ARCHITECTURE DESIGN CASE STUDY THE LABURNUM, GURGAON

1. ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN
CASE STUDY
THE LABURNUM,
GURGAON
THE LABURNUM, GURGAON

2. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN : HOUSING CASE-STUDY

3. INTRODUCTION…
LABURNUM WAS AMONG THE FIRST TO INTRODUCE CONDOMINIUMS IN INDIA.
BUILT OVER 13.14 ACRES WITH 261 EXCLUSIVE HOMES, THE COMPLEX BOASTS OF
ROW HOUSES, PENTHOUSES AND SPACIOUS APARTMENTS, COMPLEMENTED
MOST GRACIOUSLY BY LANDSCAPEDLAWNS AND CLEAN GREEN ENVIRONMENT.
Types of Residential Units :
1. Sky Court
2. Gardens Greens
3. Court Greens
4. Terrace Heights
5. Separate block for EWS
PROJECT NAME : THE LABURNUM.
LOCATION : BLOCK - A, SUSHANT LOK, GURGAON
SITE AREA : 13.14 ACRES.
BUILT-UP AREA : 14,00,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL NO. OF UNITS : 261
CLIENT : LANDBASE INDIA PVT. LTD. AND ITC GROUP.
BUILDER: SILVERGLADES
ARCHITECT : RAMESH KHOSLA, THE ARCOP GROUP LTD.
LANDSCAPE : MPFP LLC/M.PAUL FRIEDBERG & PARTNERS.
STATUS : COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 1999.
COST : INR. 130 CRORES
• Pharmacy
• Cafeteria
• Two levels of
underground parking,
• Open green areas
• 100% electricity backup
Facilities
provided :
• Swimming pool
• Gymnasium
• Health-centre
• Tennis and squash
courts
• A nursery school
• A grocery store
The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
OVERVIEW

4. LOCATION…
LABURNUM IS A WELL ESTABLISHED GATED COMPLEX
SITUATED IN SUSHANT LOK - 1, GURGAON.
THE COMPLEX SITE IS IN A HIGHLY DEVELOPED REAL ESTATE
AREA. IT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR THE METRO LINE
AND ALSO THE FAMOUS GURGAON MALLS.
MAJOR ROADS :
MEHERAULI – GURGAON ROAD (M.G. ROAD)
NATIONAL HIGHWAY – 8
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT : 12 kms.
NEAREST HOSPITAL : Fortis Institute of Medical Sciences,
Sec-21.
CONVENIENCES WITHIN 5 MIN WALKING DISTANCE : Shops,
Nursery school, Club (meeting rooms), Jogging Tracks,
Children's play areas, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Dog
walking area, Table tennis, Squash courts. Billiards, Octi-golf,
Health club.
The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
OVERVIEW
M.G. Road
M.G. Road
Metro line
Metroline
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LANDMARKS :
• Gurgaon Golf Course.
• IFFCO Chowk Metro
Station.
• Power Grid Corporation of
India.
• Lifestyle and MGF Mall
(about 600m).Galleria
Market , DLF Phase IV.
SITE PLAN KEY PLAN
LOCATION PLAN :
SHOWING MAJOR
ROADS AND METRO
LINES.
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5. ZONING…
THERE ARE MAINLY APARTMENTS (3 BHK, 4 BHK, 1 BHK STUDIO) IN
THE PREMISES AND ALSO SOME PENTHOUSES AND VILLAS.
AREA STATEMENT :
The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
SITE PLANNING AND LAYOUT
Plot area 13.12 acres
Built-up Area 92,698 sq. m.
No. of Dwelling Units 263
Types of Dwelling units 4 types
Avg. area per D.U. 397.5 sq.m.
FSI Allowed 175
FSI Achieved 175
Ground Coverage Permissible 35%
Ground Coverage Achieved 26%
Basement area 23,450 sq. m.
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TYPE OF DWELLING LAYOUT DESCRIPTION
Terrace Heights • 3 blocks with one public function on the ground
floor:T1-offices,T2-Club, Restaurant, T3-Health
Club
Court Greens • 6 Court Greens have 2 apartments in each level
• 2 Court Greens have 3 apartments in each level
Garden Greens • Dwelling Unit as Villas
• Villa is provided with 3 parking spaces.
Sky Courts • 3 Pent Houses
• 2 one bed room studio apartments
• 4 Three bed room apartments
• Centrally air conditioned building
TYPE OF D.U.
Terrace
Heights
Court
Greens
Garden
Greens
Sky Court
No. of blocks 3 8 37 3
No. of stories per
block
18 7 3 7
Floor Area (sq.m.) 550 245 413 413
Types of flats
3 BHK
Penthouse
4 BHK
Penthouse
4 BHK
3 BHK
4 BHK
Penthouse
DWELLING UNIT DETAILS :
No. of D.U. 263
No. Occupied 230
Self - Occupied 92 (40%)
Tenants 138 (60%)
DEMOGRAPHICS AND USAGE
PATTERN:

6. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
SITE CIRCULATION…
• A totally ground coverage of just
26% has been maintained
throughout the complex.
• VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN
MOVEMENT HAVE BEEN
EFFECTIVELY SEGREGATED.
• Entry points on only on side helps
ensure security.
• Separate entrance has been
provided for the EWS block. This also
takes care of the concerns of the
other residents.
• Entrances to basement parking of
corresponding blocks have been
conveniently placed so as not to
disrupt pedestrian movement.
SITE PLANNING AND LAYOUT
SITE SECTION SHOWING VARYING HEIGHTS OF DIFFERENT BLOCKS.
ZONING OF BUILDING HEIGHTS :
• The tallest towers have been kept in the middle of the
site.
• Heights of subsequent buildings decreases as you move
outwards.
• This ensures ample daylight in all the houses.
• The views from the units are least obstructed.
• Ensures free flow of fresh air. (avoiding stagnation.)
Vehicular Movement
Landscaped Area
Pedestrian Circulation
Entry to site
Entry to
Basement
Parking

7. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
TERRACE HEIGHTS…
CLUSTER PLANNING
 The G+17 high rise apartments called the, Terrace heights are 3
towers centrally located on the rectangular site.
 Double basements have been provided below the towers, for
parking.
 Landscaping has also been given great importance.
 To the SOUTH and EAST side of the towers are the active
recreational areas, carefully placed to avoid conflict with the
residential units.
 Projecting triangular balconies are a unique building element
providing both rhythm and repose to the building.
 Shear walls are connected to each other at various heights to
make the building look tied together and look like one unit as well
as providing the structural purpose
 At the various corners that are formed due to the undulating form
of the building , bay windows have been provided to make the
openings look more crafted from the outside and give luxurious
niches on the inside of the building.
SPACE AREA
(sq.m.)
PUBLIC 55.67sqm
PRIVATE 86.045
sqm
WET
AREAS
46.7 sqm
SERVICE
AREAS
23.98 sqm

8. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
CLUSTER PLANNING
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
TOTAL COVERED AREA = 622.714 sq. m.
SPACE AREA (sq.m.)
LIVING ROOM 36.63 sq.m.(5.55x6.6)
DINING ROOM 19.04 sq.m.(5.3x3.3)
KITCHEN 16.75sq.m.(5.6X3.0)
STORE 3.9sq.m.(3.0x1.3)
MASTER
BEDROOM-I
27.625sq.m.(6.5x4.25)
TOILET-I 12.55sq.m.(3.0x4.15)
DRESS-I 6.44sq.m.(2.8x2.3)
BEDROOM-II 22.52sqm.(5.7x3.95)
TOILET-II 5.8sqm.(1.65x3.55)
DRESS-II 3.38sqm.(1.65x2.05)
BEDROOM-III 22.0sqm.(5.5x4.0)
TOILET-III 3.2sqm.(1.735x3.55)
DRESS-III 4.08sqm.(2.2x1.85)
SERVANT
ROOM (x2)
10.04sqm.(4.32x2325)
TOILET (x2) 4.2sqm.(1.8x2.3)
Area statement

9. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
CLUSTER PLANNING
VIEWS FROM THE
TOWER AT
DIFFERENT LEVELS:
• A lot of fresh air since
the surrounding plots
are still relatively less
congested as compared
to other parts of
gurgaon.
• Fire staircases are not
very well-lit.
• The dark material used
in the interiors adds to
the lack of natural light.

10. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
INFERENCES
UNIT PLANNING
LOCATION 2 UNITS PER FLOOR.
MAIN DOORS TO BOTH UNITS OPEN OPPOSITE EACH OTHER.
LESS NO. OF UNITS PER FLOOR MAINTAINS RESIDENTS’ PRIVACY.
DOORS FACING ONE-ANOTHER MAY RAISE PRIVACY ISSUES.
ZONING KITCHEN IS IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT FROM MAIN
ENTRANCE DOOR.
SHORT CORRIDOR LEADS TO LIVING ROOM ON ONE SIDE
AND DINING ON THE OTHER.
KITCHEN IS ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM AS WELL.
SERVANTS QUARTERS HAVE BEEN GIVEN A SEPARATE
ENTRY/EXIT FROM THE UNITS.
CONVENIENT LOCATION OF KITCHEN FOR BOTH DOMESTIC HELP AS
WELL AS PRIVACY.
SEPARATE LIVING AND DINING AREAS ARE HELPFUL IN ORGANISING
FLOW OF ACTIVITIES.
EASIER TO SERVE.
SEPARATE SERVANTS UNIT IS A GOOD WAY TO TAKE CARE OF SECURITY
CONCERNS.
PRIVACY BEDROOMS HAVE BEEN KEPT TO ONE END OF THE
UNIT.
EVERY BEDROOM HAS AN ATTACHED TOILET AND
DRESSER.
ALL ROOMS OPEN INTO A CENTRAL
LOBBY/CORRIDOR.
BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
LOCATION OF SPACES/OPENINGS HAS BEEN DESIGNED
KEEPING IN MIND PRIVACY ISSUES.
SECURITY CONCERNS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED WHILE
PLANNING THE AREAS.
OPEN
AREAS
THE UNIT IS OPEN ON 3 SIDES
SEPARATE BALCONY FOR KITCHEN.
PLANTERS HAVE BEEN CREATED AT EACH FLOOR
LEVEL.
EVERY ROOM GETS NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION.
PLANTERS AT EACH LEVEL HELP BRING A GENERIC SCALE
TO THE OTHER-WISE HIGH-RISE TOWERS. OCCUPANTS
ONCE INSIDE THEIR HOMES DON’T FEEL SECLUDED FROM
THE OUTSIDE WORLD.
SERVICES CENTRALLY AIR-CONDITIONED.
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
GARBAGE IS REMOVED MANUALLY.
100% ELECTRICITY BACK-UP.
ADEQUATE SERVICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO THE
RESIDENTS.
MAINTAINANCE OF THESE SERVICES HAS ALSO BEEN
FOLLOWED UP PROPERLY.
CIRCULATIO
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CORE AREAS ON BOTH ENDS OF CORRIDOR.
ENTRANCE IS FROM MID-POINT OF CORRIDOR.
SEPARATE STAIRCASE FOR THE SUPPORT STAFF.
CIRCULATION HAS BEEN KEPT TO A MINIMUM.RESIDENTS’ OPINIONS :
PROS - AMPLE DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS ALLOWS FOR GOOD VIEWS AND HELPS MAINTAIN PRIVACY.
- AMPLE PARKING SPACE HAS BEEN PROVIDED WHICH HAS EFFECTIVELY ACCOMODATED FURTHER EXPANSION.
- THE HUMAN SCALE OF THE BLOCKING AND ELEVATIONS AS WELL AS THE LANDSCAPING ARE MUCH APPRECIATED BY BOTH
RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
- ADEQUATE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND UTILITIES.
CONS – MAIN DOORS FACING EACH OTHER.

11. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
COURT GREENS…
CLUSTER PLANNING
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
TOTAL COVERED AREA = 933 sq. m.

12. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
COURT GREENS…
CLUSTER PLANNING
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
TOTAL COVERED AREA = 655 sq. m.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN

13. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
GARDEN GREENS…
CLUSTER PLANNING

14. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
SKY COURT…
CLUSTER PLANNING
EWS…
•A separate block for ews has been reserved in accordance
with the bye-laws.
•It has been located on the north-west end of the site.
•A separate entry/exit has been provided – ensuring security
for both the areas.
•Simple layout consisting of :
1.Room – 3.1 x 4.2m
2.Toilet – 1.2 x 2.5m
3.Kitchenette – counter
•12 Rooms per floor.
•Staircases on diagonally opposite ends of
the block.
•Courtyard planning.
•Circulation space is optimum.
TYPICAL FLOORPLAN
FOREWS BLOCK

15. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
SITE SERVICES…
INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORKS
• BOREWELL
• TRANSFORMER
• A/C PLANT
• SEWAGE TANK
• FILTERATION PIT
• BOILERS
• RAIN WATERTANK
• 4 U.G. WATER
STORAGE TANKS
WITH ADJACENT
PUMP HOUSE
INFRASTRUCTURE
NETWORKS :
MAP SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE NEAREST ELECTRIC SUBSTATION

16. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
SITE SERVICES…
Water pumps for Overhead Tanks
DETAILS OF WATER CONSUMPTION AND STORAGE FOR
THE DIFFERENT BLOCKS :
DIAGRAM SHOWING WATER SUPPLY IN VARIOUS BLOCKS.
INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORKS

17. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
SITE SERVICES… TWO AIR COOLED CHILLER PLANTS FOR SKY COURTS
FIRE PUMPS AND BACKUP DIESEL GENERATOR
FIRE FIGHTING INSTALLATIONS IN THE COMPLEX
INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORKS

18. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
SITE SERVICES…
MISCELLANEOUS
Maintainance :
• Rs. 3000-4000 is the maintenance cost per month. This
amount includes water, sports facilities, common areas,
cable etc. (separate charges for electricity
• Owners who do not reside in the complex also have to pay
this amount.
• 19 people deputed for house keeping and 6 for gardening,
all on contract basis.
Security :
• Central control room located at the base of Terrace
Heights Tower one.
• There are SUITE panels in each apartment which have
motion sensors and panic buttons and are monitored from
the control room.
• There are 22 guards and 2 supervisors
• The entries to complex is monitored
Garbage :
• Garbage is collected from apartments in sealed bags and is
taken in a closed rickshaw for disposal.
Green belt acts as buffer between
road and Garden Greens
View of the complex from the road.
Secured entry gates to the complex.

19. The Laburnum,
Block - A, Sushant Lok –I, Gurgaon.
INFERENCES
ANALYSIS…
STRENGTHS :
•PRIME LOCATION : Located very near to 2 major roads i.e., MG Road and NH-8.
•CLOSE PROXIMITY TO METRO STATION, AIRPORT, HOSPITAL AS WELL AS COMMERCIAL MARKETS.
•FACILITIES LIKE GROCERY STORE, PHARMACY, SCHOOL, CLUB HOUSE ETC HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITHIN THE SITE.
•ENTRIES HAVE BEEN CONFINED TO ONE GATED SIDE ONLY ENSURING SECURITY.
•GROUND COVERAGE OF ONLY 26% HAS BEEN ACHIEVED.
•HEIRARCHY IN HEIGHTS ENSURES AMPLE LIGHT AND VENTILATION IN MAXIMUM UNITS.
•PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION IS NOT JUST SEGREGATED BUT VERY WELL LANDSCAPED MAKING IT AN EXPERIENCE.
•OPEN SPACES HAVE BEEN BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED WITH TREES, WATER-BODIES, PERGOLAS ETC.
•GREEN BUFFER BELT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AROUND THE SITE.
•LOCATION OF UNITS ALSO KEEP IN MIND TRAVEL TIME FROM PARKING TO DIFFERENT UNITS.
•WATER-BODIES IN THE COURTYARDS HELP KEEP THE SURROUNDING AIR COOL .
•USE OF SHEAR-WALLS HAS MADE THE STRUCTURE MORE SOUND AND ALSO ADDS A UNIQUE ELEMENT TO THE ELEVATION.
•SEPARATE ENTRY FOR EWS ENSURES SECURITY.
WEAKNESSES :
•THE MAIN CORRIDORS MAY BECOME DARK AND DINGY DUE TO THE CLOSED PLANNING.
•DOORS DIRECTLY OPPOSITE EACH OTHER MAY RAISE PRIVACY ISSUES.
•WINDOW SIZES ARE QUITE SMALL IN THE HIGH-RISE TOWERS.
•MANUAL GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
OPPORTUNITIES :
•STILTED/OPEN SURFACE PARKING HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE FUTURE EXPANSION.
•LESS GROUND COVERAGE RESULTED IN MORE OPEN SPACES AS WELL AS LEAVING SCOPE FOR FUTURE EXPANSION LEADING TO
ADDITION OF OTHER STRUCTURES.
•PRIME LOCATION ENSURES THE RISING ESTATE VALUE.
THREATS :
•SURROUNDING AREAS HAVE NOT DEVELOPED YET. EMPTY PLOTS MAY LEAD TO SECURITY CONCERNS.