1. DELHI College
OF ART NEW
DELHI
Group-1
1. BUSHRA SHABA
2. JYOTI YADAV
3. SADAF KHAN
4. SAMREEN SULTAN CASE STUDY-1

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introduction PROJECT DETAILS
DELHI COLLEGE OF ART
NEW DELHI, INDIA
Client - University of Delhi
Established- 1942
Phase-ii Architect - Ar. Satish Gujral (2008)
Site Area - 1650 sq.mt. (i.e approx. 3 acres )
Total Built-up Area - 13570 sq.mt.
Project Cost - Rs. 8.5 million (1994)
Intakes - 300 students
Courses - Painting, Sculpture, Applied Art,
Photography, Art History, Print Making,
Mural Weaving, Installation, Visual
Communication
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the syllabus/teaching programmes in the College is to impart Art Education
and achieve an overall refinement of the student perception at a level of composite creativity
and thought. It aims to prepare the students for creative and applied responsibilities in the
world of art and design.
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location
Delhi Collage of Art located on Tilak Marg New Delhi.
In front Of Supreme Court.
DELHI COLLAGE OF ART
Access is from
South east and
of the campus.
Site is irregular
in shape and is
surrounded by
Lady Irwin
College and
Iran Embassy.
Located in
Lutyen’s
Delhi.

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EVOLUTION OF DESIGN
Delhi Collage of Art located on Tilak Marg New Delhi.
In front Of Supreme Court.
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5. The access is through a 4 Lane 24.0m wide road.
The site was a flat land. Levels are created in landscape.
 Block Placement forms courtyard which provides diffuse light.
but not acting as interactive spaces.
P.M.
O.A.T.
PAINTING CAFÉ.
& SCULPTURE
AUDITORIUM LIB.
ADMIN.
PARKING
SCL.
TERRACE
24.0 M WIDE ROAD
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SITE PLANNING
LOCATION PLAN
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LEGEND
BLDG.BLOCK
GRASSAREA
LANDSCAPE
PATH
O.A.T.

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SITE circulation and phasing
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PHASE -2
PHASE -1
24.0 M WIDE ROAD

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SITE photos
O.A.T. AUDITORIUMLIB.
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PAINTING CAFÉ.
& SCULPTURE
ADMIN.
P.M.
PARKING
SCL.
TERRACE
24.0 M WIDE ROAD

8. A B C D E F G H I
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Area distribution
BLOCKS/
FLOORS
GROUND PRINCIPAL OFFICE
ACADEMIC CELL
ADMIN OFFICE
SCULPTURE
BFA/ MFA
DELHI COLLAGE OF ART
PRINT MAKING
BFA/ MFA
CERAMIC MFA SCULPTURE
FOUNDRY/
ASSEMBLAGE
CAFETERIA ACTIVITY COURT THEORY HALL &
ART GALLERIES
OFFSET A/A
MURAL WEAVING
FIRST BFA PAINTING BFA PAINTING BFA PAINTING FOUNDATI
ON
MFA PAINTING GYMNASIUM AUDITORIUM LIBRARY
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHY
COMP. LAB
BFA- APPLIED ART
BFA- APPLIED ART BFA- APPLIED
ART
MFA PAINTING BFA- ART
HISTORY
LIBRARY
THIRD MFA- APPLIED
ART
BFA- ART
HISTORY
BFA/ MFA VISUAL
COMMUNICATION

9. Both covered and open parking is provided
Road side parking in front of the auditorium and Art gallery.
24.0 M WIDE ROAD
 No sinage were provided for parking.
1.
Two wheeler parking Parking in front of
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PARKING
DELHI COLLAGE OF ART
auditorium
1.

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Delhi Collage of Art located on Tilak Marg New Delhi.
In front Of Supreme Court.
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MATERIALS
STRUCTURE – R.C.C and brick walls.
CLADDING – Exposed Brick tile and ACP cladding in exterior
interior white paint.
FLOORING - different floor finishes are used in different areas –
kota stone, Terrazo , Red sand stone in
landscape and Terrazo floor finish in
classrooms and Workshops.
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ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION
FAÇADE
OTnReE oAf tTheM mEoNst Tstriking features of the building is the façade, which convey
the contradictory sense of immobility as well as flexibility. The building acquires
its overall finish in its outer façade in grey colored grit with grooves breaking
the surface. The exteriors are uniformly finished in grit, the interiors come in as
a surprise, with composition of white, grey, and greens of the court.
WINDOWS
An interesting part is the use of jharokhas of traditional architecture to new
materials and expression. Their asymmetrical placement bears an incomplete
look.
TORN PAPER
AESTHETICS
As a gesture to the evolution from the concept of
ruins, the architect has used the elements of
tearing a stone wall slowly generating starkly
colored bands and finishing in grit.
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A grey mass puncture the
undulating surfaces and
the skyline formed by
steps and terraces give a
unique character to the
building
Murals at the entrance of
the building

13. Evolution of the design
Doshi’s concept of 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 for fashion and design activities.
REFRENCES
According to Doshi following references have been used –
STEP WELL , the steps leading to water body surrounded by platforms and
galleries .
INDIAN BAZARS , the idea of introverted indian bazaars relating to the
theatrical quality of fashion and traditional chowk or mohalla to faster a sense
of community .
KUND , the main dominant feature in the formation of institute design and
which guides the way to the campus.
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14. Circulation forms a major space for channelising. 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 happenings 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.
Circulation
acting as
Interacting
medium
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 cat walk 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 are
provided.
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15. labs in the way
due to insufficient
space
CLASSROOMS
LABS.
ADM.BLOCK
TOILETS
CAFETERIA
KITCHEN
RECEPTION
HORZ.CIRC.
VERT.CIRC.
AMPH.+COURT
GREEN
Building layout
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.
The front court separated
from amphitheatre by
terraced academic wing
becomes culturally appr.
and climatically comforta
ble outdoor space
ADMINISTRATIVE
BLOCK
GROUND FLOOR
PLAN
GROUND COVERAGE
=2892 sq.mts. (25%)
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16. ACADEMIC BLOCK
The whole complex forms a vibrant composition with a
double height entrance to the reception. it attains most
Different forms with a truncated pyramid.
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.
LABORATORIES
Fashion design demands extravagant gaps to handle
sprawling fabrics and numerous accessories –
they require larger tables, space for mannequins. So , there
is a complaint of space due to increase in no. of students.
The exterior hides as to
what is happening inside
the building.
CLASSROOMS
LABS.
LECTURE ROOMS
Space in between the labs and
toilets acts as lounge/lobby-interaction
space which is quite
large enough so actual space
is being used by the faculty
members
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17. AMPHITHEATRE – HUB OF ACTIVITY
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.
Amphitheatre view from
administrative block’s balcony
Front court view with central bridge
separating the court from amphitheatre
It creates an inwardly bazar, livened up by designed
displays and movements of students as well as
visitors through entire
space
Area covered by amphitheater =
319.35 sq.mts.
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18. Labs are south west oriented which is
not good as it causes glare in the peak
time causing inconvenient to the
students
LANGUAGE AND MODELLING
ROOM
LABS.
TOILETS
ART ROOM
EXHIBITION HALL
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
One Lift serving both
the academic blocks
Adm. block Covers projection and research
office, administrative office and officer’s cabin
Narrow corridor of
administration block
with ending up at toilet
blocks on both sides
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19. BASEMENT PLAN
ramp down to basement which
is presently locked and the
way is being used for dumping
the waste furniture
LABS
STORAGE AREA
SERVICES
VERT.CIRC.
HORZ..CIRC.
Electrical and plant
room
Pattern making
labs and yarn -
knitting lab in
the basement
with aluminium
partitions
Basement covers
storage space and
labs other than
services which was
not planned. It was
planned for parking
which is not in use
Basement is well lighted by using the
skylights covered by fibre sheet which
can be seen in central court
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20. SECOND FLOOR PLAN
CLASSROOM
S
LABS
TOILETS
DIRECTOR’S CABIN AND BOARD ROOM
ART
ERXOBO.M HALL – UPPER
LLIEBVREALRY
RESOURCE CENTRE
THIRD FLOOR
PLAN
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 work
Resource centre consists of valuable audio-visual collection
of videotapes, slides, CDs and photographs.
Resource centre also comprises of material collection of
textile, costumes, jewellery and other related reference
material.
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21. landscaping
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.
A series of high and low platforms,
soft and hard landscaping have been
Used in the amphitheatre court.
Landscaped cut-out
and lawns
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 flowerbeds
and trees.
In this campus, soft landscape is negligible –
environmentally not good.
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22. orientation
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.
structure
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 (1.7mx1.7m) thus providing a column free space
of 6.85 sq., this sub-division used is a
basic module for all the components of the
building.
The external thickness of 990mm (3’-2”)
Acts as adequate sun protection for the
Windows, providing insulation.
Art room
lab
s
Labs
Labs
Labs
Labs
class
room
class
room
Basement
Basement
SECTIONS
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23. materials
STRUCTURE – R.C.C and brick walls.
CLADDING – random rubble stone masonry on some part of the plinth , pilasters
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 interior spaces.
FLOOR FINISH - different floor finishes are used in different areas – black granite
and white marble check flooring in reception hall, kota green and jaisalmer yellow
in corridirs, plain cement floor finish in classrooms and laboratories, chips flooring
in exhibition hall, open spaces with rough kutni stone.
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