. The main shopping plaza has been a center for varied activities and attraction for generations.
But there is a decrease in the popularity of the space in the recent years due to various reasons ranging from social and climatic to availability of new and improved
shopping centres like malls across the city.
The Architecture and clustering of the city as well as the market place follows a very linear axis and is grid like. The skyline of the city is predominantly four storeyed and
the material palette of the place consists of mainly a lot of exposed concrete, and brick.
After the introduction of new norms in Chandigarh, the vendors in the piazza which earlier used to be the main attraction for the public, were removed hence
completely changing the vibe of the marketplace. There are a fewer number of performances, events and fairs as compared to the earlier times as well. There are also
very few public amenities and facilities in the complex .
The piazza, according to me and a lot of local residents, lacks a space for resting and gathering that remains cool during the hot summer days, which is essential while
youâre out shopping. There is a vast empty land with concrete used in excess for paving, making it an urban heat island. There are also very few eating joints in the
market which gives these malls an edge over the city centre.
SITE POTENTIAL:
The one important thing differentiating sector 17 shopping center from any other commercial zones in the city is the presence of vast plaza, which provides enormous
opportunities in terms of flexibility and introduction of more activities. It has the potential to become a good urban public space along with its basic function of shopping.
By this intervention, we can propose to bring back the original vibe of Sector 17 while also enhancing the spatial experience of the place to create an attraction for all age
groups, be it local people or tourists, despite the increasing number of high class shopping malls coming up in the city.
The nature of intervention at this place, in my view, should not interfere with the original built form and the language it creates. Hence the scale of the project should be
low rise or underground.
USER GROUP :
As observed, Chandigarh as compared to Delhi and other metropolitan cities is not a fast moving city, and is a home to a lot of retired and relaxed residents who love to
go out in the evenings to hang out, eat, drink and shop a lot.
The intervention also aims to cater to the upcoming generations , the millennials and post millennials in the city. Hence there is a need of a future vision of the urban
public spaces in the city.
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
NATURE OF INTERVENTION
2. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
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RESPONSE
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EXHIBITIONS
PERFORMANCES
WATCH TOWER
ART EXHIBITION
LIVE
PERFORMANCES
CONCERTS
STREET ART-
GRAFFITI ARTISTS
PROJECTION
DISPLAYS
V.R.
GAMES
SKILL
TEACHING
VANITY
FAIR
STREET
VENDORS
PARTY CLUB
FOOD COURT-
OPEN CAFETERIAS
GAMING ARENA
PUBLIC BBQs
FINE DINING
RESTAURANT
THEATRE
MEDITATION
ZONE
GROUP
DISCUSSION
MEETING
SPACES
THE PROJECT INTENDS TO CATER TO 4 TYPES OF
SPACES OF ACTIVITY / FUNCTION WHICH ARE AS
FOLLOWS :
AUDIO VISUAL
HALLS
READING /
WORKING PODS
CIRCULATION SPACES
(MORNING WALK /
WORKOUT)
INTERACTIVE/ GATHERING
SPACES
OPEN GYMNASIUM
+ VEHICULAR PARKING
+PUBLIC AMENITIES ( WASHROOMS ,
DRINKING WATER , VENDING
MACHINES
+ CIRCULATION SPACE
+ LIFTS , ESCALATORS
+ RELAXING SPACES â SEATINGS,
PAVILIONS AND WATER FEATURES
CLASSIFICATION
3. CHANDIGARH
PANCHKULA
MOHALI
Grid Pattern Of The City
SECTOR 17- Heart of the city
Sukhna lake
Capitol complex
18
21
22
23
16
8
9
10
Foothills of Shivalik
ranges
MACRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
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⢠SITE ANALYSIS
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
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⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
LOCATION OF SITE IN THE CITY
4. Initial Plan of Chandigarh showing
green spaces amidst the grid
Roundabouts in Chandigarh â Circular
form at the junction of 4 axes
The green city Chandigarh follows a grid in its plan and built environment. But in contrast, the open
landscaped places create a relaxed and freely flowing nature amidst the rigid nature of the place.
MACRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
5. Garden of palms sector 42
Tourist information centre, garden
of palms sector 42
Terrace garden Garden of silence
Leisure valley Rose garden
Rose garden Rock garden Martyrs memorial
Examples of design of open spaces in the city
MACRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
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ZONING
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
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6. Retail buildings in Block C
No vehicle zone â
fountain plaza
Retail blocks in the fountain
plaza â 5 storey buildings Block D
Neelam Theatre
District court building
Fountain plaza- light and
sound show
Retail block buildings in
brick â Block E
Retail blocks in the fountain
plaza â 5 storey buildings Block D
Bank square
State library building
MESO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
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⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
7. The main plaza is mostly surrounded with
shops, cafes, fine dine restaurants, etc The
plaza has two water features which are a
major attraction for the public during
evenings. It also consists of freely placed
landscaped spaces
During winters, Around this time, one can
also find people leisurely sitting under the
shading trees, enjoying the sun.
During summer afternoons, this area is
comparatively empty. The footfall starts
increasing from 4pm onwards, when people
start coming for various activities including
shopping, recreation, eating, hanging
around, etc. The plaza becomes most lively
during late evenings when the crowd
reaches its peak.
The NE side of the plaza is
surrounded by offices, banks,
government offices, notaries,
etc.
The shops and offices in and
around the plaza open around
10am in the morning.
Before noon, the place is
frequented by, mostly, the
office workers and the
shoppers start coming in at
around noon.
This area also serves as a
relaxing/ interactive space for
the office workers throughout
the day.
MESO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
Activity Mapping
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
8. 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
2 3
6
5
1 4
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
Views from and of the site
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
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STRATEGIES
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
9. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
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SITE CONTEXT
Paved area
Building blocks
Roads
Existing soft scape
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
10. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
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GIVEN SITE
Site area
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
11. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
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STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
CLIMATIC ANALYSIS
Sun path
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
12. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
Sun path
Wind direction
CLIMATIC ANALYSIS
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
13. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
CONTEXT BUILDING TYPES
Private offices
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
14. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
Government offices
Private offices
CONTEXT BUILDING TYPES
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
15. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
CONTEXT BUILDING TYPES Banks
Government offices
Private offices
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
16. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
Private offices
Government offices
Banks
CONTEXT BUILDING TYPES
Retail
17. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
Private offices
Government offices
Banks
Retail
Coaching classes
CONTEXT BUILDING TYPES
18. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
CIRCULATION
Axis
From Neelam Theatre Plaza
19. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
CIRCULATION
Axis
From Neelam Theatre Plaza
From sector 9
20. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
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⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
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BUILDING LEVEL
MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
From Neelam Theatre Plaza
From sector 9
From sector 16, Rose Garden
Axis
CIRCULATION
21. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
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MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
From Neelam Theatre Plaza
From sector 9
Axis
From sector 16, Rose Garden
From sector 18
CIRCULATION
22. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
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⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
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MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
CIRCULATION
Parking for vehicles
23. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
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RESPONSE
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
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MICRO LEVEL SITE ANALYSIS
CIRCULATION
Bridges for vehicular
movement
24. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
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ZONING
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USER âZONING
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⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
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INTANGIBLE RESPONSE
The city follows a grid pattern throughout. The
build character of the city is also linear. But the
open spaces on the contrary are more freely
and relaxing.
Here, in the market plaza of sector 17 we aim
to provide an urban rejuvenation space and
hence it should be more open and free
flowing.
Intangibles (on the basis of Laban
movement: time, weight, space, flow)
⢠ENERGY
⢠EXCITEMENT
⢠RELAXING
⢠REJUENTATION
25. Area for children, students and
youngsters â in proximity to coaching
centres and in direct view from the
fountain plaza therefore attracting a lot of
crowd
Lesser crowded relaxing zones
for meditation and working
So there is no disturbance near
the banks and district court
Closer to these offices so the
workers can relax during breaks.
It will also act as a great space
for waiting public
Places of maximum
activity and noise .
Higher footfall
expected that the
rest of the areas
ACCORDING TO CONTEXT
⢠PROGRAM AND SITE
POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO
SITE- ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO USER â
ZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
26. LARGE CROWD (200+)
LARGE GROUPS (15-20)
SMALLER GROUPS / INDIVIDUALS (1-
10)
The axis from the
Fountain plaza is more
likely to have larger
footfall of the general
public.
As we move further the place tends to
become more secluded and away from the
hustle bustle and hence is more private than
the rest of the area
And as we move towards the office buildings it
decreases . These spaces are more likely to be
used by groups of the office staff and students
from the coaching centres.
ACCORDING TO FOOTFALL
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
27. The design of the spaces will depend upon the size of the user group.
Eg. Smaller groups of 2-5 , larger groups of 10-20 and a large crowd. The idea is
to introduce these combinations of spaces at different scales to cater to this
variety of user groups.
LARGE
CROWD
â˘WORKING/
READING PODS
â˘PUBLIC BBQ AREAS
â˘INTERACTIVE
SPACES
â˘SEATING SPACES
â˘WATCH TOWER
â˘PHOTO BOOTHS
â˘WORKSHOP
SPACES
â˘MEDITATION/
RELAXING
LARGE
GROUPS
(15-20)
â˘AMPHITHEATRE
â˘FOOD COURT
â˘EXHIBITION
â˘VANITY FAIR
â˘LIVE
PERFORMANCES
â˘STREET HAWKERS
â˘STREET ART
â˘AUDIO VISUAL
SCREENING
â˘MONORAIL/
SKYWALK
â˘PLANTATION
AREAS
â˘BOOK FAIR
SMALL
GROUPS/
INDIVIDUALS
â˘PRIVATE
EXHIBITIONS (POP
UPS)
â˘PROJECTION
DISPLAY
â˘MEETING SPACES
â˘GROUP
DISCUSSIONS
â˘WATCH TOWER
â˘GAMING ARENA
â˘PHOTO BOOTHS
â˘WORKSHOPS
â˘PLAY AREAS
â˘INTERACTIVE
/GATHERING
SPACES
PRIVACYâ
ACCORDING TO FOOTFALL
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
28. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
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DERIVATION OF A GRID FOR PLANNING
Identifying the major
axes of circulation
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SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
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RESPONSE
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ZONING
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
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DERIVATION OF A GRID FOR PLANNING
Identifying nodes
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SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
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STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
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DERIVATION OF A GRID FOR PLANNING
Forming a radial pattern
31. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
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RESPONSE
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ZONING
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USER âZONING
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⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
3D RESPONSE
Sunken and low
lying areas
32. ⢠PROGRAM AND
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⢠SITE ANALYSIS
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RESPONSE
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ZONING
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STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
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⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
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3D RESPONSE
Sunken and low
lying areas
Skywalk at
context height
33. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
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USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
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3D RESPONSE
Sunken and low
lying areas
Skywalk at
context height
Large heighted
watch towers
34. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
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BUILDING LEVEL
LANDSCAPING STRATEGIES
Tall trees along the edges of the site
in front of buildings for shading and
noise absorption
Terraced gardens and built
within landscape inspired from
gardens in Chandigarh
Green patches around the
built following the same
radial grid with low lying
vegetation
Water bodies to provide
cooling and leisure space
35. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
SITE PLAN
36. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
SITE PLAN
37. ⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
SITE PLAN
38. Landscaping features with designated
paved paths for circulation.
Most of these are extensions of the
existing greens on site . These include
various interactive / relaxing spaces
⢠Semi covered and open seatings
⢠Open gymnasiums
⢠Public bbq huts
⢠Water features
Shaded Skywalk for morning and evening
walk/ jog on a higher level than rest of
the walkways to avoid unwanted crowds
and also provide great view.
⢠Seating spaces
⢠Access to upper floors of towers
⢠Accessible by lifts escalators and
ramps
⢠Eating joints
⢠Vendors
Food court within the landscape with open
seating spaces and accessible roof for public.
Sunken Amphitheatre seating around 1000
people Oriented against the sun and shaded by
the built .
FIGURE GROUND
SUNKEN SEMICOVERED SPACES
BUILT SPACES WITHIN LANDSCAPE
OVERHEAD TOWERS WITH SEMICOVERED DECK
OVERHEAD SKYWALK
LANDSCAPED GREEN SPACES
Tower 1
Tower 4
Tower 3
Tower 4
Sunken playing zones
for children of
different age groups
Overhead towers
accessible by lifts
and skywalk having
basic public
facilities on ground
level .
Semi covered deck
serves as
multipurpose
space for viewing
exhibitions private
events etc.
(Theatre /
projection hall)
(fine dining
restaurant/club)
(gaming arena)
(skill sharing
workshop spaces)
Cluster of Stalls for local
vendors within landscape.
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL
40. Rough conceptual sketches
⢠PROGRAM AND
SITE POTENTIAL
⢠SITE ANALYSIS
⢠INTANGIBLE
RESPONSE
⢠RESPONSE TO SITE-
ZONING
⢠RESPONSE TO
USER âZONING
⢠3D RESPONSE
⢠LANDSCAPING
STRATEGIES
⢠URBAN LEVEL
⢠PRECINCT LEVEL
⢠CRITICAL VIEWS â
BUILDING LEVEL