Architectural Programming, Site planning and Research Methodology
SUZLON ONE EARTH GLOBAL CORPORATE HEADQUATERS PUNE, INDIA
ANKIT POKAR SEMESTER – VIII AR5413 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, VADODARA DESIGN ACADEMY.
SUZLON ONE EARTH,PUNE
Open lands Low intensity residential zone
LOCATION :- Hadapsar, Pune, India. ARCHITECT:- Christopher Charles Benninger.
Open lands
•The campus stands as a testimony to the organisational philosophy of pursuing sustainable development. •Built in-line with its vision of powering a greener tomorrow, the expansive, environment-friendly campus is spread over 10 acres. •Divided into inter-connected, individual buildings named after the elements of nature like Sun, Aqua, Sky, Tree and SEA (Suzlon Excellence Academy) lounges. •One Earth is self-sufficient, employing effective controls and building management systems for minimum disturbance to the natural ecology,
Low intensity residential zone (Township)
Selected Site
Open lands
Open lands Low intensity residential zone
Site and its context
Selected Site Suzlon – One Earth
Enlarge site area Selected site Suzlon one earth, Pune
Site
Primary road
Secondary road
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS • Tropical wet and dry climate. • Temperature ranging between 20oc to 28oc CHARACTER OF THE SITE • The site is longish(Linear). • Surrounding context of the site is residential zone (specially flats and apartments). • The access is perpendicular to its main axis.
PROJECT TYPOLOGY - The campus is a Corporate Campus. - The occupancy profile of the campus is of 24 x 7 global shared service provider and the „ think-tank‟ for the globe across all locations. - The office is transformed from a strategic center to a global management headquarter.
PHILOSOPHY - To be a company that serves society with sustainable wind power on a commercial scale with a focus. On continuously increasing efficiency and reliability of wind turbines. - With a philosophy that emphasizes on innovation , to drive it‟s every aspect , the company has turned the dream of a greener world into a sustainable and profitable business. PERCEPTION - An institute derived from Indian roots and ancient wisdom. - “Work with nature”. - Not a block in the concrete skyline of the surroundings. NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS - The spaces designed according to the user needs and emotions. - Catering the functions required for the program and even certain extra luxury facility. - “Being the part of the change.” SUSTAINABILITY ASPECTS - To contribute to the reduction in use of fossil fuels by reducing carbon footprints in all our operations. - Usage of IBMS(Intelligent Building Management System)
IDENTIFYING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - Sustainability has been addressed in all stages and processes, right from site selection , design , construction and operation. - Advanced technology has been used in the campus to make sustainability a reality. - The idea of the campus is that people should enjoy all seasons and the changes in the daylight. - The corporate headquarter office designed to make it a global level corporate office.
Philosophy & ideas
Vision & Goals
CONCEPT & FINAL DESIGN
Requirements & Needs
CULTURAL CONNECT
Architect‟s Impression & Perception
Sustainability Aspects.
FORMATION OF CONCEPT
SUSTAINABLE ACTION
CULTURAL CONNECT
BASIC IDEA
VISIONS AND GOALS -To be the world class corporate sector in wind energy. - To be the global leader in providing profitable , end to end wind power solution. - A place like village having characteristics of proximity to nature, maximum use of natural light and ventilation. - To be „Stakeholders „ choices‟ company- “ Global Village”
USER TYPOLOGY - The campus accommodates 1700 people presently and would house 2500 people in future. - The campus is designed to suit human scale and for all aspects of human faculty emotional , functional and intellectual needs. - The campus has many points to pause and experience the user emotions.
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C.M.D.
- Chief Managing Director
acceptance
Directors
- Board of Directors
respect
welcoming
informative comfort inspiring Assurance
desire
warmth
motivating
encouraging
efficient acceptance
Positive feeling
surprise
pleasant
Free entry
MAPPING OF USERS EMOTIONS. Casual visitors, college & School students & relatives Service Providers , Business visitors, Security agencies, government officials, Caterers , House keeping MEDA, Business agencies, courier personals agencies, etc Executive management , Promoters, CMDs , Board of Directors , Heads. Senior executives , Managers, Directors, Employees.
Clients & Investors , Existing & Prospective , Flls , Large Brokerage Firms. Vendors , Suppliers , Consultants , Part manufacturers , Transporters, Legal consultants
Executives
- Senior Executives - Heads
Class 3 :- Position and Dignity & Status -Lesser Interaction (Private Zone)
Supervising Staff
Managers
- Managing department - Outsourcing
Management
Employers Working class
Staff Human interface
Workers
- Office staff - Core working staff Class 2 – Moderate position - Administrative staff Intermediate people - House keeping staff(Semi Public Space)
- Reception Staff - Public Relation staff
- Basic Service Providers - Gardeners, peons etc.
Class 1 – Server Class Public Zone
HIERARCHY OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
CONCEPT • Low rise campus. • Flexible and Adaptable. • Functional and durable. • Integration of inside and outside. • A green building. • Based on the principles of Vaastu and even climatic response the building is designed in such manner. • The south west side of the building is put with an overload water tank and with minimum openings/windows. • The center „Bramhasthal‟ of the building is open to sky to get enough light. • The orientation of the building is North- South direction. • The water feature should be placed in the east side of the plot.
Bramhasthan open to sky
Water body to East.
Location of open space and water body
Initial conceptual sketch of campus master plan
Conceptual sketch of deep sthamb and water body in the campus.
Study of Built form and open space.
Location of Nodes and Vista.
Road for main entry separating main campus from learning center.
Built form and connectivity of space.
Water body facing East direction
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N.E.
N.W.
Intersection point Center or Focus
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Entry point
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Center or Focus
S.E.
S.W.
Parallel center lines to the axis.
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• All sides of the buildings have roads for better accessibility . • The team was conscious of the fact that each of the Suzlon values should reflect and express itself in the campus design ,interiors, landscape and communication. • There is an integrity seen in the campus design with connected buildings through some service elements. • All the possible sides have peripheral roads and access from them.(indirect access) • The north east part of the building is low in height and has maximum of openings. • The entire plot is divided in to two parts with the corporate building placed in the eastern side and the learning center placed in the western side.
APPROCH TO SUSTAINABILITY
1 Environment Sensitive developmen t • Minimum Site Disturbance • Heat island effect • Minimum light pollution • Use of native plants • CFC & HCFC free material use • Promote Public transport
2 Water Sensitive Approach
• Rain Water Harvesting • Use of low flow fixtures • Use of sensor based fixtures • Water efficient Irrigation • 100 % use of sewage water • Water efficient HVAC system • Less water requirement landscape
3 Energy Conscious Approach
• Energy efficient HVAC • Energy efficient lighting • Usage of renewable energy • Sensor based lighting and ventilation • Energy efficient electrical equipment
4 Eco-Friendly Material & Resources
• Minimum Construction waste • Use of regional materials • Use of rapidly renewable material • Recycle & reuse of material • Use of high recycle content material
5 Healthy & Productive Indoor environment
• Use of low carbon emitting materials • Indoor pollutants control • Natural use of day light and view of outdoor spaces • Increase ventilation • Minimum pollution during construction
6 Innovative Design Elements
• Green design education • Creating green energy resource on site and off site • Green house keeping • Zero waste policy
AIM:- Responsive and Responsible Environment.
DESIGN APPROCH Translating Suzlon‟s values and vision into the interior space as experienced in the context of architecture and landscape. Bringing value to the space by integrating the functional HR requirements of the business units, employee aspirations and wellbeing.
Space Planning - Interior, Architecture & Landscape “Becoming One”
SUSTAINABILITY IN LANDSCAPE PRACTICES:Using recycled water Reduced water consumption Use of native plants Creating new Habitats
GOAL
LANDSCAPE INTERIORS
ARCHITECTURE
USER JOURNEY.
Sustainability
Renewable Key Energy Elements
Sun
Water
Wind + Wood
Space or Sky
Sun Corporate Services
Aqua Technology + Manufacturing team
Tree Manufacturing Business team
Sky Board members & new business
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Sustainability has to be an objective from the concept stage and then embedded in every design aspect
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Sustainable solution and practices are integrated towards efficiency in:
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ENERGY USE
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WATER USE
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
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MATERIALS USE
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HEALTHY AIR QUALITY
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OPERATING PRACTICES
Sustainability is the hallmark of this project while the result is an inspiring place to work. Achievements then speak for themselves.
47% Energy Savings
60% Water Savings
85% Recycle Waste
90% Occupants use Daylight
ALLIGNMENT OF DESIGN PROCESS
PURPOSE
RESULT
• Built to suit model
All requirements set forth in the brief document were achieved in the Design, including the brief of the Green Building
• Studying the design to match needs • Achieve satisfaction first on paper • Ensure design & technical aspects • Efficient costs and effective design
ACTION: DESIGN DRAWINGS WERE SCREENED WITH RESPECT TO:
Functional Requirements
Vaastu Compliances
Construction Technology
Local Rules & Regulations
Criteria for Green buildings
All of the above were closely monitored & cross-checked by :
1. Client
2. Developer
3. Architects
Cost & Time implications
SYSTEMATIC ORGANIZATION FROM PART TO WHOLE
Strategy Planning
Media Room
Training Rooms New Business Technology Group
MBU Wind Gallery
Library
Gymnasium
Cafeteria IT
Welcome Lounge Chairman Offce
HR / Admin
Corporate Communication
Finance Travel Desk
Executive Business Halls
Courier Desk
CLC
Parking
IBMS / FMS
Record StoresRoom
Board Room
SITE ZONING:-
ACTIVITY MAPPING:-
Core functions Services Activities
Human Interface activities- Administration block, corporate learning center , wind gallery, reception, lounge, semi open interactive spaces near entrance, exhibition space ,etc.
Spill over activities
Core activities:- Corporate office work space.
Human Interface activities
Supportive functions:-Auditorium ,multimedia room, open air theatre, library, storage, etc.
Green Space Road
Peripheral functions:cafeteria etc.
Canteen , accomodation area ,
HIERARCHY OF SPACE:-
Private space Public space Semi public space Residual space
USER PATTERN:-
Maximum inside & outside interaction
with the sense of learning something new. Comparatively less used space Maximum used space- workspace
Maximum outside interaction
Max. Outside interaction Max. Used spaces
Less used spaces Service provider Business visitors / clients Regular user Student User
Maximum used space- workspace
RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
ACTIVITY MAPPING:-
Core functions Services Activities Spill over activities Human Interface activities Green Space Road
LEGEND 1. Office Block 2. Service Core 3. Terrace 4. Faculty Room 5. Meeting Room 6. Multipurpose Hall 7. Theatre 8. Record Room 9. Store
ACTIVITY MAPPING:-
Core functions Services Activities Spill over activities Human Interface activities Green Space Road
LEGEND 1. Office Block 2. Service Core 3. Terrace 4. Excellence Academy
ACTIVITY MAPPING:-
Core functions Services Activities Spill over activities Human Interface activities Green Space Road
LEGEND 1. Office Block 2. Service Core 3. Terrace 4. Excellence Academy
Sections and Elevations
SHADOW STUDY
A carefully in-depth study of the sun and shadow patterns has helped to identify functional use of spaces and the right locations for lawn, lotus pools and flowering plants
DETAILS