This document announces a design competition for an urban haat or bazaar in Kota, India. It provides background information on Kota, describes the purpose and importance of haats, and outlines the site location and program requirements. Participants are invited to submit design proposals by April 26th that will be evaluated based on pre-determined criteria by a jury. The top three entries will receive cash awards.

1. Call
for
Entries
URBAN IMPROVEMENT TRUST , KOTA
DEADLINE : 26TH APRIL '21
"Urban Haat"
DESIGN COMPETITION
IIA KOTA
SUB CENTER
IN COLLABORATION WITH

2. Kota, being the educational capital of India, with a population of
around 15 lakh, is the third biggest city of the Rajasthan after
Jaipur and Jodhpur. A fast growning urban development brings a
challenge of keeping together a balance betwen the regional
traditional Craftsmen with Branded Showrooms . The Local
Craftmen requires a space to display and commercialism their
Art.
Kota is a city on the Chambal River in Rajasthan, northern India.
Inside the Kota Garh, or City Palace, the Maharao Madho Singh
Museum exhibits miniature paintings and antique weapons.
South, along the river, tranquil Chambal Garden has a pond with
crocodiles. Northeast, 18th-century Jagmandir Palace sits in the
middle of Kishore Sagar Lake. Seven Wonders Park includes mini
replicas of the Eiffel Tower and Taj Mahal
Design Brief
About the City

3. About
Haat - Bazar
Haat / Bazar are important and vital part of a region as
they serve as means for interaction , meeting , display and
exchange of goods and services. They are much more than
any commercial place. These are flexible and spacious
spaces that provides a clear image of a regions economy.
Haat - Bazaar plays a vital role in overall development of
not only an individual but the entire community. The
proposed Haat - Bazaar is to be used by artists and arts
loving people. Haat- Bazaar being a cultural center are
important for local communities as a venue of organizing
their leisure, providing opportunities for self-expression,
initiatives and cultural education.
Various exhibitions and performances by local artists can
be displayed along with the annual festivals of dance and
music. The center can also be used to hosts workshops or
Exhibitions for promoting local Art.

4. The site is located right at heart of the city.
Adjacent to it is the oldest and the biggest city
level park Chattra Vilas garden, house of many
species of plants and birds.
Kishore Sagar Talab next to the site provides a
magnificent view of the Jag Mandir with an
opportunity for people to have a walk along the
lake. The garden and the lake together offer a
perfect environment to the artists and the art
lovers
Site area : 1.6 HECTARE (Approx.)
ABOUT THE SITE

5. OPTIMIZABLE
DESIGN SHOULD PROMOTE
USE OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE MATEIALS.
TRENDS
SPACE CREATED SHOULD
ENCOURAGE LOCAL ART FORM
CUSTOMIZABLE
DESIGN NEEDS TO BE FLEXIBLE TO CATER
QUICK CHANGING MARKET SCENARIO
CONSERVATION
CONSERVE OLD STRUCTURE AND DEVELOP
THEM AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF HAAT BAZAAR
DESIGN OBJECTIVE

6. UTILITIES
PUBLIC UTILITIES LIKE TOILETS /
DRINKING WATER TO PLACED
UNIFORMLY ALONG THE SITE.
OPEN AREA FOR
PERFORMANCES
DEVELOP OPEN AIR THEATRE AS PART
OF LANDSCAPE AND DEVELOP THEM
AS SPACES TO PERFORMING ART
FOOD COURT
KIOSK FOR LOCAL COUSINES SPREAD IN
DIFFERENT PART OF CAMPUS
EXHIBITION SPACES
UTILIZE EXISTING STRUCTURE / BUILDINGS AND
DEVELOP THEM AS COMMERICAL AND
EXHIBITION SPACES ALONG WITH NEW
PROPOSALS FOR EXHIBITIONS
Program Requirement

7. Registration
REGISTRATION
Date : 10th April'21
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Date :26th April '21
"Architecture should speak of its time and
place , but yearn for timelessness "
- Frank Gehry
SITE VISIT
Date : 15th April ' 21
PRESENTATION
Date : 30th April '21
Name of Architect
Address
C.O.A Number
Register via Email at kotauit@yahoo.com
with following details :
Timeline

8. SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES
PARTICIPATION
PARTICIPANTS SHOULD SHARE THE DRIVE FOLDER TO
THE MAIL ADDRESS KOTAUIT@YAHOO.COM ON OR
BEFORE THE SUBMISSION DATE.
MAXIMUM 4 X A-1 SIZE SHEETS.
20 SLIDES
TEAM ID’S SHARED WITH THE REGISTRANTS SHALL BE
MENTIONED ON THE SHEETS AND SLIDE DECK.
NO NAMES OF TEAM MEMBERS SHALL BE MENTIONED
ANYWHERE
KEY PLAN
DESIGN CONCEPT
DETAILED PLAN AND SECTIONS
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
ROUGH BUDGET
MINIMUM 2 RENDERED VIEWS
200-300 WORDS WRITE-UP ABOUT DESIGN
INTERVENTIONS.
DESIGN PROPOSAL SHOULD COVER
A TEAM CAN SUBMIT MULTIPLE ENTRIES.
A TEAM CAN HAVE MORE THAN ONE MEMBERS.
A TEAM SHOULD BE REGISTERED WITH COA.
ANY TEAM ASSISTED BY ORGANIZER OR JURY MEMBER
WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
PLAGIARISM OF IDEAS OR IMAGES MAY BE
DISQUALIFIED WITH A PRIOR NOTICE.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
ENTRIES WILL BE EVALUATED BOTH TECHNICALLY AND
FINANCIALLY BY REPUTED JURY MEMBERS ON
PREDETERMINE CRITERIA.
AWARDS
THE BEST 3 ENTRIES WILL BE AWARDED BY URBAN
IMPROVEMENT TRUST KOTA.
AWARDS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS
FIRST : PROJECT OR INR 31,000/-
SECOND : SUM OF INR 21,000/-
THIRD : SUM OF INR 11,000/-