The India Habitat Center is a convention center located in New Delhi, India. Constructed in 1993 and designed by architect Joseph Allen Stein, it is built on a 97,000 square meter area and features 5 main building blocks connected by aerial walkways containing office, exhibition, and conference spaces. The complex also includes an auditorium, theaters, meeting halls, restaurants, guest rooms, and outdoor event spaces to host conferences, exhibitions, and other events. The buildings utilize red brick facades and are planned and landscaped to promote air flow and sunlight while separating pedestrian and vehicle access.

1. India Habitat Center
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2. General Information
 Location: New Delhi, India
 Site Area: 97000 Sq. M.
 Constructed on: 1993 AD
 Architect: Joseph Allen Stein
 Design Style: Modern with brick façade.

3. Selection Criteria
 Regionality of India and Nepal are very much similar in
social as well as political context.
 Self-sustaining feature in a convention and exhibition
center.
 Multi-block structure.
 Spatial Arrangement.

4. Features
 The complex is built on an area of 9 acres with a super built-
up area of 97000 Sq. M. and can be accessed through
segregating vehicular and pedestrian movement.
 There are 5 main building blocks which are interconnected by
means of aerial walkways serving various functional spaces
like office spaces, exhibition spaces, conference facilities,
cafeterias, etc.
 The convention block is divided into two built structures, an
auditorium and the convention center. This segregation helps
in better handling of crowd and there is also a separate entry
to the convention center that avoids other disturbances.
 There is also a basement floor for parking around 1000 cars.

5. Planning

6. Lower Ground Floor
 Documentation center
 Basement Parking
 Amaltas
 Kadamba
 Casuarina
 Magnolia
 Maple

7. Ground Floor
 Auditorium
 Lobby
 Silver Oak I+II

8. First Floor
 Mahogany
 Jagaranda I+II
 Gulmohar
 Balcony
 Chidar
 Willow

9. The Stein Auditorium
 One of the best Auditoria in the
country, the Auditorium at Habitat
World is equipped with state-of-
the-art infrastructure enabling
direct telecast, 35 mm projection.
 The hall is ideal for large
conferences, seminars, film
screenings, presentations, theatre
and cultural performances of all
kinds. Simultaneous interpretation
can be made available on request.

10. The Theater-Amaltas,
Kadamba, Rudraksha
 This 'trinity' of rooms is an
extremely flexible set with
individual as well as combined
usage possibilities.
 Ideal for workshops, board
meetings and theatre/cultural
performances of all kinds when
combined. Can be used as
three individual meeting rooms
too.

11. Mahogany
 A hall best suited for small
gatherings.
 Attached are a kitchenette
and a private washroom.
 Ideal for VIP requirements
when used in conjunction
with the Auditorium.

12. Gulmohar
 A large fixed seating hall
with excellent acoustics and
state-of-the-art multimedia
facilities. Each table is
equipped with a set of mikes.
Ideal for large seminars,
corporate presentations,
press interactions, product
launches etc.

13. Chinar & Willow
 A large fixed seating hall
with excellent acoustics and
state-of-the-art multimedia
facilities. Each table is
equipped with a set of mikes.
Ideal for large seminars,
corporate presentations,
press interactions, product
launches etc.

14. Silver Oak
 One of the finest halls at
Habitat, Silver Oak also has
outdoor attachments in form
of a patio as well as garden
space. Ideally located on the
ground floor level, the hall
allows versatile use of space
for everything - ranging from
exhibitions, conferences,
seminars etc. to the finest
banquet parties in the
evening. The hall could even
be divided into two separate
sections, further enhancing
its versatility.

15. Jacaranda
 Elegantly carpeted,
Jacaranda could be used as
one large space or further
divided into two
independent units. Ideal for
corporate meetings,
seminars, workshops and
fine parties..

16. Casuarina
 A fixed seating hall equipped
with state-of-the-art
multimedia facilities and
each table equipped with a
set of mikes. Ideal for
seminars, corporate
presentations, press
interactions, product
launches etc.

17. Casuarina
 A fixed seating hall equipped
with state-of-the-art
multimedia facilities and
each table equipped with a
set of mikes. Ideal for
seminars, corporate
presentations, press
interactions, product
launches etc.

18. Maple
 The Maple room has been
elegantly done up for that
exclusive party or small
conference.

19. Cypress
 Ideal for small functions like
board meetings,
presentations, workshops
and parties. Located on the
first floor, the food setup is
provided inside the hall only.

20. Tamarind
 Elegantly carpeted, Tamarind
allows versatile use of space
for everything - ranging from
conferences, seminars etc. to
the finest banquet parties in
the evening. Located on the
first floor, the food setup is
provided inside the hall only.

21. Marigold
 Marigold has been elegantly
done up for exclusive parties
or small conferences. Ideally
located on the ground floor,
the food setup is provided
inside the hall only.

22. Juniper
 Elegantly carpeted, Juniper is
a large space ideal for
corporate meetings,
seminars, workshops and
fine parties. Ideally located
on the ground floor, the hall
allows the versatile use of
space with the food setup is
provided inside the hall only.

23. Business Center
 The Documentation Centre
at Habitat has 6 cabins as
well as 6 workstations that
can be hired for variable
periods of time. Fitted with
all modern business aids, the
Documentation Centre
provides an ideal setting for
a Secretariat for large
international conferences.

24. Guest Rooms & Suites
 The guest rooms at Habitat
World are tastefully done up
to suit everyone's aesthetic
sense. Every floor boasts of
its very own theme, which
reflects in the furniture, style
and color schemes.

25. Guest Rooms & Suites
 Habitat World has a variety of casual and fine-dining restaurants with
elaborate menu options prepared by some of the top chefs from within
and outside the country.
 DELHI 'O' DELHI India's Dining Room, pays a nostalgic tribute to the
Capital and the diversity that India has to offer in regional Indian
cuisine.
 PAST TIMES, the Members' Bar, transports you to the England of yore.
 ORIENTAL OCTOPUS is among the Capital's most elegant and authentic
far eastern cuisine restaurants.
 THE DECK.
 The LITE ZONE includes Pool, Spa, Gymnasium and many more…

26. Member Reataurants

27. Outdoor Facilities
The beautifully landscaped
environs of India Habitat Centre
provide brilliant outdoor party
and performance venues that
could bestow that extra sparkle
upon any function.
 Delhi ‘O’ Delhi Terrace
 Pool Side
 Silver Oak Lawn
 Margosa & Silk cotton Lawn
 Plaza Steps
 Hub & Charminar

28. Design Review
 Segregation of pedestrian and vehicular entry with the use
of level differences creates a different approach to the
complex.
 The height of the buildings are 30m. Connected by aerial
walkways.The entire façade is cladded with red bricks giving
a majestic look
 Use of horizontal and verical ribbon windows having slots in
them for plantation purpose.
 The building blocks being separated create interesting
courtyards landscaped with stone sculputres and is green
throughout.
 The courtyard being green,creates an image of a tropical
rainforest with a constant airy flow through the spaces.

29. Design Review
 Sunlight Streams Into The Complex Creating Beautiful
Patterns On The Textured Surface With The Time Of The
Day .
 The Spaces Are Quiet Except For The Sounds Of The
Gurgling Fountains That Relieves The Surroundings With
The Heat.
 The Ventilation Shafts Are Well Design Providing Sunlight
To The Basement.
 Well Designed Drainage System Eliminates Use Of
Rainwater Pipes And Adds To The Beauty Of The Structure
 Use of shading devices reflect back 70% of the summer
heat.It is designed as a space frame structure with blue
reflectors that can be aligned providing shade during
summer and allows winter sun to enter.