Nishon C. Simon | Semester 10 B | 16056048 | SCMS School of Architec
Redevelopment of GCDA Shopping Complex, Marine Drive, Kochi
Guided by : Ar. Madhushitha CA
India
Kerala
Ernakulam
Location
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Location
GCDA Marine Drive Shopping Complex - Near Federal Towers, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kerala 682031
ADAPTIVE REUSE OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Kochi’s First Shopping Mall The GCDA Shopping complex being located right in front of the Marine Drive walkway and waterfront and also having the Broadway on the opposite side is already an area much visited by the people. The complex contains wide variety of shops - mainly electronics, fashion, restaurants and also has offices on its upper floors. It has a direct passage to the landmark hangout of the city- the Marine Drive.
Introduction
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Main highlights : Central location | Marine Drive walkway access | Circular ramp Total built up area – including basement
23048.19 sq.m
No. of floors
G+5 with basement parking
Shops Office Bunk
178 64 54
Introduction
As Marine Drive grew to one of the landmarks of the city, the 214-room shopping complex is now a combination of abandoned shopping spaces and destroyed walls.
Chief Architect : Kuldip Singh along with Raj Rew
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Gradually GCDA Shopping Complex was constructed at Marine Drive. • The rest area was assigned for commercial and residental purposes. • Ashoka Apartments & Tarangini Apartments developed along Marine Drive. • Gateway Hotel currently owned by Taj group. • Pioneer Towers
• Reclamaton completed. • One-third of the reclaimed space was to be dedicated to open spaces so we have Rajendra Maidan, Subhash Bose Park and the Helipad Ground. • Ferry statons and the walkway began to develop.
• Close to 50 acres of land acquired with the Cochin Port’s permission, was reclaimed to create Marine Drive. • Land reclaimed included Rajendra Maidan (small ground), a porton of Subhash Bose Park and extended right up to the old Railway Staton near the High Court.
History
1980-’
1974-1980
Early 1970’s
Ar.Kuldip Singh’s ideology for Marine Drive “He wanted to construct 6-storeyed buildings all along the Marine Drive backwaters with its Ground floors and First Floors of all buildings connected all along acting like a walkway from the High Court Junction till the Ernakulam Boat Jetty”. Elizabeth Philip, Retired Chief Town Planner at GCDA. (1975-2004 )
Initial Idea
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Decline of the complex All the commercial structures built were inward looking buildings. People at that time did not understand the ‘mall concept’ of shops being placed hidden inside a building.
Kerala’s First Escalator
They tried opening up shops at the front of the complex. The complex did not take off like planned and it became hard to sell the shops.
Reason for decline Shopping Front of the Complex
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‘Railings of staircases are rusting’.
‘The escalator, installed in the 80s, has been lying idle for years’.
‘Plastering on the ceiling has cracks and concrete pieces are falling down posing threat to customers’.
‘Lights in the complex are not working’.
‘GCDA is not utilizing the money collected every month as maintenance fee from the shop owners’.
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S Krishnakumar, former Ernakulam District Collector, was one of the brains behind the shopping complex and the Marine Drive next to it.
Reasons for decline of the complex : Lack of maintenance, cleanliness and basic
‘”That was a structure built with a vision of Kochi, 30 years in future. Today it is all in ruins,” he says.
amenities such as well-maintained toilets. Shops cornered by political groups, many of whom are not paying the rent. Wrong allotment at low prices is another allegation. The parking rate in this community has been increased to Rs. 40 per hour. As a result ,
Shops have been shutdown and abandoned for better business areas.
Issue s
(Video on the current situation of the complex)
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Entertainment Zone at Marine Drive CMDS is considered a landmark project of GCDA. The projects envisaged here are tunnel marine aquarium, dolphinarium, helium balloon, laser shows & a dancing fountain.
Ropeway Project The Rope Way is proposed Parallel to the Marine drive Walk Way above the Back Water Strip. The 1.5 km stretch Rope way will have its Drive station at Marine Drive GCDA shopping complex and the return station will be at the North End of the CMDS project area.
Commercial Complex The new commercial complex is proposed to be set up in the 25 cents of land near KINCO boat jetty and High court Jn. The bunk shops in the area will be relocated to the ground floor of the proposed building and the remaining space will be leased out to commercial establishments.
Project Relevance
There are various project proposals being put forward to the government for the development at Marine Drive under the CMDS Scheme and area.
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Cochin Marine Drive Scheme Cochin marine drive shopping complex owned by GCDA is built 34 years ago. In order to compete with the surrounding shopping complexes it is essential to do the renovation work of the complex, so as to renovate this building urgent maintenance works has started. 1) Structural repairs of shopping complex at CMDS in Ernakulam District – work commenced on 18/03/21 (Completion period : 6 months). 2) Water proofing at CMDS complex, marine drive in Ernakulam - work commenced on 26/02/21 (Completion period : 180 days).
Project Relevance
3) Renovation of walkway from Gosree Bridge to Rajendra Maidan by CSML- work commenced on 08/06/2020. (Completion period : 1 year).
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Proposed Land use pattern – 20112031
Land use pattern of Cochin Corporation as of 2005 Land Use
Area ( in sq.km)
Percentage
Water bodies
20.88
22.01
Low lying areas/paddy fields
3.01
3.17
Mixed vegetaton
7.14
7.52
Parks/Open Grounds
0.65
0.69
Built up Area
63.20
66.61
Beach
0
0
Total
94.88
100
Playground
Parks
Stadium
Recreation
Community Halls
5
6
8
31
41
Statistics The Marine Drive Area will be developed as the City Centre.
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Marine Drive, Kochi Area
1.4 km2
Population as of 2020 Census
15790
Population Density
11246 people per km2
Male Population
7764
Female Population
8026
Nearest Airport & distance
Willingdon Island Air Base, 2.66km
Nearest Railway Stn & distance
Ernakulam Junction. C, 1.03 km
Statistics
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Pedestrian Count on weekdays at Marine Drive Peak & Non-Peak Hours 8 -10 AM 12 – 2 PM 4 – 6 PM 1119
1317
1583
Pedestrian Volume 4019
Pedestrian Count on weekends at Marine Drive
Peak & Non-Peak Hours 8 -10 AM 12 – 2 PM 4 – 6 PM 1292
1202
1490
Pedestrian Volume 3984
Statistics
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Details of Boat Trips operation from Cochin City (166 trips) Origin Destination No. of trips
High Court Jetty
Corporaton Jetty
Varapuzha
15
Mulavakadu
22
Bolgatty
31
Fort Kochi
21
Total
89
Mattancherry
49
Mulavakadu
2
Vypin
26
Total
77
Statistics
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What age group are you in ?
Have you been to Marine Drive, Kochi ?
What is your gender ?
How often do you visit the Marine Drive ?
Online Survey
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Who do you visit the Marine Drive with ?
How do you spend your time at Marine Drive ?
How long do you usually spend at the Marine Drive ?
Online Survey
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Do you generally feel safe at Marine Drive ?
If you answered “no” please say why. Not safe to go with family or girls. Lack of security or any patrol police. Disturbance from beggars, astrologers, street vendors, pick pocketers, strangers etc . Stray dogs
Online Survey
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How satisfied are you with the Marine Drive overall, including walkways, ferry service, kulki stalls and other facilities and amenities ?
What facilities do you think should be introduced at Marine Drive in order to improve the experience of the space ?
Better Shaded seating facilities / Hangout area. Garbage disposals & Waste management system Better Sanitation facilities ( Bio toilets ) Drinking water facilities Surveillance & Security system More street lighting at nights. More parking facilities.
Online Survey
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Have you visited the GCDA Shopping Complex at Marine Drive ?
Do you find adequate number and access to parking facilities at the complex ?
Online Survey
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What changes according to you would make GCDA Shopping Complex popular again ? What would be the purpose of your visit to the GCDA Shopping Complex ?
Online Survey
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Do you think opening up the complex and connecting it to the water edge will be a welcome change ?
If you have any other suggestions to redevelop the complex and its precinct, please state them here. Complex could be developed as focus of Marine Drive. Modern Mall and leisure space experience with food courts – rather than culmination of old age shops. Opening up complex for more visibility to water edge. Ground floors with public spaces & plazas with activities. Performance areas, platforms for artists. Elevated walkways for views. Making it more people friendly. Flexible spaces for all age-groups. New lifts & escalators.
Online Survey
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Top requirements : Analysis Opening up the complex Visual connectivity to waterfront Better function for the complex Views from the complex Create a more safer context Access for the disabled
Online Survey
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Methodology
Limitations : Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the information & resources are limited to the possibility of findings.
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3D Model views
Front View
Rear View
Documentation
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Basement Floor Shops Car & 2-wheeler parking Electric room Fire Tank Pump room Water Supply Tank Service Lift Blower room Service Duct Unloading Platform Built up area : 3721.44 sq.m
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Ground Floor Shops ( S-1 to S-64 ) Toilets Planter boxes Electric room Circular ramp Lavatories Entrances Passage Built up area : 3850.19 sq.m
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First Floor Shops ( B1 – B48 , A1 – A37) Toilets Restaurant Built up area : 3027.23 sq.m
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Second Floor Car & 2-wheeler parking Machine room Terrace open to sky Built up area : 1834.53 sq.m
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Third Floor (OFFICE) Offices Shafts Electric rooms Pantry Toilets Built up area : 2882.76 sq.m
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Fourth Floor (OFFICE) Offices Electric rooms Toilets Shaft Balcony Passage Built up area : 2882.76 sq.m
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Roof Floor Plan Water Tank Machine room Gutter
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Source : Documentation
Complex and its surroundings
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Source : Documentation
Complex and its surroundings
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Study Models : Perspective Section
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Study Models : Perspective Section
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Site Analysis
The GCDA Shopping Complex is in close proximity to various zones – Residential, Commercial, Recreational, Transportation, Public, Religious and so on making it easily accessible to the people of Kochi.
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Institutional, Public, Religious Maharaja’s College
St.Teresa’s College Govt. Law College CMFRI Cochin Municipal Corporation PWD Office High Court
Recreation
Subhash Park Rajendra Maidan Indira Priyadarshini Park Marine Drive Ground
Commercial Broadway Baypride Mall Penta Menaka Pioneer Towers Sealord Hotel Kulki stalls & Shops Indian Coffee House
Residential Allianz Residency KGL Marine Majestic Purva Grandbay Abad Marine Plaza Ashoka Apartments Abad Baypride Towers Tarangini Apartments Taj Gateway Hotel
Transportatio n
Boat Jetty KSRTC Stand Ernakulam Boat Jetty KSRTC Heritage Bus Stand Ferry Service
Water
Vembanad Lake Mullassery Canal
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Satellite map
Road connectivity
Waterbody – Vegetation
Built vs Unbuilt
Macro Context
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1
Vacant building
2
Joy Alukkas
3 4
Federal Bank
5 6
9 10 11
Kerala Trade Centre Abad Baypride Towers Pioneer Towers
Cherupushpam Building – (Anna Kitex) Penta Menaka Complex Sealord Hotel
12 Shenoy Chambers ( Kitex) 13 14
Dharmodayam building (LCC) Sridhar Cinemas
7
Taj Gateway Hotel
Joint Director 15Regional of Urban Affairs
8
KTDC Building
16
Bustop
Parking
Kolutharas Bazaar
Ferry
Micro Context
Site
Context - Surroundings
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Commercial Residential Institutional, Public, Religious Site
Micro Context
Context - Land use
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Sun Path
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1
Sea Breeze
2 Winter winds (North-East) 3
Summer winds (SouthWest)
Being a waterfront site, the complex gets cooled from the sea breeze from the west side.
Wind Path
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Entries to the complex are from the front (Shanmugham road) and back (Marine Drive walkway) only. 4 entrances are present. (2-front, 2-back).
Pedestrian Circulation
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Vehicular entries are from the front of the complex only. 3 entries into the site are present with 2 open. There is one ramp entry to the basement parking and one circular ramp to the 2nd floor parking.
Vehicular Circulation
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Horn noises from the Boats & ferries Noise from the walkway Traffic from Main Road Bustling noise from Broadway Noise from the High Court Jn area Odour from backwaters
Since the Marine Drive area is a happening place, there is various noises head from the complex from both sides.
Noise Pattern
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The complex can be viewed from both the sides of the complex.
Views
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6 am – 8 am
6 am – 8 am
Typical Traffic on weekdays at Marine Drive Roads
8 am – 12 pm
12 pm – 4 pm
Typical Traffic on weekends at Marine Drive Roads
8 am – 12 pm
12 pm – 4 pm
4 pm – 8 pm
8 pm – 10 pm
4 pm – 8 pm
8 pm – 10 pm
Traffic Analysis
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Climate of Ernakulam, Kerala It has a humid tropical climate, with hot summers, a monsoon season and a cooler dry season. The urban heat island effect caused by an increasing number of constructions and paved surfaces in the city has increased the maximum summer temperatures over the years.
Monthly temperature averages
The decrease in open spaces allows for water percolation – leading to yearly flooding from the monsoon downpours, with many regions being inundated every year. Pollution is also a major problem in the city, with poor air quality during heavy traffic hours.
Climatology Monthly precipitation averages
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Wind rose diagram
The wind rose for Ernakulam shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction.
Climatology Source : Meteoblue
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Wind rose diagram
Average tide levels at Ernakulam
Tide levels Source :
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The bustops in close context to the site are :
Menaka : 1 min , 400 m High Court Jn : 3 min , 800 m St. Teresa’s : 2 min, 650 m General Hospital : 4 min , 1.4 km Boat Jetty Bus Stand : 5 min , 1.4 km Maharajas’s Ground : 6 min , 1.6 km
Bus stops in close proximity
Connectivity
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The ferry stations & boat jetties in close context to the site are :
Ernakulam Boat Jetty : 3 min , 900 m High Court Boat Jetty : 2 min , 650 m Ernakulam Ferry Terminal : 2 min , 900 m Bolgatty Ferry : 7 min , 3 km Bolgatty Boat Jetty : 8 min , 3.4 km Embarkation Boat Jetty : 23 min , 12.8 km Fort Kochi Customs Jetty : 30 min , 14.6 km
Ferry Stations near to the site
Connectivity
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The metro and railway stations in close context to the site are : Ernakulam Terminus : 4 min , 1.5 km Ernakulam Town Railway Station : 6 min , 2.5 km Lissie Metro Station : 5 min , 2.5 km Kaloor Metro Station : 6 min , 3.0 km JLN Stadium Metro Station : 8 min , 4.1 km Maharajas College Metro Station : 6 min , 2.3 km Ernakulam South Railway Station : 9 min , 4 km Kadavanthra Metro Station : 9 min , 3.9 km Kochi metro & railway stations
Connectivity
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Most of the buildings in the context have been built in the last two decades: The following typologies found are :
1) RCC (Column-beam) Buildings These buildings consists of RCC framed structures with columns and beams for support. Several buildings found with this character.
2) RCC Apartment Buildings RCC structures with sea facing terraces. Several residental towers have similar structures which are located along Marine the Drive.
Context – Architectural Vocabulary
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3) RCC structures with vernacular elements (terracotta facades/roofs) Hybrid style of building with RCC framed structure and vernacular building elements like terracotta roofs, corbelling and wooden elements.
4) ACP cladded commercial buildings Facades with ACP cladding found in various commercial buildings in various colors in order to improve appearances of the building.
Context – Architectural Vocabulary
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Ribbed slabs
Architectural Character
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Large column shafts
Architectural Character
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Coastal Regulation Zone II : Category - II Buildings shall be permitted neither on the seaward side of the existing road nor on seaward side of existing authorized structures. Buildings permitted on the landward side of the existing and authorized structures shall be subject to the existing local Town and Country Planning Regulations including the existing norms or FSI/FAR. Reconstruction of the authorized buildings to be permitted subject with the existing FSI/FAR norms and without changing the existing use. The design and construction of buildings shall be consistent with the surrounding landscape and architectural style.
Source : http://ilearncana.com/details/Coastal-Regulation-Zone/595
Context – Development Control Source : http://http://environmentclearance.nic.in/
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Existing Site Plan The site plan shows the access roads, Marine drive walkway and the frontage and back ends of the complex. Land use: Commercial–Office Built up area: 14100.47 sq.m FSI: 1.7 Site area : 7913.19 sq.m Number of floors: G+5 & Basement Height: approx. 25 m Coastal zone: Category II (CRZ II ) Typology: RCC structures with vernacular elements (terracotta facades/roofs) adding sea facing terraces.
Site Plan
On site vegetation : Peepal Trees present in the front On site parking : Present for cars & 2-wheelers REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Site section
Existing Site Section The complex is located between the Marine Drive walkway and the Shanmugham Road.
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Strengths
Weakness
Opportuniti es
Threats
• Central Location • Active context • Connectivity
• Noise from main road • Odour from backwaters • Inactive function
• Integration – Marine Drive • Creation of Identity • Increase value & economy
• Abandoned & demolished • Negative image • Lack of demand
• Analysis : • Focusing on the GCDA Complex as the Entrance to the Marine Drive would benefit the complex and add a value to it.
• Analysis : • By creating spaces that could prevent these factors. • Giving better functions to the complex.
• Analysis : • Bringing functions that can connect the Walkway with the complex. • Taking the iconic features and highlighting them.
• Analysis : • Redeveloping the complex with new functions. • Giving the building an adaptive reuse and remove the negative image.
SWOT Analysis
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Select City Walk Mall , New Delhi Architect : Tewatia Chauhan & Sharma Architects Project Description : The mall is spread over 6 acres (24,000 m2) and includes a 4 km long multiplex, serviced apartments, offices and public spaces. Select CITYWALK also blends tradition and modernity in a seamless way with its events and celebrations at its iconic plazas. Status : Completed 2007 Area : Retail space : 56000 m² Landscaped plaza : 9300 m²
Case Studies
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Architect’s objective and concept of design :Planning Concept Select Citywalk is spread over 6 acres and includes a multiplex, serviced apartments, offices and public spaces. The planning of the Select Citywalk mall is divided into 4 categorization :1. 2. 3. 4.
Family & tradition space Celebration ( center-stage) High-voltage ( youth ) Open plaza / Landscaped area ( Ground Floor )
Select City Walk Planning
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Select City Walk in a panorama
Highlights There is also a 100,000 sq ft (9,300 m2) outdoor open plaza, Sanskriti, for art festivals, fairs, exhibitions, performances, and al fresco dining. Several countries projected and presented cultural programs and promoted their destination at Sanskriti. The plaza during the Christmas Celebrations
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Outdoor Open-air plaza - Sanskriti
Steps
Oat view with planters on both sides
Seat wall
The plaza is landscaped extensively in timber, water, stone and steel and has an open–air amphitheater, along with specialised lighting, trees and water features. Famous and local artists perform weekly at the amphitheatre of Select City Walk.
Dry fountain court & Open Air Theatre
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Sitting spaces
The plaza provides a pleasant atmosphere with sittings for people to rest &
Fountain to spend time around by
relax
Paved Plazas with Accent Paving
Use of pots for plants
Umbrellas of canvas material
Iconic standing walls of Jantar Mantar
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City Centre Salt Lake, Kolkata Architect : Late Shri Charles Correa Project Description : City Centre Salt Lake is the mall that became an extension of city streets, people and the overall social microcosm. A family hangout destination the mall is a mixed-use commercial development, consisting of shopping mall, fountain plaza, food court, entertainment arena, cineplex, office tower etc. Status : Completed June 2004 Area : 50400 m²
Case Studies
‘Shopping malls bore me.’ –
Charles Correa
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Typology of Stores present
Activities & Spaces at City Centre Mall
Integration of retail-with community creates a rich urban realm and attracts footfall for reasons more than just a retail.
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The Kund Central element of the mall. The Kund acts as a common space for meeting, events, and displays. Play with levels create a unique gathering and seating zone.
Corridor Grand corridor with provision for seating and gathering at ground floor. Plantation along to corridor to enhance the quality of space. Corridor at 1st floor creates a bridge over the ground floor corridor providing view to the public space.
Statistically placed at the major entrance of the mall to increase public inflow. Eatery stores placed around the kund providing view towards the kund area.
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Name :
City Centre Salt Lake, Kolkata
Select City Walk, New Delhi
Inference
Year of Completion
2004
2007
Site Area
4.9 Acres
5.86 Acres
Site should be well connected with different parts of the city. Should be concentratng on various user groups
Ground Coverage
2.78 Acres
3.15 Acres
Building bye laws shall be followed.
Average Footfall
Weekdays : 18,000 Weekends : 35,000
Weekdays : 13,000 Weekends : 23,000
Based on context the footfall varies.
Site Access
Site can have more exposure to roads for better visibility. Vehicular movements shall be well planned within the site.
No. of entries
7
4
No. of Anchor Stores
2
3
No. of Anchor stores depends on the developers intent and context.
Comparative Study - Analysis
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Name :
City Centre Salt Lake, Kolkata
Select City Walk, New Delhi
Inference
Horizontal Distribution
Anchor stores shall be strategically placed to manage public movement.
Vertical Distribution
Food courts are placed at higher floors to induce more circulaton inside the mall.
Location of Food court
3rd floor
2nd floor
Number of Stories
4 floors
4 floors
Theaters are placed at high floors so as to provide large span auditorium.
Comparative Study - Analysis
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Name : Percentage of Spaces
USP
City Centre Salt Lake, Kolkata Services : 26 % Anchor Stores : 20 % Retail Stores : 46 % Public Spaces : 8 %
The Kund area (Public Zone ) Special Arrangement Open Mall Concept
Select City Walk, New Delhi Services : 13 % Anchor Stores : 27 % Retail Stores : 52 % Public Spaces : 8 %
Form of the mall
Inference Spatal distributon varies with respect to the context and developer’s intent.
Public space (plaza) at the entrance.
Design interventons can be done to attract more public inflow in the most. Sustainable design interventons can be induced in the design.
Facilities
Theatre Gaming Zone Mall within mall Banquet Hall
Theater Health Club Entertainment Zone
Type of facilites provided in the mall can vary as per the context and developers intent.
Architectural Style
Plastered brick wall facade
Glass façade infused with Alco panel
Structure can be designed based on the character of the context.
Comparative Study - Analysis
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Importance of Urban Squares as Public Spaces Public spaces play a greatest role as a catalyst for social change and provide a place for gathering different community groups. Both Salt lake city centre and Select City walk have designed public spaces in the form of squares and plazas with their malls to invite more people to come into and gather. Factors which leads to an effective Public Space
Special Topic
GCDA Shopping Complex already being located in Marine drive is a public space. Adding an urban square or plazas could pull in people to the complex for gathering and for shopping.
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GCDA Complex 2.0
GCDA Complex 2.0
GCDA Complex 2.0 – Mixed Use Building Aim : To convert the GCDA Shopping Complex into a Mixed Use building by redeveloping and activating the complex for better use and making it popular once again. Type : Mixed Use Programs : Public Space, Commercial, Office, Hospitality, Recreation. Requirements :
Design Brief
Plazas – Sitting spaces Cafes – Restaurants Street Cafe seating Waterfront Deck Retail Stores Bandstands Stepped seating Bar – Restaurant Banquet Halls Food court Offices – Co working spaces Cable Car Station Hotel rooms
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
What is Redevelopment of a building ? Building new construction on a site that
has pre-existing uses or renovating existing uses on a site. A building is never truly finished; it can always be re-adapted and transformed to take upon a new form or function. It gives a new life to the building and removes the need to demolish the structure.
Concept Development
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Why built a new complex when the existing remains abandoned?
Why Redevelopment ? Preservation Of Local Identity & Sense of Place. Cost Savings on Demolition. Saves time; faster than brand new Construction. Economic Sustainability Environmental Sustainability
Concept Development
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
In order to bring back those reminiscing memories of the complex. To preserve the value and importance of the complex in Kerala’s history. To make the complex more active and popular destination for the people. To remove the bad image the complex currently is possessing. To generate more revenue by providing better amenities & functions.
Objectives
Conserve. Revitalize. Redevelop.
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Teen Darwaza at Ahmedabad
Gateway of India at Mumbai India Gate at New Delhi
GCDA Complex at Kochi
Creating an image for the ci
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Creating an entrance for Marine Drive & Kochi
View from the sea - Gateway of India at Mumbai
View from the sea – GCDA Complex at Kochi
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
GCDA Complex as a transitional space MARINE DRIVE
SHANMUGHAM ROAD
The complex already acts as a transitional space
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Opening to view the waterfront
Potential Sea Breeze
Removal of barrier (stretch of buildings)
Axis of vista the opening creates
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Create a heritage identity for the complex & for Kerala
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Design Generation Process
Adding Programs & Functions The complex is divided into various programs at various floor levels.
Integration of Street & Plaza The plaza is designed to integrate the street & road in front of the complex.
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Connecting the floors to the Plaza Each floor is connected by giving access and views to the plaza in front of the complex.
Activating the spaces All the floors have been designated with special programs & various activities.
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Scenario for GCDA Proposal
Activating the waterfront side The side of the complex facing the waterfront is provided with street cafes lined along the walkway.
Connecting the complex to water edge The complex is connected to water edge by the elevated public plaza (deck) & the ropeway project.
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Adding up floors with better functions Floors are added to the existing complex with new cores acting as cantilever structures for support.
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Design Intervention
Form Development The form was redeveloped by creating a balance using basic geometric shapes and trying to create a relationship between them.
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Subtraction of Central Facade The central portion of the
building consisting of the First floor & Second floor is subtracted & merged as a single double -height floor in order to create that openness feeling which was lacking and was much wanted by the people of Kochi.
Design Intervention
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Entrance for Marine Drive This gives the people the view to the waterfront from the Shanmugham road and the view of the city from the Marine Drive end. It breaks the barrier facing the Marine Drive finally opening up an entrance – like gateway opening towards the waterfront. The complex acts as the entrance to the Marine Drive.
Design Intervention
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Creation of Two Worlds The addition of a new structure above the existing complex creates two worlds: one below and the other above the complex.
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This also shows a clear separation of the two structures built in different time periods.
Design Intervention
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Creating a new Identity The circular vehicular ramp was the identity of GCDA Complex. But in recent times the value of the ramp has been lost as hardly any vehicles use this ramp and its left idle. Bringing new architectural elements in the form of a stepped plaza at the entrance and a deck raised towards the water at the back will act as the new identity for the complex.
Design Intervention
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Percentage of Existing Area 14.40% 29.37%
Percentage of Proposed Area
Retail stores
16.83%
6.90%
15.56%
Offices
17.64%
Parking
38.58%
Common Corridors
Total built up area : 14100.47 sq.m FAR : 1.7
5.36%
Retail stores
Offices
Parking
Recreation
Hotel
Public Plaza
23.10%
32.26%
Total built up area : 15245.5 sq.m Total FAR achieved : 1.92
Area Analysis
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
EXISTING
PROPOSED
No. of shops : 80
10 cafes : 661.94 SQ.M
Ground floor: 1738.14 SQ.M First floor : 3136.76 SQ.M
24 : Retail stores at mezzanine floor level : 2070.10 SQ.M
Total : 4874.9 sqm
Total area : 3882.04 SQ.M
Parking
56 parking in Basement 2nd floor parking area : 727.11 SQ.M
312 (Car parking) 180 (2 wheeler parking)
Office
2 floors : 5765.52 SQ.M
Same : 2 floors : 5765.52 SQ.M
Commercial
18 : Shops & kiosks on Public plaza: 1150 SQ.M
Area Statement – Existing & Proposed
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
FAR : with parking
FAR : without parking Ground floor
1632.74 sqm
Basement
3555.03 sqm
1st floor – Public plaza
1722.38 sqm
Ground floor
1632.74 sqm
Mezzanine floor
1924.8 sqm
1st floor – Public plaza
1722.38 sqm
Office floor :
2882.76 sqm
Mezzanine floor
1924.8 sqm
Office floor :
2882.76 sqm
Office floor :
2882.76 sqm
Hotel (3 floors):
4200.06 sqm
Office floor :
2882.76 sqm
Total Built up area :
15245.5 sqm
Hotel (3 floors):
4200.06 sqm
Site area :
7913.19 sqm
Total :
18800.53 sqm
Far = Built up area divided by Site area
1.92
Site area :
7913.19 sqm
Far = Built up area divided by Site area
2.37
Area Statement – FAR
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
SPACE
PARAME TERS
SALT LAKE CITY CENTRE
SELECT CITYWALK
INDIA HABITAT CENTRE
GCDA COMPLEX 2.0
Public Spaces (Plazas & Open Air Amphitheatres)
Area
1586.4 SQ.M
9300 SQ.M
3937 SQ.M
1722.38 SQ.M
Entertainment
Name Area
Analysis of the Area Statement
Area -
Hangout 2090 SQ.M
Sparkys 5105 SQ.M
Cable Car Staton 710.8 SQ.M (at Roof top)
The area statement has been generated from the case studies analysed and evaluating the existing areas of the complex. The focus and aim is to retain the existing commercial stores at the ground floor and the offices at the top floors.
Water Deck 1313.04 SQ.M
And combine the First floor & Second floor to create a double height public space with views to the waterfront.
Area Statement
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SPACE
PARAMETERS
SALT LAKE CITY CENTRE
SELECT CITYWALK
LULU MALL
GCDA COMPLEX 2.0
Retail Space
Area Stores Kiosks
25,704 SQ.M 297 16
24,650 SQ.M 167 16
33,300 SQ.M 231 40
Anchor Store
Name Area
Shoppers Stop 4887 SQ.M
Decathlon 1393 SQ.M
Hypermarket 25,800 SQ.M
Offices
Area
10,080 SQ.M
4840 SQ.M
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5765.52 SQM (existng office floors)
Food Court
Area
2090 SQ.M
930 SQ.M
4500 SQ.M
Eatery
Area Number
6100 SQ.M 2
7560 SQ.M 33
27
661.94 SQ.M (10 outlets facing waterfront at GF)
Parking
4-wheeler parking 2- wheeler parking
370 (covered) & 120 (open) 250 (open)
934 224
3500 2500
3220.10 SQM Retail stores & kiosks
Basement parking 225 (163 normal +62) 90 (2-wheeler) Ground floor parking 87 (47 normal+40) 90 (2-wheeler) Total : 312 & 180 parking
Area Statement
REDEVELOPMENT OF GCDA SHOPPING COMPLEX, MARINE DRIVE, KOCH
Car Parking Requirements : Commercial & Office Occupancy : As per the KMBR, there should be 1 parking space for every 90 sq. metres of built up area for buildings having a total built up area upto 1260 sq. metres. If the total built up area is above 1260 sq.m there should be 1 parking for every 60 sq. metres of built up area.
Commercial : Area : 3882.04 sq.m Parking required : 65 parking required Office : Area :5765.52 SQ.M Parking required : 96 parking required Hotel : Area : 4200.06 SQ.M Parking required : 70 parking required
Loading & Unloading Areas : There should be a loading & unloading space of size 30
Total : 231 parking required
sq.metres within the plot. This is mandatory for buildings above 700 sq.m of built up area. There should be 1 such space for every additional 1000 sq. metres of built up area.
Data Collection Source : KMBR 2019
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Sanitary Requirements : Commercial & Office Occupancy : Occupant Load : 5.9 sq. metres per person
Commercial : Water closet : 18 for male , 15 for female. Urinals : 26
Water closet : 1 for every 25 males & 1 for every 15 females. Urinals : 1 for every 25 persons Wash basin : Preferably 1 on each floor.
Exit Width Calculation : The unit of exit width is 50 cms. The number of occupants per unit exit width of the stairway is 50. Similarly the number of occupants per unit exit width of doors is 75.
Data Collection Source : KMBR 2019
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Staircase Requirements : High rise buildings : 16 metres or more, or with more than 4 floors excluding basement. Every high rise building shall have at least 2 staircases, including fire escape staircases. Height of handrail shall not be less than 90 cm and if balusters are provided , gap shall be more than 10 cm wide. Guard rails or parapets : Every balcony overlooking any exterior or interior open space shall be provided with parapet walls or guard rails of height not less than 1.50 metres. Spacing between grill should be less than 10 cms.
Data Collection Source : KMBR 2019
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