Advance Science and Cosmos Experience Centre - Architectural Thesis 2020

ADVANCED SCIENCE AND COSMOS EXPERIENCE CENTRE

advanced science and cosmos experience centre

MOHAN KUMAR 1AA15AT042

ASCEC

Advanced Science and Cosmos Experience Centre is an interactive public space, where one understands the complexity of the universe, we live in, the concepts and philosophies of the greater minds in this field, which defines the advancement of human civilization towards Space Exploration.

AR. PRADIPTA ROy CHOuDhury ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR B.ARCH (IITR), PGDUPDL

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Throughout the writing of this dissertation I have received a great deal of support and assistance.

First and foremost, I express my gratitudes to the God for protection and health during this pandemic situation across the world.

I would first like to thank my thesis guide, Ar. Pradipta Roy Choudhury, whose expertise was invaluable in the formulating of the thesis topic and methodology in particular.

I would like to acknowledge Ar. Mallikarjun Naralasetty, who along with Ar. Pradipta Roy Choudhury mentored and supported me greatly and were always willing to help me and for all of the opportunities I was given to conduct my thesis.

I would also like to thank all the staff of Acharya NRV School of Architecture, Bengaluru, for their valuable guidance all these years. They provided me with the tools that I needed to choose the right direction and successfully complete my dissertation.

In addition, I would like to thank my parents for their moral support during this pandemic. I specially want to thank my brother for providing his time and gadgets for successful completion of my thesis.You all are always there for me.

Finally, there are my friends, who were of great support in deliberating over our problems and findings, as well as providing happy distraction to rest my mind outside of my research.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

Problem and Brief about the Project.

Aim-Objective-Scope and Justification.

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BACKGROUND RESEARCH

Case Study and Literature Study.

Inference.

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DATA GATHERING

Activities Envisaged.

Detailed Programme list.

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SITE DOCUMENTATION AND ANALYSIS

Site Factors.

Design Factors.

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DESIGN SOLUTION

Concept-Concept Development.

Detailed Masterplan.

Floor Plans-Sections-Elevations-Views.

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INTRODUCTION 1

THE PROBLEM: Science Centre in India v/s other parts of the world: Science Centres in India are more likely similar to the first science centre which was constructed in 1954.

Here, we are not talking about the design, but the exhibits that are displayed and the technology used.

Science Centres at different parts of the world upgrade and equipment latest and advance exhibits and the designs incorporates high-end technology offering visitors an immense experience, awaking curiosity and enthusiasm for science and technology.

EXPERIENCE CENTRES V/S SPACE MUSEUMS

Science Centres in India have different design approach with respect to local context, culture and the principles of the architect designing the facility. But the problem is that the exhibits that are displayed are similar and are based on the primary and higher grades curriculum.

Another drawback is that only few facilities offer hand-on experiments for the visitors to learn through experience and interactions. Rest of the facilities exhibit display that only speak about the history and are only meant to look from a distance.

COMPLEX SUBJECT: Advanced Science and Astronomy is a complex subjects and is difficult to understand the philosophy or theory behind the working of Universe we live in.

BRIEF ABOUT THE TOPIC: New discoveries in the field of astronomy, in recent years, have generated a lot of excitement globally. The discovery of Gravitational Waves, first image of Black Hole (at the centre of Galaxy M87), etc., has created buzz in the internet and also pulled young minds in this field, which is the future for Human Civilization.

DECODING MEDIUM: Decoding is neccesary to break complex subjects into simple information for better understanding of how things work in the Universe.

Astronomy education is India is miniscule and the courses are offered in only few UG and PG colleges.

Apart from basic knowledge about solar system in primary and higher grades, no other means teach astronomy and the individual who has interest in topics like this has to research and learn things on his own.

SIMPLE INFORMATION: Simple information means better understanding of the subject which awakes curiosity and enthusiasm in one’s mind to learn more about te subject.

The project is focused on these young minds to understand the complex subject. The easiest way to understand something is by the interaction and experience. This could not only provide knolwedge about the topic but awakes the curiosity and enthusiasm for Space research and exploration.

PROBLEM AND BRIEF ABOUT THE PROJECT INTRODUCTION

AIM OF THE PROJECT: So, the decoding medium is nothing but a space where one can interact with and gain knowledge about the complicated subject. The project is focused on the subject, Gravity and Astronomy, with the use of highend technologies to decode these complex subjects.

The primary aim of my thesis is to design an Experience Centre, where one can easily understand the complex ideas and theories of Universe, that complement one’s knowledge about the begining, evolution and structure of the universe.

The Secondary aim is to incorporate philoshopies/theories that compliment celestial bodies or govern the principles of the Universe we live in.

All these results to gaining of knowledge through interactive spaces and hands-on experiments for the visitors and science geeks, astrophiles.

EXPERIENCE CENTRE AND OBSERVATORY Designing Expeience Centre and Observatory is not only targetted for students and institutions but for family groups, tourists, astro-photographers & science geeks.

OBJECTIVES: The main objective of this project is to provide knowledge and information on topics related to Astromony and Advanced Science which awakens the curiosity and enthusiasm in the visitors.

Astronomy not only helps to understand the birth and working of the Universe, but it also provides knowledge related to science which helps in creating Cutting-Edge Technology that can be used to harness energy from stars, collect minerals from other planets and astroids, etc.

Designing an experience center brings chnage in the state of mind in visitors that experiments are not to stare from distance but is to involve and learn the science behind it. To provide experience with the help of high-end technology.

The less exposure to Astronomy education in India and the boost to attract the coming generations can only be achieved by providing basic knowledge about advanced subjects in a fun and exciting way.

This could acts as a precurriculum for the students.

The Experience Center and Local Space Organization should work side by side in order to be a leading Space Organization. There are examples where future generatoions are more interested in Astronomy, and there are few who have achieved milestones in the summer interships which helps to build careers in the future.

SCOPE AND JUSTIFICATION: Astronomy in India is a course offered only at PG and research levels, the number of UG colleges with courses in astronomy is miniscule and at school level, it does not configure in curriculum. Hence, this project could benefit as a precurriculum study for the student taking astronomy for higher study.

India needs to boost astronomy education at all levels as it acts as a proxy for promoting science temper, and could drive innovation as some of the most cutting edge technologies find their application in astronomy.

Astronaut.

Lecturer and Mentor.

Research and Astronomer.

Maintain, promote and produce productive link with Local Space Agency.

AIM, OBJECTIVE, SCOPE AND JUSTIFICATION BACKGROUND RESEARCH

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BACKGROUND RESEARCH

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PLANETARIUM, BENGALURU , KARNATAKA, INDIA

LOCATION

LAYOUT PLAN OF SCIENCE PARK

LAYOUT PLAN OF MAIN BUILDING

MASTERPLAN QUICK FACTS: Project: Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.

Owner: Bengaluru Association for Science Education (BASE).

Architect: N/A. Architecture Style: Art Deco.

Year of Complition: 1989.

Area: 29,589 sq.m. (7.311 Acres).

Built-Up: 1878 sq.m. (0.465 Acres) 6.35%.

Ground Cover: 6.35%.

Ideal for: Kids and Science Enthusiasts.

Parking: Formal- 40-50 Cars and 5 Bus parking.

Informal- 15-20 Cars and 5 Bus parking.

Jawaharlal Nehru Plantarium in Bengaluru is one of the five Planetarium in India. Established in the year 1989, the planetarium is administered by the Bengaluru Association for Science Education (BASE), which has dedicated itself to popularizing scientific subjects among the public, especially children.

The design of the main building represents Art Deco style features, like, tinted glass window, champered wall, pyramid like roof, etc.

The facility consits of Science park that measures 1120 sq. m. and consists of 40 experiments that are placed within the landscape design.

The main building consists of Exhibit Halls, Lecture Halls, Office, Planetarium and Observatory.

Services like DG generator, cooling tower, toilets facility and drinking water facility is provided around the main building.

There are a variety of experiments that builds knowledge to school children and even for adults.

There is no entry fees to access Science Park or other amenities, except for the main building.

Special Events are organised during weekends and holidays which brings in more number of visitors.

Sky theatre is the main attraction which screens shows about various astronomical topics which attracts space geeks to the planetarium.

Small Exhibition Areas with handful of information displayed. Visitors are allowed to the main building 15 minutes earlier before the show, which makes the hall crowded during peak hours.

Experiment models are not maintained well and are exposed maximum hours to sun.

Observatory and telescopes are accessed only during events.

MAIN BUILDING

SCIENCE PARK

OBSERVATORY

PLANETARIUM

CASE STUDY BACKGROUND RESEARCH

SCIENCE CITY, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA Science City is one of the main attractions not only for the residents in Kolkata, but also for the visitors from other regions.

It is one of the finest and largest Science museum in the world, providing a fun way for the visitors to learn Science.

SCIENCE COMPLEX

ENTRANCE PLAZA: The entrance plaza consists of lush green enclosing fountains, site office, ticketing counter, ropeway station, refreshments and public toilet. This acts as a main node, providing access to Convention Complex and Science Center Complex.

CONVENTION COMPLEX: The convention complex is a semi-public area, situated on the west of Science City. The complex consists of Main Auditorium, Mini Auditorium, Seminar and Lecture Halls, and temporary Exhibit Space.

CONVENTION COMPLEX

SCIENCE COMPLEX: The Science Centre Complex cover almost 40%-50% of the Science City, consisting variety of spaces which shares knowledge about various topics from theoritical science and astronomy.

The Science Centre Complex consists of Space Odyssey, Dynamotion Hall, Earth Exploration Centre (Provides data about Earth in two storey building), Science Park and Maritime Centre (which exhibits naval equipments and scalled vessel models).

The use of different techniques and ideas in the design of the building not only creates an idea of what exibits are displyed in the building but also acts as landmarks. Large area results in large open spaces which is used for refreshments as well as a breathing space, i.e., play area for kids and parks and resting space for adults.

SCIENCE PARK

CASE STUDY BACKGROUND RESEARCH

In order to provide unique identity for individual buildings, the architect lacks to design building which are climate responsive resulting in the dependence of artificial lighting and ventilation.

The complex also lacks sense of Unity, as the buildings follows different forms and does not poccess common elements.

LOCATION QUICK FACTS: Project: Science City, Kolkata, India.

Owner: National Council of Science Museum.

Architect: Late Ar. Aftabuddin Ahmed.

Year of Completion: 1997.

Total Land Area: 49.7 Acres.

FAR: 2.475 permissible.

0.34 Built.

Ground Cover: 32% permitted.

16.62% covered.

Built-Up Area: 123 Acres permissible.

16.87 Acres.

Visitors Count: Average of 4300/day as per 2012.

LAYOUT PLAN OF SCIENCE PARK

site zoning

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PHILLIP AND PATRICA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA Taking advantage of the city’s plentiful sunshine, ocean breezes from nearby Biscayne Bay and views to a growing downtown skyline, the inventive architecture of the museum follows Miami-Dade County’s cultural offerings in a sophisticated, contemporary building.

LOCATION

IMAGE OF THE FACILITY

MASTERPLAN QUICK FACTS: Main Attraction: Aquarium, Planetarium and Museum.

Architects: Grimshaw Architects.

Area: 250000 sq. ft. (5.74 Acres) Year of Completion: 2017.

Owner: Phillip Frost and Patricia Frost.

Architecture Style: Contemporary.

The conscious effort to link the building to the outdoors connects the world at large to the science exhibits within and reinforces the museum’s ties to both the city and nearby marine habitats. The ensemble is united by a soft white color palette expressed through a variety of materials that create unique patterns and shadows across the building facades.

The shapes of each individual building are dynamic and varied, sculpted to take advantage of filtered light and breezes.

The aquarium, more organic in shape, is nestled between the wings, appearing in shape as a water droplet from above.

The iconic planetarium, spherical in shape, completes the site, creating an intriguing landmark that contrasts the more rigid building massing of adjacent developments. Rather than creating a single building, the Frost Science Museum design aspires to feel more like a village where visitors naturally explore the open-air passageways.

The complex consists of four buildings situated in an open-armed stance, inviting visitors to walk amongst them and opening up the buildings to the outdoor.

An open-air atrium threads between the buildings connecting them to one another and creating a dynamic environment that directly connects the community to the experience of the outdoors and the city around them.

The Museum is pursuing LEED Gold certification utilizing a variety of environmental strategies including a rooftop solar farm, rain water cisterns, and a building design that maximizes the abundant sunshine and breezes from the bay reducing the amount of energy needed to condition the space.

OPEN-TO-SKY CENTRAL ATRIUM

GRFC FACADE CLADDING

NATURAL LIGHTING

This project is studied to understand the planning of spaces from parts to whole and also to learn new techniques in the conservation of energy and to utilize maximum natural energy for effective use of the campus.

NATURAL VENTILATION

WATER CYCLE

LITERATURE STUDY BACKGROUND RESEARCH

TECHNORAMA, WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND Technorama allows hands-on experiences of hundreds of natural phenomena and technology. At countless experiment stations visitors can discover natural phenomena first-hand and with all the senses.

Unlike other museums, everything in Technorama can be touched, played and experimented.

Technorama offers variety and inspiration for several days, while awakening a curiosity and enthusiasm for science and technology.

In 2002, Ned Kahn worked with the staff of Technorama, the Swiss Science Center and architects Durig and Rami to create six-story facade for the building.

The facade comprises thousands of aluminium panels, set in motion by air currents to reveal the complex patterns of turbulence in the wind. For the installation, the entire 220 foot long (67.1m) facade of the museum was covered with eighty thousand wind-animated panels.

The brushed-aluminium surface of the panels reflects light and color from the sky and the surrounding buildings.

Each moving element is a three-inch (7.6cm) square of thin aluminium with a low-fiction plastic bearing pressed into the top edge. These bearings ride on a stainless-steel axles, held by an aluminium framework to the structural beams of the building.

The artwork has survived extreme windstorms, ice storms, and more than a decade of constant exposure to the sun.

LITERATURE STUDY BACKGROUND RESEARCH

This project is studied to understand the working of kinetic facade and its details to replicate in my design.

The use of kinetic facade in the design helps to create a dynamic space which has the advantage of aesthetics and low maintainence cost.

The project is an inspiration for my design intervention.

This is a center for experiments that is geared towards science.

The facility provides hands on experiments visitors which is a break-through from regular museum which is to stand and stare at them.

LOCATION QUICK FACTS: Architects- Durig and Rami.

Year of Completion- 2002.

Area- 6500 sq.m.(1.6 Acres) Ideal for- Children, Families, Groups and Individuals.

Language- German, French, English and Italian.

Timings- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Average Time Spent- 2-4 Hours.

LOCATION

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COMPARISON OF TWO CASE STUDIES JNP, Bengaluru Science City, Kolkata

COMPARISON OF TWO LITERATURE STUDIES Frost Museum, Miami Technorama, Winterthur

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Objective

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Building Type

Planetarium

Science Center Convention Center

Aquarium Planetarium Science Museum

Science Center

The projects includes different programmes and functions to cater the requirements of the locality.

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Location from City Center

Located in City Center

Located in the City Limits

Located in City Limits

Located in the outskirts of the City

The location of the campus is important as it defines the radius to which extend it caters.

460 m²

Altitude of the site is very important in terms of views as well as to carryout functions of certain equipments.

933 m²

9 m²

6 m²

Remarks

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Altitude (ASL)

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Targeted Groups

Children Science Geeks

Local residents Tourists

Local Residents Tourists

Tourists

Each project targets different groups to compliment the purpose they serve either in terms of education, education or both.

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Purpose

Education

Education Economy Tourist Attraction

Education Economy Tourist Attraction

Education Economy Tourist Attraction

The purpose of project influence the programme and design intervention.

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Visitors Count per Annum

2.5 Lakhs

1.5 Millions 50% repeated visitors

2.5 Lakhs

1 Million

The visitors count depends on the location and purpose.

Art Deco Style

Contemporary Style

Contemporary Style with modern technology

Contemporary Style with modern technology

Main building, other amenities and services are placed close together and the green belt around is retained.

Each complex have multiple buildings which are scattered and the landsacpe is designed between one another.

The complex has multiple buildings which are connected by common atriums and bridges, covered with skylights.

All the spaces are designed under one roof, which consists of hands-on experiments and exhibit halls, amentities and services.

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Architecture Style

Zoning

The architecture style of the project is influenced on the trend at that time of their construction and new technologies.

Zoning helps us to understand the importance of close and open spaces, interaction between different spaces and buffer zones.

COMPARISION OF PROJECTS BACKGROUND RESEARCH

PROGRAMME SPACES

INTERACTIVE NODES

PLAZAS

HORIZONTAL SPREAD DESIGN APPROACH FOR THE FACILITY advanced facility with high-end technology ADVANCED FACILITY: The proposed facility is a breakthrough from the regular concept of science museum and planetarium.

This includes advance science and cosmos, hands on experiments with the use of cutting edge technologies from new innovations and discoveries in the field of science and cosmos.

DESIGN: 1. Evenly distributed spaces spread horizontally across the site.

2. Evenly distributed spaces can be benefited with recreational interactive spaces connecting adjacent buildings together.

3. Buildings should make sense with respect to context (different building blocks) and should have common element which brings a sense of unity for the propose facility.

4. Located in the outskrits of the city, accomodations should be provided for special purpose (like any astronomical events or workshops).

5. The site area of 10 Acres to 15 Acres is considered on comparision with the background research and the number of programmed spaces included for design intervention.

6. The campus should include safety measures like fire and health. There is a risk of fire due to heavy usage of equipments that runs for hours which is more likely to result in fire due to short circuit or rise in temperature.

IMPORTANCE OF HARMONY AND COMMON ELEMENTS IN THE DESIGN

INFERENCE BACKGROUND RESEARCH 11

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DATA GATHERING 13

ACTIVITIES ENVISAGED IN THE “ADVANCED SCIENCE AND COSMOS EXPERIENCE CENTER AND USERS”: The Experience Centre addresses many target groups with its activities.

In its primary mission of enthusiasm for science and Cosmos, it especially addresses children and young people and consequently schools, teachers and families. Acting as an Attraction Spot, the larger target group are also tourists and organized groups of societies, institutes and companies.

Experience Center should distinctly realize its mission through a clear and readable architectural language, a dramaturgically-designed way of attraction and amazement in the spatial design, and through interweaving and developing of the premises both in layout sense and cut through sense.

diagram of functional sets and connections of the experience centre

Activities envisaged in the experience centre

DIAGRAM OF FUNCTIONAL SETS AND CONNECTIONS The diagram shows the function of each space and its connection with other spaces. The spaces can be classified into different categories, viz., Programme Spaces represented in blue and green, Support Rooms in orange, Administration in mustard yellow and Open Spaces in dark green.

ACTIVITIES ENVISAGED DATA GATHERING

Programme Spaces: The programme spaces represent the most important spaces in which various activities related to the mission of the “Experience centre” will take place. Spaces should be designed as spatial, modern, holistic and flexible. They should mutually interact with one another, thus enabling visitors an interesting spatial experience.

SPACE-TIME AND BLACK HOLE EXPERIENCE CENTRE Max: 1500 sq. m.

The space inspired from the behaviour of Space-Time Fabric in the presence of Gravity and characteristics of Black Hole.

SPACE MUSEUM Max: 2000 sq. m.

This space displays exhibits like vehicles and equipments used for space research and exploration along with a customized full scale PSLV. Auditorium for professional talks is designed in this facility.

MADNESS OF MULTI-DIMENSION Max: 1500 sq. m.

This is a 4-dimensional space inspired from the movie Interstellar. A tesseract is designed to understand the complexity of higher dimensions.

UNDER INVISIBLE CLOAK Max: 1500 sq. m.

This space is inspired from the philosophical theory of Dark Matter. The facility incorporates AR and VR technologies.

POINT ZERO Max: 1000 sq. m.

This is a two level facility which connects higher level of the site with lower level.

PLANETARIUM Max: 250 sq. m.

The planetarium is a dome theatre icorporates 4DX technology with a pre-show exhibit area.

OBSERVATORY Max: 300 sq. m.

An Observatory is designed to look beyond Earth’s atmosphere through a large telescope. Institutes and students can utilize this facility for research purpose.

Support Rooms or Amenities: The Support Room or the Amenities are spaces or features that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure for the user in co-operation with the Programme Spaces.

10%

19%

CAFE Max: 400 sq. m.

Cafe provises catering services to all the staff and visiotrs of the “Experience Centre” during regular days and events.

TOTAL BUILT-UP AREA

GROUND COVER

ENTRANCE Max: 500 sq. m.

This entrance plaza is intended for first contact of the visitors with the Experience Centre.

AREA STATEMENT Total Area (Site-A+Site-B): 46,188 sq. m. (11.41 Acres).

F.A.R. permissible (as per BMRDA Regulations): 1.75.

Total Built-Up Area permissible: 80,829 sq. m. (19.97 Acres).

Total Built-Up Area (as per the design): 8,140 sq. m. (2.01 Acres).

Total Ground Cover Area (only programme spaces): 8,033 sq. m. (1.98 Acres).

Total Ground Cover Area (including service spaces): 8,591 sq. m. (2.12 Acres).

Parking Area: 3,837.58 sq. m. (0.94 Acres).

Outdoor Exhibit Space: 1,329 sq. m. (0.32 Acres).

Administration: The Administration is the core of the “Experience Centre” that handles day to day operation of each programme spaces, support room or amenities, technical service and MEP services in order to cater comfort, convenience or pleasure to the users.

OFFICE Max: 400 sq. m.

The office space consists of cabins, workspace, meeting room and pantry for the staff.

MEDIA ROOM Max: 50 sq. m.

This space is intended for journalists, as well as, designed for needs of the Experience Centre for its own video and audio production.

PROGRAMME SPACES DATA GATHERING 15

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SITE DOCUMENTATION AND ANALYSIS 17

AWERAHALLI LOCATION Awerahalli, Magadi Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka 562201.

SITE LOCATION ACCESS TO THE SITE The site is located at the edge of the Tehsil boundary of Magadi sharing with Bengaluru Rural.

There are three major roads to access the locality, Mysore Road and Magadi Road from Benagluru and Savandurga-Manchanabele Road from Magadi.

The average time of 1 hour is required to reach the locality from both cities.

ABOUT THE LOCALITY Awerahalli is a small village located in Magadi Thesil of Ramanagar district in Karnataka.

Situated 16 km. from sub-district headquarter Magadi and 23 km. from district headquarter Ramanagara, the area has aesthetical advantage with Savandurga and Savandurga Forest PROPOSAL OF LINK ROAD TO area on north-west, and Manchana- ACCESS THE SITE bele Reservoir on the east.

The existing road to reach the site is under CNNL authority. Hence, a link road is proposed to access the site for the public from Kurubarapalya.

VEGETATION The site was used initially as a cultivation land. The land other than the site is a forest land and consists variety of trees with most of them being neelgiri.

There are few trees in the site along with some shrubs and ground cover.

The site at present is a barren land with red sandy soil.

IMAGES SHOWING THE EXIISTING WALK TRAIL TO ACCESS THE SITE FROM AWERAHALLI MAIN ROAD LOCALITY AND ACCESS

proposed link road

ACCESS TO THE SITE

IMAGES SHOWING THE VEGETATION AND SOIL TYPE (RED SANDY SOIL) IN THE LOCALITY

SITE FACTORS SITE DOCUMENTATION AND ANALYSIS

topography of THE SITE

land use and ground water chart SITE PARAMETERS Site-A Site Area- 43,025.78 sq.m.

(10.63 Acres) Site Perimeter- 860.70 m.

Contour- 870 m. (Lowest) 885 m. (Highest) Distance from .

Reservoir-130 m.

SITE parameters

SITE FACTORS SITE DOCUMENTATION AND ANALYSIS

Site-B Site Area-3,161.70 sq. m.

(0.781 Acres) Site Perimeter-225.81 m.

Contour- 910 m. (Lowest) 915 m . (Highest)

pros and cons of the site

Site-A and Site-B are the two sites selected in the locality for the design proposal.

Site-A is quadrangle site at lower altitude compared to SIte-B for the proposal of Experience Center.

Site-B is a small site located at higher altitude, suitable for Observatory.

MICRO-CLIMATE. Temperature- Mean Max- 31.4 deg. C. /88.5 deg. F. Average Rainfall- 500 mm./ 20 inch.

Average Rainy days- 51.6 days.

Mean monthly Sunshine Hrs- 3,024 hrs.

Large mass of water reduce air temperature during summer and air turbulance due to ground heating by sun rays.

BMRDA REGULATIONS Building educational institutes in Agriculture Zone is permitted by the Authority under special circumstances.

The maximum floor height/floor levels permittedGround+1.

For plots of 4000 sq. m. and above, a minimum setback of 5 m. on all sides are insisted.

For road width of over 12 m. to 24 m., the maximum FAR is 1.75 and for road width of over 24 m., the maximum FAR is 2.00.

INFERENCE There are few site limitations which should be taken care during the design stage.

There are few factors which could be an advantage during design stage, like view-points, slope of the site, climate and large water mass, etc.

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DESIGN SOLUTION 21

CONCEPT AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT “Symbol of Enlightment”, is a concept that evolves in two different ways, one based on Mathematics and other based on Astronomy.

The masterplan develops based on Astronomy, numbers 1,2,4,5,7,8 represents the visible entities, whereas numbers 3 and 6 represents invisible entities and number 9 is considered as God number in Rodin’s Symbol of Enlightment.

MATHEMATICS BASED SYMBOL OF ENLIGHTMENT

ASTRONOMY BASED SYMBOL OF ENLIGHTMENT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND EVOLUTION MASTERPLAN 23

MASTERPLAN The buildings are zoned based on the concepts and ideas of Vortexbased mathematics. The buildings are designed in Contemporary style.

The programme spaces are rigidly designed and the buildings in the main pedestrian axis are organically designed.

Observatory.

The Observatory block is situated in Site-B at higher altitude than the other site.

Higher altitude provides less atmosphere and unobstructed view of horizon.

Space Museum.

The main Campus is divided into 4 sections by the main vertical axis of pedestrian path and the horizontal dividing the site to two different levels.

Space-Time and Black Hole Experience Centre.

Point Zero.

Exhibit Space.

Under Invisibility Cloak (Dark Matter).

Madness of Multi-dimension.

(Tesseract or 4th Dimensional Space).

Planetarium.

Science Park.

DETAILED MASTERPLAN ADVANCED SCIENCE AND COSMOS EXPERIENCE CENTRE FACILITY 1:1000 25

MASTERPLAN The buildings are zoned based on the concepts and ideas of Vortexbased mathematics. The buildings are designed in Contemporary style.

The programme spaces are rigidly designed and the buildings in the main pedestrian axis are organically designed.

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FLOOR PLANS The Entrance Plaza is intended as the first contact of the visitors with the “Experience Centre”. The plaza acts as an gateway for the whole facility.

The Entrance Plaza further leads to Tesla Memorial, which is an one of the important node that connects four Programme spaces and acts as a landmark. Here exhibits related to Nikola Tesla’s history and his greatest inventions are displayed for visitors.

Sculpture of ASCEC Logo for aesthetics and landmark.

The Entrance consits of ing counter, space and rity check

Plaza ticketlobby secuarea.

The Tesla Memorial is an important node connecting four spaces at four directions.

It is a memorial to honour the inventions of renowned Scientist, Niclo Tesla.

Ground floor plan

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SECTION The section shows the blocks designed at different level as per the site topography. There are two sculptures placed infront of each block to create an identity.

(The logo of the Facility infront of the Entrance Plaza and Sculpture of Nikola Tesla infront of Tesla Memorial.)

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ELEVATION The blocks are designed wiith the common elements to create harmony. Tesla Memorial is designed using tensile structure to make it unique yet blends with the context.

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FLOOR PLANS The facility is the starting point of a journey from 3-dimensional spce to the 4- dimensional space. The visitor travels through the Space-Time Fabric to discover a Black-Hole.

In this facility, hydraulic flooring represents the behaviour of Space-Time Fabric in the presence of Gravity.

The Space-Time facility is inspired from TRANSFORM (dynamic table) developed by MIT. The space is designed with hydraulic flooring which works by processing visitors’ weight.

The roof and the floor is designed to represent the gravitational pull exerted on the surrounding elements by the Black Hole situated in the lower level.

Ground floor plan space-time and black hole experience centre

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FLOOR PLANS Upon discovering the Black Hole, the visitors chose for a onw way trip or can return back, as once an individual enters Event Horizon or Swartzchild Radius, there is no coming back.

This philosophy is designed as physical space with the hlpe of escalator ramps or travellators which are unidirectional and are leading towards the centre of the Black Hole.

A service area is provided for Hyraulic flooring in the lower floor with control room and Mainframe Computer room which analyse recieved data.

A conceptual hyperloop is designed in the campus forming the bridge between Black Hole to the 4th-dimensional world (inspired from conceptual philosophy).

A service area is provided for Hyraulic flooring in the lower floor with control room and Mainframe Computer room which analyse recieved data.

A 360 degree visual platform where one can witness the expeirence of being inside the black hole and watch bending of light meters away from them.

A control room for hyperloop is provided at this level with a fire-safety exit and staff accessible elevator.

-1 level floor plan

Specially designed elevator from the centre of Black Hole, for an experiencing the one-time adventure of entering the Black Hole.

-1 and -2 Level floor plans space-time and black hole experience centre

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-2 level floor plan 37

SECTION The section is taken in order to all the three important spaces at different levels and to summarize the idea of designing space as a journey through Space-Time fabric to discovering the Black Hole and entering the higher dimension throught the centre of the Black Hole.

The Space-Time space is visually represented by the roof of the facility which interacts with the gravity.

However, the hydraulic floor works with the same principle, not with the gravity, but by the weight of the visitor.

The travelators of escallator ramps represents the Schwarzschild Radius or Event Horizon, which is easy to enter but impossible to return.

The Black Hole is designed right from the roof by creating a void to visually represent the Space-Time Fabric behaviour in the presence of Black Hole.

Section space-time and black hole experience centre 39

ELEVATION The elevation shows the materials used for the facility. The roof is a space frame designed to resemble the behaviour of Space-Time fabric in the presence of Black Hole. The facade has both glass and Windveil (Kinetic Facade) design for natural light and ventilation.

The windveil is a kinectic facade that has small brushed aluminium square plates that is set in motion by the air currents to reveal the complex patterns of turbulence in the wind.

Depression in the roof representing the behaviour of Space-Time Fabric with the presence of Black Hole.

ELEVATION space-time and black hole experience centre 41

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE FACILITY

SPACE-TIME EXPERIENCE SPACE

SPACE-TIME EXPERIENCE SPACE

SERVICE AREA OF HYDRAULIC FLOORING

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3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

BLACK HOLE EXPERIENCE SPACE

CENTRE OF THE BLACK HOLE

CENTRE OF THE BLACK HOLE

CENTRE OF THE BLACK HOLE

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FLOOR PLANS The Madness of Multiverse is a conceptual higher dimensional space (4th Dimension), which adds continuity to one of the philosophies, Black-Holes to Higher Dimension via Hyperloop connection.

This is the destination of the visitor travelling through the Space-Time Fabric, discovering Black Hole and entering it to reach higher dimensional space.

The 4-dimensional visual balcony provides the visitors a glimpse of the conceptual forth dimensional space, i.e., a Tesseract.

The 3-dimensional space is a exhibit space, where hands-on experiements are displayed for the vistors inside a corridor like surrounded by two-way mirror which can only viewed from 4-dimensional visual balcony.

A facade skin is designed to represent box in box concept which is similar to a lower dimensions existing in higher dimension.

Ground floor plan Madness of Multi-dimension

N 47

FLOOR PLANS -1 floor level consists of 3-dimensional hands-on exhibit space, whereas -2 floor level consists of 3-dimensional hands-on exhbit space with a 4-dimesional visual balcony.

The hyperloop from Space-Time and Black Hole Experience Centre ends here at -2 floor level, which leads the vistors to 4-dimenional visual balcony.

The access to different floor levels are via mechanical lifts. However, with hyperloop technology safety precautions are taken and fire-safety staircases are provided diagonally.

The conceptual hyperloop ends its trip from the Space-Time and Black Hole Experience Centre as a part of the journey.

The 3-dimensional space is a hands-on exhibit area that allows visitors to play with the exhibits displayed in this facility. However, they have no idea what is happening outside of that space as it is surrounded by two-way mirror glass.

The 4-dimensional visual balcony not only provides the visitor a glimpse of how complex the higher dimensions are but can also provide the view of whats is happening inside the 3-dimensional space.

-1 LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

-1 and -2 level floor plans Madness of Multi-dimension

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-2 LEVEL FLOOR PLAN 49

SECTIONS The sections shows the complexity of Tesseract or 4-Dimensional space. The inner walls are cladded with high sensitive mirrors which creates the infinite 4th Dimensional Space illusion to the person on the visual platform.

Space frame facade skin as box in box concept, physically representing the presence of lower dimensions in higher dimensions.

4th Dimension visual balcony surrounded by 3-Dimensional handson experiment spaces.

Section madness of multi-dimensions 51

ELEVATION The elevation shows the facade of the facility which is designed as an organic glass openings, that allows the visitor to see the main facility.

This facility is designed with the concept, 4-dimensional hyper cube called tesseract, which looks like a cube inside a cube.

Space frame facade skin as box in box concept, physically representing the presence of lower dimensions in higher dimensions.

Elevation madness of multi-dimensions 53

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE FACILITY

3-DIMENSION HANDS-ON EXHIBIT SPACE

VIEW OF THE FACILITY

3-DIMENSION HANDS-ON EXHIBIT SPACE

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3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

4-DIMENSION VISUAL BALCONY

4-DIMENSION SPACE

HYPERLOOP STATION

4-DIMESION SPACE

57

FLOOR PLANS The planetarium is one of the main attraction of the Experience Centre. It simulates the night sky inside a virtual space projected to the dome. However this planetarium increases the visual experience by incorporating the 4DX technology for this facility.

The Planetarium consists of pre-show display area around the central theatre area inside a two dome design.

Ground floor plan PLANETARIUM

N 59

FLOOR PLANS The planetarium is one of the main attraction of any Science Museum or Centre. It simulates the night sky inside a virtual space projected to the dome. However this planetarium increases the visula expeience by incorporating 4DX technology.

-1 level is a central storage space for storing equipments of outdoor exhibit space which is near to this facility.

There is a loading and unloading platform provided at the end of the ramp.

The Planetarium has entrance in ground floor and exit on the first floor which leads to an exit ramp.

The pheripheral road on the rear side of the planetarium provides entry for Central Storage space where equipments for exhibition are stored.

The first floor level has a console space for the operation of Planetarium.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR and -1 floor level plans PLANETARIUM

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-1 LEVEL FLOOR PLAN 61

SECTION The section show the double dome design used to create harmony in the design of space with respect to other buildings falling on the main pedestrian axis.

The facility is a double dome construction where the space between two domes is used as a pre-show display area.

The entry to the planetarium is at the ground floor level and the exit is at the first floor followed by a ramp down to the ground level for free ccirculation flow.

The ramp from the peripheral service road provides vehicle access to the Central storage facility at -1 floor leve.

Section Planetarium 63

ELEVATION The elevation of the facility shows the geo-desic dome construction around the main dome theatre to create harmony with the buildings falling in the main pedestrain access.

Geo-desic dome constructed around main dome theatre for visual aesthetics and to create harmony.

The entry to the planetarium is at the ground floor level and the exit is at the first floor followed by a ramp down to the ground level for free ccirculation flow.

The ramp from the peripheral service road provides vehicle access to the Central storage facility at -1 floor leve.

ELEVATION Planetarium 65

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE FACILITY

DOME-THEATRE

PRE-SHOW DISPLAY AREA

DOME-THEATRE

67

FLOOR PLANS The Digital Museum is one of the programme spaces that is unique in its experience and interactions compared to other programme spaces. This space has the potential to make an individual with conceptual world experiences.

Point Zero at first floor level provides access for the visitors to the open-air theatre or amphi-theatre, followed by the cafe with the view of other facilities and the backwaters.

The borderless space is one of the three visual spaces, where the display screens are installed one every walls, floor and ceiling to create infinite borderless display experience Crystal Universe (left) and Light Scuplture (right) are the other two spaces at this floor which provides other worldly experience, as this space is unique from programmed spaces.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Ground floor and first floor plans Point zero

N 69

SECTIONS The section shows the connection between the Point Zero facility with respect to the spaces that caters to the higher level of the site lower level of the site.

This facility also acts as a view point with the views of the facilities at the lower level of the site, the valley and Manchanabele Backwaters.

The open-air theatre leads to the cafe for visitors to recharge their energy after roaming the complex.

The dining space and the pedestrial path above it acts as a view point.

Open-air theatre or amphi-theatre is an informal gathering space for visitor, who wish to use it a breathing space or the have some snacks after roaming around the Experience Centre complex.

Borderless Space room with display screens installed on all walls, floor and ceiling.

Section Point Zero 71

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE OPEN-AIR THEATRE

VIEW OF KITCHEN SPACE IN CAFE

VIEW OF THE DINING AREA IN CAFE

VIEW OF THE CAFE AREA

73

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE FACILITY

VIEW OF THE LIGHT-SCULPTURE SPACE

VIEW OF THE BORDERLESS ROOM

VIEW OF THE CRYSTAL UNIVERSE

75

FLOOR PLANS Under Invisibility Cloak is a technology based interactive space inspired from Dark Matter. Here, the displays are AR based data which are revealed with a medium in this case a AR goggle or smartphones. The AR spaces is double height, and has mezzanine floor and suspended bridge for better experience.

There is a control room to operate the AR space and the elevators provides access for the visitors to VR gaming facility.

The facility has no external walls and is only covered by windveil kinetic facade skin which behaves like fabric with respect to turbulance of the wind and creating pattern.

This represents the behaviour of Dark Matter with visible matter.

Double height AR based display are with Mezzanine floor and suspended bridge that takes the visitor one step closer to experiencing outer space at different levels.

Ground floor plan under invisibility cloak

N 77

FLOOR PLANS The basement consists of VR gaming area with space themed gameplay. The access is provided only through elevators from the ground floor level.

The whole facility is designed to incorporate AR and VR technology inspired from conceptual theory about Dark Matter.

The mezzanine floor level brings visitors one step closer to experiencing the exhibits at different perspective through AR technology.

-1 Floor consists of VR gaming booth and additional facilities like control room, battery and storage room.

Services like toilets facilities along with AHU and DG room are provided at this floor level.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

basement floor plan under invisibility cloak

N 79

SECTIONS The section shows the working environment of both AR and VR. The AR incorporated space can be viewed from all the directions irrrespective of the crowd gathered, whereas the VR space can be accessed by limited crowd.

The ground floor of the facility is designed to incorporate AR technology based exhibits for display and provides visitors different perspectives with use of mezzanine floor and suspended bridge.

-1 floor level consists of VR gaming booths with a waiting lounge area and other service areas like AHU and DG room.

Section Under Invisible cloak 81

ELEVATION The elevation shows the Windveil Kinetic Facade that is designed to resemble the unique characteristic of the Dark Matter.

The Dark Matter does not interact with normal matter but only with Gravity, similarly this facade creates complex patterns due to turbulance of the wind.

The facility has no external walls and is only covered by windveil kinetic facade skin which behaves like fabric with respect to turbulance of the wind and creating pattern.

This represents the behaviour of Dark Matter with visible matter.

ELEVATION Under Invisible cloak 83

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE FACILITY

VIEW OF THE AR BASED EXHIBIT SPACE

VIEW OF THE AR BASED EXHIBIT SPACE

VIEW OF THE AR BASED EXHIBIT SPACE

85

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE AR BASED EXHIBIT SPACE

VIEW OF THE VR GAMING SPACE

VIEW OF THE AR BASED EXHIBIT SPACE

VIEW OF THE VR GAMING SPACE

87

FLOOR PLANS Space Museum is specially designed to display vehicles and equipments used for space research and exploration. The facility also houses a customized full scale PSLV with access provided for the visitors at each stages of the rocket.

This is an extension of the exhibit space which leads to auditorium in the -1 floor level.

This is the main exhibit space where vehicles and its part used in space research and exploration is open to display for the visitors.

A mezzanine floor is designed to view the display that area more than 3 m. in height.

About 50 m. shaft that houses a full scale customized PSLV space vehicle for the visitors to understand its true scale and to learn the functions of each stages of the rocket.

Ground floor plan SPACE MUSEUM

N 89

FLOOR PLANS Space Museum is specially designed to display vehicles and equipments used for space research and exploration. The facility also houses a customized full scale PSLV with access provided for the visitors at each stages of the rocket.

The mezzanine floor allows the visitor to view the exhibits that are more than 3 m. in height.

This floor leads to a green roof balcony which is over the extension exhibit space at the ground floor level.

The first stage of the rocket starts at this level. Special isolated footing is provided to take the load of a full scale PSLV space vehicle.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

The auditorium is designed in this floor to make the visitors look around the exhibits and attend the event in this venue. This auditorium is specially designed for events like public talks.

1,2, -1 AND -2 LEVEL floor PLANS SPACE MUSEUM

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

-2 LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

-1 LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

N 91

SECTIONS The section of Space Museum shows the scale of the spaces and full scale PSLV that is displayed in the facility.

The section also shows the design of auditorium and the main exhibit space above.

This is a double height space vehicle and equipments exhibit space with mezzanine floor to provide better view of the exhibits that are more than 3 m. height for the visitors.

This is an auditorium specially designed for professional talks with a backstage area and green room for the guests.

This is a 50 m. shaft that holds a fully scaled customized PSLV space vehicle with access for visitors at different stages.

Section SPACE MUSEUM 93

ELEVATION The elevation shows the scale of the building which houses exhibits that are massive with respect to human scale.

The building is designed in such a way the shaft where the PSLV is housed has a glass wall to allow maximum light to that space as well as for visual from outside the facility.

Green roof balcony above the extended main exhibit space which has the view of the Observatory located at higher altitude.

ELEVATION SPACE MUSEUM 95

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE MAIN EXHIBIT SPACE

VIEW OF THE MAIN EXHIBIT SPACE

VIEW OF THE MAIN EXHIBIT SPACE

VIEW OF THE EXTENDED EXHIBIT SPACE

97

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE AUDITORIUM

VIEW OF THE PSLV DISPLAY AREA

VIEW OF THE AUDITORIUM

BASE OF THE PSLV DISPLAY AREA

99

FLOOR PLANS The ground floor has a double height small gatherig space right below the observatory deck. The building has a mezzanine floor which can be used as telescope assembling workshop or various telescope exhibit area.

Double height gatering space right below observatory deck for announcement or small talk before accessing the Observatory by the visitors.

ground floor plan Observatory

N 101

FLOOR PLANS The terrace floor houses control room for observation deck and spaces for the installation of portable 10� telescopes during Astronomical Events. A 36� telescope is mounted in the observation deck which is used to observe celestial object beyond the solar system. The telescope is most likely oriented towards south where Milky Way can be viewed from Northern Hemisphere.

The control room is located below the observatory deck, which is where the 36� telescope mounted in the observatory deck can be controlled. It also has mainframe computers to store observed data.

The mezzanine floor provides view of the gathering space at the ground floor level.

This space can also be used as workshop area for telescope assembling or to exhibit different telescopes used for the sky watching.

MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN

TERRACE FLOOR PLAN

The Observatory deck has one way circulation to avoid human traffic during School or Institution visits.

MEZZANINE, TERRACE AND OBSERVATORY DECK PLAN Observatory

N

OBSERVATORY DECK PLAN 103

SECTION The section shows the design of small gathering space below the Observatory deck and its relation with other spaces.

Observatory dome made from aluminium or steel helps to reduce the load on the main structure.

Control room for the Observatory where all the data collected from the telescope can be stored into the server.

Double height small gathering space right below the Observatory deck for announcements or talks before accessing the Observatory.

Section Observatory 105

ELEVATION The elevation provides the information of materials used for the facility and its advanteages.

Observatory dome made from aluminium or steel helps to reduce the load on the main structure.

Area provided in the terrace floor to assemble portable telescopes during special events or can be assembled by the visitors on their own interest foe Astro-photograhy.

ELEVATION Observatory 107

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE GATHERING SPACE

VIEW OF THE MEZZANINE FLOOR

VIEW OF THE GATHERING SPACE

VIEW OF THE GROUND FLOOR AREA

109

3D VIEWS The 3D views helps to visualize the interiors and exteriors of the facility.

VIEW OF THE TERRACE FLOOR

VIEW OF THE OBSERVATORY DECK

VIEW OF THE CONTROL ROOM

VIEW OF THE OBSERVATORY

111

FLOOR PLANS Administration and Accomodation is a combined office and hostel space designed under single roof for easy maintenance and security.

The Accomodation facility consists of 58 bed (29 bunkbeds) for visitors to stay during special events that takes place after the working hours of the Experience Centre.

The office space at the ground floor consists of Director and Asst. Director cabin, lobby and a media room near the main entrance for easy access.

Ground floor plan ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOMODATION

N 113

FLOOR PLANS -1 floor level has toilet and shower facility provided for the accomodation block.

First floor is the office space consisting of cabins, workspace, meeting room, pantry and a blcony spcace.

The first floor is an extended office space consisting of cabins for Secretary and Asst. Secretary, Head of the Experience Centre and Head of the staff.

Addition to this is a meeting room carefully placed to provide view of things happening in the Experience Centre. workspace and pantry are also provided for the staff.

-1 floor level provides toilet and shower facility for the visitors staying in the hostel during special events that takes place after the working hours of the Experience Centre.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

-1 LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

-1 AND FIRST floor plan ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOMODATION

N 115

SECTION The section shows spaces at different levels, its functions and scale of the facility.

Office space at ground and first floor with cabins, workspace, meeting room and media room.

Hostel, toilet and shower facilities are provided in the Accomodation block for the visitors staying in the complex during special events.

Section ACCOMODATION AND ADMINISTRATION 117

ELEVATION The elevation shows the materials used for constructing the facility, its scale and design.

Slope roof helps in rain water harvesting. Hence, space frame roof is used for complex design and its lightweight properties

Columns providing support for space-frame frame roof, with red finish which can be seen in other facilities to create common elements and harmony.

ELEVATION ACCOMODATION AND ADMINISTRATION 119

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