architecture student portfolio 2016-2020
JATIN KAPOOR
my journey through
food and architecture
Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio 2020
JATIN KAPOOR
This portfolio is the compilation of all projects, factual or fictional, that were a part of my journey to the present day. It showcases my understanding of the profession, concept development, my skill set for presentation and representation as well as my experiments with various materials and techniques, in accordance with my growth and development in this field. Food, has been a constant throughout this adventure, seldom portrayed in my projects and more often in my personality. An ongoing hunt to find a link between food and architecture.
contact 8449394931 jatin.kapoor763@gmail.com Almora, Uttarakhand.
the world is alive, yet it’s sleeping
education
skills
higher secondary school 2015 Sherwood College, Nainital (ICSE) - 87.83% b.arch 2016-2021 University School of Architecture and Planning G.G.S.I.P. University, Dwarka
CGPA 8.2
water colour
autodesk autocad google sketchup
sketching
adobe illustrator
hand drafting
adobe photoshop
model making photography
adobe indesign v-ray lumion keyshot
experience and achievements bamboo and rammed earth workshop, auroville residence design, almora
hobbies playing football
cooking
cycling
trekking poetry
travelling laurie baker trophy - special mention
reference
unknown crafts person trophy - top 6 prof. Rajat Ray dean, USAP +91 9810006311
table of contents
studio apartment
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college canteen
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miscellaneous : live projects
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documentation : barkot
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uttarakhand bhawan
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national institute of design
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ongoing thesis : a food complex
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group housing
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urban design
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andromeda : a pattern
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studio apartment 2016
A design on stilts assisting create a sense of privacy and security. The playful nature of the client is showcased in the design development. Small elements which reflect upon his childhood and athletic personality have been highlighted. Special emphasis has been laid on multiple usage of spaces, ergonomics in design and maximising the space created. The design has been inspired by the concept of a boomerang, one being wooden device, considered a toy and its nature to only return if it has been swung smoothly i.e. karma.
Studio Apartment Site : G.G.S.I.P. University, Dwarka. Site Area : 225m2 Each student was allotted another student as a client and vice versa. The client had to choose their site, and the architect had to design a studio apartment for them. Understanding my client’s personality as one of who would do as done. A boomerang was a perfect compliment. A boomerang is -
Lego blocks strip use dual purpose of acupressure as well as playing and construction.
A foldable screen to temporarily segregate the space to create privacy.
A separate space to enjoy foosball and bar-b-que.
a wooden device-house of wood used by males-masculinity of client a toy-playful nature of the client The apartment is on stilts to create a distinction between the public and private area. It helps create a sense of security and privacy. The client had certain requirements, which included, a gaming area with privacy. A space to exercise as a keen player of badminton. An open floor plan and viewing points to keep a check on the entire extent of the apartment. Furniture design has been modified to adhere to the interest in video games and toys. Mario sewage pipes has been used as seaters. The golden ball from Dragon Ball Z has been used in the central atrium. Lego blocks have been assembled to form a strip, which can be removed to play and construct. When in place, it can be used for acupressure.
A designated area for gaming.
A kitchen slab inspired by the form of a boomerang fulfilling the ergonomics necessary.
A wall bed, like the berth of a train, so as to maximize available space. The Dragon Ball atrium helps light up the apartment naturally, thus reducing electricity consumption.
A closet by the bedside close to the washroom.
Washroom is the only walled space.
The designated gaming zone in full function with a get together with the clients associated.
A recessed zone with seaters, a foosball table, a bar-b-que and viewing point for the apartment.
The stairway leading to the aparment on stilts, thus creating a barrier between the public and private.
college canteen 2017
A lost human without navigation always goes around in circles, and so was the thought process while developing a concept. The design evolved from a mere circle to curved surfaces to radials to planets and our solar system, picking up several elements and qualities as per progression. It is the amalgamation of curiosity, elements of surprise, an act of dual psychology on the producer and consumer with a non-superterrestrial interpretation of our planets and solar system.
College Canteen Site : G.G.S.I.P. University Dwarka. Site Area : 600m2
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The project brief was to design a college canteen in the university campus. The massive amount of brick work has been strongly inspired by the philosophies and works of Sir Laurie Baker. The canteen has two entries, both leading to the cash and the serving counter. An external ledge is there for the quick eaters. A set of washrooms for the students and the support staff. The services are done from the back side, away from the public eye. The covered seating has the wall in a self shading form, whilst the semi covered seating has brick jali wall. Both house seating for twenty students each. The nine open seatings have been inspired by our nine planets in the solar system. Each seating has a different material as its base giving the essence of the planet it represents. Mercury - Red Granite Venus - Frosted Glass Earth - Grass Mars - Red Sandstone Jupiter - Yellow Sandstone Saturn - Bamboo Uranus - Gravel Neptune - Blue Tile Pluto - White Marble
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The concept of dual psychology has been implemented here by creating a visual connect. The producer keeps the kitchen neat and clean as he is constantly seen by the consumer. Whereas, the consumer is tempted to order something that is being prepared inside.
The nine outdoor open seatings lead to a surprise element at the rear end. It opens to 3 frames of green walls and 2 frames of water walls. They together help maintain an ambient temperature in the rear end by passive techniques of architecture.
1. Storage Area 2. Staff washroom 3. Washing Area 4. Water Wall 5. Green Wall with Seating 6. Public Washroom 7. Cooking Area 8. Serving Counter 9. Cash Counter 10. Drinking Water 11. Open Seating 12. Covered Seating 13. Semi-Covered Seating 14. Entry 15. Service Area 16. Fast Food Counter
Physical model of the design, made of box board and sun board.
brick jali wall
East Elevation
self shading wall
fast food counter
water wall
green wall
A Residence - Sathi Site : Bamboo Centre, Auroville, Tamil Nadu. Material Used : Bamboo, Rammed Earth
secondary bamboo support
bamboo against the stone columns
The very first live project, of an accommodation, a double storey structure made of vernacular materials. It was a small workshop, comprising of not only design, but also hand on construction with bamboo and rammed earth. From the process of designing, resolving the structure, achieving the correct mixture, ramming the earth, splitting of bamboo, laying them, fastening them together, constructing a ladder, weaving the wall panels and laying of the roof, we experienced it all. A group of 12 with the help and support of professionals in this field, we achieved this feat in just over a week. It was an experience of appreciating the vernacular, following rhythm and the mindset of humble living.
rammed earth up to the cill level
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bamboo panels fixed here
bamboo ladder leading upstairs
bamboo base for the panels
stone columns for structural support
A Residence Site : Ranidhara, Almora Uttarakhand. Site Area : 268 m2
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A small scale residence design in a very steep contoured site in Almora. Despite being small, the project imposed great challenges.
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The 1 : 1.67 slope was the biggest task. Other problems included the building by laws, height restriction of 6m from u.g.l., access roads, etc. The residence includes a multi purpose hall in the ground floor, a 2 bedroom unit in the first floor. The structure shifts back due to the restriction, and houses a 3 bedroom unit divided in two levels.
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It boasts of two large terraces, a major requirement in the cold regions. It has a dual entry, one from the main road, and the other from a pedestrian pathway.
documentation : barkot, uttarakhand 2017
A documentation based primarily to understand the construction technique used in the earthquake prone areas. Highlighting the extensive use of stone and wood, the method of constructing with horizontal bracing and avoiding any vertical member so as to allow movement and flexibility during an earthquake. The study sheds light on the current day scenario, with the modern techniques and materials for construction, and how the traditional technique has taken a backseat.
Koti-Banal Architecture
Sonara is small village located 14km away from the main town of Barkot.
Site : Barkot, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Village Documented : Sonara
It has a geographical area of 114 ha. and a population of around 338 people. The village has several houses and temples, but lacks any basic amenity like a school, college or hospital.
Uttarakhand falls in the very high damage risk zone in terms of seismic zones (zone 4,5). The typology of constructing buildings that are resistant to earthquakes has been in force for over a 1000 years. As it’s own vernacular response to the earthquake prone conditions, the district of Barkot, practices a unique style of architecture known as Koti-Banal architecture. This is done primarily in local materials like stone and wood.
The origin of the village was set around its main courtyard. It is the apex of the village. All religious functions and celebrations take place in the courtyard. It holds high regard in the village. The main occupation there is agriculture. Map of Sonara Village
Each house has a grainery of its own. The grainery is not only used for storage but also is considered very sacred. They are all heavily decorated and beautifully carved.
For a detailed documentation, a team of 40 students travelled to Barkot in the cold winter of December 2017. The students covered 7 villages in detail, studying the typologies, demographics, socio economic features along with measured drawings of 2 buildings each from 3 villages. It was an insight on not only architecture, but also on the cultural and traditional values of the villages. A truly enriching experience.
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Carvings also differntiate people on economic status. Heavier the carvings in a house or grainery, wealthier and higher economic status. A lot of new houses have been constructed, none using the vernacular techniques or materials. All new houses are made of brick and RCC.
Sacred Storage Grainery
The newer method is prefered due to cost, time and restriction and availibility of wood and stone.
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Ground Floor Plan
The upper floor was made of a lighter material, than the lower floor, i.e. of wood.
The lower floor was made of a heavier material, i.e. of stone, so as to shift the center of gravity closer to the ground.
Section at XX’ Buildings were characterized by simple rectangular plans. Dry masonry helped the structure be flexible countering the lateral loads. The ground floor was sunken, and was majorly occupied by the cattle. The sunken kept the cattle warm, their hay, the upper floors. Stone walls measured 500mm-600mm thick.
Flexible wooden joinery which helps to release the kinetic energy in the buiding allowing it to withstand the forces generated by an earthquake.
Interlocking wooden panels were used to construct the wall on the upper level.
uttarakhand bhawan 2018
A project that focused intensively on the structural quality, construction technique and its ability to resist an earthquake. Dhajji dewari system : it revolves around the idea of wood and infill materials acting complementary and contrary in terms of their properties to resist crack but to allow movement during seismic conditions. The cross bracing allows load to be transferred using triangulation of members. The design is a blend of traditional technique with modern materials, fulfilling the guidelines and structurally resolving the project.
Uttarakhand Bhawan Site : Prabhupad Marg, Sector 13, Dwarka. Site Area : 600 m2
The bhawan houses the officials of Uttarakhand. It comprises of offices, conference halls, dormitories, a restaurant with dining hall, single occupancy rooms, double occupancy rooms, suites for higher officials and a common reception.
A bhawan designed using the structural techniques that could withstand an earthquake. The technique used was native to Kashmir but the materials used have been updated as per the present day context. Dhajji Dewari literally means ‘patch quilt wall’, resuming the concept behind these walls, made with timber frames of variable size filled with brick masonry. During an earthquake, the weak joints between bricks allow the masonry to dissipate energy through friction, rather than resisting and leading to major cracks in the walls. At the same time the timber frame prevent the walls from falling apart, and allows relative movements and friction between the various parts of the building system, further dissipating the energy induced by earthquake. - For earthquake resistant design, rectangle of the ratio 1:2 is most suitable. - The preferable shapes are that of the letters L, T and Y. - The connection between two blocks must be by an expansion joint to allow movement. - The base of the structure must be heavier as compared to the top so as to bring down the centre of gravity. - Openings size should be small and they should not be placed too close to the edges. - The joints must be flexible, and not rigid, so as to allow movement. - Dry masonry is preferred due to its flexible properties. - Horizontal bracings are used to keep the structure together. - Cross bracings help distribute loads equally and efficiently.
Building 1 is more public in nature as it houses the office area and the dormitories. The floors above have single and double occupancy rooms. Both the buildings are connected via a common staircase which also acts as a crumble section in case of a disaster.
Building 2 is more private in nature as it houses the conference hall and suites for the higher officials. This building is half floor above the ground so as to bring down the centre of gravity and such that there is an opening to a different floor at each landing of the staircase.
This project fulfils all guidelines to make this structure an earthquake resistant building. structural table
site plan
column 400 x 400 mm
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stone rubble infill
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5400 mm c/c corner beam 300 x 300 mm
9. blocking pad 8. secondary beam 7. primary beam 6. infill material 5. cross bracing 4. horizontal bracing 3. column 2. plinth beam (dasa) 1. concrete foundation 0. ground line
joinery of column to the beam
series of construction The windows have been designed in accordance with the cross bracing such that the structure remains intact. Different shapes denote various spaces and provide a functional yet aesthetic outlook.
cross bracing 40 x 200 mm
column 400 x 400 mm
joinery of cross bracing to the column/stud
elevator building 1
building 1
1000 mm c/c
beam 300 x 300 mm
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stud 300 x 200 mm
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uttarakhand bhawan view
entry reception
elevator building 2
main staircase
stone rubble plinth
fly ash infill
glulam columns
triangular windows
building 2
glulam studs
fire exit staircase
national institute of design 2018
The site was on contoured terrain with a seasonal water body at its lowest point, mildly populated with trees. The institute comprised of many courses, thus the approach was to maximize interaction and avoid seclusion. Thus, instead of providing separate blocks for different courses, the division was on the basis of typology. All studios at one place, workshops at another. Public spaces were placed at the centre, while the outcome of the students academic work was highlighted. The entire design is disabled friendly and is oriented such that it leads to the water front.
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National Institute of Design Site : J.N.U. Campus, Vasant Kunj New Delhi. Patch Area : 10,000m2 The project brief was to design a university comprising of several courses in the field of design. The objective was to create harmony and a healthy co-working environment for all courses. To ensure interaction and communication between various students, the block has been divided on the basis of function. Studios on one side, workshops on another. This maximized circulation and conversation.
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An open air theatre is at the heart of the university, sunken into the ground, roofed by a staff room. A prototype display window outside each workshop displays the work done by each course. The courtyards outside the workshops are used as exhibition space.
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The contoured site has been dealt by providing ramps, making it a disabled friendly campus, leading to the water body.
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The admin is housed differently from the academic, to respect hierarchy and privacy. The library is a double height space on two levels. Several courts for sports and recreation have been provided. East Elevation
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ongoing thesis - a food complex 2020
An ongoing thesis project based on the concept of bringing together food and all its stakeholders at one place. There exist a lot of spaces that cater to food, but they are all scattered in all directions. The objective was to create a hub, a complex comprising of all activities as in an all-in-one hotspot for food. It includes a culinary art school, food retail outlets, food start-ups, food festivals and events and also urban farming.
A Food Complex Site : Chaudhary Farms, Sohna Road Gurugram. Site Area : 23,000m2 A common place for the coming together of all types of food enthusiasts. Different people with different motives, including eating, cooking, learning, growing and selling, all revolving around one fundamental i.e. food. A mixed use project, partly institutional and partly commercial, highlighting food as the vital element. The project includes the following functions: •Institutional area – to provide education and training to people (majorly students) aspiring to enter the fields related to food. Culinary art school (the art of preparing food). •Restaurants and cafés – dine in spaces for the public coming to the complex, providing them a different gastronomic experience (the art of eating good food). •Kitchen incubator – a large size public kitchen, which can be rented on several basis. Various kinds of people can opt for renting this kitchen on a shared basis. This is promoting small entrepreneurs who wish to enter the market of food and collab with the last mile delivery systems. •Academic functions – including various kitchens of varying scales, studios, workshops, lecture halls. •Public functions – including gathering spaces for public, library, exhibition area, space for festivals and events, public workshops. •Urban farming – growing a self sustainable complex in various aspects. An initiative to bring food back inside the city and also creating awareness about it. •Hostels – for the students enrolled with the courses, mandatory in nature.
Why Sohna Rural? Sohna is regarded as the South Gurugram, and just like South Delhi, it has a similar vision. Since most of Gurugram has been planned in a haphazard manner, the South Gurugram seeks to make amends. Sohna has a 6-lane elevated road proposed right up to G. D. Goenka University. Sohna, according to FDP-2031 has been proposed as residential with a chunk of public, semi-public zone at its heart. It is a land of opportunity, waiting to be capitalised.
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group housing 2019
The first take was on to break the typology of vertical towers. Another was to maximize privacy at home and maximize social spaces on multiple levels. This posed several challenges regarding the selection of material, the elimination of corridors, the workability of cores, determining the cantilevers and the size and proportion of fenestrations. There was movement both vertically and horizontally for access to the dwelling units and the terraces so created, respectively. The project was true test of functional units, services and teamwork.
Why hexagonal cores?
Group Housing
When three linear blocks are placed over each other, at an angle of 60o from the subsequent blocks, the area that is common to all is a hexagon.
Site : Sector 16c, opp. G.G.S.I.P.U. Dwarka. Site Area : 22,500m2 The motive was to break the typology of vertical towers. Thus, the towers were laid out in horizontal spans, connected by vertical cores.
The polygon supports each linear block by two of its opposite sides in each case. This common hexagon in each block functions as its core.
To achieve the spans so required, transfer girders stretch between cores, fully cast in concrete. Each floor acts as a transfer girder, whilst the last one-third is used as a service corridor. Another objective was to maximize privacy for each unit, leading to the elimination of corridors as a whole, and to maximize social spaces on various levels, thus creating terraces connecting different cores at different levels.
Each terrace created on different levels, helps multiply the green cover three folds. These terraces are so used for community farming, roof gardens and helps create awareness about their importance.
Why octagonal openings?
Understanding the user groups, maximum units have been provided to lower and middle income groups. Higher income group also holds a reasonable share. The economic weaker section have been included and well incorporated within the design complex.
The green terraces mulyiply the available green cover on the ground by three folds.
The ideal opening in the transfer girder for fenestrations.
A grid dividing the opening in its 1/4th in both axes.
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Level 1 7 blocks, 4 floors each
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Level 2 6 blocks, 5 floors each
concrete shell
transfer girder
Level 3 6 blocks, 3 floors each
concrete shell
transfer girder
Types of units provided:
The final octagonal shape of the opening thus achieved.
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The housing complex has a swimming pool at the north west.
There are 2 major courtyards within the complex.
A childrens park is alongside the pool, away from any vehicular movement to ensure safety.
One is a park for lesiure and meditation. The other has courts for basketball and volleyball. Level 1 blocks, continued for 4 floors.
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On the north eastern end, their is a dog park.
There is a community hall, at the centre of the complex, which can host various events and celebrations.
A jogging track runs in a loop inside the complex, providing seamless experience, without any hindrance or disturbance.
It is surrounded by reatil shops, catering to the daily needs of the residents. Level 3 blocks, continued for 3 floors.
public spaces on both the ground floor and the terraces
various terraces being used for urban farming
large cantilevers on various levels
external wall section the central plaza and staggering balconies
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40m2 studio apartment
Rectangular Core
110m2 3 bedroom unit
Hexagonal Core
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entry to core 110m 2 bedroom unit 2
Hexagonal Core
90m2 2 bedroom unit
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The beams run parallel to each other, containing the sunk spaces for services within them. Each unit has a shaft running through them which connects to the service corridor on the lowest floor.
way to terrace 140m2 3 bedroom unit
Each unit has been resolved functionally and structurally.
Hexagonal Core
All units have large balconies, while the corner units have staggering balconies.
urban design 2019
VISION “INTEGRATION OF URBAN AND FARMS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY HUB FOR RAISING AWARENESS AND RIDING INTO A HEALTHIER FUTURE.”
Design interventions were made on not only the proposed site, but also its surroundings so as to bind the site in the threads of its neighbourhood. The site proposed for a commercial centre eventually evolved into a mix of commercial, institutional, residential as well as urban farming. A street like experience for all users topped with learning and knowledge, leisure and enjoyment, with a ride to remember.
Urban Design Site : Mayur Vihar Extension, New Delhi. Mayur Vihar is at the eastern end of Delhi, leading onto Noida. It acts like a gateway to and fro between the two, thus reflecting a landmark. Mayur Vihar is well connected by all means of transport, ranging from road, rail and air, motorised and non motorised, for locals as well as outside state. There are 3 neighbouring water bodies and drains. Yamuna River in the forefront. Sanjay Lake to the north. A set of Ghazipur drain, Hindon canal and Ganga water supply to the south east.
A brief about the neighbourhood Ashok Nagar
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Mayur Vihar pkt. 1,2 1976
- Agrarian origin - Majority residential - Mixed use - Unplanned settlement - Small household industries - Low income group - Students and workers - Sarpanch market
- Poor cleared out from slum - Anti Sikh riots - Low rent, high density - 36 Blocks cluster with park - Majorly residential - Low income group - High crime rate - Riots still prevail
- Under DDA - Popular residential project - Plotted housing - Several parks - Acharya niketan market - Radio research center
Phase 1 and Ext.
Vasundhara Enclave 1984
Chilla Village
- Developed to increase accommodation - Borders Noida - Majorly residential - Middle income groups - Group housing - Chilla sports complex - Dharamshila cancer hospital
- Very early settlement - Lal-Dora village - Densly populated - Lower income groups - Majorly residential - Shops on the main road only - Riverside sports club - BSES Yamuna power limited
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- Trans Yamuna development - Residential mix - Plotted and group housing - Middle income group - Samachar market - Several schools - 2 Metro stations - Police training center
Other areas of interest include Akshardham Temple, Sanjay lake park, Noida sec-18, commonwealth games village. The region is densly populated comprising of mixed income groups. Typologies include plotted housing, group housing, villages and mixed use buildings. Neighbouring localities include Chilla village, Trilokpuri, Ashok Nagar and Vasundhara Enclave. Several institutional areas including schools and hospitals, as well as markets can be located in large numbers. Elevated Cycling Tracks
Promotion of NMV for a healthier future of both the humans and the environment. The aim was to decongest the roads, designate safer tracks to ride on and provide shade to the pedestrians. The loop connects all areas of interest, and the interior to the quadrilateral.
Current Streets
Orange Quadrilateral The objective was to identify all areas of public interest and connecting them in a loop. They could be major landmarks, temples, parks and any other public space. The areas include akshardham temple, commonwealth games village, sanjay lake park and TOD project, Delhi Noida border, and our site all connected in a quadrilateral.
Improved Streets
Identifying all major roads and paths leading to our site and improving them for a better experience for all pedestrians. Methods include covering open drains, quality and broader footpaths, strategic planting of greens, uniform dividers and raised zebra crossings.
Urban Farming
There is a long strip of land between the drains. After the drain’s revival, the space available has been proposed to set up urban farms and promote community farming. Educating people regarding the need of urban farming and bringing in people of different communities and strata to come together in a common place.
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Site : Mayur Vihar Extension, New Delhi. Site Area : 1,69,000 m2 The site has been proposed as a district centre. The western end of the site has vehicular, pedestrian and access from metro, thus being the primary entry. Two secondary entries have been provided from the interiors and from Noida.
MAYUR VIHAR EXTENSION VEHICULAR DROP OFF
To attain the goal of riding into a healthier future, only pedestrians and NMVs are permitted on site. OPEN SCREENING
The central axes have the vibe of a street. A street so designed to cater to the needs of the user by providing amenities patch at regular intervals.
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The 3 existing hotels have been relocated above the banquet halls.
Area Program Site Area : 1,69,300 m2 Ground Coverage : 30% F.A.R : 2.5 Office : Retail : Hotels : Institutional : Housing : Total Built Up :
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The lower floors comprise of retail shops and mall. They are topped by office spaces and research centres. They are further topped high end residencies.
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The design has 4 major open green spaces, 2 public and 2 restricted. The public patches host cafĂŠs and restaurants, kiosks, o.a.t. and open movie screening. The restricted patches have party lawns attached to banquets and a research farm for the officials. The eastern end and the drain patch has been devoted to urban farming.
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The ground floor was mostly public in nature. The only exception were the research farm and the hotel and banquets. All facade facing the street, including those of the research centre and hotels comprised of retail. The retail was of two kinds. One was the street like experience, open in nature. While, the other one was that of mall like setting. The retail was topped by offices in 5 blocks, hotels in 2 blocks and research centre in 1 block. The office sector highly dominated the community centre. It was done so as to create a hub at the eastern end of Delhi. It is supported by all means of commutation and resources to function as an independent hub of Delhi, as compared to the Noida sec. 18.
Housing A 20 Floors Housing B 20 Floors Housing B 20 Floors Office G+2 to G+9 Floors Office G+2 to G+7 Floors Office G+2 to G+11 Floors Office G+3 to G+12 Floors Office G+3 to G+12 Floors
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Retail 1st Floor Retail 1st Floor Retail 1st Floor Mall 1st Floor Mall 1st Floor Research Centre G+1 to G+3 Floors
There were 3 hotels and several banquet halls existing on the site. They have been redesigned to compliment the project and function as collective units, with a retail front facing the street. There is research centre for the purpose of developing and creating awareness regarding the concept of urban farming. A part on site and the patch between the drain has been allocated for that purpose. On top of all, are the high end residencies, providing a landmark value in terms of scale and offering a high end standard of living.
Hotels G+1 to G+6 Floors Hotels G+1 to G+4 Floors
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Benches and Lamp Post Amenities Patch Pedestrians and Cycles
The staggered upper floors provide shade below. Benches placed at intervals with a tree canopy cover.
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Retail Shops
Street top view
Section through Retail/Office and Research Center
Section through the Site
Amenities patch includes a charging station and drinking water facility.
Section through Hotel and Research Center
Section through Mall/Office and Retail/Office
andromeda - a pattern 2017
a piece from the pattern booklet
Contact. 8449394931 jatin.kapoor763@gmail.com