0 2001 PROFESSIONAL AND BACHELOR STUDY WORKS JENSIL JOHN M. Sc, Architecture, Politecnico di Milano, Italy B. Arch, TVB School of Habitat Studies, India
Transformation of old Rail maintenance yard into a Cultural District Type - Urban Revitalization/transformation project Location - Milan, Italy
CONTENTS
Museum to represent the city of Milan as part of a larger cultural district
Urban Planning and Design Type - Cultural Institutional Project Location - Scalo Farini, Milan, Italy
Sustainable Building Systems Study of systems integrated to make a building green and efficient
Museum of the city Type - Residential project Location - Nainital, India
‘Transformation’ and ‘Adaptive Re-use’ of an old warehouse into a University of Design Type - Institutional project Location - Bolzano, Trento, Italy
Other studio works Executive Design Studioand its surroundings Transformation of Villa Girasole Enhanced Digital Design
cover “E l u c i d a t i n g m i n d f i e l d s” The perception of a person which he discovers or imbibes, mutates and evolves continuously in the journey of life constantly being affected by his surroundings. I perceive my education, knowledge and self- being by this graphic where the various databases and disciplines of knowledge, understanding & inferences are super-imposed to form “my path” of consciousness and practice of architecture.
cover “E l u c i d a t i n g m i n d f i e l d s” The perception of a person which he discovers or imbibes, mutates and evolves continuously in the journey of life constantly being affected by his surroundings. I perceive my education, knowledge and self- being by this graphic where the various databases and disciplines of knowledge, understanding & inferences are super-imposed to form “my path” of consciousness and practice of architecture.
STUDIO 10 - THESIS Tis Hazari ANNEXE, Criminal Courts Complex
STUDIO 9 - URBAN DESIGN Urban Design for the Historic precinct of Qutab Complex Dissertation - Questioning of the notion wether Sustainability is cheap or not
STUDIO 8 - HOUSING Seminar - Introduction to Sustainability Relocated Community Dwelling for the Underpriviliged
STUDIO 6 - DEMOCRACY STUDIO Gandhi Museum at Rajghat
OTHER WORKs Related Study Program at Kinnaur Village, Himachal Pradesh
ACADEMIC PATH
STUDIO 10 - THESIS Tis Hazari ANNEXE, Criminal Courts Complex
STUDIO 9 - URBAN DESIGN Urban Design for the Historic precinct of Qutab Complex Dissertation - Questioning of the notion wether Sustainability is cheap or not
STUDIO 8 - HOUSING Seminar - Introduction to Sustainability Relocated Community Dwelling for the Underpriviliged
STUDIO 6 - DEMOCRACY STUDIO Gandhi Museum at Rajghat
OTHER WORKs Related Study Program at Kinnaur Village, Himachal Pradesh
ACADEMIC PATH
DUE TO INADEQUATE PARKING SPACE, ABSTRACT
DEMOCRACY
THE PROJECT
The image of a government building is the most powerful image a country can depict to establish its character in today’s world. These become landmarks in terms of scale and expression apart from serving a country’s functional requirements they also reflect the aspirations, ideals and image of a place/ city/ state/ country. The belief that a government building is the image of an amalgamation of the society, its history, technology and cultural identity of each individual of the society is not true. A government building does not really cater to the city level issue of a social interface between the administration and every individual. Neither does it cater to the immediate context and surroundings. The problem with the system in place is that these government buildings do not become part of the city and context since they are not places where a person would go without a purpose. Practically there is no dialogue between the common man and the building apart from them acting as a monument/ landmark in everyday life.
The initial concept of democracy was fairly simple. It was based
The Thesis semester is essentially a culmination of all our
CONGESTED AREA DURING THE OFFICE
on the two cornerstones, equity and liberty. It is this simplicity
knowledge and learning that a student imbibes during the 5 year
HOURS.
with which the Greeks started out, which is best showcased in
course of Architecture.
TIS HAZARI REMAINS A HIGHLY
METRO STATION
MAIN ROAD
the Greek agora. But as the centuries passed, democracy has evolved, and changed, and now it is a way of life. Now that democracy has been reinterpreted innumerable
My project was the EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING TIZ HAZARI
PROVIDED FOR THE JUDGES AND
COMPLEX which was chosen because of the desire to create an
LAWYERS.
times, the original core has been diluted and one totally unlike
expression for Justice, Democracy and to start a dialogue of how
the original has taken over. Democracy is a very vast concept. It is
I would want to change the imagery of Public buildings of India.
so huge that it often contradicts itself. It is this contradiction that is it’s most fatal weakness. There are so many loopholes in it. Systems may not follow a certain order. The rule of law is omnipresent in a democracy within which the individual is allowed to express himself. Democracy is the institutionalization of freedom in many ways, which is not realized by many. Whatever the flaws and contradictions of
PHASE II
The purpose was to create a building which reaches beyond the
COURTYARD WHICH IS INSUFFICIENT AS
functional aspect and influences the psyche of the society. As an
WELL. IT IS HIGHLY DISORGANIZED AND
arm of Democracy, the Judiciary is supposed to reach beyond its
CREATES DISRUPTION OF VEHICULAR
basic purpose of passing the law and depict the judicial authority but not the judicial power yet maintain the integrity
AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION.
PHASE I THERE IS NO SEGREGATION BETWEEN
with dignity and exhibit transparency in the system
THE CIRCULATION SPACE OF JUDGES, LAWYERS, PUBLIC AND CRIMINALS.
‘construct’ which governs the systems and we should try and NO WAITING SPACE IS PROVIDED
express it in all the architecture of government buildings today. Justice is one of the prime virtues of any social institutions. A
Architecture is the most enduring and visible of all the arts and
building which dispenses justice is an important landmark. It
public architecture should try and lead us towards the goals of
provides a public symbol of the judicial power of a state. It is a
the administration – to create and sustain the world largest
direct manifestation of the hopes and confidence of the public in
democracy. The intent of an institution of democracy, vis-à-vis, court
the judicial system of the state. The image of the judiciary is associated with the strength of the society. Court Houses are places which psychologically create a scary
FOR THE PUBLIC, PARKING SPACE HAS BEEN PROVIDED IN THE FRONT
EXISTING COURT BLOCK
democracy there may be, we have chosen it as the ideological THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM
T H E I S N O S E PA R AT E PA R K I N G
complex should be uphold, represent and strengthen the ideals of democracy - equity and liberty.
image of the place because of its image generated by the architecture, the sensory effects the surroundings have and the experience a person has while visiting the court hall. The judicial system and laws cannot be obviously changed to have a better environment but the impact of architecture on the building users and other people can always be changed.
OUTSIDE THE COURTROOM WHICH INCREASES THE CONGESTION IN THE CORRIDOR Existing Conditions
Phasing
The court complex of Tis Hazari seems more like a market place
There is a need to reinforce the existing setting with more court rooms as the
than a court of justice. In the complex there is no segregated
present no. is not adequate. The site hosts the largest hall of justice in Asia with
movement for judges, lawyers and the general public. The
130 court rooms. The Site area is approx. one lakh sq.m and the existing only
number of resting rooms is not adequate. The main court block
covers approx. 7000 sq.m. the rest being lawyers chambers and miscellaneous
does not have adequate light and ventilation. Over the years the
redundant functions. An extension to the existing court block is proposed as a
numbers of cases as well as people associated to the court
criminal courts block due to the rising no. of unattended cases. The site already
complex have increased leading to acute shortage of space. The
has a fabulous infrastructure in place with the metro station being exactly
lawyers’ chambers are endless rows of single storeyed
opposite to the site. Close to the site also lies the interstate transport hub - the
structures with hardly any space or architectural character.
ISBT.
Presently the court is in very poor status and it requires to be revamped to meet the present day needs of society and should try and exhibit the earlier mentioned issues in its architecture. CHOSEN AS EXHIBIT FOR ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITION HELD AT TVBSHS
The extension is the criminal court annexe and will cater to the criminal cases of the court.
DUE TO INADEQUATE PARKING SPACE, ABSTRACT
DEMOCRACY
THE PROJECT
The image of a government building is the most powerful image a country can depict to establish its character in today’s world. These become landmarks in terms of scale and expression apart from serving a country’s functional requirements they also reflect the aspirations, ideals and image of a place/ city/ state/ country. The belief that a government building is the image of an amalgamation of the society, its history, technology and cultural identity of each individual of the society is not true. A government building does not really cater to the city level issue of a social interface between the administration and every individual. Neither does it cater to the immediate context and surroundings. The problem with the system in place is that these government buildings do not become part of the city and context since they are not places where a person would go without a purpose. Practically there is no dialogue between the common man and the building apart from them acting as a monument/ landmark in everyday life.
The initial concept of democracy was fairly simple. It was based
The Thesis semester is essentially a culmination of all our
CONGESTED AREA DURING THE OFFICE
on the two cornerstones, equity and liberty. It is this simplicity
knowledge and learning that a student imbibes during the 5 year
HOURS.
with which the Greeks started out, which is best showcased in
course of Architecture.
TIS HAZARI REMAINS A HIGHLY
METRO STATION
MAIN ROAD
the Greek agora. But as the centuries passed, democracy has evolved, and changed, and now it is a way of life. Now that democracy has been reinterpreted innumerable
My project was the EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING TIZ HAZARI
PROVIDED FOR THE JUDGES AND
COMPLEX which was chosen because of the desire to create an
LAWYERS.
times, the original core has been diluted and one totally unlike
expression for Justice, Democracy and to start a dialogue of how
the original has taken over. Democracy is a very vast concept. It is
I would want to change the imagery of Public buildings of India.
so huge that it often contradicts itself. It is this contradiction that is it’s most fatal weakness. There are so many loopholes in it. Systems may not follow a certain order. The rule of law is omnipresent in a democracy within which the individual is allowed to express himself. Democracy is the institutionalization of freedom in many ways, which is not realized by many. Whatever the flaws and contradictions of
PHASE II
The purpose was to create a building which reaches beyond the
COURTYARD WHICH IS INSUFFICIENT AS
functional aspect and influences the psyche of the society. As an
WELL. IT IS HIGHLY DISORGANIZED AND
arm of Democracy, the Judiciary is supposed to reach beyond its
CREATES DISRUPTION OF VEHICULAR
basic purpose of passing the law and depict the judicial authority but not the judicial power yet maintain the integrity
AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION.
PHASE I THERE IS NO SEGREGATION BETWEEN
with dignity and exhibit transparency in the system
THE CIRCULATION SPACE OF JUDGES, LAWYERS, PUBLIC AND CRIMINALS.
‘construct’ which governs the systems and we should try and NO WAITING SPACE IS PROVIDED
express it in all the architecture of government buildings today. Justice is one of the prime virtues of any social institutions. A
Architecture is the most enduring and visible of all the arts and
building which dispenses justice is an important landmark. It
public architecture should try and lead us towards the goals of
provides a public symbol of the judicial power of a state. It is a
the administration – to create and sustain the world largest
direct manifestation of the hopes and confidence of the public in
democracy. The intent of an institution of democracy, vis-à-vis, court
the judicial system of the state. The image of the judiciary is associated with the strength of the society. Court Houses are places which psychologically create a scary
FOR THE PUBLIC, PARKING SPACE HAS BEEN PROVIDED IN THE FRONT
EXISTING COURT BLOCK
democracy there may be, we have chosen it as the ideological THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM
T H E I S N O S E PA R AT E PA R K I N G
complex should be uphold, represent and strengthen the ideals of democracy - equity and liberty.
image of the place because of its image generated by the architecture, the sensory effects the surroundings have and the experience a person has while visiting the court hall. The judicial system and laws cannot be obviously changed to have a better environment but the impact of architecture on the building users and other people can always be changed.
OUTSIDE THE COURTROOM WHICH INCREASES THE CONGESTION IN THE CORRIDOR Existing Conditions
Phasing
The court complex of Tis Hazari seems more like a market place
There is a need to reinforce the existing setting with more court rooms as the
than a court of justice. In the complex there is no segregated
present no. is not adequate. The site hosts the largest hall of justice in Asia with
movement for judges, lawyers and the general public. The
130 court rooms. The Site area is approx. one lakh sq.m and the existing only
number of resting rooms is not adequate. The main court block
covers approx. 7000 sq.m. the rest being lawyers chambers and miscellaneous
does not have adequate light and ventilation. Over the years the
redundant functions. An extension to the existing court block is proposed as a
numbers of cases as well as people associated to the court
criminal courts block due to the rising no. of unattended cases. The site already
complex have increased leading to acute shortage of space. The
has a fabulous infrastructure in place with the metro station being exactly
lawyers’ chambers are endless rows of single storeyed
opposite to the site. Close to the site also lies the interstate transport hub - the
structures with hardly any space or architectural character.
ISBT.
Presently the court is in very poor status and it requires to be revamped to meet the present day needs of society and should try and exhibit the earlier mentioned issues in its architecture. CHOSEN AS EXHIBIT FOR ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITION HELD AT TVBSHS
The extension is the criminal court annexe and will cater to the criminal cases of the court.
CONCEPTUAL IDEOLOGY IMAGE / EXPRESSION METRO STATION
MAIN ROAD
The image and experience of the court block is generally scary and imposing. A person coming to the complex realizes the dominance of the system though the built form. By using glass and the form I am trying to generate a dialect of the robustness of the system at the same time using glass to show the openness and the transparency of the system.
“DIFFERENCES NEED TO INTERACT” - RICHARD SENNET EXISTING COURT BLOCK
People of different caste ,creeds coming together to create a dynamic environment yet keeping everything plain and simple and honest under the stringent purview of the law.
EXISTING RESPONSE
SPACE FOR DEMOCRACY NEW BUILDING
Building a space for democracy to establish an amalgam of our interpretation of the meaning of democracy as exhibited in agora. A public plaza- space for all, confronted by an imposing glass block - stoic in nature, not bound by massive walls - a firm reminder of the authority of the Judiciary. JUDGE'S CHAMBER
OPEN TO SKY
OPEN TO SKY
JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED Present state of judicial affairs and the overloading of court complexes has led to a situation where u might have to wait till eternity to get justice. To bring the balance to equilibrium we need to provide more court rooms or district complexes. The need to reinforce the Tis Hazari complex is nigh. The existing Infrastructure is good enough to build an extension as the surrounding is primarily single storeyed lawyers chambers. Negative spaces around the existing court complex can be redesigned to accommodate an extension and create artful meaningful spaces.
DESIGN The city level interface is given importance by responding to it axially also with the creation of a plaza. The extension responds to the metro as it is the new system of transport link to the city and the new image of public architecture and the people come from all over Delhi from this link. As time goes on people will start the metro as a link to come to this place hence the response.
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
COURT ROOM
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
AHU
OPEN TO SKY
OPEN TO SKY
PUBLIC WAITING SPACE
COURT ROOM
PUBLIC DOMAIN JUDGE’S AREA
COURT ROOM
COURT ROOM AHU
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
SERVICES
OPEN TO SKY
CONCEPTUAL IDEOLOGY IMAGE / EXPRESSION METRO STATION
MAIN ROAD
The image and experience of the court block is generally scary and imposing. A person coming to the complex realizes the dominance of the system though the built form. By using glass and the form I am trying to generate a dialect of the robustness of the system at the same time using glass to show the openness and the transparency of the system.
“DIFFERENCES NEED TO INTERACT” - RICHARD SENNET EXISTING COURT BLOCK
People of different caste ,creeds coming together to create a dynamic environment yet keeping everything plain and simple and honest under the stringent purview of the law.
EXISTING RESPONSE
SPACE FOR DEMOCRACY NEW BUILDING
Building a space for democracy to establish an amalgam of our interpretation of the meaning of democracy as exhibited in agora. A public plaza- space for all, confronted by an imposing glass block - stoic in nature, not bound by massive walls - a firm reminder of the authority of the Judiciary. JUDGE'S CHAMBER
OPEN TO SKY
OPEN TO SKY
JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED Present state of judicial affairs and the overloading of court complexes has led to a situation where u might have to wait till eternity to get justice. To bring the balance to equilibrium we need to provide more court rooms or district complexes. The need to reinforce the Tis Hazari complex is nigh. The existing Infrastructure is good enough to build an extension as the surrounding is primarily single storeyed lawyers chambers. Negative spaces around the existing court complex can be redesigned to accommodate an extension and create artful meaningful spaces.
DESIGN The city level interface is given importance by responding to it axially also with the creation of a plaza. The extension responds to the metro as it is the new system of transport link to the city and the new image of public architecture and the people come from all over Delhi from this link. As time goes on people will start the metro as a link to come to this place hence the response.
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
COURT ROOM
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
AHU
OPEN TO SKY
OPEN TO SKY
PUBLIC WAITING SPACE
COURT ROOM
PUBLIC DOMAIN JUDGE’S AREA
COURT ROOM
COURT ROOM AHU
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
JUDGE'S CHAMBER
SERVICES
OPEN TO SKY
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7 Ground floor plan 8 Final Contextual model 9 View of the “space for democracy” from Metro Station 10 Final Design model 11 View of Lawyers Chambers flanking the secondary axis
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7 1 Elevation from main road 2 Sectional longitudinal elevation showing ‘agora’ like OAT 3 Sectional elevation showing Space for democracy 4 Process model 1 5 Process model 2
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6 Final contextual model
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7 Ground floor plan 8 Final Contextual model 9 View of the “space for democracy” from Metro Station 10 Final Design model 11 View of Lawyers Chambers flanking the secondary axis
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7 1 Elevation from main road 2 Sectional longitudinal elevation showing ‘agora’ like OAT 3 Sectional elevation showing Space for democracy 4 Process model 1 5 Process model 2
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CHOSEN AS EXHIBIT FOR ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITION HELD AT TVBSHS
The vision city incorporates a self sufficient neighborhood unit, which overlaps with commercial, and institutional, on the edges. The boundary of the city is not marked with an edge but a transition, with reclusive/secluded spaces as interstices within this transition.
This semester design studio was envisaged to comprehend the issues dealing with city planning for New Delhi. To be able to do this successfully, we needed to understand the patterns of growth of the city, and generate a vision for further development of the same. Specific to the city of Delhi and further zooming into the area of Qutub Mehrauli in the south of it, issues were analyzed and taken up at macro level of design. The overall vision was then superimposed with the various findings, and the thus the proposal was generated for the World Heritage Site in congruence with the localized urban setting.
FLUID URBAN SPACE the idea of breaking the notion of an edge continues, within the city, in the different types of uses. And thus, there forms an overlap at all the edges to become an interface, where the interaction occurs. this idea also brings about a new dimension to the usual bounded urban spaces, and thus forms the image of fluidity of these spaces on city level. The application of this idea into a tangible city model, could happen by creating a number of urban spaces and creating a number of networks within them, to re-inforce the idea of continuity, and connection.
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT QUTUB MEHRAULI AREA Anchal Batra Jensil John Maliha Sultan Shubhi Jha
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.....the material fact of preservation, time challenges time, time clashes with time: habits and values carry over beyond the living group, streaking with different strata of time the character of any single generation.
AREA OF INTERVENTION
URBAN VILLAGE OF LADO SARAI
CITIES are a product of time........ - Lewis Mumford Layer upon layer, past times preserve themselves in the city until life itself is finally threatened with suffocation: then, in sheer defense, modern man invents the museum.
1 & 2 Diagrams showing the visions for the city with a character of fluidity. 3 Google image of Mehrauli - Qutab - Lado Sarai Interface with the extent of intervention
URBAN VILLAGE OF MEHRAULI
CHOSEN AS EXHIBIT FOR ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITION HELD AT TVBSHS
The vision city incorporates a self sufficient neighborhood unit, which overlaps with commercial, and institutional, on the edges. The boundary of the city is not marked with an edge but a transition, with reclusive/secluded spaces as interstices within this transition.
This semester design studio was envisaged to comprehend the issues dealing with city planning for New Delhi. To be able to do this successfully, we needed to understand the patterns of growth of the city, and generate a vision for further development of the same. Specific to the city of Delhi and further zooming into the area of Qutub Mehrauli in the south of it, issues were analyzed and taken up at macro level of design. The overall vision was then superimposed with the various findings, and the thus the proposal was generated for the World Heritage Site in congruence with the localized urban setting.
FLUID URBAN SPACE the idea of breaking the notion of an edge continues, within the city, in the different types of uses. And thus, there forms an overlap at all the edges to become an interface, where the interaction occurs. this idea also brings about a new dimension to the usual bounded urban spaces, and thus forms the image of fluidity of these spaces on city level. The application of this idea into a tangible city model, could happen by creating a number of urban spaces and creating a number of networks within them, to re-inforce the idea of continuity, and connection.
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT QUTUB MEHRAULI AREA Anchal Batra Jensil John Maliha Sultan Shubhi Jha
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.....the material fact of preservation, time challenges time, time clashes with time: habits and values carry over beyond the living group, streaking with different strata of time the character of any single generation.
AREA OF INTERVENTION
URBAN VILLAGE OF LADO SARAI
CITIES are a product of time........ - Lewis Mumford Layer upon layer, past times preserve themselves in the city until life itself is finally threatened with suffocation: then, in sheer defense, modern man invents the museum.
1 & 2 Diagrams showing the visions for the city with a character of fluidity. 3 Google image of Mehrauli - Qutab - Lado Sarai Interface with the extent of intervention
URBAN VILLAGE OF MEHRAULI
5 Edges - the idea of fluidity, similar to free movement, is reflected in the edges. By creating soft edges to bring in the character of “flowing in� for the two settlements and also by creating hard but permeable seams, which stitch yet not demarcate.
The city integration is valid at different levels - monument complex. - the urban villages. - the various city level functions.
The road demarcates the two settlements, and also reinforces the rigid edge of the complex. The Settlements on both the sides are densely built, and the area around Qutub Complex has dispersed built form into the greens.
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Intervention of the edges is significant to the treatment of the areas around the monumentQutub Complex, as the idea of creating an isolated artefact out of historical precincts was to be dealt with in the design strategies adopted.
The condition of the various urban villages in bigger cities are usually neglected and isolated from the main focus of development, this brought a new significant aspect to the way the the urban scenario was dealt with. Thus, the functions at the outer most edges are not just serving the city, but attempting to give a platformto the locals to communicate and
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10 4
the scheme developed corresponding to the various interpretations of the main concept of fluidity in the urban space and the vision for the city, demanded some design moves, which are interventions done at various levels:
Responding to the History THE EDGES CITY INTEGRATION FORMAL LINKAGES ACTIVITY LINKAGES which are critically dealt with to reflect the vision for the city and the growth of this site.
1 - 3 Diagrams showing the visions overlaid on the site, to analyze the site conditions and further apply to the final Proposed scheme. 4 Proposed scheme for MEHRAULI- QUTUB SITE showing the over all built open relationship generated.
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The present conditions created by a site of historical significance, needed to be incorporated, but at the same time the idea of melting the edges was also a part of the vision for the city. Therefore the attempt in this scheme is to entice people by not the character fo boundedness, but introducing a new meaning to this space, by letting it open. This historical precinct, is not treated like an artifact or a museum piece, but the attempt is to create a balance between commodification and decommodification, as there may be strong forces to demanding both. The edges of the complex are permeable, and thus are treated like soft edges, envisioned as if merging into the growth of the city and not become an entity. The treatment of this area around a historical precinct, could be followed at the idea level, and thus will let the whole city grow, incorporating areas like these. The first step towards this direction would be to identify the seven cities, and the layers of history of Delhi. 5 6 7 8
Shows the built open relationship as proposed in th design scheme. Shows the circulation systems with yellow being the primary and the main vehicular spine. Shows the various functions proposed on the site as per the vision city concept, with overlapping layers and multi functional places. MEHRAULI- QUTUB SITE contextual 3d representation, showing Qutub Minar (World Heritage Site, New Delhi) in the centre as an integral part of the site, and also being the focus of the activities around. 9 & 10 Scaled up model zooming to the place showingthe various urban design elements.
5 Edges - the idea of fluidity, similar to free movement, is reflected in the edges. By creating soft edges to bring in the character of “flowing in� for the two settlements and also by creating hard but permeable seams, which stitch yet not demarcate.
The city integration is valid at different levels - monument complex. - the urban villages. - the various city level functions.
The road demarcates the two settlements, and also reinforces the rigid edge of the complex. The Settlements on both the sides are densely built, and the area around Qutub Complex has dispersed built form into the greens.
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2
3
Intervention of the edges is significant to the treatment of the areas around the monumentQutub Complex, as the idea of creating an isolated artefact out of historical precincts was to be dealt with in the design strategies adopted.
The condition of the various urban villages in bigger cities are usually neglected and isolated from the main focus of development, this brought a new significant aspect to the way the the urban scenario was dealt with. Thus, the functions at the outer most edges are not just serving the city, but attempting to give a platformto the locals to communicate and
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9
6
10 4
the scheme developed corresponding to the various interpretations of the main concept of fluidity in the urban space and the vision for the city, demanded some design moves, which are interventions done at various levels:
Responding to the History THE EDGES CITY INTEGRATION FORMAL LINKAGES ACTIVITY LINKAGES which are critically dealt with to reflect the vision for the city and the growth of this site.
1 - 3 Diagrams showing the visions overlaid on the site, to analyze the site conditions and further apply to the final Proposed scheme. 4 Proposed scheme for MEHRAULI- QUTUB SITE showing the over all built open relationship generated.
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The present conditions created by a site of historical significance, needed to be incorporated, but at the same time the idea of melting the edges was also a part of the vision for the city. Therefore the attempt in this scheme is to entice people by not the character fo boundedness, but introducing a new meaning to this space, by letting it open. This historical precinct, is not treated like an artifact or a museum piece, but the attempt is to create a balance between commodification and decommodification, as there may be strong forces to demanding both. The edges of the complex are permeable, and thus are treated like soft edges, envisioned as if merging into the growth of the city and not become an entity. The treatment of this area around a historical precinct, could be followed at the idea level, and thus will let the whole city grow, incorporating areas like these. The first step towards this direction would be to identify the seven cities, and the layers of history of Delhi. 5 6 7 8
Shows the built open relationship as proposed in th design scheme. Shows the circulation systems with yellow being the primary and the main vehicular spine. Shows the various functions proposed on the site as per the vision city concept, with overlapping layers and multi functional places. MEHRAULI- QUTUB SITE contextual 3d representation, showing Qutub Minar (World Heritage Site, New Delhi) in the centre as an integral part of the site, and also being the focus of the activities around. 9 & 10 Scaled up model zooming to the place showingthe various urban design elements.
UNIT 2 - GROUND FLOOR PLAN
UNIT 1 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN
PLAN 3d VIEW
UNIT 1 - GROUND FLOOR PLAN
ELEVATIONS
UNIT 2 - GROUND FLOOR PLAN
UNIT 1 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN
PLAN 3d VIEW
UNIT 1 - GROUND FLOOR PLAN
ELEVATIONS
CHOSEN AS EXHIBIT FOR ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITION HELD AT TVBSHS
GANDHI MUSEUM, RAJGHAT India is a nation with more than a billion people. We have various different religions, languages, caste, creed, yet we belief in theories of pluralism, tolerance, self-reliance through the ages. Being the worlds largest democracy we still have conserved our tradition and culture and people around the world acknowledge and admire us for this.
CHINI VILLAGE, HIMACHAL PRADESH
UNITY IN DIVERSITY My attempt here was to create an architecture which brings people together. I tried to achieve spaces where people of all ages and classes can come and interact about Gandhian philosophy. these spaces are defined by the user group and the scale of the spaces are such that they become interactive and social where all feel as a mass working for each other.
Gandhi being a man of words can be described as a simple man with character whose values and beliefs like non-viloence,self reliance, swadeshi, truth and removal of untouchability are being recalled and respected. a simple man with complex thinking was the leader of the country towards independence. Looking at the purity and simplicity of the ‘Mahatma’ i tried to use Pure Forms like cubes and cylinders to depict his way to life. Simplicity in looks and expression are contradicting the functioning and use of the building which are complex. I tried to show the sanctity of Rajghat and his virtue of life in the Zen garden. A virtual connection is established by directing the whole building towards Rajghat.The building is in exposed brick as it is the simplest material as it expresses the building inside out like Gandhiji
This Related Studies Project was conducted by one of the professors from my college. We travelled to the mountainous region of Kinnour in Himachal Pradesh towards the north of India. The region in which this village was situated was seeing a tourist boom in recent years, and the state government had allocated some funds towards the development of Chini as a heritage village. On behalf of the state government, we began to liase with the village and its people to see if we could find a viable development solution for the village. The thrust of our project was to match the aspirations of the village and its people towards growth anddevelopment while maintaining a balancewith the heritage and character of the place. The project began with an extensive survey and mapping of the entire village and its environs. We also realised that many of the houses lay abandoned as the owners had left the village for greener pastures. This gave us the opportunity to identify ‘soft targets’ for tourist related interventions such as hotels, guest houses etc. The idea was to incorporate these new tourist related functions within the shell/type of the earlier buildings. Along with this tourist friendly development we also sought to include a number of projects that will help the people of the village such as the extension of the school building, conservation of the temple, development of the village square, community hall etc. The design of all these projects was carried out in consultation with the village people. Community participation was a major factor in the whole project.
CHOSEN AS EXHIBIT FOR ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITION HELD AT TVBSHS
GANDHI MUSEUM, RAJGHAT India is a nation with more than a billion people. We have various different religions, languages, caste, creed, yet we belief in theories of pluralism, tolerance, self-reliance through the ages. Being the worlds largest democracy we still have conserved our tradition and culture and people around the world acknowledge and admire us for this.
CHINI VILLAGE, HIMACHAL PRADESH
UNITY IN DIVERSITY My attempt here was to create an architecture which brings people together. I tried to achieve spaces where people of all ages and classes can come and interact about Gandhian philosophy. these spaces are defined by the user group and the scale of the spaces are such that they become interactive and social where all feel as a mass working for each other.
Gandhi being a man of words can be described as a simple man with character whose values and beliefs like non-viloence,self reliance, swadeshi, truth and removal of untouchability are being recalled and respected. a simple man with complex thinking was the leader of the country towards independence. Looking at the purity and simplicity of the ‘Mahatma’ i tried to use Pure Forms like cubes and cylinders to depict his way to life. Simplicity in looks and expression are contradicting the functioning and use of the building which are complex. I tried to show the sanctity of Rajghat and his virtue of life in the Zen garden. A virtual connection is established by directing the whole building towards Rajghat.The building is in exposed brick as it is the simplest material as it expresses the building inside out like Gandhiji
This Related Studies Project was conducted by one of the professors from my college. We travelled to the mountainous region of Kinnour in Himachal Pradesh towards the north of India. The region in which this village was situated was seeing a tourist boom in recent years, and the state government had allocated some funds towards the development of Chini as a heritage village. On behalf of the state government, we began to liase with the village and its people to see if we could find a viable development solution for the village. The thrust of our project was to match the aspirations of the village and its people towards growth anddevelopment while maintaining a balancewith the heritage and character of the place. The project began with an extensive survey and mapping of the entire village and its environs. We also realised that many of the houses lay abandoned as the owners had left the village for greener pastures. This gave us the opportunity to identify ‘soft targets’ for tourist related interventions such as hotels, guest houses etc. The idea was to incorporate these new tourist related functions within the shell/type of the earlier buildings. Along with this tourist friendly development we also sought to include a number of projects that will help the people of the village such as the extension of the school building, conservation of the temple, development of the village square, community hall etc. The design of all these projects was carried out in consultation with the village people. Community participation was a major factor in the whole project.
Reliance Mall, Amritsar MAas Architects
The Celebration Mall MAas Architects Development Alternatives Ashok B. Lall
Mall of Lucknow MAas Architects
TCI Warehouse & Corporate Office Ashok B. Lall
Lighting & Son-et-Lumieres Mandala Design
FREELANCE PROFESSIONAL WORKS
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP (Experimentation during 4th and 5th year)
ARCHITECTURAL INTERNSHIP (as per the Academic requirement of B. Arch)
‘House in the Hills’ PPAL
Residence at Malcha Marg, Delhi PPAL
PROFESSIONAL WORKS
Master Planning for New Delhi Edgar Ribiero
Airtel Showrooms over Delhi NCR
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY Exhibition for DSM Pharma
Residence for Mr. Anand
Reliance Mall, Amritsar MAas Architects
The Celebration Mall MAas Architects Development Alternatives Ashok B. Lall
Mall of Lucknow MAas Architects
TCI Warehouse & Corporate Office Ashok B. Lall
Lighting & Son-et-Lumieres Mandala Design
FREELANCE PROFESSIONAL WORKS
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP (Experimentation during 4th and 5th year)
ARCHITECTURAL INTERNSHIP (as per the Academic requirement of B. Arch)
‘House in the Hills’ PPAL
Residence at Malcha Marg, Delhi PPAL
PROFESSIONAL WORKS
Master Planning for New Delhi Edgar Ribiero
Airtel Showrooms over Delhi NCR
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY Exhibition for DSM Pharma
Residence for Mr. Anand
PERMEABLE PAVING/ SOFT GROUND
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES, World Headquarters SITE - 3100 sq.m BUILT UP - 4650 sq.m FUNCTIONS - Conference, Offices, Resource Centre, Recreation & Guest Hostel
RAINWATER RECHARGE
WORK CIRCULATION
FOREST
OBJECTIVE
PUBLIC
The Headquarters building is seen as a symbol of the Development Alternatives’ ethos and mission. The project seeks to exemplify an imaginative and innovative best practice towards sustainability in the context of contemporary urban development. To this end the process of design thinking shall be a partnership between Development Alternatives and the Architects, taking advantage of the experience and resources of the Development Alternatives community.
PARKING
FEATURES Walls: Mud block, flyash block, some burnt brickexposed finish Insulation wall: Air cavity, recycled polystyrene Walls: Mud block, flyash block, some burnt brickexposed finish
RAINWATER RECHARGE
PROCESS PERMEABLE PAVING/ SOFT GROUND
The design process did not espouse any style or aesthetic. The design was a process of discovery where solutions are found appropriate to the project at hand. The process is driven by three guiding principles: - Inclusion of user groups at all stages of the project by appropriately structured consultation. - Search for simplicity and economy of means.
SOUTH
WEST
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY Develop a consensus on needs and aspirations of the DA community in the light of the philosophy and objectives of sustainability Give priority to low embodied energy materials in the making of the building fabric. Give priority to passive means for reducing operational energy demand. Give priority to construction methods based on local or regional capabilities and resource, requiring low processing energy and low capital
SHADED NORTH AND SOUTH
OUTER EAST AND WEST FACES PROTECTED.
The intimate scale of the central court and presence of water create a favorable microclimate. Integration of plants and creepers on pergolas and the building facade provides both a climatic foil and a heightened experience of seasonal cycles.
Conservative first use for drinking and washing Treat gray water for recycling to flushing & irrigation Limit irrigation to recycle waste Recharge subsoil water with treated waste and onsite rainfall
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES Efficiency and reliability with low investment. Technologies to create wealth and knowledge locally. Ferro cement Shallow masonary dome. Precast concrete screen Stabilized mud block Stabilized Fal-G block Terracotta screen woodwork for doors and windows
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Orientation & Shading Prioritizing passive means for reducing operational energy demand. Use of renewable natural source of energy PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS are positioned facing the south sun Solar water heating for kitchen and guest rooms. Photovoltaic for direct use in U.P.S and D.C fountain pumps, STRUCTURAL SYSTEM Short span R C C frame reduces reinforcement steel requirement Floor spans: ferrocement channel, massonary dome. 30 % embodied energy saving compared to R C C slab.
EAST
NORTH
INTIMATE COURT WITH WATER BODY CREATES A MICRO-CLIMATE, PHOTO-VOLTAICS CAPTURE MAXIMUM SOUTH SUN
SMALL POT EMBEDDED INTO THE WALL TO ACT AS A BIRD’S NEST
PERMEABLE PAVING/ SOFT GROUND
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES, World Headquarters SITE - 3100 sq.m BUILT UP - 4650 sq.m FUNCTIONS - Conference, Offices, Resource Centre, Recreation & Guest Hostel
RAINWATER RECHARGE
WORK CIRCULATION
FOREST
OBJECTIVE
PUBLIC
The Headquarters building is seen as a symbol of the Development Alternatives’ ethos and mission. The project seeks to exemplify an imaginative and innovative best practice towards sustainability in the context of contemporary urban development. To this end the process of design thinking shall be a partnership between Development Alternatives and the Architects, taking advantage of the experience and resources of the Development Alternatives community.
PARKING
FEATURES Walls: Mud block, flyash block, some burnt brickexposed finish Insulation wall: Air cavity, recycled polystyrene Walls: Mud block, flyash block, some burnt brickexposed finish
RAINWATER RECHARGE
PROCESS PERMEABLE PAVING/ SOFT GROUND
The design process did not espouse any style or aesthetic. The design was a process of discovery where solutions are found appropriate to the project at hand. The process is driven by three guiding principles: - Inclusion of user groups at all stages of the project by appropriately structured consultation. - Search for simplicity and economy of means.
SOUTH
WEST
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY Develop a consensus on needs and aspirations of the DA community in the light of the philosophy and objectives of sustainability Give priority to low embodied energy materials in the making of the building fabric. Give priority to passive means for reducing operational energy demand. Give priority to construction methods based on local or regional capabilities and resource, requiring low processing energy and low capital
SHADED NORTH AND SOUTH
OUTER EAST AND WEST FACES PROTECTED.
The intimate scale of the central court and presence of water create a favorable microclimate. Integration of plants and creepers on pergolas and the building facade provides both a climatic foil and a heightened experience of seasonal cycles.
Conservative first use for drinking and washing Treat gray water for recycling to flushing & irrigation Limit irrigation to recycle waste Recharge subsoil water with treated waste and onsite rainfall
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES Efficiency and reliability with low investment. Technologies to create wealth and knowledge locally. Ferro cement Shallow masonary dome. Precast concrete screen Stabilized mud block Stabilized Fal-G block Terracotta screen woodwork for doors and windows
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Orientation & Shading Prioritizing passive means for reducing operational energy demand. Use of renewable natural source of energy PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS are positioned facing the south sun Solar water heating for kitchen and guest rooms. Photovoltaic for direct use in U.P.S and D.C fountain pumps, STRUCTURAL SYSTEM Short span R C C frame reduces reinforcement steel requirement Floor spans: ferrocement channel, massonary dome. 30 % embodied energy saving compared to R C C slab.
EAST
NORTH
INTIMATE COURT WITH WATER BODY CREATES A MICRO-CLIMATE, PHOTO-VOLTAICS CAPTURE MAXIMUM SOUTH SUN
SMALL POT EMBEDDED INTO THE WALL TO ACT AS A BIRD’S NEST
OBJECTIVES
MASTER PLANNING FOR NDMC AREA, DUAC
1.
The ZDP for Zone D was approved on 1st October 1999, on the basis of MPD-01. This has to be updated on basis of MPD-21. The approved ZDP had the following objectives -
The Delhi Urban Art Commission is a government statutory body
(i)
To delineate the Bungalow Area with Development Control Regulations (DCR's) within
(ii)
To preserve the pristine glory of the ridge and green linkages;
(iii)
To provide for compatible mixed uses in residential use zones;
(iv)
To identify the historical monuments in the zone.
and in adjoining areas;
which regulates and facilitates the “Aesthetic value” of all development happening in and around Delhi National Capital Region.
Metropolitan City Centre
North of Central Vista
2. The updated ZDP -21 for the NDMC Area of Zone D has the following elaborated objectives by
The Core team which consists of Charles Correa, Jasbir Sawhney,
Central Vista
replacing the above mentioned ones: -
Mohammed Shaheer and Indrani Dasgupta preside and
(I)
strategise with developers to a better meaning.
The NDMC area of Zone D (upto the ring railway line to its south) be considered as a
Bungalow Area (South of Central Vista)
conservation zone in totality with appropriate DCR's within the population and employment targets indicated in MPD 21 for the area; (ii)
New Delhi Municipal Council area and where conservation is a prime concern , the Government asked the Delhi Urban Arts
‘A LUTYENS CONSERVATION ZONE’ WITHIN THE NDMC AREA
Commission to prepare a draft ZDP for sending to the NDMC and
Map shows the position of Zone D in respect to Delhi NCR
September2007) during which time a series of consultations had
SHAHJAHANABAD
NEW DELHI RLY. TERMINUS
BUFFER
METROPOLITAN CITY CENTRE
1
JANPATH
CULTURAL INDIA GATE
EXECUTIVE
participatory governance with suggested modifications -
part of the country as it primarily consists of the 7th City of Delhi
(i) Identification of LCZ
designed by Sir Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker. This area
(ii) Redistribution of gross residential densities.
houses the Presidential Estate, The Parliament, War memorial
(iii) DCR’s for residential areas as indicated in this report for both
(India Gate), Metropolitan City Centre, Diplomatic Enclave,
plotted and group housing in respect to converge, FAR, height and
Bungalow area, various government organisations, etc.
setbacks and additions of Urban relief Roads.
ZOO
YAMUNA
B
LODI GARDENS
1 D
HUMAYUN TOMB
HERITAGE BELT
8
C 12 A1
13
N
3
G
4
9
10
POLO GROUND
SAFDARJANG TOMB
E
5
A2
PURANA QILA
GOLF COURSE
CLUB
FLYING CLUB
3 6
BUNGALOW AREA
DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE
the case may be; HEIGHTS AND URBAN FORM (vi) Outside conservation precincts and green areas, the residential, commercial, With the height of Indira Chowk restricted to its original design, most of the rest of governmental and institutional land uses at MP/ ZDP levels be delineated with Sub-zone D1 have no height control. As per the MPD-21, the DUAC recommends that
The New Delhi Municipal area is essentially the most important
EXHIBITION GROUND
RAJPATH
RACE COURSE
incremental growth. This exercise of ZDP-21 is an effort by DUAC to plans by the NDMC as a Municipal Council mandated for
2
CEREMONIAL
THE PRESIDENT
(v) The ZDP to facilitate local bodies in implementable sub ZDP's / LAP's / layouts/ projects as
appropriate DCR's supplemented and at levels generally not exceeding stipulations in one plot depth around Indira Chowk be redeveloped uniformly at around 25 storeys MPD 21; so that in the fullness of time the low-rise Indira Chowk area becomes a defined (vii) A supplemental transportation plan with appropriate road R/W's upto ZDP level be shown enclosed space. This is possible clockwise from the S. Kriplani Hospital plot. On the along with pooled parking areas, bus stations, unobtrusive multi-modal nodes and below other hand, the NDBP is to be restricted to its present height and upto 2 storeys away surface MRTS movements. Non-destined traffic to be minimized with appropriate from major roads R/W’s. Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, Supreme Court and diversions; India Gate dictate height restrictions and 3,4,6 and 8 storeys limits are shown on the (viiI) Physical and social infrastructure to be at not less than prescribed standards and BPL map. Even the area south of the railway line and where height is to be as per MPDpockets that cannot be appropriately sanitized or reconstructed at site be relocated 2021, a height limit of 12 storeys has been recommended.
URBAN FORM PROPOSALS TO THE MINISTRY OF URBAN AFFAIRS
through a consultative process.
VISUAL
RIDGE
their control areas;
intact and MPD-21 has established the parameters for its
JUDICIARY
LEGISLATIVE
(iv) Heritage buildings, plots and their precincts to be recognized in the proposals along with
punctuate these parameters at Zonal level for a guide to local area
taken place which facilitates, reconstitutes and proposes all
Area south of railway line
integrated green system through LAP's;
federated democracy. The basic footprints of the area are largely
The DUAC undertook this exercise over a 4 -month period (June to
DELHI JUNCTION
ZDP level green spaces be retained and enhanced where possible so as to aim for a total
designed colonial 'jewel' to the core of the world’s largest
proposals into the ZDP for the larger Zone D of MPD-21.
Landuses, Transit Systems, Hierarchy of Greens and Heritage.
South of Bungalow Area
(iii) The ridge in the zone delineated as a Regional Park be respected as such and other MP/
The NDMC area has undergone a remarkable transition from a
who in turn would transmit this to the DDA for dovetailing the
development which tries to integrate the various overlays of
Within this conservation zone, a New Delhi Bungalow precinct (NDBP) and other conservation precincts be delineated with specific DCR's;
11
F
TO NOIDA
14
15 N
N
1 Present Structure of the city 2 Conservation area depicting prime precincts 3 Road hierarchy and proposed roads 4 Metro Network & Bus Rapid Transit Links 5 Hierarchy of Greens and Linkages 6 Heritage Precincts with 200m no built zone 7 Commercial Land use 8 Density of residents in Relation to Urban Heights
4
5
JHANDEWALAN
6
7
8
R K ASHRAM MARG
TO DWARKA
400
CONNAUGHT PLACE
6
BARAKHAMBA MARG
SHIVAJI STADIUM
6
5
1
MANDI HOUSE
1
3
INDRAPRASTHA
PATEL CHOWK
6
5
6
5
1
3
4005 400
3
APPU GHAR TO NOIDA CENTRAL SECRETRIAT
4
4
TENTATIVE
8
9
TENTATIVE
60
4 8
9
8
9
400 400 300
450
1 300
4
400
300
3
400
300
8
9
UDYOG BHAWAN
KHAN MARKET
SUNDER NAGAR
10
10
12
10
12
11
200
10
12
11
12
300
60
11
11
200
RACE COURSE
DAULA KUAN
J L N STADIUM
13
13
TO AIRPORT
15
14
JOR BAGH
300
13 15
14
13
100
15
14
300
JANGPURA
400 INA
POSSIBLE GREEN
21
N
MOOLCHAND AIIMS TO QUTAB MINAR
TO BADARPUR
20
21 N
20
21 N
450
20
N
21
14
400
30015
400 20
200
N
OBJECTIVES
MASTER PLANNING FOR NDMC AREA, DUAC
1.
The ZDP for Zone D was approved on 1st October 1999, on the basis of MPD-01. This has to be updated on basis of MPD-21. The approved ZDP had the following objectives -
The Delhi Urban Art Commission is a government statutory body
(i)
To delineate the Bungalow Area with Development Control Regulations (DCR's) within
(ii)
To preserve the pristine glory of the ridge and green linkages;
(iii)
To provide for compatible mixed uses in residential use zones;
(iv)
To identify the historical monuments in the zone.
and in adjoining areas;
which regulates and facilitates the “Aesthetic value” of all development happening in and around Delhi National Capital Region.
Metropolitan City Centre
North of Central Vista
2. The updated ZDP -21 for the NDMC Area of Zone D has the following elaborated objectives by
The Core team which consists of Charles Correa, Jasbir Sawhney,
Central Vista
replacing the above mentioned ones: -
Mohammed Shaheer and Indrani Dasgupta preside and
(I)
strategise with developers to a better meaning.
The NDMC area of Zone D (upto the ring railway line to its south) be considered as a
Bungalow Area (South of Central Vista)
conservation zone in totality with appropriate DCR's within the population and employment targets indicated in MPD 21 for the area; (ii)
New Delhi Municipal Council area and where conservation is a prime concern , the Government asked the Delhi Urban Arts
‘A LUTYENS CONSERVATION ZONE’ WITHIN THE NDMC AREA
Commission to prepare a draft ZDP for sending to the NDMC and
Map shows the position of Zone D in respect to Delhi NCR
September2007) during which time a series of consultations had
SHAHJAHANABAD
NEW DELHI RLY. TERMINUS
BUFFER
METROPOLITAN CITY CENTRE
1
JANPATH
CULTURAL INDIA GATE
EXECUTIVE
participatory governance with suggested modifications -
part of the country as it primarily consists of the 7th City of Delhi
(i) Identification of LCZ
designed by Sir Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker. This area
(ii) Redistribution of gross residential densities.
houses the Presidential Estate, The Parliament, War memorial
(iii) DCR’s for residential areas as indicated in this report for both
(India Gate), Metropolitan City Centre, Diplomatic Enclave,
plotted and group housing in respect to converge, FAR, height and
Bungalow area, various government organisations, etc.
setbacks and additions of Urban relief Roads.
ZOO
YAMUNA
B
LODI GARDENS
1 D
HUMAYUN TOMB
HERITAGE BELT
8
C 12 A1
13
N
3
G
4
9
10
POLO GROUND
SAFDARJANG TOMB
E
5
A2
PURANA QILA
GOLF COURSE
CLUB
FLYING CLUB
3 6
BUNGALOW AREA
DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE
the case may be; HEIGHTS AND URBAN FORM (vi) Outside conservation precincts and green areas, the residential, commercial, With the height of Indira Chowk restricted to its original design, most of the rest of governmental and institutional land uses at MP/ ZDP levels be delineated with Sub-zone D1 have no height control. As per the MPD-21, the DUAC recommends that
The New Delhi Municipal area is essentially the most important
EXHIBITION GROUND
RAJPATH
RACE COURSE
incremental growth. This exercise of ZDP-21 is an effort by DUAC to plans by the NDMC as a Municipal Council mandated for
2
CEREMONIAL
THE PRESIDENT
(v) The ZDP to facilitate local bodies in implementable sub ZDP's / LAP's / layouts/ projects as
appropriate DCR's supplemented and at levels generally not exceeding stipulations in one plot depth around Indira Chowk be redeveloped uniformly at around 25 storeys MPD 21; so that in the fullness of time the low-rise Indira Chowk area becomes a defined (vii) A supplemental transportation plan with appropriate road R/W's upto ZDP level be shown enclosed space. This is possible clockwise from the S. Kriplani Hospital plot. On the along with pooled parking areas, bus stations, unobtrusive multi-modal nodes and below other hand, the NDBP is to be restricted to its present height and upto 2 storeys away surface MRTS movements. Non-destined traffic to be minimized with appropriate from major roads R/W’s. Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, Supreme Court and diversions; India Gate dictate height restrictions and 3,4,6 and 8 storeys limits are shown on the (viiI) Physical and social infrastructure to be at not less than prescribed standards and BPL map. Even the area south of the railway line and where height is to be as per MPDpockets that cannot be appropriately sanitized or reconstructed at site be relocated 2021, a height limit of 12 storeys has been recommended.
URBAN FORM PROPOSALS TO THE MINISTRY OF URBAN AFFAIRS
through a consultative process.
VISUAL
RIDGE
their control areas;
intact and MPD-21 has established the parameters for its
JUDICIARY
LEGISLATIVE
(iv) Heritage buildings, plots and their precincts to be recognized in the proposals along with
punctuate these parameters at Zonal level for a guide to local area
taken place which facilitates, reconstitutes and proposes all
Area south of railway line
integrated green system through LAP's;
federated democracy. The basic footprints of the area are largely
The DUAC undertook this exercise over a 4 -month period (June to
DELHI JUNCTION
ZDP level green spaces be retained and enhanced where possible so as to aim for a total
designed colonial 'jewel' to the core of the world’s largest
proposals into the ZDP for the larger Zone D of MPD-21.
Landuses, Transit Systems, Hierarchy of Greens and Heritage.
South of Bungalow Area
(iii) The ridge in the zone delineated as a Regional Park be respected as such and other MP/
The NDMC area has undergone a remarkable transition from a
who in turn would transmit this to the DDA for dovetailing the
development which tries to integrate the various overlays of
Within this conservation zone, a New Delhi Bungalow precinct (NDBP) and other conservation precincts be delineated with specific DCR's;
11
F
TO NOIDA
14
15 N
N
1 Present Structure of the city 2 Conservation area depicting prime precincts 3 Road hierarchy and proposed roads 4 Metro Network & Bus Rapid Transit Links 5 Hierarchy of Greens and Linkages 6 Heritage Precincts with 200m no built zone 7 Commercial Land use 8 Density of residents in Relation to Urban Heights
4
5
JHANDEWALAN
6
7
8
R K ASHRAM MARG
TO DWARKA
400
CONNAUGHT PLACE
6
BARAKHAMBA MARG
SHIVAJI STADIUM
6
5
1
MANDI HOUSE
1
3
INDRAPRASTHA
PATEL CHOWK
6
5
6
5
1
3
4005 400
3
APPU GHAR TO NOIDA CENTRAL SECRETRIAT
4
4
TENTATIVE
8
9
TENTATIVE
60
4 8
9
8
9
400 400 300
450
1 300
4
400
300
3
400
300
8
9
UDYOG BHAWAN
KHAN MARKET
SUNDER NAGAR
10
10
12
10
12
11
200
10
12
11
12
300
60
11
11
200
RACE COURSE
DAULA KUAN
J L N STADIUM
13
13
TO AIRPORT
15
14
JOR BAGH
300
13 15
14
13
100
15
14
300
JANGPURA
400 INA
POSSIBLE GREEN
21
N
MOOLCHAND AIIMS TO QUTAB MINAR
TO BADARPUR
20
21 N
20
21 N
450
20
N
21
14
400
30015
400 20
200
N
TCI WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE, REWARI Transport corporation asked Prof. Ashok B. Lall to design a warehouse which had an office section towards the front of the site. The design is simplistic but certain elements makes it an interesting building with energy efficient features like sun shades, Solar water heater and orientation.
External Fenestration support
Clean Horizontal Railing
REFURBISHMENT OF A RESIDENCE The facade was to be designed along with some interior changes to the residence in Malcha Marg, New Delhi. With minimal cubist additions the house stood out from the usual mundane neighborhood. Shingle shaped sun shade
The use of water-proof wood on the external facade is a new concept in India and the client was quite keen to consider this proposition. Though the building use was storage, clients had to be convinced to benefit from the small extra features like cavity walls, bio-degradable bacteria for reusing waste water.
‘HOUSE IN THE HILLS’
The steel staircase was a later edition without our consent but we did convince the clients to use recycled steel which was picked up from the city junkyard.
The client wanted to build a ‘composition’ assembly of out-houses in his sprawling 350 acre farm high in the hills, which was similar but not mirror images. Contemporary in expression & design, these guest houses were to be used for foreigners who would come to area to be away from the rest of the world.
METAL PLATE ASSEMBLY GROUTED IN BEAM HOLDING THE ROD
39
36
32 Ø SUPPORTING MS PIPE
100 X 50 'C' CHANNEL 15 X 15 MS STEEL BAR WELDED ON BOX SECTIONS 40 X 40 MS BOX SECTION WELDED TO 'C' CHANNEL
DETAIL E
DETAIL D +4.5M LVL
FF LVL +4.65M
+4.15M LVL
1940
100 GUTTER
BRACKET TO HOLD GUTTER AT 844 C/C
TCI WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE, REWARI Transport corporation asked Prof. Ashok B. Lall to design a warehouse which had an office section towards the front of the site. The design is simplistic but certain elements makes it an interesting building with energy efficient features like sun shades, Solar water heater and orientation.
External Fenestration support
Clean Horizontal Railing
REFURBISHMENT OF A RESIDENCE The facade was to be designed along with some interior changes to the residence in Malcha Marg, New Delhi. With minimal cubist additions the house stood out from the usual mundane neighborhood. Shingle shaped sun shade
The use of water-proof wood on the external facade is a new concept in India and the client was quite keen to consider this proposition. Though the building use was storage, clients had to be convinced to benefit from the small extra features like cavity walls, bio-degradable bacteria for reusing waste water.
‘HOUSE IN THE HILLS’
The steel staircase was a later edition without our consent but we did convince the clients to use recycled steel which was picked up from the city junkyard.
The client wanted to build a ‘composition’ assembly of out-houses in his sprawling 350 acre farm high in the hills, which was similar but not mirror images. Contemporary in expression & design, these guest houses were to be used for foreigners who would come to area to be away from the rest of the world.
METAL PLATE ASSEMBLY GROUTED IN BEAM HOLDING THE ROD
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100 X 50 'C' CHANNEL 15 X 15 MS STEEL BAR WELDED ON BOX SECTIONS 40 X 40 MS BOX SECTION WELDED TO 'C' CHANNEL
DETAIL E
DETAIL D +4.5M LVL
FF LVL +4.65M
+4.15M LVL
1940
100 GUTTER
BRACKET TO HOLD GUTTER AT 844 C/C
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COURT OF WEAVES
1 Ground Floor Plan
3 Sectional elevation with
COURT OF LUCKNOW
The Influences were interpreted into the design of primary atriums and the elements in it.
corridor elevation
The project is located in the heart of Lucknow and has an FAR area of 1,500,000 sq.ft which comprises of Retail shopping, a Multiplex with 6 Halls with a seating of 1350 people, 300,000 sq.ft of office leasable space and a 5 star hotel block with 110 rooms. The design was done in consultation with RTKL, Washington. Lucknow loves its kebabs and ethnic embroidery, a city made of fun-loving people are one of the most important ingredients to create spaces for fusion & integration. The fundamental of “placemaking” was fused to come up with the design for this mall as it tries to exhibit the various dimensions of Lucknow.
MILL COURT
FLOORING PATTERNS FOR VARIOUS COURTS
2 3D sketches of final design
4 Railing detail of Atriums
MALL OF LUCKNOW
COURT OF KITES
Court of Weaves - abstraction of The Gomti river to be the traditional embroidery. represented by passageways Court of Kites - free-flowing flux that show progress and connect all these facets together of kites
5 Elevations 6 Final 3d (by professionals)
Amongst the many strong influences
Court of Lucknow - Celebrating the richness and dynamism of the city.
of Lucknow city the chosen attributes were -
KITE COURT ATRIUM SKYLIGHT DESIGN
Arts & Crafts : WEAVES, Celebration : KITES, Site history : PAPER MILL, City’s inherent culture : COURT OF LUCKNOW Spine of Growth & Progress : GOMTI RIVER
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TO BE NOTED THAT ALL 3Ds IN THIS ROW ARE MADE BY PROFESSIONALS
MILL COURT ATRIUM AND SKYLIGHT DESIGN
TO BE NOTED THAT ALL 3Ds IN THIS ROW ARE MADE BY PROFESSIONALS
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COURT OF WEAVES
1 Ground Floor Plan
3 Sectional elevation with
COURT OF LUCKNOW
The Influences were interpreted into the design of primary atriums and the elements in it.
corridor elevation
The project is located in the heart of Lucknow and has an FAR area of 1,500,000 sq.ft which comprises of Retail shopping, a Multiplex with 6 Halls with a seating of 1350 people, 300,000 sq.ft of office leasable space and a 5 star hotel block with 110 rooms. The design was done in consultation with RTKL, Washington. Lucknow loves its kebabs and ethnic embroidery, a city made of fun-loving people are one of the most important ingredients to create spaces for fusion & integration. The fundamental of “placemaking” was fused to come up with the design for this mall as it tries to exhibit the various dimensions of Lucknow.
MILL COURT
FLOORING PATTERNS FOR VARIOUS COURTS
2 3D sketches of final design
4 Railing detail of Atriums
MALL OF LUCKNOW
COURT OF KITES
Court of Weaves - abstraction of The Gomti river to be the traditional embroidery. represented by passageways Court of Kites - free-flowing flux that show progress and connect all these facets together of kites
5 Elevations 6 Final 3d (by professionals)
Amongst the many strong influences
Court of Lucknow - Celebrating the richness and dynamism of the city.
of Lucknow city the chosen attributes were -
KITE COURT ATRIUM SKYLIGHT DESIGN
Arts & Crafts : WEAVES, Celebration : KITES, Site history : PAPER MILL, City’s inherent culture : COURT OF LUCKNOW Spine of Growth & Progress : GOMTI RIVER
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TO BE NOTED THAT ALL 3Ds IN THIS ROW ARE MADE BY PROFESSIONALS
MILL COURT ATRIUM AND SKYLIGHT DESIGN
TO BE NOTED THAT ALL 3Ds IN THIS ROW ARE MADE BY PROFESSIONALS
Sound & Light Show, Amber Fort, Jaipur
Rendition for Baradari, Court of 12 Queens, Amber Fort, Jaipur
SON-ET-LUMIERES & ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING After graduation, in an attempt to diversify my knowledge in the architectural field, I joined a firm who specialize in Sound and Light shows and Architectural Lighting. The job profile was unique since it encompassed - the conceptualization of lighting design, - simulations & renditions of space, - testing of fixtures and architectural elements, - finally the incorporation of script with the mood The light director is trying to generate.
Rendition for Ganesh Pol, Elephant Entranceway, Amber Fort, Jaipur
TESTING The elements which need to highlighted in the cinematography of the show need to be tested for Effects goes through an entire process of probable colour schemes, fixture placement & general overall effect.
EFFECTS & ELEMENTS All Elements could be lit in a theatrical way. The styles are Uplighting Downlighting Silhouetting Accent Lighting The Elements could be listed as below Columns Arches Jharokhas (Balconies) Jaali Walls (Wall with inscribed punctures) Motifs Domes Chattri (Umbrella) Bastions
Testing of Colour Schemes for Columns and Baradari, Amber Fort,
Final Lighting sequence for Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan
Final Lighting sequence for Amber Fort, Jaipur
Final Lighting sequence for Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan
Final Lighting sequence for Amber Fort, Jaipur
Raheja Legend, Residential Tower, Mumbai, INDIA
Taj RESORTS, Bangalore, INDIA
TVB School Convocation Exhibition Lighting, New Delhi, INDIA
ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR LIGHTING
Raheja Legend, Residential Tower, Mumbai, INDIA
Taj RESORTS, Bangalore, INDIA
TVB School Convocation Exhibition Lighting, New Delhi, INDIA
ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR LIGHTING
Residence for MR. ANAND Interiors for AIRTEL
The spatial organization of the house is based on a programmatic separation between public and private areas. The public areas are limited to the ground and first floors. The internal cirulation system of the house reinforces the organizational and formal themes. Vertical circulation occurs via two diagonally located stairways. VOLUME AND LAYERS
Exhibition for DSM PHARMA
The Public spaces in the house have been designed as double height volumes in order to emphasize the public character of the space. On the other hand, the private spaces have been layered providing them with a more intimate scale. Similar layering can be noticed in the elevation where various planes / surfaces come together to form a holistic facade. On the facades, the white panels protect the private spaces from view, while a delicate, steel framed glass skin allows light to penetrate the public spaces. Throughout the house there is a subtle dialogue between open and closed spaces, private and public realms.
FRAGMENTATION OF THE CUBE
Residence for MR. ANAND Interiors for AIRTEL
The spatial organization of the house is based on a programmatic separation between public and private areas. The public areas are limited to the ground and first floors. The internal cirulation system of the house reinforces the organizational and formal themes. Vertical circulation occurs via two diagonally located stairways. VOLUME AND LAYERS
Exhibition for DSM PHARMA
The Public spaces in the house have been designed as double height volumes in order to emphasize the public character of the space. On the other hand, the private spaces have been layered providing them with a more intimate scale. Similar layering can be noticed in the elevation where various planes / surfaces come together to form a holistic facade. On the facades, the white panels protect the private spaces from view, while a delicate, steel framed glass skin allows light to penetrate the public spaces. Throughout the house there is a subtle dialogue between open and closed spaces, private and public realms.
FRAGMENTATION OF THE CUBE
Sunset at Auroville
Dome at Jama Masjid
Upasana Centre, Auroville
Upasana Centre, Auroville
Urdu Inscriptions, Taj Mahal
Dilapidated Kitchen, Kinnaur
World Heritage Temple, Hampi
World Heritage Temple, Hampi
Auroville
Sunset at Taj Mahal, Agra
Sunset at Taj Mahal, Agra
Taj Mahal, Agra
PHOTOGRAPHY Sunset at Auroville
Friends at Kinnaur
Temple, Kinnaur
Upasana Centre, Auroville
Sun Dial, Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Rock show, Delhi
Biking Trip, on route to Ladakh
Camping in Spiti River basin, on route to Ladakh
Sunset at Auroville
Dome at Jama Masjid
Upasana Centre, Auroville
Upasana Centre, Auroville
Urdu Inscriptions, Taj Mahal
Dilapidated Kitchen, Kinnaur
World Heritage Temple, Hampi
World Heritage Temple, Hampi
Auroville
Sunset at Taj Mahal, Agra
Sunset at Taj Mahal, Agra
Taj Mahal, Agra
PHOTOGRAPHY Sunset at Auroville
Friends at Kinnaur
Temple, Kinnaur
Upasana Centre, Auroville
Sun Dial, Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Rock show, Delhi
Biking Trip, on route to Ladakh
Camping in Spiti River basin, on route to Ladakh
JENSIL JOHN M. Sc, Politecnico di Milano, Italy B. Arch, TVB School of Habitat Studies, India Via Roma 211, Piacenza PC 29121, Emilia Romagna, Italy Ph - (+39) 327 139 4736 jensil.john@mail.polimi.it , john.jensil@gmail.com