This document describes a proposed student center design for the Indian Institute of Technology in Mandi, India. The design was created by Arnab Majumder, a 3rd year architecture student. Key aspects of the design include clustering buildings around two paths to take advantage of the hilly site, incorporating open and semi-open spaces for daylighting and views of a river, and using passive solar strategies like south-facing glazing and thermal mass materials. Plans, elevations, sections and renderings are provided to illustrate the design concept and features.

1. STUDENT CENTER
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MANDI
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
SCHOOL
OF
PLANNING
AND
ARCHITECTURE
AD
AD
ARNAB
MAJUMDER
3
RD
YEAR
SECTION
-
B
01
THE DESIGN
STUDENT CENTER
Student Centre in a broader aspect is the
facilities provided to students for recreation
and socialisation. The point from where I
initiated my design and later which got
translated into my built form, started with the
feeling of spaces, I imagined it space as to how
it should perform, the site is quite challenging,
sustainability being a constraint , minimum cut
and fill to be advocated.
I got inspiration from the site itself, the way the
site is sandwiched between Himalayan ranges, I
tried to follow that same pattern, therefore
after having discussion with my design faculty
and finally came up with idea of having two
paths within my site, the primary road being
the one which goes through the residential
block and the other one which would be there
within the student centre. There would be two
access roads the later being pedestrian only.
The student centre is as a result sits
comfortably within the two road and is divided
by a narrow channel of a water body coming
from the top of the mountain.
Initially I had very fluidic design , my forms were
free flowing and were inspired from the
contours, but then with the input of practicality
and functions and limitation in terms of
software knowledge, I tried to stick as close to
my forms which I have derived earlier. There is
an amalgamation of open to sky spaces and
semi open spaces which translates to proper
daylighting and sustainability. There is a bridge
which connects the two clusters . The bridge is
at a level of 600mm above road level so as to
have a commanding view towards the river. All
the buildings opens out towards the river, the
view towards the river is intentional.
CONCEPT
RIGHT
OF
WAY
POROCITY
IN
DESIGN
SHADOW PATTERN FOR 21ST JUNE
SHADOW PATTERN FOR 21ST MARCH / SEPTEMBER
9:00 12:00 15:00
Buildings would receive excessive direct
solar gain during summer considering
their East-West (or similar) orientation.
Their orientation or appropriate
strategies to shade east and west façade
(eg. by trees, shading devices) to be
considered. North-South (or similar)
Orientation is advisable.
SHADOW PATTERN FOR 21ST DECEMBER
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MANDI
SHADOW
ANALYSIS
SOURCE : ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS

2. STUDENT CENTER
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MANDI
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
SCHOOL
OF
PLANNING
AND
ARCHITECTURE
AD
AD
ARNAB
MAJUMDER
3
RD
YEAR
SECTION
-
B
02
DESIGN FEATURES
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN.
SOLAR PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES
SOUTH FACING GLASS RENDERED USING REVIT ARCHITECTURE
South facing solar glass is a key component
of any passive solar system. In my design,
the system includes enough solar glazing for
good performance in winter, but not so much
that cooling performance in summer will be
compromised.
http://www.greenenergytimes.net/~/webapps/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/passiveSolarDiagram.jpg
SIMPLE YET EFFICIENT
DIRECT
GAINING
The sunlight through south-facing
glazing falls directly into the
space to be heated. and is stored
in thermal mass incorporated into
the floor or interior walls. Total
south facing glass area is 8% of
the entire facades. Double Glazing
Panel is used.
ORIENTATION
SITE PLAN – 1:500
CULTURAL HUB
• SOCIETAL GATHERING
• DRAMA
• PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
• MUSIC ROOM
• DANCE FLOOR
FOOD COURT
• LVL 1- FOOD COURT
• LVL 2- STUDENT LOUNGE
AV ROOM
BLOWN
UP
DETAIL
BANK & ATM
DEPARTMENTAL STORE
PHARMACY
STUDENT INFO CENTRE
STUDENT MAIL SERVICE
HELP ASSISTANCE
FAQs
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
• LIBRARY
• PRIVATE TUITION / MENTORING
• DEBATE SOCIETY
COUNCIL OFFICE
MULTIPURPOSE
SPORTS COMPLEX
& GYM
STUDENT
HOSTEL
N

3. STUDENT CENTER
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MANDI
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
SCHOOL
OF
PLANNING
AND
ARCHITECTURE
AD
AD
ARNAB
MAJUMDER
3
RD
YEAR
SECTION
-
B
03
PLANS 1:200
PLAN AT -4000
STUDENT
HOSTEL
LOWEST LEVEL PLAN

4. STUDENT CENTER
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MANDI
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
SCHOOL
OF
PLANNING
AND
ARCHITECTURE
AD
AD
ARNAB
MAJUMDER
3
RD
YEAR
SECTION
-
B
04
PLANS 1:200
PLAN AT +600
COUNCIL
OFFICE
GRND FLR PLAN

5. STUDENT CENTER
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MANDI
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
SCHOOL
OF
PLANNING
AND
ARCHITECTURE
AD
AD
ARNAB
MAJUMDER
3
RD
YEAR
SECTION
-
B
05
PLANS 1:200
ROOF PLAN AT +7100
ROOF PLAN AT +6100
+4100
+4100
+3400
+3400
+3400
+3400
+4100
+3400
TERRACE PLAN

6. STUDENT
CENTER
INDIAN
INSTITUTE
OF
TECHNOLOGY
|
MANDI
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE
AD
AD
ARNAB MAJUMDER 3RD YEAR SECTION - B
06
ELEVTIONS
|
SECTIONS
1:200
KEY
PLAN
SHOWING
SECTION
LINES
EAST
ELEVATION
WEST
ELEVATION
WEST
SECTION
2
WEST
SECTION
1
WEST
SECTION
2
SECTIONS. ELEVATIONS

7. STUDENT CENTER
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MANDI
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
SCHOOL
OF
PLANNING
AND
ARCHITECTURE
AD
ARNAB
MAJUMDER
3
RD
YEAR
SECTION
-
B
07
ELEVTIONS | SECTIONS 1:200
SECTIONS.
KEY PLAN SHOWING SECTION LINES
KEY PLAN SHOWING SECTION LINES
SECTION X1
SECTION X2
KEY PLAN SHOWING SECTION LINES
SECTION X3
ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION

8. STUDENT CENTER
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MANDI
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
SCHOOL
OF
PLANNING
AND
ARCHITECTURE
AD
AD
ARNAB
MAJUMDER
3
RD
YEAR
SECTION
-
B
08
THE DESIGN
THE DESIGN.
STUDENT LOUNGE
FOOD COURT (GROUND FLOOR)
This is the lower most position of my design,
it tries to bridge the gap between the river
and the valley by going another step down
and opening onto the river. A very
spectacular few of the river can be enjoyed.
To overcome the grandeur of the structures,
I’ve tried to break their hegemonic character
by introducing horizontal lines running
several times across the facades. The facades
are always going in and out , again trying to
break the monotony and further adds to the
sustainability through solar passive design
norms. The design is porous , there is no
main gate entry to the student centre, one of
the characteristic feature of my design is that
people can enter into the complex from
whichever way they like , this is for the
convenience of the users.
STUDENT LOUNGE | VIEW TOWARDS THE OPPOSITE END

9. STUDENT CENTER
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MANDI
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
SCHOOL
OF
PLANNING
AND
ARCHITECTURE
AD
AD
ARNAB
MAJUMDER
3
RD
YEAR
SECTION
-
B
09
THE DESIGN
THE DESIGN.
BANK
PERFORMANCE AND ART GALLERY | THE O.A.T
FOOD COURT ENTRANCE