Pursuing architecture has made me realise its power to be able to design an experience that can emerge as a ‘ material ‘ existence of human embodied ‘immaterial ‘ emotion and wisdom. I aspire to be a part of this lifelong learning process.
LIST OF CONTENTS
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CORRECTIONAL CENTER- DESIGN DISSERTATION
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TOURIST CENTER
Academic | Semester 10
Academic | Semester 4
MAPPING AIROLI SECTOR 3 Academic | Semester 7
AQUATECTURE Competition
SCULPTING THE PIONEERS OF ARCHITECTURE Competition
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L & T SEAWOODS- CSR PROJECT
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DIGITAL ART
Social
Personal
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
ACCESSIBILITY AND CURRENT SITE CONTEXT
ZONING PROCESS STAGE 1
ZONING PROCESS STAGE 2
Correctional Center Project location: Narela, Delhi Project Vertical: Institutional Type of Project: Academic Year: 5th Year B.Arch | Semester 10
What is a correctional center? A Correctional Center is used to refer to a ‘jail’ or ‘prison’. They serve to confine, reform and rehabilitate inmates and can be classified as minimum and medium security facility.
Staff quarter zone Transitional zone
Using the site corners to create sections and assigning suitable zones. Creating a central transitional zone to allow the community to permeate into the complex.
Inmate zone
Subdividing into individual zones depending on functions, restriction of movement and connectivity. Creating nodes to increase legibility and a sense of discipline.
Why do we need a correctional center? In India, majority of the prisons were built by British based on the ‘Retributive Theory of Punishment’ which reproduced ideals of enforced solitude and intimidation. Around 64% of prisoners in India are under-trails with majority of them being first-time offenders. Hence the focus must be on ‘Reformative Theory’ which helps the prisoners to rethink on their behavioural pattern, contemplate their mistakes and reform to a better individual. 98% of criminals in India go back to the society. Therefore, the minimum criterion of a prison should be that the inmate should come out no worse than what he entered.
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Type B
Type B
1 Type A
Type A
Who will be the users? My program is limited to under-trials and first-time offenders of murder and petty crimes. The occupancy of the correctional center is 1500 inmates and 250 prison officials.
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Type A
Type A
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Type C
Farms
Pedestrian entry checkpoint Pedestrian movement Vehicular entry checkpoint Vehicular movement 9 Healthcare Node
Environment we stay-in affects the body Body affects our mind Mind affects our behaviour Behaviour affects the society.
2 Staff Hostel
10 Workshop
Hence, the aim of this project was to explore typologies and search for solutions that provides a positive working environment for the staff and a healthy prisoner environment respectful of the individual.
6 Main Administration
5 Security Block and Staff Facility
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1 Staff Accommodation
4 Visitor Center
Farms Farms
How does architecture play a role?
3 Community Living
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Training ground
Farms
11 Kitchen and Storage 12 Spiritual Node
7 Reception Block ( Inmate Intake)
13 Inmate Block Admin 14 Convict Accommodation 15 Undertrial Accommodation
8 Educational Node
16 Public node
A variety of forms help to create a diverse environment that increases legibility and enables a sense of identity and character within the institution.
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To encourage positive socialization, movement and the experience of seasonal change, multi-purpose spaces should be spatially organized in a campus-like setting consisting of several stand-alone buildings rather than a large imposing institution. Peripheral arrangement of workshops and kitchen facilities to encourage purely peripheral vehicular movement and Internal pedestrian movement to enhance security.
Farms
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Farms
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Site Services
SITE PLAN
ADMIN STRIP | DESIGN
Visitors Center
Security block and Staff Facility
Main Administration Building
Reception Ward
FRONT ELEVATION
Enquiry Point
Property room
Inmate toilet
7.4 x 4.3 Guard room (Riots control room)
Sec checkpoint
3.7m wide corridor
Visitor Male toilet locker Visitor waiting area 2.8 x 2.5
Security Office 8.8 x 5.3
Staff Gym 9.8 x 9.9
Staff kitchen 9.8 x 9.8
Kitchen counter
CWO 5.8 x 5.3
6.6 x 8.9
Accounts 9.8 x 4.9
Telc. room
Assembly area 9.8 x 11.6 OP
11.8 x 10.0 Sec checkpoint
Elec. room
6.0 x 9.8
Records room 7.8 x 4.9
Pantry 5.3 x 5.0
Processing office 65 sqm
Support Staff
3.7m wide corridor Briefing area/ Security waiting area 9.0 x 13.8
Office room 9.8 x 4.9
Staff canteen 21.0 x 12.5
Pantry Reception lobby 12 x 9.0
Staff locker 9.8 x 5.3 Storage 4.8 x 4.9
Staff Records 4.8 x 4.9
Conference room 11.0 x 5.8
ADCS office 5.8 x 5.8
PO 5.8 x 5.8
Admin 9.8 x 4.9
Vehicular entry point 7.3 x 10.8
Judges
H&S
Issue of articles
Post search waiting area 10.0 x 6.8
search Pre search waiting area
Reception ward dormitory 14.8 x 6.7
Storage
OP
10.0 x 6.8
X-ray 4.8 x 3.0
Main Administration Building
Security block and Staff Facility
Interview room
IR
Female toilet
Visitors Center
Reception ward dormitory 7.4 x 11.6
Multipurpose Hall
Storage 4.8 x 3.0
Telec. room Elec. room
Armoury storage 5.8 x 4.7
Toilet and shower
Telec. room Elec. room
Women And Children Male search search
Inmate waiting area 11.4 x 4.8
2.0 x 12.5 Visitor non-contact visits room
Informal visitation 6.4 x 12.6
Inmate Search 2.8 x 2.5
2.5 x 12.5 Inmate non-contact visits room
Formal Visits room 3.0 x 3.0
Diagno
MI room 5.8 x 3.0
Reception Ward
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
VIEW- Visitor Center
Pantry 4.8 x 4.8
6.0 x 9.8
CCTV control room + IT room 24.0 x 13.8 Server room 10.0 x 5.8
UPS room 4.8 x 4.9
VIEW- Security Block and Staff Facility
Along with non-contact visits as a sanctioned protocol, informal visits have been incorporated into the design. Such visits where physical contact is encouraged helps inmates maintain good relationships with their families and reduces the risk of recidivism.
Office room 9.8 x 4.9
Office room 9.8 x 4.9
Telec. room
PA to AS 5.8 x 5.8
Elec. room
Waiting Area 11.8 x 5.8
PA to S 5.8 x 5.8
Pantry
Support Staff Pantry
Retiring Add. Superin. room office 5.8 x 5.8 Office room 9.8 x 4.9
Office room 9.8 x 4.9
Superin. office 5.8 x 5.8
Retiring room
Telec. room Elec. room
Toilet and shower
Telec. room Elec. room
The admin strip buildings specifically for the prison officials have been to designed to create a positive environment in terms of thermal comfort, light and aesthetics in order to instil calm and pleasant thoughts in them which would reflect in their behaviour towards the inmates
As a public social institution, a correctional center should make a good neighbour by eliminating the stereotypical intimidating image of prisons. Keeping the barrier necessary for security in mind, the design aims to redefine the frontal image by creating a composition of forms, materials and colours. This helps to de-institutionalize the building by presenting an normalized, modern and citizen oriented appearance.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN VIEW- Main Administration
VIEW- Reception Block
KEY PLAN
ADMIN STRIP | DETAILS
1m
Internal surface smooth and vapour resistant to prevent growth of mould
Elevation on: 21st June- 82° 21st March and 21st Sept- 61° 21st December-37°
Azimuth-238.94° HSA=Azimuth-window orientation HSA=238.94-270=-31 °
Wire mesh
Perforated pipe with water spray
Box chajja
SOLAR SHADING DEVICE CALCULATIONS
Vertical louvre
Jaali wall
USING THE CALCULATIONS TO SHADE THE SOUTHWEST FAÇADE IN 3 WAYS ROOF ASSEMBLY- to reduce heat ingress through roof
Perforated tray of charcoal acting as a filter
RCC slab + 100mm PUF + waterproofing + marble crazy R value: 4.48m2 K/W ECBC recommended R value for roof assembly= 3.8 m2 K/W(24 hr building)
Wire mesh Louvres (open in summer)
0.5m
30mm dia reinforcement bar Semi-circular cut outs in tile to hold the bar
WALL ASSEMBLY- to reduce heat ingress through roof 250mm Aerated autoclaved concrete block+ stone dry cladding R value: 2.27 m2 K/W ECBC recommended R value for wall assembly= 2.27 m2 K/W
Cut in stone for stainless steel clamp Clay tile (250x300mm)
Dash fastness
Cement grout joint
Overflow pipe Water sump JAALI DETAIL PASSIVE DOWNDRAFT COOLING SYSTEM DETAIL
Aluminium retaining frame Safety glass Louvres for ventilation
Cement Sand backing mortar
RCC curb
SECTION SHOWING LOCATION OF COOLING TOWERS
Stainless steel clamp
RECEPTION BLOCK SKYLIGHT DETAIL
35mm thk Granite stone
STONE DRY CLADDING WALL DETAIL
INMATE ACCOMMODATIONClosed Campus | Form Development
INMATE ACCOMMODATION | DESIGN
Convicts Ward 3- Ground
Convicts Ward 3
Undertrials Ward 1
Undertrials Ward 3- Ground
Undertrials Ward 3
Dividing the strip into a grid
Convicts Ward 2
Convicts Ward 2- Ground
Undertrials Ward 1- Ground
Undertrials Ward 2
Undertrials Ward 2- Ground
Forming alternate built-unbuilt pockets
Breaking the form to create terraces and individual grounds that act as communal /recreation / emergency spaces
OP 4.8 x 7.7
DS 4.8 x 5.2
AS Legal aid 4.8 x 5.2 4.8 x 5.2
Cell 3.8 x 3.0
VT office 6.2 x 5.2
LO DS 4.8 x 5.2 4.8 x 5.2
14.8 x 4.8
Cell 3.8 x 3.0
Medical facility(under-trials)
Temporary segregation
Convicts Ward 1- Ground
Cell 3.8 x 3.0
14.8 x 4.8
Convicts Ward 1
Medical facility(Convicts)
Cel l
Undertrials Ward 4- Ground
Undertrials Ward 4
AS OP 4.8 x 5.2 4.8 x 7.7
INMATE ACCOMMODATION- Closed Campus | Strip Plan
Dorm Dorm Dorm Dorm Dorm 3.2 x 4
Arrangement of blocks allowing for segregation of convicts marked in red with separate staff office located centrally
Dorm Dorm Dorm Dorm Dorm
T&S
Mess Kitch.
WO Dorm Dorm Dorm Dorm 4.8 x 4.8
Dorm Dorm Dorm Dorm
8.7 x 4.0
The thesis tries to investigate the possible design approaches that breaks the macro-themes that characterize the building of the prison and within these dichotomies work on the "boundary-line" between opposing realities: freedom-constriction, openness- closure.
Staff office 4.8 x 7.0
Farm storage
Prioritising the need for segregation of inmates, individual accommodation blocks having 200 inmates each were created. Alternate green pockets were added enabling each accommodation block to have a separate ground with access restricted to the inmates specific to the block.
4.8 x 9.8
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Mess 4.0 x 8.7
Arrangement of blocks allowing for segregation of undertrials marked in blue with separate staff office located centrally
Detailed isometric view of the Inmate Accommodation Strip
Dorm
INMATE ACCOMMODATION- Community Living| Isometric View T&S
Kitchen
INMATE ACCOMMODATIONCommunity Living | Ground Floor Plan
This arrangement allows the inmates to experience different scales of openness from the unit level to site level.
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
Dorm
The intent was to align the correctional with contemporary priorities of inmate rehabilitation and successful reintegration. So , an attempt was made to incorporate community living within the correctional center. This would categorise as the final stage of the incarceration before the inmates are released back into the society. In this housing, the inmates are allowed to go out into the society and earn a livelihood. In current scenarios, examples such as inmates working as electricians, security guards etc have been observed. This not only helps inmates transition back into the society but also helps in breaking the social stigma prevailing amongst the members of the society.
KEY PLAN
INMATE ACCOMMODATION- Closed Campus | DESIGN Haircut and Shaving Toilets and showers
Dormitory type 3 6.2 x 7.7
6.2 x 4.8 Dormitory type 4
2m wide corridor
2m wide corridor
Staff office Mess
19.8 x 6.2
Serving area
Washing area
Dormitory type 3 6.2 x 7.7
Dormitory type 2 6.2 x 12.0
Dormitory type 3 7.7 x 6.2
Toilets and showers
Dormitory type 4 6.2 x 4.8
2m wide corridor
2m wide corridor
Toilets and showers
Dormitory type 2 12 x 6.2
Toilets and showers
Dormitory type 2 6.2 x 12.0
Lib. 3.2 x 4.1
Dormitory type 1 17.8 x 6.2
Toilets and showers
Dormitory type 2 6.2 x 12.0
Store 3.2 x 4.1
Dormitory type 1 17.8 x 6.2
Dormitory type 2 6.2 x 12.0
8.5 x 4.4
8.5 x 8.5
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN | Isometric view
Toilets and showers
Dormitory type 1 17.8 x 6.2
Toilets and showers
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Dormitory type 2 12 x 6.2
Toilets and showers
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN | Isometric view
Dormitory type 3 7.7 x 6.2
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN | Isometric view
THIRD FLOOR PLAN | Isometric view
Currently, the entire site consists of farmlands. This indicates good fertility of the land.
Griha criteria 2 and 3: Top soil preservation and reuse Possible solution: Retain maximum farmland Preserve the top soil for roof farming
SECTION AA
SECTION AA
The design is based on the premise that people are capable of change and improvement with the built environment conveying the message that they can be trusted to transform their lives and have a constructive future. Flat, square, barren concrete yards overlooked by cells is designed as a series of terraced, grassed and softer landscaped areas, appreciated by inmates and staff. This helps to break the monotony of the prevalent mundane prison environment.
ISOMETRIC VIEW OF A SINGLE ACCOMMODATION BLOCK
To motivate and encourage good conduct amongst inmates , the accommodation is customized in such a manner that on the basis of credits , he will be able to move into a better graded dormitory with each floor in terms of privacy, ventilation, openness, lighting, occupancy, views etc.
Crops planted on raised platforms to harvest roof rainwater, ease of maintenance and view of green scape.
INMATE ACCOMMODATION- Closed Campus | DETAILS Security Mesh Rooftop solar panels D Terrace farms
B
Ties 406mm c/c
Secure fixings RCC lintel
102mm clay facing brick veneer
Mounting plate
25mm air gap
Stainless steel frame 45mm thk laminated glass
203mm CMU grouted solid 51mm polystyrene rigid board insulation
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Joint reinforcement 406mm c/c
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RCC sill unit
C z \
Bar at 203mm c/c each way
EXTERNAL WALL DETAIL AT A
WINDOW DETAIL AT B
C section steel stringer beam(100x250mm)
Solar panels on chajja
30mm metal grating tread
Cascading RWH Filtration unit RWH tank TREATED GREY WATER USED FOR FLUSHING BLACK WATER FROM TOILET CUBICLES TO BIOGAS SYSTEM GREY WATER FROM SHOWER UNITS TO GREY WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Secure fixings RCC lintel
Wire diameter:4mm Horizontal spacing:76.2mm Vertical spacing:12.7mm Framework: H post Panel width: 2400mm Tensile strength: 500–550 MPa.
Angle cleat (70x50x50mm)
Mounting plate 25mmØ security bar at 75mm c/c RCC sill unit 8mm thick mild steel mounting plate
Infiltration tank
STEEL STAIRCASE DETAIL AT E
SECURITY MESH DETAIL AT D
A- Medium duty grille gate for entry into dormitories
VENTILATION GRILLE AT C
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B
B- Medium duty grille gate with fixed panel for access into the terrace gardens
Filtration unit Storage tank A- MEDIUM DUTY GRILLE GATE
Section at head
2100 structural opening height
Infiltration tank
Frame detail
CASCADING RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM
Handcuff/serving aperture
Mild steel underframe Supports secured to the floor with heavy duty expansion bolts to avoid vandalism by inmates.
MESS DINING AREA -TABLE DETAIL
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Gate is constructed from 50mm x 12mm flat steel framework with 25mm diameter solid vertical bars.
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Mounted on a 70mm x 70mm x 8 rolled steel angle frame with a full height stainless steel hinge pin.
Top pivot hinge
Base pivot hinge
Threshold detail
Chase in floor SECURE CORRIDOR SIDE (Gate opens outward)
Frame detail
2100 structural opening height
Submersive pump
Frame detail at head
B- MEDIUM DUTY GRILLE GATE WITH FIXED PANEL •
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Gate is constructed from 50mm wide steel RHS framework with 20mm diameter solid vertical bars. Mounted on strong pivot hinges.
Frame detail at head
Screed applied installation of gate
GATE DETAILS
HEALTHCARE NODE | DESIGN
EDUCATIONAL NODE | DESIGN
Ortho. 3.8 x 5.8
Multipurpose hall 13.2 x 9.8
ICTC 3.8 x 2.8 DOTS 3.8 x 2.8
Physio. 4.8 x 5.8
Casualty 11.7 x 5.8
Dental 4.8 x 2.8
Nurse rest 4.8 x 2.8 Nurse station 4.8 x 3.0
Pharmacy 4.8 x 2.8
Ward 4
Ward 1 11.7 x 5.8
Dr room 3.8 x 2.8
RMO 3.8 x 3.9
11.7 x 5.8
Nurse room 3.8 x 2.8
Nurse room 3.8 x 2.8 Dr. room 4.8 x 2.8
Ward 2 3.8 x 5.5
Dr. room 4.8 x 2.8
Ward 5 3.8 x 5.5
Lift Lift Ob. Room 4.8 x 2.7
Kitchen store 3.8 x 2.7 Kitchen 4.8 x 5.7
Service access
Store 3.8 x 5.8
Store 7.6 x 5.8
Store 3.8 x 2.7
X-Ray 4.8 x 5.8
Dr. room Store
4.8 x 2.7 Isolation room 1
Path lab 3.8 x 8.8
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
3.8 x 3.0
Old record
4.8 x 3.0 Isolation room 3
ISOMETRIC VIEW
Isolation room 2
4.8 x 3.0
11.7 x 5.8
PLAN OF EDUCATIONAL NODE
Nurse room 3.8 x 2.7
4.8 x 5.7
Ward 3 3.8 x 5..7
Minor OT 4.8 x 3.0
Lift Lift
2.5 m wide corridor
2.5 m wide corridor
Plaster room 3.8 x 2.5
3.8 x 3.0 Isolation room 4
ISOMETRIC VIEW
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SPIRITUAL NODE | DESIGN
Amphitheatre for cultural functions
JAALI DETAIL AT A The jaali wall is created by interlocking of two types of bricks. This wall not only restricts the amount of direct sunlight but also creates a sense of spiritual dimensions within the space. The easy method of construction could also generate the possibility of the wall being built by the inmates .
SECTION Structural system
A
Concrete filling in the voids
CUT SECTION SHOWING THE TWO SPACES Spiritual center below the ground
The spiritual node is designed in a way that the upper structure on the ground is an amphitheatre for cultural shows and functions and the lower structure below the ground is a meditation hall for Vipassana courses conducted for the well being of inmates in such centers. Creating the meditation hall below the ground allows one to break from the possible peripheral distraction in the campus.
Brick type 1
FRONT ELEVATION OF THE SPIRITUAL NODE Brick type 2
KEY PLAN
KITCHEN AND STORAGE | DESIGN AND DETAILS Mounts to attach Solar panel (50mmx60mm) Bakery workshop
Gas storage 9.8 x 4.5
9.5 x 9.8
Commissary 9.8 x 4.4
Toilets and showers
Dough making area
Chapathi rolling platform
All exposed hedges hemmed
Galvanized bird mesh
Rain diverter
Solar panel Metal roofing system (50mm thk) Roof purlin
Utensil washing area
Rigid frame (250mmx460mm)
Rigid tapered column
Farm tools store 6.0 x 9.0
Kitchen
Farm harvest storage
6.0 x 4.7
SECTION DETAIL AT A Security Mesh to avoid exchange of tools
Metal Panel Rigid frame column
Exhaust Fan Metal frame 40mm thk
Spandrel Anchor bolts @432mm o.c. Chapathi roasting platform
6.0 x 4.7
Mess for Kitchen staff inmates
Boilers
6.0 x 4.7
9.5 x 6.0
Nailing flange
SECTION DETAIL AT B
20.0 x 16.70 6.0 x 4.7
Continuous drainage space
CMU WALL. Drip flashing Panel closure
Staff office
Column anchor at 1219mm o.c.
Raw material storage
4.7 x 6.0
4.7 x 6.0
4.7 x 6.0
4.7 x 6.0
4.7 x 6.0
4.7 x 6.0
4.7 x 6.0
Grout cell
4.7 x 6.0
8.7 x 6.0
Mesh to confine grout
SECTION DETAIL AT C
PLAN
SECTION DETAIL AT D
Ridge Roof purlin
Roof system
Eave strut Rigid frame
Metal roof
A Ridge vent
Gutter
Roof purlin
Rigid frame column Rigid frame
Rigid frame column
Security bars 25mm dia @75mm c/c
The correctional center comprises of a central kitchen in which the inmates work to cook 2 meals in a day. The food prepared is carried in trolleys and taken to the mess areas located in the accommodation blocks and workshop area.
B Roof extractor fan for excess heat generated by boilers Epoxy flooring
Aluminium sheet for resistance from fire and stains
Metal Panel wall Spandrel
C
CMU wall Spandrel
Exhaust fans to take in fresh air
D
End wall frame End wall column End wall roof beam
CMU wall
End wall Plinth
SECTION OF THE CENTRAL KITCHEN
End wall corner column
ISOMETRIC VIEW OF KITCHEN
KEY PLAN
WORKSHOP | DESIGN AND DETAILS Aluminium fascia
Chemical workshop (Detergent and soap)
Textile workshop 23.5 x 8.5
Boiling pan
Aluminium gutter
Chemical workshop (Toothpaste) 15.3 x 8.5
14.8 x 8.5
Roof membrane Cover-board Metal panel
Thermal insulation
Deck pan Spandrel
Textile Storage
Air control layer
Structural steel member Sheathing
8.6 x 10.1
Soffit panels
Metal Deck
Galvanized channel screwed to angle cleat welded to gutter beam
Purlin
Carpentry Storage 8.6 x 9.8
Fabrication Storage
Staff office Toilets and shower
8.6 x 9.8
Mess
13.0 x 10
SECTION DETAIL AT C
SECTION DETAIL AT A
4.3 x 9.8
Aluminium Sill pan Sill Lug Solar panel
Fabrication workshop
Carpentry workshop 20.3 x 9.8
Aluminium rafter
Tailoring 20.3 x 9.8
20.3 x 9.8
Mounts to attach solar panel Purlin Skylight Aluminium Purlin
Roof membrane wrapped into the gutter
Aluminium cover cap and pressure cap with gasket
Laminated glazing
DETAIL OF SKYLIGHT
SECTION DETAIL AT B
PLAN
Saw tooth metal roof
Gutter Structural steel I section beam (250x450mm)
The correctional center comprises a workshop zone where the inmates are taught vocational courses like carpentry, tailoring, textile etc. The products made here are sold outside to the society. The toiletries and uniforms needed for the inmates are also made by the inmates working in these workshops.
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C B A
Metal panel Aluminium canopy CMU wall
DAYLIGHT ON SOLAR PANELS
Structural steel I section column (250x400mm)
RAINWATER HARVESTING NORTH LIGHT
SECTION THROUGH THE TAILORING WORKSHOP
ISOMETRIC VIEW OF WORKSHOP
KEY PLAN
LAYERS OF SECURITY INNER PERIMETER MESH FENCE DETAIL
FENCE TOPPING DETAIL
Post with cap (75x75x3000mm) Wire diameter:4mm Horizontal spacing:76.2mm Vertical spacing:12.7mm
Double arm fence topping
Razor wire
Single arm fence topping
RCC footing (500mm depth)
SECTION OF THE WATCH TOWER Rain water filter Solar panels Shape of the roof modified to increase catchment area and to channel water to the center H-rotor vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT)
External perimeter RCC wall (3.6 m high)
Centrifugal arrangement of guide vane designed to harness wind from multiple directions and create a Venturi effect to increase wind speed
Intermediate perimeter RCC wall (5 m high)
Steel frames to support the lower inclined roof
Rain water channel
Inner perimeter mesh fence (3 m high)
The central drive shaft of the VAWT coupled with the generator Battery to store power generated by wind turbine and solar panels Observation deck Spiral staircase
Inner ring road
Outer ring road
Inner road for closed prison vehicular circulation
Intermediate perimeter RCC wall with double arm fence topping
External perimeter wall
Inner facility
Inner perimeter mesh fence with single arm fence topping
Electrical grid
RWH tank
REDESIGNING THE WATCH TOWER- Arrangement of wind-solar hybrid energy system with rain water harvesting feature.
A Conventional Watchtower
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Central Rainwater Harvesting passage
2
Guide vane system to create a Venturi effect
3
Central wind turbine to harness wind energy
4
Lower inclined roof and observation deck
5
Central Spiral Staircase
6
Inner Core wall to accommodate services
7
Outer Core wall for structural stability
2 Tourist Center
Site - The site is sloping with the contour lines depicting a rise of 1m. The site has a view of the Narmada River to the South.
Terracotta Bowl -To create semi-open overhangs
Terracotta Tile -To create multiple Jaali patterns
Terracotta Pot -Units stacked on top of other to form a railing
Terracotta Bowl -Used in filler slab
Project location: Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh Project Vertical: Hospitality Type of Project: Academic Year: 2nd Year B.Arch | Semester 4
The
aim was to revive the pottery of Maheshwar and help in the economic growth of the local artisans. The design involved using the locally made terracotta tiles. Multiple combinations of Terracotta half cut tiles were created to form jaalis on the exterior face of the building. This not only added an aesthetic value to the building but also helped reduce the heat ingress through the wall.
D Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe Rooms The distinct tile jaali combinations were translated from the intricate stone patterns of the Ahilyabai temple located in the vicinity of the project.
Interlocking of Terracotta pots
C
Filler slabs with terracotta pots were used to reduce the heat ingress through the roof.
Landscape element at A
Landscape element at B
Landscape element at C
Landscape element at D
Standard Rooms Group Rooms
A
Reception Dormitories
B
Site Plan indicating the different zones
E
Landscape element at E
Kitchen (13x4m)
Multi-purpose Hall
Office
(10x12m)
Restaurant (12x8m)
(9x5m)
Toilets
Section through Deluxe room, Group rooms and Dormitory
Lobby
(9x8m)
Reception Block B
A
Jaali Detail at A
Jaali Detail at C
Jaali Detail at B
(2.3x2.6m) (4x4m) (5.5x4m)
(5.5x4m) (3.8x2.7m)
(4.2x3m)
(2.3m wide balcony)
Standard Rooms Group Room with an occupancy of 8
Deluxe Rooms
C D
Jaali Detail at D
3 Mapping Airoli-Sector 3 Project location: Airoli, Navi Mumbai Project Vertical: Town planning Type of Project: Academic Year: 4th year B.Arch. | Semester 7
The aim of this project was to observe ,study and analyse the development , housing and movement patterns of Sector 3 in Airoli. Formation of Navi Mumbai: In 1971, new urban township was proposed to siphon off the concentration of jobs and population in the mainland. CIDCO was established and the area covered 150kms of the total 720kms of the Konkan coast. Polycentric approach of development: This approach was based on the principle of decentralization. The development plan ensured that each node will be self sufficient in terms of housing, shopping areas, education, medical and recreation facilities.
PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FACTORS AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF AIROLI:
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND EXISTING LAND USE:
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•1 This area was allocated for institutional buildings but presently consists of mixed use development with ground floor as market spaces and first floor for residential use. •2 This area was allocated for medical purposes but is currently vacant. •3 This area was purely dedicated for residential use but presently has mixed use development with markets and food joints. Reason: Since this area is along the station road, the concentration of pedestrian traffic has led to the formation of such food joints. •4 This area was purely dedicated for residential purpose ,and is presently used for commercial purpose. Reason - The local street markets, might have developed on the central road as it has close proximity to the surrounding houses. This led to the development of the commercial buildings.
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Planning of the locality Greenery surrounding the area Roads and basic amenities like sewage, water and drainage Development of commercial hubs Proximity to bigger corporations like Thane and Mulund Vast open spaces coupled with easy availability of land at affordable rates Construction of Mulund-Airoli bridge
BUILDING USE
EXISTING LAND USE
•5 This area dedicated for institutional building , presently it is the area consist of commercial purpose..
Residential Institutional Mixed use Commercial Amenities Public utilities
DISTRIBUTION OF BUILDING USE: The location of institutional buildings - school , colleges ; medical buildings - hospitals , nursing home ; public utilities - fire station , STP , bus station are along the periphery of the sector due to direct access from the primary road.
Inception of Airoli: CIDCO carved 14 nodes to facilitate comprehensive development. Each node is further subdivided into sectors. Airoli is divided into 28 sectors which includes Diva village and Airoli village. It was taken up for development during 1983-84. Sector 3 is adjacent to Thane Belapur Industrial area. The main reason for its development was to provide housing facilities to the people working in industrial MIDC area.
OPEN SPACES
FIGURE GROUND Built Unbuilt
INCOME TYPOLOGY
HOUSING TYPOLOGY Green space Open grounds Parking and communal spaces Built and roads
More than G+4 G+3 G+2 G+1
MIG LIG
FSI CALCULATIONS:
OPEN SPACE ANALYSIS:
HOUSING TYPOLOGY ANALYSIS:
HOUSING TYPOLGY ANALYSIS:
Total plot area= 2140368sqm G+3 | No. of buildings x 4 floors= 81 x 4= 324 Average area of floor plate=220sqm Total : 324 x 220 = 71280 sqm G+2 | Total : 12938sqm G+1 | Total : 18067sqm Total built up area= 218731sqm Consumed FSI- 1.02
Most of the open spaces are used as illegal parking for 2 wheeler and 4 wheeler for residential areas. The area is used by the age groups as following 5-13 :playing 25- 40 :accompanying children , interaction space 60 and above :sitting space Mumbai has 4sqm of open space / person in 2034 DP. While the area under study has 1.5 sqm of open space / person .
The mixed use and the MIG buildings are mostly g+3 storey. whereas LIG buildings are G+1 to G+2. Only the institutional buildings are more than G+4 storeys.
Majority of the housing belongs to low income group. The MIG housing is mostly placed at the periphery of the main roads probably as they are in the proximity to public transport, market spaces and also have breathing space around the structure. The LIG housing is placed in the interior parts which are comparatively congested .
AMENITIES WALKABILITY:
Datta Meghe college to Airoli railway station: 700mts, 9min walk Shree Ram Vidyalaya school to Airoli railway station: 500mts, 6min walk Maximum walking distance to Shree Ram School : 650mts, 8min walking W.r.t housing :maximum walking distance to Indravati hospital: 650mts, 8min walk W.r.t housing: maximum walking distance to bank of Maharashtra: 700mts, 8min walk W.r.t housing: maximum walking distance to police station: 600mts, 7min walking
PARKING PARKING ANALYSIS: There is no allocated parking in the residential area. Due to this, residents park vehicles in spaces available between plots and along the primary and secondary road which restricts the vehicular movement. The 1.2m pedestrian pathways gets obstructed due to two wheeler parking.
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
TRANSPORT TRANSIT Bus route Streetlight
Railway- Pedestrian foot over bridge Railway-Autorickshaw stand Railway-Bus Station
The transit points are the major traffic collector points in the sector.
ROAD HIERARCHY Arterial road ( 6lane road ) Primary roads ( 11m wide ) Secondary roads ( 7m wide ) Tertiary roads ( 3m wide ) Built and roads
The sector is further subdivided into 10 zones which are interconnected by the secondary roads. The primary road runs along the periphery of the sector.
SCHEMATIC MODEL INDICATING THE MASSING AND THE FABRIC OF AIROLI SECTOR 3
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ANALYSIS: Major connectivity to the sector is by primary roads (11mt wide). The internal spaces are accessed by the pathways which are (1.5mt wide), very few of these pathways have vehicular access. Possibilities of the formation: Initially the housing was developed with an intent to accommodate the workers from MIDC industrial zone (which at present has developed to special economic zone). Hence, internal connectivity then would have been kept majorly pedestrian.
ROAD DENSITY
TRANSIT MOVEMENT
ROAD DENSITY ANALYSIS:
The map indicates the types of major traffic movements within the sector, between the sector and the arterial road, and between the Special economic zone.
Arterial roads act as high density road as they connect Thane to Navi Mumbai and caters the working traffic moment towards special economic zone. Primary roads act as a medium density road as they collect vehicular traffic from arterial road to the secondary roads, pedestrian traffic from railway and bus station to the residential zone and the movement towards the institutional building as they are located along the primary road. Secondary road act as linkages for the sub divided zones of sector-3
Commercial traffic from SEZ to railway station Traffic from Thane to Navi Mumbai-Thane Belapur road Traffic from Thane to SEZ Traffic from Sector 3 to Thane Belapur road Traffic from station towards Airoli Traffic towards Institutional buildings Traffic from Thane Belapur road to Airoli Local street market traffic
3 Aquatecture Project location: Bay of Bengal Project Vertical: Futuristic architecture Type of Project: Competition Year: 2018
The competition challenged to design an aquatic/amphibian Home that can house 20 individuals with spaces to live in (sleep, rest, sanitize, work and interact) The aim of the design was to create a futuristic water based habitat for humans to prosper and thrive on and is flood resilient. The design focuses on creating and aquatic – amphibian home with self-powered mobile pods that allows inhabitants to enjoy the benefits of terrestrial and aquatic life. The dwelling created is self-sustainable, environmentally sound and will be able to survive the harshest weathers .
4 STPA Project location: Osaka, Japan Project Vertical: Public space Type of Project: Competition Year: 2019 STPA- Sculpting the Pioneers of a Architecture was an international competition organised by Archdais. The following entry secured the first place in the competition. The brief of the competition was to design a sculpture that acts as a symbolic representation of the architects work. The architect chosen to celebrate was Tadao Ando, and this design is an amalgamation of the architects lifelong work, design philosophy and his journey throughout life. The sculpture designed not only highlights the architects work but also pays a tribute to the Architect in form of multiple blocks coming together to form an image of Tadao Ando.
5 L & T Seawoods- CSR 2
Project location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai Project Vertical: Playground Type of Project: Social Year: 2020
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L & T Seawoods worked with the students of D.Y Patil College to design three school playgrounds in Navi Mumbai. Of the three, I worked with the corporate on School No.10 in Nerul. The intent was to design a playground with elements that help in the personality development of the children and extending to the age groups of 4-13.
Balancing walk tyres
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Tulip-loop tyres
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Site details Balance
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Learning
Hop-Scotch tyres
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Aim
Balance
Swing tyres Aim
Enjoyment
The playground has been designed using low cost recyclable elements like tyres and keeping the safety protocols and regulations in check.
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Strength
Concentration
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Concentration
Enjoyment
Risk taking Strength
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Plan indicating the location of playground elements and the safety fall zones required by each.
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6 Digital art Digital art is a field I recently explored during COVID lockdown. Creating minimal representations, impactful expressions, choice of colours and textures is a process that I enjoy as a hobby.
The hustle of the boat race, the vibrancy of the flower rangolis, the sumptuous lunch on the banana leaf, the traditional square dress patterns of the young frolicking girls, all bringing together the harvest festival of Kerala , Onam.
This piece of art was made for a blood donation art competition. It is inspired from the philosophy of circle of life, yin and yang, giver and receiver. A little bit of oneself today could be that little bit we receive tomorrow. A drop of blood could be a drop of life for someone.
sanjana nair E- nairsanjana97@gmail.com M-9833951586 Colaba , Mumbai