Nift

1. LITERATURE CASE STUDY
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
FASHION TECHNOLOGY
(NIFT) , DELHI

2. TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
SITE PLANNING
ABOUT THE BUILDING
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PROJECT DETAILS
INTRODUCTION
LOCATION
SITE CONTEXT
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DESIGN IDEOLOGY
EVOLUTION OF DESIGN
REFERENCES
02
ZONING AND MASTER PLAN
BASIC ZONES AND SITE PLAN
04
BUILDING LAYOUT
DIFFERENT BLOCKS AND
FLOOR PLANS
05

3. TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
MATERIALS USED
STRUCTURE AND
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
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06
CIRCULATION
SECTIONS
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CIRCULATION
PARKING
07
AREA SPECIFICATIONS
SITE AREA
TOTAL BUILT UP AREA
09 CONCLUSION

4. ABOUT THE PROJECT
INTRODUCTION
Client - National Institute of Fashion Technology
Principal Architect - B.V Doshi
Structural Consultant -Himanshu Parikh
Site Area - 11650 sq.mt. (i.e approx. 3 acres )
Total Built-up Area - 13570 Sq.mt
Project Cost - 8.5 million
Project Year - 1994
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5. The NIFT Campus Is Located At gulmohar park Near Green
park metro station In New Delhi’s Hauz Khas institutional
area. It is easily accessible from Aurobindo Marg Or Balbir
Saxena Marg.
Nearest metro is hauz khas.
The access is through a plot reserved for zonal green now
handled to NIFT on the condition that no building shall be
constructed on this part.
LOCATION
NIFT CAMPUS
ROAD ACCESSIBILITY
LANDMARKS

6. SITE CONTEXT & LEGAL DETAILS
The building covers almost the entire site leaving very less
green area.
The plan follows the site boundary with a setback of 6m
maintaining its character.
The opening are designed such that they maintain a visual
unity in their form and proportion.
Academic clusters have been grouped together to form units
comprising class rooms, labs, common lobby, and service
spaces.
F.A.R 1
GROUND COVERAGE 25%
BASEMENT UP TO 50% OF TOTAL AREA
MAX.HEIGHT 15M FROM THE GROUND
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7. DESIGN IDEOLOGY
EVOLUTION OF DESIGN
Doshi’s concept for the building revolves around form-imagery
perception thus providing the building with roots, life and
history. The NIFT campus becomes a village square growing
organically over time to become a theatre, the scene for
unfolding drama of day to day life. For the central kund like
court, wide casually aligned steps, water-channels, green areas,
over-looking terraces and bridges emerge as elements of space
making to recreate fashion and design activities.
The campus was divided into different blocks set around a kund
connected to the basement. The solid, semi-open punctured
facades are juxtaposed with variable convex and flat glazed
facade.
With terraces and constantly changing reflected light, the court
and the terraces become an ideal place to discover ever new
settings.
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8. REFERENCES
STEPS LEADING TO A WATER BODY
SURROUNDED BY PLATFORMS AND GALLERIES
THE IDEA OF INTROVERTED INDIAN BAZARS
RELATING TO THE THEATRICAL QUALITY OF
FASHION AND TRADITIONAL CHOWK OR
MOHALLA TO GIVE A SENSE OF
COMMUNITY.
THE MAIN DOMINANT FEATURE IN THE
FORMATION OF INSTITUTE DESIGN WHICH
GUIDES THE WAY TO CAMPUS.
02 INDIAN BAZARS
03 KUNDS
01 STEP WELLS
ACCORDING TO DOSHI , THE FOLLOWING
REFERENCES HAVE BEEN USED
IDEA OF KUND ADOPTED

9. SITE
PLANNING
ABOUT THE BUILDING
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The site was a flat land and the levels are all architect’s
creation which has charged overall site contours.
There is a proper segregation of functions as building
blocks are places in certain set of zones which is
determined by the function character of the building
block.
The planning revolves around the two courts- the
sunken cover with a stepped kund and the
amphitheatre. Although apart from the zonal green
there is not any substantial green area to be landscaped,
the institute gives a feeling of richly landscaped
environment.
Two types of circulation pedestrian and vehicular.
An inner road leads to the main car park just outside the
main entrance. This is where the vehicular traffic ends.
The pedestrian movement within the campus gives a nice
lively feel to the institute.
The entry to the campus is from two sides. Front and
back.
As one enters to the left is security cabin and front is a
green patch and the internal road leads to the main
entrance and basement.
PEDESTRIAN
CIRCULATION
VEHICULAR
CIRCULATION
INNER ROAD
LEADING TO
MINOR PARKING

10. ORIENTATION
ABOUT THE BUILDING
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Building is aligned with its long sides along NW and SE axis,
facilitating good exposure to the sun and breeze.
Different blocks of building complex are placed according to the
site lines. All the peripheral building lines are parallel to the site
lines.
Openings for light and ventilation have been sacrificed for
aesthetic considerations than climatic comfort.
Windows in the academic block have been provided towards
NW and SE resulting in glare and heat in the day.

11. ZONING &
MASTER PLAN
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The site is basically divided into three basic zones as
evident from the plan.
Academic block are similar in plan and in function also,
occupies the left portion of the site.
Administrative block along with canteen and library is
in right hand side.
The Hostel block is placed right at the back of the site
ENTRY
HOSTEL BLOCK
AMPHITHEATER
ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK
ACADEMIC BLOCK SUNKEN COURT OR KUND
ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK
HOSTEL BLOCK
AMPHITHEATER
ACADEMIC BLOCK
CENTRAL KUND
ACADEMIC BLOCKS
DOUBLE HEIGHT
ENTRANCE PORTAL
CONNECTING BRIDGES
CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT OF INSTITUTE
SERVICE CORES

12. BASEMENT
PLAN
BUILDING LAYOUT
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LABS
STORAGE
ÁREA
LEGEND
SERVICES
HORIZONTAL
CIRCULATION
VERTICAL
CIRCULATION
Electrical And Plant Room
Pattern making labs and
yarn-knitting lab in the basement
with aluminium partitions
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Basement is well lighted by using the skylights covered by fibre sheet which can be seen
in central court
Basement was planned as
for parking but now covers
storage space , labs and
other services which wasn't
planned before
Ramp down to the basement which
is now used to dump waste
furnitures

13. GROUND
FLOOR
PLAN
BUILDING LAYOUT
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CLASSROOMS
LABS
ADMIN BLOCKS
TOILETS
CAFETERÍA
KITCHEN
RECEPTION
HORZ CIRCULATION
VERT CIRCULATION
AMPHI + COURT
GREEN
LEGEND
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The irregular lines of the plot bind the irregularly growing blocks.
different blocks acquire different shapes and forms depending upon the
functions they are accommodating.
Permeability of the blocks, due to accessibility from all the sides
makes the site totally traversed.
The building blocks are concentrated around the sunken court thus
generating activity and creating lively environment.
Labs In The Way Due To
Insufficient Space
The front court separated
from amphitheatre by terraced
academic wing becomes
culturally appr.
and climatically comfortable
outdoor space
Ground Coverage=2892 Sq Mts. (25%)
Administrative Block

14. DETAILS
BUILDING LAYOUT
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The whole complex forms a vibrant
composition with a double height
entrance to the reception
the academic blocks are connected
through different systems of
circulation overlooking the central
court.
Double height reception with a
large glazed waiting hall and
this reception is overlooked
through the exhibition area
Academic facilities have been
provided in the areas joined
together in the form of a cluster
the cluster comprises of lobby
lecture rooms laboratories and
toilets.
ACADEMIC BLOCK
Fashion design demands
extravagant gaps to handle
sprawling fabric and numerous
accessories they require larger
tables, space for mannequins
so there is a complaint of space due
to increase in number of students.
LABORATORIES
Space in between the labs and toilets
acts as lounge/lobby - an interaction
space which is quite large enough so
actual space is being used by the
faculty members.
LECTURE ROOMS
The exterior covers the
activity happening
inside giving privacy
LEGEND
CLASSROOMS
LABS

15. DETAILS
BUILDING LAYOUT
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It is mainly designed to accumulate
the persons for fashion shows as it
helps the students to keep a contact
with the changing friends .
The nift amphitheatre is too much a
topic of controversy and criticism.
it has not been constructed as it was
designed. it was supposed to have the
stage floating in the water body
below.but the direction of the stage
has also been changed, without taking
into consideration the orientation of
the sun, i.e seating of the audience and
stage exchanged their seats during
construction.total seating capacity is
for 300 students ,
Which is not large enough for large
gatherings. it creates an inwardly
bazar, livened up by designed displays
and movements of students as well
as visitors through entire
space
AMPHITHEATRE - HUB OF ACTIVITY
Area covered by amphitheater = 319.35 sq.mts.
Amphitheatre
view from
administrative
block’s balcony
Front court view with central
bridge separating the court from
amphitheatre

16. LABS
TOILETS
LANGUAGE &
MODELLING ROOM
ART ROOM
EXHIBITION HALL
FIRST
FLOOR
PLAN
BUILDING LAYOUT
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LEGEND
Narrow corridor of
administration block
with ending up at toilet
blocks on both sides
One lift serving both the
academic blocks
Labs are south west
oriented which is not
good as it causes glare in
the peak time causing
inconvenience to the
students
Adm. block covers projection
and research office,
administrative office and officers
cabin

17. CLASSROOMS
LABS
TOILETS
DIRECTORS CABIN
AND BOARD ROOM
ART ROOM
EXB. HALL
LEGEND
LIBRARY
RESOURCE CENTRE
SECOND
&
THIRD
FLOOR
BUILDING LAYOUT
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SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
Library and the resource centre share the third floor
Library is used by all the students and outside
people from the industry and profession for
research and reference
Resource center consists of valuable audio-visual
collection of videotapes slides cds photographs
resource center also comprises of material
collection of textiles costume jewelry and other
related material
Information technology is becoming the
defining elements of our limits . information
technology is an intrinsic element of all the
study programs at nift
The computer labs are well equipped
hardwares silicon graphic & workstations,
plotters,white format printers, sound
mixers,digital cameras etc.
all the departments have internet
connections
Nift is authorized training center for
autodesk, usa,canada

18. LANDSCAPING
BUILDING LAYOUT
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Although apart from the zonal green
there is not any substantial green
area to be landscaped, the institute
gives a feeling of richly landscaped
environment
Site boundary is lined with deciduous
and evergreen trees
Series of high and low platforms , soft
and hard landscaping have been used
in the amphitheatre court
Entrance has been
supplemented with
potted plants and
flowers thereby
giving one a feeling of
being in a natural
environment.
Parking is flanked by greenery with earth
mounds flower beds and trees.
In this campus, soft landscape is negligible – environmentally not good.
Landscaped cut-out and
lawns

19. HORZ CIRC.
VERT CIRC.
AMPH.
PEDESTRIAN
HORIZONTAL
&
VERTICAL
CIRCULATION
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LEGEND
VEHICULAR
The circulation on site
from the gate to the point
where the building begins
is vehicular
Beyond this , the
circulation is totally
pedestrian with the play
of levels and interesting
movement patterns and
landscaping
P[edestrian movement is
not channelized
ENTRY
A series of high and low platforms, soft
and hard landscaping, the space
multiplies as entrance court, central
green, display platform,informal theatre
and a visual focus
Such interactive spaces
become the centre of
activity during the free
time of the students
Parking chaos created
at the entry only
On entering the
building, the
circulation is totally
pedestrian through
central court leading
to resp. blocks.
ENTRY
This Forms Apart Of Informal Circulation

20. CIRCULATION
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LABS
HORIZONTAL
&
VERTICAL
Circulation forms a major space for channeling.
the architect has treated it with a very elaborate
network of corridors,
steps,lobbies,staircases,lounges,bridges and
terraces
A unique experience in going through the bridge
and watching the court below gives the view of all
the happening in the campus
the components of circulation are
three level walkways with a cross breeze flowing
to stand and gaze
staircases evolving out of free flowing cut-outs,
indicative of design forms
staircases leading to the terraces which are
intended to be used by the students during their
leisure time
Open as well as glass screened bridges separating
the court from amphitheatre court not only
remain as movement path but also double up as
the catwalk for the fashion shows which can be
viewed over from the class rooms, corridors,library
as well as the administrative block
total no. of 5 staircases are provided serving the
academic and administration block and 2 lifts,
each in both the wings
Circulation acting as an
interacting medium

21. HORZ CIRC.
VERT CIRC.
AMPH.
PEDESTRIAN
PARKING
CIRCULATION
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LEGEND
VEHICULAR
ENTRY
Both covered and open
parking was planned but the
basement is not used for the
purpose and used for the
workshop purpose
Surface parking has been
provided along with the
paved access of the building
One side is flanked by staff
car parking and other by
visitor parking
Way to basement being blocked
by dumping waste furniture
Roadside parking in front of the
institute is also done
Open paved parking at the entrance
of the building block
Two wheeler parking Roadside parking in front of
the institute is also done

22. MATERIALS USED
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CLADDING – Random rubble stone
masonry on some part of the plinth, walls
in some places, imported float glass used
as a special material as a non reflecting
glass used as a complete wall, steel frame
screened with reflected glass, and use of
vibrant colors in the interiors spaces.
FLOOR FINISH: Different floor finishes are
used in different areas. Block granite and
white marble check flooring in reception
hall, Kota green and Jaisalmer yellow in
corridors, Plain cement floor finish in
classrooms and laboratories, chip flooring
in exhibition hall, stone in open spaces.
WINDOWS: As interesting statement of
synthesis is the jharokhas of traditional
architecture to new materials and
expression.
Glass as complete wall and Random
rubble stone used for cladding
Glass screened bridge
FACADE TREATMENT: The building acquires its
overall finish in its outer façade in grey colored grit
with jagged grooves breaking up the surfaces. The
exterior although uniformly finished in grit, the
interiors come as a surprises, with composition in
white, grey and greens of the court reflected in the
glass wall.
Variety of
flooring used
in different
spaces.
A grey mass puncture
the undulating surfaces
and the skyline formed
by steps and terraces
give a unique character
to the building
Torn paper aesthetics

23. SECTION
STRUCTURE
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LABS
This complex is based on frame
structure - square module has
been followed up.
the 7.88mts grid of square
hollow columns (serving as
ducts) works as a vertical
plenum for future air
conditioning and evaporative
cooling systems.
The roofing is done with waffle
slabs ( 1.7m * 1.7m ) thus
providing a column free space
of 6.85 sq. this subdivision used
is a basic module for all the
components of the building the
external thickness of 990mm
acts as an adequate sun
protection for the windows ,
providing insulation.
Waffle slab
LEGEND
CLASSROOMS
LABS
BASEMENT
LABS
ART ROOM
BASEMENT
LABS
LABS
CLASS
ROOM
CLASS
ROOM
LABS
LABS

24. LEGEND
AREA
ANALYSIS
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AREA STATEMENT OF THE BUILDING
BASEMENT FLOOR AREA - 5609 sqft
GROUND FLOOR AREA - 3280 sqft
FIRST FLOOR AREA - 4280 sqft
SECOND FLOOR AREA - 4430 sqft
THIRD FLOOR AREA - 2130 sqft
GROUND AREA
ACADEMIC
ADMINISTRATION
CANTEEN
TOILET
HOSTEL
CIRCULATION
OPEN AREA

25. CONCLUSION
The idea is to create a relationship between the built & the unbuilt
spaces.
There are evidences of blend of traditional and contemporary
architecture.
Aesthetics are cared for, sometimes at the stake of comfort if not
function.
The site is well-segregated into various zones w.r.t the functions.
circulation spaces are minimised to obtain efficiency in design.
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26. PROJECT BY -
ANLEE DEVA
NISHA GOPINATH Y
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TEAM