Thesis report on Habitat Centre, Noida

INDO GLOBAL COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE,
ABHIPUR
THESIS REPORT
ON
NOIDA HABITAT CENTRE
SECTOR : 33-A, NOIDA,
UTTAR PRADESH
SUBMITTEDBY:
SAURAVCHAUDHARY
COLLEGEROLLNO.11034
UNIVERSITY:1120115
XTH SEMESTER
B.ARCHITECTURE
SUBMIITED TO :
THESIS GUIDE : AR. RUCHI LAKHANI
AR. V.P. ANIL
AR. R.L. GOYAL
AR. S.L. KAUSHAL
AR. S.S. SEKHON

ARCHITECTURAL THESIS -2016 NOIDA HABITAT CENTRE
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have guided and helped me this
stage of my thesis project. Without the support of these people, it would have been very
difficult to complete this task smoothly .
First of all I would like to express my gratitude to my thesis guide Ar. Ruchi Lakhani for her
invaluable guidance and support throughout . Also to our Respected Director Sir S.S.
Sekhon, and our visiting faculties R.L. Goyal, S.L. Kaushal and V.P. Anil for their guidance
through regular discussions.
Also not forget the co-operative extended by New Okhla Industrial Development Authority
(NOIDA) and other people related to the project site.
I am greatly indebted to all of them.
Saurav Chaudhary
Final year
University Roll No. 1120115
Indo Global College Of Architecture
AC K N OW L E D G E M E N T

I hereby recommend the thesis report entitled, NOIDA HABITAT CENTRE,
SECTOR : 33-A, NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, prepared by Saurav Chaudhary in
tenth semester in session 2015-16 undertaken my guidance , be accepted as a
required for the partial fulfillment for the award of Bachelor Of Architecture.
THESIS GUIDE : AR. RUCHI LAKHANI
THESIS CO-ORDINATOR : AR. V.P. ANIL
AR. R.L. GOYAL
AR. S.S. SEKHON
AR. S.L. KAUSHAL
PRINCIPAL : AR. SUMIT KAUR
R E C O M M E N DAT I O N

I, Saurav Chaudhary, 10th semester student of INDO GLOBAL COLLEGE OF
ARCHITECTURE , do hereby solemnly declare and clarify that design thesis project ,
prepared in the tenth semester in session 2015-16 , at Indo Global College Of Architecture
Abhipur, on NOIDA HABITAT CENTRE, SECTOR : 33-A, NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, is the
original work of the undersigned.
I agree to abide by the decision of the Punjab Technical University should , at any subsequent
date, the above statement is partly or wholly found incorrect.
I have made this statement at my own with the full knowledge of its repercussions.
Saurav Chaudhary
Final year
University Roll No. 1120115
Indo Global College Of Architecture
L E T T E R O F D E C L A R AT I O N

CONTENT :
a. SYNOPSIS
b. LIBRARY STUDY
c. CASE STUDY
d. ARE A FORMULATON
e. DESIGN CRITERIA AND CONCEPT
& MODEL PHOTOGRAPHS
f. DRAWINGS
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WHAT IS HABITAT CENTRE ?
• It is Centre of contemporary cultural, economic, business, social events.
• The concern for the habitat & its environment works as the back bone of Habitat
Centre.
• It is not only provides an improved working environment to its employees but also
contribute to the urban level functions that a living city requires.
• It provide an ideal physical environment with a range of facilities that would
maximize the effectiveness of the individuals and institutions, in their holistic
support of habitat.
• Its principal “ to restore at every level” environment and ecological a balanced &
improved way of life is reflected, the habitat is not only a home to these offices and
research organizations but in order to
facilitate their interactions, the Centre provides a wide range of facilities
like conference venues, exhibition halls, seminar
halls, seminar rooms, restaurants and club and
performance venues for the cultural activities.
Introduction :
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Objectives :
• Create clear, segregated paths for movement of people and material within the
building.
• Create a humane environment for visitor and performers.
• Develop building systems that can accommodate rapid change.
• Blend technical and functional requirements into a design that brings delight to
those who use the building and those who pass by it.
• Accommodate technical requirement for highly sophisticated equipment.
• To design a building taking care of the psychological of the visitor and providing
them a building which would have a positive effect on the people coming from India
or out side of India.
• To design a building of such a manner that when the visitor enter the building; they
can interact together in semi public a spaces under control with green environment
to make them relax and enjoy the traditional wealth and Indian heritage.
Aim of the Project :
The aim of the project is to study the building design that would facilities the public
built design and to study a design which accommodate both the rural people and
foreign. The aim of the Project is to provide a functional design that ensures efficient,
safe and appropriate work spaces.
Aim & Objectives:
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• The Habitat Centre would be developed on the pattern of Indian Habitat Centre in Delhi. The
Centre will provide International facilities for organizing Conferences.
• As Noida is flourishing area of the capital national Capital Region, It has been decided to
establish the Noida Habitat Centre (NHC) for cultural, societal and intellectual development
at the national and international levels.
• The Centre will house a high level library and world class Auditorium, Conference and
Banquet hall as well as club facilities, amenities for sports and leisure, Swimming pool,
Exhibition hall, Art Gallery and Business Centre.
• On its 15 acre site the Noida Habitat Centre will promote all round progress in the area and
become a major attraction of the city.
Topic & Validity :
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• Noida Habitat Centre is divided into 3 different zones. It would be a home not only to
offices and research organization but also facilitate public interaction, the Centre
provides a range of facilities like conference rooms, exhibition halls, seminar rooms,
restaurants and performance venues for cultural activities.
Scope of the work and limitations :
• Official Centre :
Office rooms;
Conference halls & Meeting halls
Circulation and common space.
• Cultural Centre :
Auditorium;
Exhibition Halls &
Art Gallery.
• Recreational Centre:
Club / Gymnasium
Food Court / Restaurant
Banquet hall.
• Guest Rooms
• Parking (Cars And Two Wheeler)
• SITE DETAILS :
Various Details of the site includes
a. Site regulation;
b. Site location &
c. Site Photograph.
SITE LOCATION
Proposed Noida Habitat Centre
At Sector – 33 A Noida.
N
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Proposed
Noida Habitat
Centre
Green Belt
BUILDING IN ITS VICINITY:
VEGETATION:
Lush green , vegetation existing on the south-east
side of the site & having small green belt at the
south-west side of the site.
• Noida Stadium
• Prakash Hospital
• Iskcon Temple Noida
• Noida City Centre Metro station
• Wave City Centre, Noida
• NTPC Township
• Apartments.
SITE DIMENSIONS : 253m X 240m.
SITE DETAILS :The site lies as the corner plot of the lane which gives the benefit of roads from
all sides of the site.
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• The site is located in one of the best suited areas that are connected with all sectors defining
it’s potential for the Habitat Centre.
• The site is almost flat and rectangular in shape with richness of loamy soil.
• The site surrounded by 4 roads of one side 30 m wide road and 3 side 10m wide road.
• The site having Green belt on the West side of the site.
• Due to the surrounding of residential and institutional blocks, basic infrastructure like
telephone and electric lines are already laid along the site.
• Easy accessibility with all modes of transportation is available, with nearby City Centre metro
station and ISBT, Noida
SITE ANALYSIS :
22 km away From ISBT Delhi,
28 km away from Delhi Airport,
27 km away from Faridabad,
19 km away from Ghaziabad, &
29 km away from Greater Noida.
SITE CONNECTIVITY :
In summer, i.e. from March to June, the weather remains hot and the temperature ranges from
a maximum of 48 °C to a minimum of 28 °C.
Monsoon season prevails during mid-June to mid-September.
The cold waves from the Himalayan region makes the winters in Noida chilly and harsh.
Temperatures fall to as low as 3 to 4 °C at the peak of winters. Noida also has fog and smog
problems. In January, a dense fog envelops the city, reducing visibility on the streets.
CLIMATIC CONDITONS :
Area of the Site : 15 Acres.
Floor Area Ratio : 1.5
Permissible Ground Coverage : 30 %
Height Restrictions : 30m
SITE REGULATIONS:
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a. India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
b. India International Centre, Delhi &
c. Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi.
SITE STUDY
To analyze the site with respect to location, climatology, physiography, surrounding,
historical background of that region, on the basis of which design has to be done.
LITERATURE STUDIES
CASE STUDIES
REQUIREMNTS FRAMING AND AREA ANALYSIS
The requirements areas framed out and area chart has to be finalize.
CONCEPT
DESIGN STAGES FINAL DESIGN
PROJECTS FOR PROTOTYPE TYPE STUDIES :
(The study is either from the books or from the internet to clear out more concepts
and can do research on the topic and extract inferences from these literature studies.)
(Case studies to be done so as to be clear about the functionality of the project &
come out from the merits & demerits aspect of the project.)
METHODOLOGY :
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LIBRARY STUDY
PROJECT : NOIDA HABITAT CENTRE
SECTOR : 33 A, NOIDA.

OFFICE PLANNING:
Work Place Area (Usable Area): spaces in which possible for people to work at desks; includes
secondary circulation.
Primary Circulation: circulation essential to provide access & mean of escape to work place area.
Usually takes up between 10 and 15% of net usable area.
Special Areas: space which cannot be used for office workers but it is dedicated to particular function,
ex-archives, restaurant.
Core: defined as those parts of building that consists of elevators, lobby shafts, staircases, toilets,
mechanical and engineering services and ducts.
Duct: vertical ducts required for heating, telephone electric, drainage and water supply; also in air-
conditioned building for air Movement.
ELEVATORS: it should be grouped so that availability of any
elevator
in bank on any floor can be easily observed. Its number and size
depends upon
1. Population of building 2. Number of floors & 3. Required
waiting time.
For preliminary assumption the number of elevators required
may be estimated on the basis of one elevator per 25,000 sq. ft. of
rentable area.
Elevator lobbies should be 6 to 9 ft. wide, if elevators are on
the same side only; 10 to 12 ft. if elevators are on both sides.
Corridors are usually, 5 to 6 ft. wide.
MAJOR BANDS OF OFFICE SPACE DEPTHS:
NARROW - 4000-6000 mm: suitable for single office room or for 2-3 open plan work place.
MEDIUM - 6000-8000 mm: for enclosures larger than single room or for 3-5 open plan workplaces
DEEP - 8000+ mm: more than 5 open work places.
SOME PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:
Heavy equipment's shall be placed against the walls or the columns to avoid floor overloading.
Don't obstruct the exits, corridors or stairways, fire safety codes governing aisles, exits should be followed.
Employees performing close work should be in best lighted areas.
DESIGN OF OFFICE SHELL:
Position of primary circulation: Fixed,
may serve to one side or two. Position
of core: placed centrally, or at one
end, or detached.
Central(interior): location has number
of advantages.
It allows all the windows space to
be used as a rentable office space
Depending on the configurationof
building plans office of varying depths
receiving natural lights.
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RECEPTION AREA
• Proper design of the reception area is critical in communicating an organization's desired corporate
image. Reception spaces are both the first and last areas with which the visitor interacts and,
accordingly, have considerable visual impact in communicating that image.
• The reception space look attractive, but it must function properly as well The two most important
planning elements in this regard are the visitor's seating area and the receptionist's workstation or
Desk .
CONFERENCE ROOM
LOCATION OF CONFERENCE ROOM
Centrally located to the users.
Interior spaces which is not the most desirable for the office purpose can be used for conference
This location eliminates outside distraction.
SIZE OF THE CONFERENCE ROOM
Designed to accommodate average but not max. attendance.
Extra chairs should be used to achieve additional seating.
CONFERENCE ROOM DESIGN
Programmatic requirement: To decide the type of room and capacity, reseating configuration.
Architectural requirement: room dimension, height, desirability of windows & divisibility, column free space,
acoustics, interior design.
Electrical and mechanical requirement: separate system for each room,
CONFERENCE ROOM:
General Sessions and face to face groups with a high participation primarily concerned with planning,
obtaining facts and information or in solving organizational problems.
Number of delegates attending the conference may range up to 150 or more.
Conference rooms is important part of office which is required to conduct meetings.
Conference rooms consist of different shapes of tables , arrangements and area according to the numbers of
persons to be seated.
Consideration must be given to clearances and circulation around the larger conference table, as indicated
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STANDARS FOR CONFERENCE ROOMS:
Large: area> 140sq For presentations requiring little audience involvement through discussion or
questions.
Medium: 1000-1500sq ft. (93-140 sqm.) For highly interactive training.
Small: 500-1000sq ft. (46.5-93sqm.)Offer flexibility.
Board Rooms: 500-899sq ft. Arrangement: theatre classrooms square, u shaped or small
configuration.
CONFERENCE ROOM LIGHTING:
Incandescent down lights florescent lamps.
Over all room illumination.
Dimming capability.
Task lighting on writing boards etc.
Accent lighting on the speaker, wall displays.
Control of unwanted light from the corridor and projection work.
The primary issues are:-
1. VISUAL PARAMETERS
2. FUNCTIONAL ISSUES
3. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
1. VISUAL PARAMETRS
Green buffer in the form of trees and shrubs makes
the view from inside the building more pleasant
promoters prefer visibility from main road.
Landscape design gets affected by the design of the
parking.
Basement parking which releases an equivalent area
at the ground level for greens.
LANDSCAPE AROUND AN OFFICE COMPLEX:
Emerging trend: visibility
from the main road are
traded off in lieu of garden
view for users.
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2. FUNCTIONAL ISSUES:
Provide an outdoor space for lunch hour relaxation.
Smoking is banned in most offices, thus an outdoor
smoking area would be a good amenity for the users.
In the form of gazebos or seats in the landscape
3. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
A good irrigation system is the lifeline of landscape.
Using recycled water for nourishing the plants.
Planting trees according to climate, in tropical climate
trees which consume less water should be planted
Trellises are used to screen the
view of parked vehicle from
higher floors of building.
Space Requirements :
The program statement, which includes objectives, activities, and requirements, will spell out total needs
in terms of square feet of floor space . Generally speaking, the total need may be divided into five
categories : space for
(1) books,
(2) readers,
(3) staff,
(4) group meetings, and
(5) mechanical operations and all other (stairways, elevators, toilets, etc. )
Actual space allocations will tend to vary in accordance with the library service program in relationship
to community needs.
LIBRARY
SPACE FOR STAFF :
Space requirements for the staff must also be stated in the program . Staff space requirements should be
calculated on the basis of 100 sq. ft. per staff member. It is important that this standard be met for there is
ample evidence that space for staff has been outgrown more rapidly than any other type of space in most
library buildings .
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SPACE FOR STAFF :
• Administrative offices should include a combination librarian's office-trustee room ; spaces for the
assistant librarian and a secretary-receptionist ; business office ; and other related offices .
• Work room areas should be provided for technical processing ; reference, circulation, extension, and
other departments ; subject
• specialists ; and supply storage. Comfort facilities for the staff should include cooking and lunchroom
areas as well as appropriate locker,
• lounge, and toilet facilities for both men and women. Comfortable working conditions contribute to
effective personnel administration
• as well as to efficient library service .
MEETING ROOM :
• With the exception of the very smallest libraries, most public libraries should provide some group meeting
space, at least one multipurpose meeting room. The services proposed by the library together with
community needs for facilities of this type will be the final determinants. Multipurpose rooms meet two
general classes of need.
• First, they can be utilized for children's story hours, discussion groups, staff meetings, and other library-
sponsored activities. Second, various community, educational, cultural, and local government groups will
make frequent and varied use of a multipurpose room .
• To be of maximum value, however, the room should be arranged for easy and effective use of audiovisual
equipment . In addition, there should be adjacent closet space for storage of blackboards, folding tables,
chairs, and related equipment. Many libraries provide a small "pull man“ type kitchen in an area adjoining
group meeting rooms . Serious consideration should be given to including this facility since there are many
occasions when it is highly appropriate to serve simple refreshments. Separate provisions should be made
for staff kitchen and lounge facilities.
• The recommended size of each individual table is 900 X 600 mm. if tables are arranged in rows this will
have to be increased to 900 X 900 mm.
CLOSED RACK :
•The shelving should provide the maximum storage of books with minimum use of space. This Means
Island should be double sided stacks, with single sided along the perimeter walls.
•The distance between stack will be dictated by access of book trolley .
•The bottom shelf in closed book shack can be as near to the floor as possible (75mm) with top shelf
not higher than 1.9m, thus preferred total height of stack 2.3m (7 shelves total).
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AUDITORIUM
The auditorium is the container for the audience focused on the stage upon which the performances occur.
The three dimensional volume of the auditorium is characterized by the limitations set by all the members
of the audience able to see and hear the performances and the performers to be able to command the
audience.
•The relationship between the stage and the back stage areas should be
dealt according to the convenience of the performers.
Fan shaped It is ideally best and is
Recommended for comfort, Ease of vision and
safety.
Relationship between
groups of spaces
TYPES OF LAYOUTS
Minimum radius foe the curved rows due to
seat construction is 20’ centre for radii of
rows and centre of screen or stage need not
coincide, although this is a ideal case.
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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS :
•Layout per applicable building and life safety codes, regulations, and ordinances .
•Allow sufficient distance between aisles for desired quantity and size of chairs plus end space.
•Space rows to allow for proper seat to back clear space..
•Allow 1" minimum clearance from either side or rear of chair to any adjacent side wall, end walls, etc.
•Provide adequate sightlines for either sloping or stepped (riser) floor configurations.
•Seating area should be free of obstructions .
•To allow for sufficient aisle illumination : Aisle lights are generally located
in the end panel standards at least every other row.
•Locate aisle light junction box 6" from the standard .
•Provide adequate floor or riser materials for sound anchorage.
Seating capacity – The maximum capacity depend upon the format
selected and limitation by the production. other factor that influence are
levels, slightness acoustic circulation etc.
Size of auditorium – An area of at least 0.5 sqm per spectator is applied. this is derived from seat width x
row spacing of at least .45sqm. per seat + additional space 0.05sqm per seat.
Length of row – A maximum of 16 seats per
aisle.25 seat is permissible in aisle if one
side exit door of 1m width is provided.
Proportion of auditorium –
These are obtained by the spectator perception and good
viewing angle.
a) Good view without head movement, but slight eye
movement of about 30
b) Good view with slight head movement and slight eye
movement approx. 60
c) Maximum perception angle without head movement. is
about 110.
Exit ,escape routes –1m wide per 150
persons (min 0.8m)
Seat width –Min. width is .45m to .6m
RULE OF THUMB FOR SEATING AREA: Allow 1.2 sqm
per Seat, including Aisles and Cross-over. This is
sufficiently accurate for preliminary planning.
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ACOUSTICAL TREATEMENT :
The minimum standard of sound reduction likely to be required in an auditorium in a city to protect it
against external noise is of the order of 65 db. This reduction should be provided on all sides, but it
would be reasonable to make the roof insulation5-10 dB less provided the building is not unduly
exposed to noise from aircraft in-flight. Surrounding the auditorium with ancillary rooms and foyers is
an obvious and invaluable planning method of obtain the required insulation against outdoor noise. The
insulation of the internal walls should be adequate to protect the auditorium from these noise sources
and the insulation should not be by-passed by openings, doorways, etc. The adequate absorbing
surfaces should be provided in the hall to control the reverberation. Such areas include rear walls,
balcony parapet, concave surfaces etc. Porous material are used for absorbing the sound .such
materials are quilts, wool, gypsum board etc.
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GALLERY DESIGN BASED ON AN IDEA OF:
What will be showing?
No of exhibits planned per year ?
Kind of traveling exhibition hope to be scheduled?
For permanent collection how many pieces will be remained on view?
3D objects to be displayed in cases or pedestal ?
also on the mean adult eye level height, is about 5 ft planning considerations:
EXTERNAL General approach to the building.
The access from the public parking must be direct, easy and inviting.
Goods and services entry to be segregated the from public entrance
INTERNAL Within the building.
Circulation of objects and goods.
Circulation of staff and visitors.
“Movement of visitors in the exhibition space is an important aspect which need to be carefully dealt with. “
EXHIBITION AREA
•Art galleries/exhibition area are used for collecting and displaying of various forms of material evidence.
•Nowadays they are considered as a, Cultural Centre'.
•The normal human angle of vision starts 27˚ up from eye level.
•For the standing viewer this means that well lit pictures should be hung 10m away with the top not more
than 4.9m above the eye level and the bottom about 70 cm below.
•It is necessary to allow 3.5sqm. hanging surface per picture, 6-10sqm. ground surface per sculpture and
1sqm. cabinet space.
•Favored viewing space is between 30 to 60 up measured from the point in the middle of the floor.
•Sill height of 2.13 m for pictures and a viewing range of 3.0 –3.65 m for sculpture.
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LIGHTING:
Natural
Skylights
Windows& punctures
Artificial
Showcases lit by lamps at 30º
Paintings lit by lamps at 45º
LATERAL LIGHTING
Side windows and openings in the walls at suitable distances
Shads full and agreeable light on exhibits placed against the other
walls and in the centre of the room at the correct angle to the
source of light.
FUNCTIONAL
DIAGRAM OF
A VISUAL
ARTS FACILITY:
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The basic components of any restaurant interior are the chair and the table. Depending upon restaurant
type, menu, service,
'We setting, furniture selection, and degree intimacy required, table size and overall air space
requirements can, and should, nary greatly. To eat comfortably one person require a table area of around
2’-0” wide and 1’-4” deep. This provide sufficient clearance space for adjacent dinner. Round table or
table for six or eight people diameter 0f 3’-0” – 4’-0” are ideal for 4 persons and can also take one or
more dinners. The best utilization of space can often be arrived at through the use of templates or scaled
models . Diagonal arrangement of square tables utilizes space better then square arrangement.
TABLE Square Feet per Seat Used for
Type of operation Square foot per seat
Cafeteria commercial …. 16-18
table service . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Counter service . . . . . . . . . . 18-20
Table service, hotel,
club restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18
Table service, minimum eating . 11-14
RESTRAUNTS :
PARKING ANALYSIS :
Four level basement parking is allowed. In which 15%
is open or surface parking and 85% is covered parking.
Max. floor height is 4.5 m.
A. Surface parking
B. Basement parking
SURFACE PARKING-(15% of total)
A major consideration in the design of any parking area
is simplicity .
The three basic dimensions of any parking
layout are: (1) the length and width of car.
(2) the width of aisles, and
(3) the angle between car stall and aisle.
Aisle width is related to stall width and angle
of stalls.
Width of aisle –24‟ for 90˚parking
13‟ for 45˚ parking.
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Dimension of vehicle
Car 5.0m x 2.5m
Two wheeler 2.5m x 0.5m
BASEMENT PARKING-(85% of total)
Ramp Slopes :
The maximum ramp slope should be 20
percent. For slopes over 10 percent, a
transition at least 8 ft long should be
provided at each end of the ramp at one
half the slope of the ramp itself .Ramps
may be straight, curved, or a combination
RAMP SLOPES : The maximum ramp slopes
should be 20 percent. For slopes over 10 %,a
transition at least 8 ft. longs should be provided at
each end of the ramp at one half the slope of the
ramp itself .Ramps may be straight, curved, or a
combination. Ramp Width and Radii For one-way
straight ramps, minimum width is 12 ft.(3 .66m);
and for two-waye straight ramps, where opposing
traffic flows are not separated, 22 ft. (6 .71 m) is
the recommended minimum width. Where a barrier
is used between lanes to separate traffic flows, each
lane should be at least 12 ft. (3 .66 m) wide for
tangent lengths. Circular ramp lanes generally
should be 14-18 ft. (4 .3-5 .5 m) wide.
•A central drive way with two rows of cars and 90 degree parking gives the best economy. Diagonal
parking is easier for the driver reduces driveway width but require more space.
•In designing parking spaces, end stalls should be about 1 ft. wider than usual.
•Parking spaces under building access drives should be 20 ft. wide for one-way traffic. If a restricted
site frontage requires a right angle turnoff, the drive way should be 25 ft. wide and the curb should
have a 30 ft. radius.
PARKING ANALYSIS :
Turning radius -
Inner radius 3.5m
Outer radius 5.0m
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MINIMUM NO. OF PLUMBING FIXTURES REQUIRED IN DIFFERENT OCCUPENCIES.
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SPECIAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE PROJECTS
SPECIAL SERVICES…..Various services in the building which improves the efficiency of building these
area analyzed according to the NBC standards:
a) Fire fighting
b) Vertical transportation
A. FIRE FIGHTING : According to NBC this building comes under Group D Assembly Buildings. These
shall include any building or part of a building, where groups of people congregate gather for
amusement, recreation, social, for example, theatres, motion, assembly halls, auditorium, exhibition
halls, museums, gymnasiums, restaurants, places, club rooms, and transportation services, recreation
and stadium, etc.
Stairs Standard According To NBC For This Type Of Building
a. Minimum Width Minimum Width Of Staircase For Public Building Shall Be 1.5m.
b. Minimum Tread The Minimum Width Of Tread For Other Buildings Shall Be 30 Cm.
c. Maximum Riser The Maximum riser for this buildings shall be 15cm and these shall be limited to 15
per flight.
B. VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION :
LIFTS/ ELEVATORS :
Location of lift : Normally best way to locate the lift is to group them together. According to fire regulation
at every 30 m core should be provided. Grouping of lift group of elevators should be designed in a manner
so that they Are located closely to minimize the walking distances. The lobby width is twice of car depth
when elevators are placed Opposite each other.
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FIRE FIGHTING INSTALLATIONS :
PROVISION FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED : Every building should be designed in such a way that it
should have provision for physically handicapped .Various provision includes –
•ramp for easy accessibility of wheelchair
•toilets for physically handicapped.
•lift of proper size to have space for wheelchair.
RAMP : A ramp is defined as a sloping walkway which is attached to a building as a means of moving from
one floor elevation to another without encountering any obstruction.
•at least 4 ft wide .
•Ramp slopes must not be greater than 8.33 percent (1 inch in 12). If a ramp slopes5 % (1 inch in 20) or
less, and there is no drop-off, then no handrail will be required .
If ramp slope is greater than 5 percent, and there is no drop-off, then one handrail will be required
Ramps shall have at least a 5'-0" straight level surface at the bottom to allow stopping distance for
wheelchairs.
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TOILET : A 5' x 5' stall is usable by most people and
has the following requirements.
1 . Stall must be 5 x 5 ft
2 . W.C . center line is 1 ft 6 in from side wall
3 . 32 in door diagonally opposite W.C .
4 . Handrail extends 1 ft 6 in in front of W.C .
5 . Standard partition toe clearance
STUDY OF THE ADVANCED OBJECTIVES
The Proposed Noida Habitat Centre will have the Statue-of-the-artinfrastructure covering office and
commercial areas, conference and convention halls, food courts, the Exhibition halls, library, art
galleries, food courts, banquet halls, lawns and infrastructure for other cultural activities, all under one
roof.
THE TOPIC CHOSEN FOR THE STUDY OF THE ADVANCED OBJECTIVES ARE :
Offices; Conference halls; Circulation and Common Spaces; Library; Auditorium; Exhibition Areas,
Restaurants; & Parking System.
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MATERIALS, METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTRAL SYSTEM
CONSTRUCTION METHOD :
Structure is designed as a RCC framed structure with vertical column and beams.
The selection of material according to the type of construction and local
conditions and availability.
A)BASIC MATERIAL i.e. Brick , Concrete blocks and Stone.
B) STEEL For reinforcements.
C)AESTHETICAL MATERIAL i.e. wood, and glass.
D)ACOUSTICAL MATERIAL i.e. Gypsum board, plaster of Paris.
• Structural Framework (beam, column and slab) are made up of RCC.
• Brick is used as infill material for making walls.
• Curtain wall or glazed wall is used in some part of structure mainly in North side to admit day
lighting in the interior.
• Wood is used in interior for paneling and false ceiling.
• Acoustical material like gypsum board, POP etc. used in conference Rooms ,and auditorium to
prevent entry of noise in the building.
• Tiles used for flooring in the building .and dado walls in washrooms.
Structure system : R.C.C framed structure consist of foundations supporting the structure, the main
vertical and horizontal members supporting the internal loads and special provision exterior forces
of wind on walls.
The use of precast bldg. Components, limits the uncertainties inherent in consist construction,
reducing the variability in site wastes.
The use of modular concrete bldg. System leads to the following benefits maximizing ad optimizing
energy performance as well as the potential reuse of existing structural or interior bldg. elements.
ACRYLITE ACRYLIC SHEET:
It is lightweight substitute for glass that has better optical quality and more is economical. It provides low
distortion and doesn’t yellow after prolong exposure to sun light. It also offers four times more impact
resistance than sunlight. SHEET SIZES: 48 by 96, 51 by 100, 72 by 96, 100 by 100, 100 by 150.
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AVAILABLE COLORS: White (opaque and transparent), ivory, gray, bronze, Black, red, orange, brown,
amber violet, etc.
GENERAL APPLICATION:
Retail displays and fixtures – glazing, Signs, Picture frames, Skylight,& Windows.
THE BENEFITS OF AN ENERGY EFFICIENT, HIGH PERFORMANCE GLAZING SYSTEM ARE:
Lowered cooling demand in the perimeter areas of the building, requiring smaller heating, ventilating and
air-conditioning (HVAC) plant and reduced energy
use for cooling.
Higher levels of natural light (or daylight), enhancing visual and psychological comfort of occupants. A
well lit, comfortable work environment has been linked with reduced absenteeism.
The extra daylight can be utilised in conjunction with daylight
linked electric lighting control to reduce energy use for lighting.
Since electric lighting is a heat load, this has an implication in
further reducing HVAC cooling needs.
Over the life of the plant/building, the reduced energy use will
lead to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
ADVANCED GLAZING SYSTEM:
Environmental Issues/Principal Impacts
In addition to providing a visual connection to the
outdoors, and acting as a shield against weather, glazing
systems impact on the heating, cooling and daylight
performance of the building.
Advanced glazing systems minimize energy use for
cooling and heating in the perimeter areas of a building
while maintaining the benefits of comfort and connection
with the outdoors.
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CLIMATIC CONSIDERATIONS
THE CLIMATE OF NOIDA : remains SEMIARID throughout the year.
The city experiences very hot and extremely dry summers and cold and hazy winters.
The three main seasons of Noida are summer season, winter season and monsoon season.
Monsoons are although for very short period but the amount of rainfall in the city is more than average
during monsoons.
Summer season starts in the month of March and continues till the month of May.
The arrival of monsoons is in the month of July and the city receives showers till the month of September.
There is a slight decrease in temperature during monsoons. The weather becomes uncomfortable because the
climate is very humid during Monsoons. In the month of August maximum amount of rainfall is received.
The temperature during the winter season ranges from 3°C to 12°C. the winters are very cold and lasts
from the month of December to February.
June is the warmest month of the year. The temperature in June averages 34.2 °C. In January, temperature
is 14.4 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.
WIND DIRECTION:
Wind direction is different in all the three seasons.
Winds are generally light during the post monsoon and
winter months.
They strengthen during the summer and monsoon
months.
Except during the monsoon months winds are
predominantly from a westerly or northwesterly direction
and tend to be more northerly in the afternoon.
Easterly and southeasterly winds are more common in
the monsoon months.
CLOUDINESS :
During the monsoon specially in July and august skies are heavily clouded and often overcast.
Rest of the year skies are clear or
In the months of January, February and early march skies become cloudy and sometimes overcast when the
district is affected by western disturbances.
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CLIMATIC CONSIDERATIONS
INFERENCES FROM CLIMATE ANALYSIS:
We are concerned with improving the thermal condition of building of which stringent economy is a necessity.
1. PROPER ORIENTATION OF BUILDINGS:
Orient the structure as to capture summer breeze and protect from storm winds.
2. PROTECTION FROM SUN:
Deciduous trees should be located on the south side of the pedestrian paths.
Since the project Habitat Centre provide some space for outdoor activities, so the open environment needs to
be taken care of.
Hence landscaping is to be emphasized since plants and trees are helpful in moderating the heat impact.
3. FORM :
The form should be such that it provides open spaces for breeze penetration that increases the time lag of solar
heat to come to the interiors.
Orientating the longer side of the complex in the dirn. of prevailing wind on site.
4.ROOF AND WALLS :
They should be given treatment to overcome climatic ups & down.
Buffer should be created between the external surfaces and the solar incidences.
Walls should be protected by use of Chajja's, Pergolas & Fenestrations.
Terrace gardens should be provide and to contribute the buildg. cool in summers and vice-versa.
Buildings,astheyaredesignedandusedtoday,contributetoseriousenvironmentalproblemsbecauseof
excessiveconsumptionofenergyandothernaturalresources.
ENERGYEFFICIENCYINTHEBUILDING……EnergyefficiencycanbeachievedinthebuildingsbyStudyingand
designingthemacro-andmicro-climateofthesite,applyingbioclimaticarchitecturalprinciplestocombatthe
adverseconditions,andtakingadvantageofthedesirableconditions.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE BUILDING
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Orientation
The building should be so positioned on the site that takes it advantage of prevailing winds. The prevailing
wind direction is from the south/ south-east during summer East and west openings need much bigger
overhangs, which may not be possible and can be achieved by porticos, or verandas, on these sides or by
specially designed louvers to suit the building requirements.
Materials and construction techniques
Choice of building materials is very imp in reducing the energy content of buildings. Reducing the strain on
conventional energy can be achieved by low-energy bldg. With low-energy materials, efficient structure
Design reducing the quantities of high-energy building materials and transportation energy. Depending on
the climatic needs proper roof treatments very essential.
Finishes
The external finish of a surface determines the amount of heat absorbed or reflected by it. For example, a
smooth and light color surface reflects more light and heat in comparison to a dark color surface. Lighter
color surfaces have higher emissive and should be ideally used for warm climate.
(a) landscaping,
(b) courtyard,
(c) location of water bodies,
(d) orientation,
(e) building envelope and fenestration.
LANDSCAPING : Landscaping is an important element in altering the microclimate of a place. Proper
landscaping reduces direct sun from striking and heating up of building surfaces. Landscaping creates
different airflow patterns and can be used to direct or divert the wind advantageously by causing a pressure
difference. Additionally, the shade created by trees and the effect of grass and shrubs reduce air
temperatures adjoining the building and provide evaporative cooling.
COURTYARD EFFECTS : Courtyard plays important role in energy efficient buildings as .at night, the warm
roof surfaces get cooled by convection and radiation If the roof surfaces are sloped towards the internal
courtyard, the cooled air sinks into the court and enters the living space through low-level openings, gets
warmed up, and leaves through higher-level openings. However, care should be taken that the courtyard
does not receive intense solar radiation, which would lead to conduction and radiation heat gains into the
building. Intensive solar radiation in the courtyard also produces immense glare.
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Hence there is need to adopt various energy efficient techniques in the building :
•Use renewable energy systems(solar photovoltaic systems/ solar water heating systems) to meet a
part of building load
•Use low energy material sand methods of construction and reduce transportation energy An
architect also should aim at efficient structural design, reduction of use of high energy building
material (glass, steel etc.) and transportation energy and use of low energy buildings materials
• Layout of the building is very important to define the accessibilities of various areas as
well as the segregation of different user groups.
• Modern technologies have various options for design structures.
• Quality of spaces is vital aspect in the design process.
• Energy saving up to 60 % will be achieved by energy efficient techniques.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS :
“Environmental impact assessment can be defined as the process of identifying, predicating,
mitigating the biophysical, social, and the other relevant effects of development proposals prior to
major decisions being taken and commitments made.”
The purpose is to ensure that decision makers consider environmental impacts before deciding
new projects.
Environmental Recommendations :
The building should have disorder like :
a. Environmental pollution,
b. Creating imbalance in microclimate of the area,
c. Creating imbalance in hydrology of site,
d. Creating mismanagement of environmental aspects.
INFERENCES :
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CASE STUDY
a. INDIA HABITAT CENTRE
b. INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
C. VIGYAN BHAWAN

SITE ANALYSIS : INDIA HABITAT CENTRE, (New Delhi)
Date Designed : 1988-1995
Architect : Joseph Allen Stein
Client :Old World Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Location :
The IHC is located on 9 acre site of Lodhi road on the Maxmuller road.
It is located on the south side of the New Delhi.
IHC has lodhi road on Northside; Vardhman Marg on the Southside and
the Maxmuller road on the west side.
Topography : IHC site is relatively on flat site; the terrain having gradual
slopes from North-West to the South-East. These topography is changed
by the architectural design, due to the rising of the basement above the
ground.
Vegetation : Trees found on the site Azardirachtaindica (Neem) & Devils
Tree.
Details :
9.6 Acre spread over
Total Area Covered – 53241sqm.
Ground Coverage – 9609sqm.
Total Project Cost – 100 cr.
FAR – 1.4
Parking: 2 level Basement.
HABITAT CENTRE is a Centre of
contemporary cultural, economic,
business and social events.
ACCESSIBILITY AND SURROUNDINGS :
ISBT (Kashmiri Gate) - 10.5 km;
NEW Delhi Railway Station – 7 km;
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 15 km;
CONNAUGHT PLACE – 05 km;
INDIA GATE – 03 Km;
DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE – 05 km.
Indian Habitat Centre
(New Delhi)
Nearest Metro Station :
Jawaharlal Nehru
Stadium
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The India Habitat Centre, was conceived to be a catalyst relationship between individual and institution in
complete harmony with the habitat.
It consist of 37 institution committed to habitat and environment along with 58 guest rooms,20 function
rooms ,4 performance venue one stein auditorium, restaurants and fitness
club.Various institution includes TERI ,HUDCO, MCD ,COA, NID, Centre
of building research ,renewable energy development etc.
ENTRANCES :
Gate no. 1 is on the lodhi road and act mainly as staff entry for people
working in habitat Centre.
Gate no. 2 is situated on Maxmuller rad and is mainly used as vehicular entry.
Gate no. 3 is situated on Vardhman Marg and acts entrance for habitat
convention Centre
Gate no. 3A is also on Vardhman Marg and is mainly used as service entry.
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STUDY OF VEHICULAR & PEDESTRAIAN MOVEMENTS AND PARKING;
ENTRANCES AND PARKING:
The ground was perceived as a vehicle-free environment except for repair & fire.
The paved areas and outdoor spaces are provided with vehicle free environment which has lead to
the beautiful landscaping of the entire.
The vehicular movement is only restricted to periphery of the site and separate entrance gateways
are provided for handicapped and pedestrians.
All cars and scooters are directed in to two levels of basement.
Only two drop off points-convention centre porch, hotel porch.
Parking at ground level from gate 1- only for members
The whole complex is pedestrian creating campus like character.
Pedestrians spaces are separated into movement and rest spaces.
Movement spaces are dynamic for walking and moving slowly whereas rest spaces are static for
sitting eating etc. there is no conflict between movement and rest spaces.
PARKING SYSTEM -
• Total 1000 covered car parking and
2000 two wheeler parking .
• 50 surface parking.
• Two lower basement for parking.
Provision for ramp are providedBasement parking are provided for free
vehicle environment on the ground
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VARIOUS COMPONENTS (FUNCTIONAL AREAS) AND THEIR INTERRELATIONSHIP;
• The creation of a green and healthy environment forms the backbone of the complex environment of the
complex. This contributes to the urban level functions and also creates a healthy and pleasant
environment for the working employees.
• The height of the building is 30m.
• The entire façade is cladded with red bricks which gave a majestic look to the structure.
• There are 5 main building blocks which are interconnected by means of aerial walkways.
• The external façade is in a language of exposed red brick, exposed concrete and glass, r. concrete
frame with an infill concrete block and brick cladding.
• The atrium of the structure is beautifully designed with various landscape features such as sculpture,
green areas in the centers resulting in the formation of the roundabout in the atrium . The atrium is
rectangular in shape and is divided into 3 parts.
• Massive steel girders have been used for the const. purposes. The entire office block rests on the steel
girders without any support of the columns in between the longitudinal plan.
Interconnected
Aerial walkways
Façade cladded with red brick
Green and healthy
environment
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COMPONENTS IHC
• The Habitat Library and resource Centre : Offers a range of resources to its members – newspaper,
periodicals, multimedia , internet media etc. It also Wi-Fi enabled and the users cam bring their laptops
if they to and can access internet in half-hrs slot.
• The Library Lounge : Provides a relaxing space for members and it is also Wi-Fi enabled. It has seating
capacity of 50 persons. The open terrace seating area with 20 seats provides a panoramic view of the
south Delhi.
• The IHC Visual Art Gallery :
Area : 5000 sq. ft.
Used as exhibition hall cum a gallery;
A reception, a print room, toilet, control room for control of the light and sound.
• Banquets for Conferences and Seminars :
The IHC world provides one of the finest convention center in the country that is equipped with states
of the art facilities in the conference halls, auditorium, guest room and documentation.
Important spaces and their functions:
• Major office spaces are located in the blocks adjacent to the main streets; the associated
functions such as guest rooms, staff quarters and the auditorium are adjacent to the Lodhi
Colony Housing.
• The blocks housing the offices are articulated to form the three courtyards, the ground
floor of which contain public functions such as exhibition spaces, fast-food restaurants,
banks, etc and access to the vertical cores. The blocks adjacent to the housing area have
been progressively reduced in volume and the auditorium is set back substantially from the
plot line to create a distinct entry.
• The complex is planned and divided into two
blocks:
· North block
· South block
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NORTH BLOCK
SOUTH BLOCK
North block :
The block adjoining the Lodhi Road and on the northern side of the site is this
block. North Block is further divided into four zones – 4, 5, 6 and 7. This
block primarily comprises of office places supported by different areas like
lift lobby, staircase, A.H.U. etc.
South block:
This block is further divided into `two’
zones – 1 & 2, and houses most of ancillary
facilities for the North block like
residential guest rooms, conference, library, health club, swimming pool and restaurant etc.
The zone 3 comprises of a 537 seats of auditorium. The IHC contains a variety of functions that cater to
almost all types of requirements.
*Secretariat and documentation centre.
*Finest banquets and innovative theme parties.
Office Block & Convention Centre At IHC (New Delhi)
• GENERAL OFFICE SPACES are located mainly
in the blocks adjacent to the main streets, and are provided as free flowing spaces without internal
partitions.
• Service core consisting of two lifts, one
staircase, A.H.U. room, electric and telephone connections (adjustable), duct and toilets for both sexes-
serve the office space.
• All office spaces have the flexibility of providing their own wet areas apart from those provided in the
central court. Office spaces measure approximately 14.15m X 14.15 m, and 33.1 m X 14.75 m.
• The entire building is air-conditioned and the basements are mechanically ventilated ceiling, ceiling
reduces to 3.0 m.
• The floor-to-floor height is 3.75 m, but with A.C. Ducts running across the height of office space with
false ceiling reduces to 3.0 m.
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Auditorium Block (South Zone):
Area of the
Auditorium is
6200sqft.
Capacity of 537
persons
Plan of The Auditorium Block
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VISUAL ART GALLERY (NORTH ZONE)
The large, almost 5000 square feet of space, which presently works as an art exhibition space with its
adjoining sculptural park has vast and unlimited potential for developing as a public playground and
presenting new and challenging work across the arts and for forging an innovative way of thinking about
culture.
Interior View of Visual Art Gallery
ENTRY TO ART CENTRE FROM GATE 2
Entry From Maxmuller
Marg Road For Visual
Art gallery
Open Palm Court
OPEN PALM COURT is a
art gallery with a small
space of displaying area.
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SPECIAL SERVICES
STRUCTURE SYSTEM :
• The concrete frame is filled in with various types of cladding (local stone, pre-cast concrete
panels), windows, and shading devices of various sizes, the particular quality of the site. · The
final construction was highly economical, largely as a result of efficient construction and use of
simple exposed material which requires no additional finishes.
• Basically on most of the facade of the Indian Habitat Centre having the Exposed Brickwork.
• This combination of simple material and careful detailing has allowed the building gracefully.
• The main Structure system is of R.C.C framed structure that is consist of foundations supporting
the structure, the main vertical and horizontal members supporting the internal loads and special
provision exterior forces of wind on walls.
• The use of precast bldg. Components, limits the uncertainties inherent in consist construction,
reducing the variability in site wastes.
• The use of modular concrete bldg. System leads to the following benefits maximizing and
optimizing energy performance as well as the potential reuse of existing structural or interior
bldg. elements.
• Massive Steel girders have been for the construction purpose. The entire office block rests on the
steel girders without any support of the columns in between the longitudinal plan.
• Most of the horizontal ribbon windows have slots for plantation purpose which add to the beauty
of the entire complex.
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SPECIAL SERVICES
Various services are –
•Air conditioning system
•Fire fighting system
•Handicap provision
•Rain water harvesting
•Storm water disposal system
•Parking system
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
•Centralizedair conditioning system throughout the complex
3000 tones capacity.
•Total 150 AHU in the building at different locations.
•It consist of 5 chillers –four with 6oo capacity and one with 300.
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
•Centralizedfire detection system of Siemens with different smoke and heat
detection and all indication comes at centralized panel for fire detection.
•Central jockey ad hydrant pressured water with 100 hp pumps
•15 hydrants around the building.
•Provision of hose pipe, fire extinguishers at every core area.
Automatic sprinkler system
Fire fighting system
HANDICAP PROVISION
• Provision of handicap restroom s at every floors. RAIN WATER HARVESTING PROVISION
• Rain water is channelized around the building.
Rain water harvesting system on the site.
RAIN WATER DISPOSAL
• Storm water inlets are provided on the site At
regular interval to drain out rainwater.
.
• Special provision for
handicap parking.
• Lift are large to carry
wheelchair within.
• Ramp at entry of
Convention centre.
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STUDY OF ENVIRONMENT (ADVANCE OBJECTIVES)
A. LANDSCAPING
· Each internal courtyard has been designed to impart a distinct-identity to the spaces
and is conducive to the type of
functions or activities that can be anticipated. This has been achieved by paving patterns
in different materials, the use of
water, a play of levels and plants.
· Stepped planters serve as sitting space too.
· Palm trees have been planted to create a refreshing environment inside.
· Sculptures have been placed at strategic points creating an element of interest.
• Water ponds are provided to cut the rigidity of harsh materials.
•The roof of the building, too, is designed as a series of terraces, which have been
entirely converted into roof gardens.
• The external spaces have a more formal quality, to act as a foreground for the building.
• The facades abound in window boxes, where plants further soften the wall surfaces.
Water Bodies
Provided To Cut the
Rigidity of Harsh
Material
Water ponds
Palm trees
Planters
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STUDY OF ENVIRONMENT (ADVANCE OBJECTIVES)
B. LIGHT AND VENTILATION AND
C. MOVEMENT PATTERN IN THE INTERIOR
Windows provided for natural
light
Corridors are
provided for
movement pattern in
the interior of the IHC.
The track lights for ART GALLERY
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For offices artificial lights used
such as in conferences rooms
and seminars rooms.
Signage's are provided for ease of peoples to
move in the building and the signage's even
used in the basement of the IHC.
Signage‘s for
movement in IHC.
Light and ventilation
through windows as
seen in the pictures.
Windows are provided
with wide width and
height.
Proper use of natural
light in the convention
centre.
In case of offices : the
less amount of light is
used as windows are
small.
For Art Galleries the track
lights are used to focus on
the Paintings, likewise in
open palm court.
SIGNAGE'S
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ENTRY FROM ROAD SIDE
Arrows depicts the movement pattern in the Indian Habitat Centre
C. MOVEMENT PATTERN IN THE EXTERIOR
Sections Through offices
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DRAWING OF THE PROJECT : Layout Plan 47

DRAWING OF THE PROJECT : Auditorium Block Floor Plans
CONVENTION CENTRE
•AUDITORIUM
•CONFERENCE.
•DOCUMENTATION CENTRE
•HABITAT LIBRARY AND RESOURCE
GROUND FLOOR:-
1)LOBBY.
2)AUDITORIUM.
3)CONFERENCE HALL WITH ATTACHED FOYER.
4)OPEN LAWN.
FIRST FLOOR:-
1)LOBBY.
2)AUDITORIUM BALCONY.
3)CONFERENCE HALL WITH ATTACHED FOYER.
4)TWO SMALL MEETING HALLS.
5)OUT DOOR EVENTS.
Ground Floor Plan
LOWER GROUNDFLOOR:-
1)MEETING HALLS(HAVING
PARTITION BELOW AUDITORIUM).
2)TWO CONFERENCE ROOMS.
3)DOCUMENTATION CENTRE.
4)THEATRES.
5)CONFERENCE CUM BANQUET HALL
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CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IN RELATION TO BUILDING ORIENATATION
DELHI LIES IN COMPOSITE CLIMATE AND VARIOUS ELEMENTS USED IN THE BUILDING TO REDUCE THE
HEAT ENTERING INTO THE BUILDING ARE –
SHADINGDEVICES : COURTYARD MEASURING 30 X 60 SQM. ARE COVERED BY LARGE SUNSCREEN
CANOPIES MADE UP OF ALUMINUM PANELS SUSPENDED FROM A SPACE FRAME STRUCTURE.
LANDSCAPE FEATURES : EVERY COURTYARD IS BEAUTIFIED WITH LANDSCAPE .WATER BODY AND
PLANT INCREASES THE ESTHETICS OF THE BUILDING.
1 BLUE SUNSHADE PERGOLA OVER COURTYARD FOR COOL EFFECT.
2 SMALL OPENINGS
3 PROJECTION OVER WINDOWS
4 THICK WALL HELP IN INSULATION
5.COURTYARD PLANNING
THE SUNSCREEN PROTECT THE COURTYARD FROM THE SUN
GLARE. REDUCTION OF HEAT GAINS ACHIEVED BY OPENINGS
ONE EXTERNAL FAÇADE.
a. INTERNAL COURTYARD
• LANDSCAPE BUILDING VOLUMES ARE ARTICULATED TO
FORM INTERCONNECTED INTERNAL COURTYARDS THAT ARE
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES WITH DIVERSE IMPORTANCE.
•THE GREEN AREA HAVE BEEN GIVEN BRICK SKIRTING SO AS
TO MAKE IT STAND OUT FROM THE FLOOR AREA.
b. SUNSCREEN ELEMENT
•A HIGHLY DRAMATIC FEATURE OF THE BUILDING IS THE SUN
SCREEN ELEMENTS, WHICH PROTECT THE COURTYARDS FROM
SEVERE SUNSCREEN GLARE WHILE LETTING IN THE WINTER
SUN.
•SHADING DEVICES THAT REJECT AND
REFLECT THE UNWANTED SOLAR
ENERGY PROVIDE A PLEASANT
CLIMATE.
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SUSTAINBILITY ANALYSIS
Furthermore, these building blocks being separated manage to create interesting courtyards that are
partially open to the elements. This is possible due to the presence of a series of shading devices that are
intricately supported in the open air between two building blocks.
SUSTAINBILITY DESIGN ANALYSIS
a. Though of an imposing nature, the building complex manages to blend in with its surroundings
through its natural embellishments.
b. In keeping with its habitat theme, the whole complex has been generously provided with natural
greenery to provide an undiluted experience of open nature.
c. The fountain just beyond the second entrance serves purpose not only by being spectacular, but also
by relieving the surroundings of the heat.
d. The interesting glass/steel structure near the second entrance provides natural light to the
underground parking area's.
e. The first entrance depicts a seemingly long deep corridor.
f. The second entrance seems to hide the spacious courtyards.
g. The absence of roof gutters rids the complex of clutter. Instead, separations between walls that are
lined with tiles facilitates the disposal of rain water.
h. The roof shading devices not only look spectacular in sky blue, but also serve to block out the
Sun’s rays.
i. The external facade of the Convention Centre has a mundane appearance which masks the open
inner space.
j. The courtyards laden with various types of vegetation from tall trees to small shrubs create different spaces.
k. The area without the shading devices is laden with grass lawns to provide a different setting altogether.
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ADVANCED OBJECTIVES OF THE INDIAN HABITAT CENTRE
USERS FEEDBACK
a. The beautifully landscaped environs of IHC provide brilliant outdoor party and performance venues that could
bestow that extra sparkle upon any function.
b. Green environment of the IHC reduce heat entering into the buildings.
c. Allen stein planned the building in such a manner so as to have clean looks.
d. Every part of the building speaks different language one can enjoy different moods at different places.
i. The environment in the courtyard gives a feel of freshness.
j. Open spaces are hide when we enters or through road side
k. Easy accessibility.
THE ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER :
a. It is organized as a series of four to seven stories blocks around linked, shaded courtyards, protected from
excess tropical sunshine and motor traffic of the adjacent heavily intersection.
b. Buildings are grouped around internal courts, accommodating gardens, shaded by overhead sunscreens. The
intension is to provide an oasis of quite and green area to stimulate various levels of interaction.
THE PLANNING WITH ADVANCED OJECTIVES :
a. Restaurants and exhibitions spaces an on the ground floor open out into the courtyards, with the courts also
being the public spaces for exhibition etc.
b. The various functions of the site have been distributed in a very simple manner.
c. Two blocks on lodhi road are office on top and public facilities on the ground floor.
d. The third block on the south, house common facilities like conference Centre, large auditorium, guest rooms.
INFERENCES
• ZONING OF DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS IS DONE IN SUCH A WAY THAT EACH FUNCTION GETS A DISTINCT
ENTITY AND PERSON COMING INSIDE KNOWS WHERE HE HAS TO GO .
• SIGNAGE'S PLAY A VERY IMPORTANT PART IN THE BUILDING.
• DUE TO PROVISION OF SUNSCREEN IN THE COURTYARD A PERSON GETS A FEELING OF WALKING IN
CLOSED ATRIUM KIND OF SPACE WHICH HAS BOTH NATURAL LIGHT AND SHADE.
• GREEN EVIRONMENT CONTROLS THE COMPOSITE CLIMATE
• WATER BODIES AND SCULPUTRES GIVES AESTHTIC VIEW TO THE IHC.
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IN DIA IN TERNATIO NAL CEN TRE, N E W DELHI
INTRODUCTION :
The India International Centre is a premier non-official
organization in the capital playing a unique cultural and
intellectual role in the life of the citizens.
It is among the best convention centers.
This non-profit institution works for the cultural
interaction between nations.
It is a meeting point & gossip gallery for foreign
diplomats & Indian bureaucrats.
The Centre is non-official in its character and do not
affiliate itself to any government, political, economic or
religious organization.
Location :
The IHC is located on 4.6acre site of Lodhi road on
the Maxmuller road.It is located on the south side of
the New Delhi.
ACCESSIBILITY AND SURROUNDINGS :
ISBT (Kashmiri Gate) - 10.5 km;
NEW Delhi Railway Station – 7 km;
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 15 km;
CONNAUGHT PLACE – 05 km;
INDIA GATE – 03 Km;
DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE – 05 km.
CONCEPT:-
• The Centre was designed so that IIC and Lodhi garden could function as one entity.
• The architectural scheme is characterized by the careful relation of indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Entries are provided in such a manner to enter any section of the Centre through outdoor spaces
without disturbing the ongoing activities in others.
Architect- J.A. Stein
Site area- 4.6 Acres
Built up area-8582Sq.m
Covered area-4400Sq.m
Construction -1960 – 1962.
Topography : IIC site is relatively on flat site.
A service lane on the side provides a secondary entrance
and parking space.
SITE LOCATION
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SITE ANALYSIS : INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, (New Delhi)
BUILDING ENVIRONMENT
The Centre retains its own distinctive character of a green oasis amidst the newer buildings in lodhi
estate. In the hurried pace of life it imparts a sense of leisure, with the buildings opening into outer and
inner courtyards, lawns and flowering trees and pools of still water.
SITE LAYOUT
The Centre is composed of stein’s characteristically individually articulated blocks: 46 guest rooms, a
lounge and dining.
A Program block of library and offices, and a domed auditorium are all grouped around two great
courts, and connected by porticoes and ground-level and rooftop verandahs.
THREE DIFFERENT WINGS OF IIC WERE DESIGNED TO REFLECT THE DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL
ASPECTS OF THE CENTRE.
1.North wing: residential rooms.
2.West wing:- dining areas.
3.South wing: library ,auditorium,
administrative offices.
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ENTRY FROM ROAD
STUDY OF VEHICULAR & PEDESTRAIAN MOVEMENTS AND PARKING;
VEHICULAR PARKING AND CIRCULATION:-
•THE TWO VEHICULAR ENTRIES ARE FROM THE WESTERN SIDE FROM THE MAX MULLER MARG
•IN SOUTH SIDE ENTRY FROM THE COMPOUNDS OF THE BUILDING AND FORD FOUNDATION
•VEHICULAR CIRCULATION IS LAID IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT DOES NOT CROSS ANY OF THE
OPEN SPACE OR PEDESTRIAN PATH. PARKING PROVIDED BEHIND THE MAIN BLOCK (10-12
PARKING IN THE SITE)ENTRY TO THE HOSTEL IS NOT DIRECTLY POSSIBLE FROM THE PARKING.
VEHICULAR MOVEMENTS
MAIN
ENTRY
PLANNING OF THE COMPONENTS : Different parts of India international centre are -
A) MAIN BUILDING BLOCK-
•Consist of rectangular block with an auditorium at the eastern end and a conference ,restaurant
,lounge bridged by colonnade rectangular structure containing the kitchen.
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•Northern part of the block contains lounge cum restaurant in the surrounding water body and the
lodhi garden the background.
•Library occupies 5000sqft for 50 peoples.
•Fully glazed walls on one side gives good view Central courtyard is located within the two blocks and
the entrance portico. it provide the required open space for seating area and entry to auditorium and
library.
B) ANNEXE BLOCK –
•It is four storey structure contains conference hall of 55 persons capacity ,lecture halls , art gallery
and guest rooms.
C) COURTYARD AND GARDENS –
•The IIC is conceived as a design of interrelated interiors and shaped spaces ,courtyards and gardens.
•The different gardens perform different functions for e.g.–the rear lawn used for parties etc.
•Garden 1 -1038 sqm
•Garden 2 -1153 sqm
•Rock garden -694 sqm
SITE LAYOUT;
•The IIC is located in an area of 18600 sqm(4.6 acre) site at lodhi gardens.
•Blocks are grouped around two great courts connected by portico and roof top verandah.
•Access is from Max Muller Marg.
•A service lane on the side provides a secondary entrance and parking space.
AUDITORIUM
Seating capacity- 250, theatre style
with 12 semicircular rows approached
by two aisles.
Area- 300 sq.m.
Hexagonal plan
It is surmounted by a dome in the
shape of smaller inscribed hexagons
GUEST ROOMS
38 Single Bedrooms, area 16sq.m
28 Double Bedrooms, area 36sq.m
It has been given a curved form
which approaches, then recedes
from the part boundary, avoiding
the expression of a long rigid
arcade along the park.
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STONE CLADDING IN THE DOME
FOR REFLECTION AND SOUND
DISTRIBUTION
LOUNGE AND DINING
Hexagonal plan
The lounge is slightly elevated above the adjoining
ground to obtain a better view into the centre garden and
also to make it attractive.
Surrounded and shaded by its own verandah, on which
it freely opens the lounge enjoys the feeling of its space
extending far beyond its enclosing glass.
DINING HALL (120)-180 SQ.M
PRIVATE DINING (45)-70 SQ.M
LOUNGE (90)-108 SQ.M
BAR (40)-48 SQ.M KITCHEN-380 SQ.M
CONFERENCE HALL1-92 SQ.M
CONFERENCE HALL 2-50 SQM
LIBRARY
Rectangular block Area -450 sq.m
Backdoor service for books at rear side is
provided.
A direct view of whole library can be
made from reception which is not appropriate.
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The surrounding north wing of services and the west wing of the guest –rooms have
been raised up on piers, bringing the Lodi tombs into framed view and creating a large
verandah beneath.
The guest –room wing has also been given a curved form which approaches and then
recedes away from the Lodi gardens site boundary.
Passing through the portico ,the visitor enters into the main courtyard and then into
the gardens of the ,which the rear and the north of the sides of the site.
 the first, or entrance court, provides access on the north side to the guest room
 on the south to the auditorium and programmed block of library and offices.
The guest –room wing has also been given a curved form which approaches and then
recedes away from the Lodi gardens site boundary.
 Uniformity in design & architectural character.
PLANNING
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 A very subdued form merging with surroundings.
 Layout according to shape of the site.
 Landscape merges with the LODI Garden.
 Library could have been in a quieter location.
 Efficient by means of verandas & less corridors.
 Dining is away from guest rooms
 Single staircase in utility block is in
sufficient
 Lobby for Auditorium, library &
administration is common
MAIN BUILDING BLOCK
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SPECIAL SERVICES
STRUCTURE : The concrete frame is filled in with various types of cladding (local stone, pre-cast
concrete panels), windows, and shading devices of various sizes, the particular quality of the site.
• The final construction was highly economical, largely as a result of efficient construction and use of
simple exposed material which requires no additional finishes.
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• This combination of simple material and
careful detailing has allowed the building age
gracefully.
• Individually shaped elements (rough-cut
stones for walls, cut stone flooring pavers) and
the modular elements ( jalis, aluminium window
sections) were all made on the site and then
carefully fitted into place.
•The structural work is finely detailed and is
evident from the development of auditorium roof
dome and the coffered ceilings in the centre.
VARIOUS SERVICES ARE –
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
•Centralizedair conditioning system throughout the
complex.
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
•hydrants around the building.
•Provision of hose pipe, in the building
.HANDICAPTPROVISION-
•IIC is low height structure.
•Provision of ramp in entrance of building
•physically handicap parking
PARKING PROVISION
•Parking provision is not enough
•in the building as only staff parking is allowed in
campus.
•adjoining service lane is used for public parking.
STUDY OF THE ENVIRONMENT ( ADVANCES OBJECTIVES )
 LANDSCAPE :
• India international centre is conceived as a design of interrelated interior & shaded spaces,
courtyards & gardens.
•Each courtyard or garden has its own unique function & aspect.
•The first entrance court provides access on the north side to the guestrooms and on the south side
to the auditorium.
•After processional entry one is met a welcoming portico of extended precast vaults which bound the
western edge of court.
•Passing through portico the visitor enters into main courtyard and then into the gardens of the
centre, which bound the rear and north sides of the site.
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• The centre retains its own distinctive character of a green oasis amidst the newer buildings in
lodhi estate. In the hurried pace of life it imparts a sense of leisure, with the buildings opening into
outer and inner courtyards, lawns and flowering trees and pools of still water.
• Landscaping has been done to enhance the ambience rock garden.
• Central court is designed for dining in open areas
• Building landscape is merging with adjoining LODHI Gardens.
SITE PLAN
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BASEMENT PLAN
1 - Water treatment plant room
2 - Underground tank
3 - Air conditioning plant
4 - D.G set room
5 - Electrical panels
6 - Lecture room(1086)
7 - display area 8
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
1 - Guest rooms
2 - foyer
3 - reception
4 - function garden
5 - conference display
6 - business centre
7 - conference area
8 – conference lobby
9 – sunken garden for party
FIRSTFLOORPLAN
1-Guestroom
2–toilets
3–kitchen
4-restaurant
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
1 -guest room
2 - toilets
3 –AHU
4 –Pantry
5 –lounge
6 -lounge terrace
BASEMENT PLAN GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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EXPLANOTARY SKETCHES , IIC (New Delhi)
CLIMATE STUDY IN RELATION TO BUILDING OREINTATION :
DELHI LIES IN COMPOSITE CLIMATE AND VARIOUS ELEMENTS USED IN THE BUILDING TO REDUCE
THE HEAT ENTERING INTO THE BUILDING ARE –
• COURTYARD AND GARDENS
The India international centre is conceived as design of interrelated interior and shaded space
courtyards and gardens.
Each courtyard and garden at the IIC has a difference function and aspect.
BUILDING ENVIRONMENT
The centre retains its own distinctive character of a green oasis amidst the newer
buildings in lodi estate. In the hurried pace of life it imparts a sense of leisure, with the
buildings opening into outer and inner courtyards, lawns and flowering trees and pools of
still water.
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SUSTAINABILITYANALYSIS :
ENERGY EFFICIENCY …….
• Solar shading devices are installed in the building to protect the building from solar radiation .
• Rain water harvesting system on the site.
• Landscaped courtyard and water body increases the efficiency and aesthetic of the site .
• Use of local building materials.
• Brick jali throughout the building for the entry of cool air.
1.BRICK JALI
2.LANDSCAPE
COURTYARD
3.WATER BODY
ADVANCED OBJECTIVES OF THE INDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
The construction methods and procedures
employed in the building of the India
international centre were typical of the
methods and skill levels available in India at
the time of construction(1958-62).
The pre-casting of some of the elements on
the ground was undertaken in order to ensure
high –quality construction, both in terms of
structural integrity and finish.
The IIC is virtually a hand-made building.
AIMS &OBJECTIVES :
To provide intellectual service through
seminars, symposium, meeting, debates.
It also houses one of the best libraries in India.
To provide cultural service, which is
undertaken through the regular
song and dance performances apart from Film
screenings.
Community service through its hostel
&catering facility.
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•The whole façade consists of exposed materials which gives the building a very rich look.
•Good relation is maintained between indoor and outdoor spaces.
•Use of courts and openings through the buildings to create a lively sequence of visual experiences
from approach to entry to exit.
•Planning done in three different wings with separate entries to each wing without disturbing any
wing.
•Orientation of the building worked according to the delhi weather usage of jails on the facade as
light breakers, gives it a monotonous look.
•the landscaping includes green areas as well as water bodies adjoining the lounge and guest room.
•The historic and cultural heritage of the site kept in mind
• Vertical landscaping is also seen on the stair tower with creepers all over it,
• The jails the orientation as well as materials used, keep the space cooled by the use of water
bodies as well as the experience at the space stimulates the user.
USER’S FEEDBACK
INFERENCES
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Vigyan Bhawwan is India’s largest and most prestigious conference center which has been hosting
numerous conventions and conference at the national and international level as early as from 1956 when
it was designed and constructed by CPWD. It is one of the centre in India whose conferencing facilities can
compete with those in any corner of the world; very close to international standards.
LOCATION :-
Vigyan Bhawan is located on Maulana Azad road some distance away from the intersection of Rajpath and
Janpath. It is located between National Museum and vice presidents residence on the other side. This
building is hardly a furlong from the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
VIGYAN BHAWAN , N E W DELHI
CONCEPT
Dominance of main plenary hall surrounded on
sides with corridors leading to commission
rooms and administration offices .The whole
building is purely functional with no features of
any style for Chaitya Arch to emphasize
entries.
The whole building is artificially ventilated
fence no courtyards. The building is sadly
lacking in relief spaces.
AREA STATEMENT :
Main building
Total plot area : 11.20 Acres
Main building : 7195.44sqm
Ground floor : 6317.37sqm
First floor : 990.48 sq.m.
Mezzanine floor: 6409.35 sq.m.
ANNEXE BUILDING
Ground floor : 4037.43 sq.m.
First floor : 3365.85 sq.m.
Second floor : 3365.85 sq.m.
Link passage : 56.00 sq.m.
OWNER: Government of India BUILT:
1956
ACCESS:
This building is accessed from Maulana
Azad road.
The main building has 3 entrances. Main
front entry
is on southern side
facing Maulana Azad road.
TOPOGRAPHY : Flat
SITE LOCATION
GENERAL PLANNING: Vigyan Bhawan consists of three
building:
· The main building, The annexe building & The dining hall.
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Entrances
The complex has three main entries
· The western entry for VIP and delegates
· The middle entry is for media, delegates, members of main Vigyan
Bhawan administration and serves, kitchen etc. It also leads to telex,
bank, telephone kiosks.
· The eastern entry is for annexe building used by staff, delegates,
media and serves as the service entry for kitchen, A/C plant rooms etc.
Entrance Arch In Granite
Main hallbuilding
The main building a three storied structure with a
total plinth area of about 17222sq.mts has
following functional areas:
The main three storied consist of three parts :
· The plenary hall i.e main auditorium hall.
· Three committee rooms i.e halls 1,2&3
· Two commission rooms i.e halls 4&5·
· Preview cum projection theatre i.e hall 6
· VIP lounge & VIP dining hall.
· Exhibition hall & business centre.
· The administrative block with control rooms.
· The rear portion consists of three committee
rooms, two commission rooms, one Projection
Theater, lounge and cafeteria.
Internal View
Of Central
Atrium
Foyer
Each of the 3 entrances leads onto a foyer with one serving the main entrance being the largest.
· Main foyer has flight of steps leading to the main hall and upper floors.
· The space of the foyer is less as compared to the capacity. This leads to the congestion during peak hrs.
· Location of main lift bank for vertical circulation is far away from the main entry in VIP foyer.
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· The staff entry is on the other side and has a chaitya arch in red sandstone, but of smaller scale.
The staff entry and the offices placed on one end generate a well defined staff movement.
Atrium
Ground floor has an atrium of 367 sqm.
It is provided with space frame and heat
reflecting glass roof which permits natural
light into the area.
Used for dinning by the conference attendees and
is decorated with a water fountain.
The atrium can hold up to 650 people while standing.
Circulation
The main circulation is via a
doubly loaded corridor. There
seems to be absence of clarity in
planning as one move along them.
Vertical:
Vertical circulation in the form of stairs
and Escalators provided in the central.
Horizontal:
Corridors are
the main form
of horizontal
circulation
Plenary Hall
Heralded by the insignia of Vigyan Bhawan
the entrance foyer to this hall is a
magnificent and elegant sight with a plush
interior.
· The conference hall has a stage that is
approached by steps which give it a podium
effect. It measures 42 X 48 m.
· Largest hall with 1285 seats arranged in
fan shaped curvilinear staggered seating
arrangement. Extends from ground floor to
first floor. It measures 42m x 48m.
· It has fixed tables and moveable chairs for
900 and only fixed chairs for the rest.
STAGE :
The stage is far and can be approached
directly from the VIP entrance
t accommodates 37 people.Built in podium style the floor and furniture is so designed so as to
integrate the conferencing system, the computer networking, infra- red system and public address
system.
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SPECIAL SERVICES
Fire fighting system
· There exists a close circuit b/w television ( C.C.T.V. ) any visible fire can be seen on video recording .
· There exists wet riser systems with three risers and a ring of piping and external yard hydrant .
· An automatic sprinkler system is provided with a separate pumping system .
· The sprinklers are located within the false ceiling .
· There are also smoke and beam detectors .
· There set off fire alarms with electronic panels located in each building to pin point the location of fire
· There is a separate underground fire tank with a capacity of 65000 litres of reserved water located in
the rear of the complex .
· The main building has been compartmentalized with fire check doors .
FEATURES OF THE VIGHYAN BHAWAN
MATERIALS USED AND STRUCTURE
The complex is a simple column
beam structure .
White paint have been used on the
both parts of the Buildings at the
exterior.
A black granite arch is used at
center of the Annexe building.
The main feature of the complex is the Plenary hall, with a seating capacity of over 1200 delegates,
besides it has six smaller halls with capacities ranging from over 65 delegates to over 375 delegates.
The building also has a VIP Lounge, the Office block for on‐site offices, secretariat and a
documentation centre, a Studio,
a Business centre and an Exhibition hall. The adjacent building is called the Vigyan Bhavan Annexe
added later on with four Committee Rooms and a separate Media centre.
WHITE PAINT
BLACK GRANITE ARCH
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INFERENCES
• Well planned services should be planned in all the halls.
• Acoustically well maintained in terms of materials and planning.
• Entry for V.I.P s is well defined and the lounges are also accessible from the conference hall, but
the corridor which has been given should be broader than existing size.
• The main entry, foyer to the auditorium is not sufficient.
• Column placing is also so congested by bringing together a number of institutes from various
habitat related professions in one complex, the complex problems of meeting facilities, co-
ordination between different professionals and the problems
like car parking, food services etc. have been smartly solved.
• The blocks have been functionally demarcated - North block comprises of office space and
ancillary facilities are in south block – resulting in well co-coordinated spaces.
• The articulation of the blocks has been largely successful in achieving the design objectives.
Computerized building management system has been designed for the efficient operation of all
systems including watering of window boxes and the detection of faults.
• The grouping of 6-7 storey building blocks has been done around climate- tempered courtyards,
which has enlivened up the atmosphere inside the complex.
• Façade treatment on the exterior presents a very stable and strong visual effect by use of special
bricks whereas the inner façades are very light, delicate and support light hanging gardens.
• The structure of the building is thoughtfully designed R.C.C. frame structure, which ahs created
flexible spaces in the interior.
• Vehicular movement is restricted only to the periphery of the site with only pedestrian movement
allowed inside the blocks creating a very clean environment. Parking has been kept in the
basement allowing rest of the site to be landscaped.
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AREA FORMULATION
NOIDA HABITAT CENTRE
SECTOR : 33 A, NOIDA.

PROGARMME FORMULATION 72
CLIENT’S BRIEF
(as proposed)
LIBRARY STUDY IHC DELHI IIC DELHI ARCHITECT’S
BRIEF
CULTURAL AREAS
1.CONFERENCE
HALL
2.2 sqm per seat Area =
2084sqm.
Area =
210sqm.
@112
Persons
200 persons
150 persons
2.LIBRARY 2.75m/ Person Area =
1313sqm.
Area =
480sqm.
@ 50persons
Area =
3000sqm.
@200persons
3.EXHIBTION
HALL
3.5sqm.
Hanging surface per
picture
Area =
284sqm.
Area =
150sqm.
1300 sqm.
560sqm approx.
4.ART GALLERY 2.3 m²/person Area =
470sqm.
Area =
130sqm.
570sqm. approx.
250sqm. approx.
5.AUDITORIUM 0.5/Person Area =
945sqm.
@ 537
Persons
Area =
350sqm. @
250 Persons
850 persons

CLIENT’S BRIEF
(as proposed)
LIBRARY
STUDY
IHC DELHI IIC DELHI ARCHITECT’S
BRIEF
1. GUEST ROOMS 44 Standard rooms
8 Superior rooms
4 Suites
2 Apartments
38 Single
Bedrooms,
Area 16sq.m
28 Double
Bedrooms,
area 36sq.m
35 Double
rooms
30 Single
rooms
Total 65 Rooms
2. PARTY LAWN
3. LOUNGE AND
BAR
50cm to
55cm, per
person for
standup bars ;
Area = 370sqm.
100 sqm. @ 70 people
For Total 80
persons
48sqm.@
40people
500 sqm.
100sqm.
50sqm.
1. NOIDA HABITAT
CENTRE PARKING
Double Basement
Parking of 18,000 sqm.
in area to accommodate
933 cars
Ground Surface
parking
350sqmt.
Ground parking
300 cars
Basement
parking
1000 cars
Total Parking
Capacity -
1300cars
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ITEMS AREA SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. AUDITORIUM
ENTRANCE FOYER
TOILETS
SEATING
MAIN STAGE
CHANGING ROOMS
PROJECTION ROOMS
STORE
BACKSTAGE AREA
135SQM.
50SQM.
800SQM.
150SQM.
60SQM.
40SQM.
60SQM.
150SQM.
TOTAL AREA REQUIRED FOR
AUDITORUIM 1450SQM.
2.CONFERENCE HALL 500SQM.
300SQM.
200 persons
150 persons
3. LIBRARY
RECEPTION AREA
STORE
50SQM.
100SQM.
Area = 3000sqm.
@200persons
4.EXHIBITION HALL
RECEPTION AREA
STORE
DISPLAY AREA
SERVICES AREA
TOILETS
50SQM.
60SQM.
800SQM.
30SQM.
50SQM.
TOTAL AREA FOR THE
EXHIBITION HALL 1300SQM.
FOR 400PERSONS
PROGARMME FORMULATION

ACTIVITY COMPONENTS LAND USE
CATEGORY
AREA REMARKS
OFFICE
a. BOARD ROOM
b. RECEPTION
c. TOILETS
d. LUNCH ROOM
e. WORKSTATION
Office Circulation &
Common Areas
Institutional
30SQM.
30SQM.
50SQM.
40SQM.
300SQM.
The office
area is
based on
demand
assessment
and on area
in the IHC
complex
RECRATIONAL AREA
TOILET Men – 3WC
4-6 Urinals
Women – 4WC
AHU 0.5% OF FLOOR AREA
PARKING (2000 CARS)
SP- SURFACE PARKING
BP – BASEMENT PARKING
15% SP
85%BP
300 CARS
1000 CARS
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PROGARMME FORMULATION

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DESIGN CRITERIA
1. EVERY THING MUST HAVE A PURPOSE
a. Relation of park to surroundings
b. Relation of use areas to site
e. Relation of use areas to use areas
d. Relation of major structures to use areas
e. Relation of minor structures to minor structures
2. DESIGN MUST BE FOR PEOPLE
a. Balance of impersonal and personal needs
3. BOTH FUNCTION AND AESTHETICS MUST BE
SATISFIED
a. Balance of money and human values
4. ESTABLISH A SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE
a. Effect of lines, forms, textures, and colors
b. Effects of dominance
c. Effects of enclosure.
5. ESTABLISH A APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCE
a. Suited to personality of place
b. Suited to personality of user
c. Suited to personality of function
d. Suited to scale.
6. SATISFY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT
a. Sizes
b. Quantities
c. Orientation to natural forces
d. Operating needs
7. MEET NEEDS FOR FEWEST POSSIBLE
COST
a. Balance of needs and budget
b. Use of existing resources
c. Provision of appropriate structural materials
d. Provision of appropriate plant materials
e. Attention to details.
8. PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION EASE
a. Balance of use freedom and control
b. Circulation
c. Safety
d. Discouraging undesirables

• The arrangement of the buildings has been done in such a way that it provides with a central
piazza with fountains and green area, this area is shaded with a tall building on the south cutting
the hot sun of summers, giving a cool environment to the complex.
• The overall concept of the design is that the building is a perfect blend of natural environment with
urban environment, fulfilling the requirements of the present era, where there is less space and
more of amenities to be provided.
77CONCEPT
• An effort is made to use
every bit of a land, and
amalgamation of open
spaces with green spaces.
• A design is need to be
evolved that acts as a
landmark for the area and
simultaneously fulfills all
other requirements.
• The building is designed in
such a way that it invites
people of all age.
VARIED FUNCTION
Cultural
Business
Social &
Economic
BINDING THE FUNCTION
BENEFITS OF NATURE,
IMPACT OF HUMAN BEING,
IMPACT ON BUILT ENVIRONMENT,
GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE, &
APPROACH TOWARDS THE PROJECT.
NATURE PLANNING
AND PLANNING WITH THE COMPONENETS OF HABITAT
CENTRE WITH ITS NATURE.
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CENTRAL PIAZZA
MAIN ENTRANCE

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