Life Around Buildings by Asmita Ganar

Life around Buildings Master Plan Studio

Asmita Ganar

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Studio Brief The studio is aimed at learning the key aspects involved in preparing a large scale urban design master plan. The emphasis of the studio will be on exploring the design process through various concepts and approaches, achieving a detailed design resolution, evolving an appropriate development model and to prepare a persuasive communication and representation strategy for the master plan. The studio uses the Township Policy as the basis for initiating the development. Through the studio a three-dimensional urban design proposal for this area with proposed massing, height, densities, orientations, grids and blocks, movement routes both for pedestrians and vehicles and the location and role of public open spaces in the plan will be prepared. The studio will have underlying concerns focused on creation of liveable neighborhoods, image-ability of a place along with the issues of land economics and development mechanisms.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 Site Appraisal

02 Page 04

03 Design Strategies

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04 Page 04

05 Design Guidelines

Vision

Master Plan

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06 Page 04

Conclusion

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Site Appraisal

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Location The site is located about 16km from Kalupur Railway Station (Ahmedabad) and 15km from Ahmedabad Airport. It is at the north west tip of Ahmedabad boundary. Site Area : 530 Acres

Fig 01 : Location Map (From left - India , Gujarat Boundary, Ahmedabad Boundary)

Landmarks The site is bounded by two major roads on both the sides. The south east edge of the site passes along the S G Highway (50m wide), where as the north west edge of the site passes along the S P Ring Road(50m wide). Vaishnodevi circle junction can be marked as the main landmark for the given site. Other landmarks such as the Nirma University , Gota Junction and Ognaj village can be marked in the vicinity. When a radius of 5km is marked, few institutes, amenities, recreational spaces and healthcare centers can be observed. But it was inferred these places are more and easily accessible only by private vehicles. Public transport is yet to be fully established in the area. Also, due to lack of infrastructure, pedestrian movement is difficult. Fig 02 : Site Context

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On observing the development pattern within this 5km radius (Fig 03), it was inferred that development along S P Ring road started only in recent years. Also, demand for housing has increased and mixed use (retail and residential) typology have started beginning in the vicinity. As per development plan 2021 (fig 04), 75% land is under R3 zone ( Residential Zone III-R3 ) and rest falls under R2 zone ( Residential Zone II-R2 ). The site has rich thick vegetation all over the area. It majorly consist of trees like neem, mangoes, etc (fig 05). There is a gradual slope of 3m from north towards south, due to which few natural depressions are formed. Fig 06 shows the proposed DP road network as per development plan 2021. This helps in understanding the road network and cross network requirement for the site connectivity.

Fig 03 : Site Development

Fig 04 : Development Plan 2021 6

Fig 05 : Vegetation and Natural Resources

Fig 06 : Proposed DP Roads

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Lilapur Vaishnodevi Circle

SGVP School Nirma University

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Fig 07 : Existing Site Condition

Towards Godrej Garden city 7

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Architect : ASADOV and partners Architectural Studio Site Area : 400 Hectares Density : 7 Lakh

Fig 08 : Kazan Eco District Master Plan

Case Study . . . Kazan Eco District Master plan 8

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What kind of Urban Spaces does the city of Ahmedabad have??? A public market space - It has good built vs open space - Good shading - Numerous activities taking place But due to the current parking condition, there is no space left for public interaction. Spaces like footpath and road edges are used as interaction spaces. Fig 09 : Commercial Open Space

A typical high-rise central open space - It has good built vs open space But very less recreation space. Also, there is no greenery, or shades provided for people to sit in this area.

Fig 10 : Residential Open Space

An institutional open space after 7pm - This space has good shading - It has good landscape condition But it is not accessible to public and remains dead at peak hours.

Fig 11 : Institutional Open Space

02 Vision

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Vision

“Life around Buildings.” “To create a good quality public life and building are a part of them.”

Fig 12 : Commercial Public Space

Can a public street become more interesting and pedestrian friendly???

Fig 13 : Private Open Space

Fig 14 : City Level Open Space

Can a private open space become more social???

Should building like institutions and public building be more engaging with public activities???

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Design Strategies

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Site Connectivity The site is bounded by two highways, S P Ring road and S G Highway. These two roads acts as an advantage, as they will help connect the existing city growth from south east towards north west. Thus, they act as anchor point in site connectivity.

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The 36m cross over roads are moving along the perpendicular edge of the site. This is done keeping in mind that the high speed traffic can pass through the side without disturbing the inner neighborhood. Thus forming a quite and calm neighborhood at the center. Public transports such as AMTS and BRTS are also designed along these road to achieve better connectivity and distinct landmarks (fig 16).

Nirma University

Borrowing from proposed DP road network, decision of taking two 36m wide cross over roads along the long side of the site is taken (fig 15). These two 36m wide road will help establish connection directly from Sabarmati railway station, to further development from the site.

Sabarmati Railway Station

Fig 15 : City level connectivity

In order to create a city level open space, surrounded by public and institutional buildings, existing institutional link was connected (fig 17). Thus, this spaces is defined by to 18m wide roads. Other 18m wide roads are designed for neighborhood level connectivity. This forms the major road network strategy for the master plan.

Fig 16 : 36m wide roads with bus stops

Fig 17 : 18m wide road network 13

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9m wide 18m wide

36m wide

Fig 18 : Tertiary Road Network

15m wide

18m wide

Fig 19 : Neighborhood level open space

Fig 20 : Road Network

Tertiary roads of 9m are lied at a distance of about 120m center to center to form internal connectivity (fig 18). This creates a neighborhood of 600m x 360m (fig 23). In order to have on neighborhood level open space in each center, a open green space is designed at the center of every neighborhood (fig 19).

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Private Open Space

City level Open Space

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Neighborhood level Open Space

Fig 22 : Overlapping existing contour and Open Space Network Strategy

Fig 21 : Open Space Network

Fig 23 : Walk able neighborhood - 600 x 360m

Borrowing from existing site contour, all the semi public spaces are connected (fig 22). This results in three hierarchy of open spaces in the master plan (fig 21), which are; - Private Open Space - Neighborhood level Open Space - City level Open Space

Fig 23 illustrates that traveling towards the neighborhood level open space ‘B’ from any corner named ‘A’ will be a less than 5mins walking distance for an individual, making it a walkable neighborhood. 15

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Master Plan

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Built Form

Open Space

Road Network

Fig 24 : Delayering Road Network, Open Space and Built form 17

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Activating the Edges Offices, Retails and shopping mall on the major roads for easy access and activating the main entrance of the site.

Internal Road Network Local internal transport loop connecting all of the development clusters together to become high quality pedestrian and cycling friendly movement.

Residential Blocks Built to line residential blocks with private open space at the center.

Neighborhood Open Space Vibrant civic square- central communication hub for local neighborhood.

Premium Residential Blocks Luxurious G+3 apartments facing the central open space.

Mixed use Ground + 1 Retail with upper floor as residential units along a 15m wide pedestrian friendly shopping street.

Public Transport Transit oriented network, consisting of BRTS/AMTS and shared transport for rapid connectivity of the city to the site. Institutional Buildings / Public Buildings Schools, colleges, library, museum, and art center becomes the part of city center open space providing an identity to the site.

Fig 25 : Master Plan 18

Housing for Economical Weaker Section G+4 1bhk residential units with private and public open spaces.

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40% Built

Fig 26 : Built vs Open 19

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Fig 30 : Zoning Strategy

Fig 29 : Building Use Plan

The building use plan (fig 29) has been done as per the zoning strategy (fig 30). Edge have been marked as commercials with offices and MNCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. These will ensure easy accessibility and less interference inside the site. Major road intersection along 36m wide road is specified as mixed use typology. Ground and first floor to be used as retails and upper floors to be used as residential units. This will activate road junctions throughout the day. Central axis to have public and institutional buildings. Rest to be used as residential buildings. 23

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Block Detail A

Fig 30 : Block Design Strategy The neighborhood is defined by a 18m and 36m wide roads called as Neighborhood streets, with internal community roads of 9m wide. The road on periphery of open space is termed as Promenade street . (Refer fig 30).

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Premium Residential Block (G + 03) overlooking central open space

Residential Block (G + 12) with internal private open space

Mixed use buildings with G+1 retail and residential units above.

Fig 31 : Block Detail - A 18m wide road for neighborhood level connectivity

AMTS Bus stop on 36m wide crossover road

BRTS Bus stop on 36m wide crossover road

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Fig 32 : Shared Street 26

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Shared Street Recreational activities on Podium 2 Second podium to be used for residential purpose recreational space. As no open plot is provided for mixed use typology, podium and terrace to be used as recreational space.

Podium 1 Restaurant and cafeterias on first podium to have an extended spill over outdoor sitting space.

15m wide share street Ground floor of mixed use to be used for retail, cafeterias and restaurants. The outdoor sitting can spill over to the extended walkway of 9m wide. A defined cycling track to be included within it along with street furnitures such as benches, planter, light lamps, bollards, etc. A maximum of 3.5m wide vehicular lane to be provided for emergency access. Pedestrian walkway of 2.5m wide to be provided along the residential block. Setback of 3m from plot to be provided for residential block to allow more visual distance from adjacent activities.

Eyes on Street Double height balconies to provide eyes on street and desired urban character.

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Fig 33 : Private Open Space 28

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Private Open Space Double height Balcony This helps in connecting with activities inside the private open space.

Parking Only two wheeler parking to be provided on stilt floor. Four wheeler parking to be accommodated in basement parking.

Activating ground floor 15% amenities to be provided on ground floor for active interaction and participation.

Landscaping Appropriate hard-scape and landscape ensure shading for playing, sitting and walking .

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Block Detail B Central open space for Sunday market, events, celebration, etc.

Economical Weaker Section housing (G + 3) close to developed city for easy accessibility and job opportunity. Fig 34 : Block Detail - B

Private open space in each residential block.

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Fig 35 : Public Open Space

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Design Guidelines

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Guidelines for Mixed Use Buildings •

Double Height Balconies

Ground and First floor to be used as Commercials

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Ground floor front facade to have Recreation Space

4m setback and rare to step back by 10m. •

Arcade

Ground floor to have arcades as architectural element.

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Upper floors to be used as

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1m wide double height balconies shall be provided free of FSI. Fig 36 : Typical mixed use building along 36m wide road

Guidelines for Residential Buildings •

For a average plot of 100 x 100m, 3m Setback with 0.5m rise from road level is to be provided.

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80% Built to Line

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2 Pedestrian, 2 Vehicular entrances

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breaking the mass of the building. •

Ground floor to be used as Stilt Parking for two wheelers.

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3m setback

15% of ground to be reserved for amenities.

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Parking

Compound wall to be treated as Compound wall

landscape. •

1m wide double height balconies shall be provided free of FSI.

Fig 37 : Typical Residential Block 33

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Project Phasing 133 Acres

82 Acres

Neighborhood Block 1

Neighborhood Block 1 EWS Housing Commercial Edge Fig 38 : Phase 1

Fig 39 : Phase 2

140 Acres

94 Acres

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Neighborhood Block 3

Neighborhood Block 2

Fig 40 : Phase 3

Fig 41 : Phase 4

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81 Acres

Commercial Edge

Neighborhood Block 4

Fig 42 : Phase 5

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Phasing of the project is done in five stages. The first stage will include the commercial edge, EWS housing and one neighborhood block (133 acres). The existing city will help development of the south east end of site. Completion of one neighborhood will introduce the typical neighborhood strategy and can increase interest of buyers. Construction of two 36m wide roads along with institutes and public buildings will attract people towards the site (82 acres). This city level open space will bring people visit the site and increase market demand. The third stage will have mixed use buildings coming up on the edge of major roads (140 acres). Neighborhood block 2 and 3 will come up in phase four of construction (94 acres). Final stage will conclude with neighborhood 4 and commercial edge on S P Ring road (81 acres). Thus, completing the master plan and creating â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life Between Buildingâ&#x20AC;?.

Conclusion

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“Life between Buildings.” - Jan Gehl 37

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