ARCHITECTURAL THESIS Desert Cultural Centre, Jaisalmer Undertaken by: Priyal Sharma, V yr (B)
INTRODUCTION
CRITERIA OF SELECTION OF CITY :
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:
CITY
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Rajasthan is known of it’s rich heritage and culture. Every city in rajasthan has it’s unique historical context with a lot of history behind them, Thus it is most suitable to propose a cultural centre here.
PROBLEM STATEMENT “ a loss of a public space” Most cities are in a transition, and are busy revitalising and renewing theie economic bases order to move up the value chain to move up the value chain and to become more knowlegde intensive places. The cultural sphere, without denial is the missing link and solution to all these issues. There has been completed cultural negligence in India in the past few decades, with the growth of modern technology. With the influx of new modern equipment and the craze with the western culture adoption, Indians are in the verge of losing their own culture. The idea of adapting to the western culture is considered prestigious and trendy among this generation as is advertise and promoted by global icon. The lack in promoting and encouraging may not only lead to cultural extinction but also affect cultural tourism to a greater extent. The main purpose of this thesis would be to increase the cultural context and to strenthen the economical and tourism base to uplift local talent.
JAIPUR
JODHPUR
JAISALMER
UDAIPUR
PUSHKAR
KOTA
POPULATION
30,70,000
36,00,000
89,025
4,51,000
21,626
10,00,000
TOURIST INFLOW
5,78,616
3,59,572
3,31,384
6,05,115
11,39,587
1,00,466
MODERATE
MODERATE
MODERATE LOW
CULTURAL CONTEXT
VERY RICH
MODERATE
VERY RICH
RELEVANCE TO PROPOSAL
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
MODERATE
MODERATE
MIN:1’C MAX:49’C
MIN:8’C MAX:42’C
MIN:9’C MAX:41’C
MIN:4’C MAX:51’C
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
5
6
CLIMATE
MIN:5’C MAX:44’C
DEVELOPMENT
HIGH
OVERALL RANK
2
MIN:5’C MAX:38’C HIGH 3
1
4
(1) More the population, the city will be more crowded and urbanised giving less opportunity to create impact that design tends to achieve. (2) City with a rich cultural context has more to offer to the built spaces. But at the same time, cities with already existing cultural oriented space will supress the economy and tourism for the proposal. (3) Cultural relevance of city to the design proposal is more relatable in Jaipur and Jaisalmer,But Jaipur being already developed, Jaisalmer suits better for site location. (4) Overtourism in Jaisalmer is leading to a diminish of cultural aspects, this project will aim to promote the rich cultural aspects of Jaisalmer.
AIM REVIVAL OF DIMISHING CULTURAL HERITAGE OF JAISALMER AND TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMICAL AND TOURISM BASE TO UPLIFT LOCAL TALENT.
OBJECTIVES: (1) To design a platform that promotes culture and arts. (2) To uplift local talents. (3) To give a boost as well as to recognize culture of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (4) To develop economy from art and culture within the market space and production centre. (7) To study and apply the sustainable practices done in Jaisalmer and the famous stone work of the area.
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
PRE DESIGN STUDIES
LANDSCAPING:
FORM DEVELOPMENT:
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR It was launched by the Rajasthan government to showcase the rich artistic heritage and provide impetus -to cultural and spiritu Nehru and therefore named so. The construction started in 1986 and completed by the end of 1991. Built by: Charles corres Purpose: Preserving Arts and Crafts of Rajas Built in: 19th Century Plot area : 9.5 Acres
(1) SITE PLANNING: ACTIVITY MAPPING:
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Creation of nodes: The main axis are iden- Central node determined at the intersection of the axis movement patterns.
Form around the nodes: Blocks planned along
LEGEND: Breaking mass to create porosity: Breaks in the masses allow movement between spaces
Bridging masses: Giving height to the building and functions to diiferent spaces.
Ramps
Green spaces around the blocks: Landscaping is done around the building connecting it to nature
Location of Signages Pathways
CIRCULATION:
Open/Green spaces
The buildings in JKK consists of an auditorium, exhibition halls, caf eteria, library, and an amphitheater. It houses a museum, a library, a cafeteria, an art-studio, a small hostel, art display rooms, and art-studios. ART GALLERIES STUDIOS MANUSCRIPS MUSEUM
GREEN AREAS: Spaces designed with some greenand open spaces with some landscaping can make spaces more inviting and open and can make the building more functionally as well as visually effective.
LIBRARY AMPHITHEATRE ADMIN BLOCK AUDITORIUM
The central open plaza is designed as an open air theatre, which is placed well in layout and planned in such a way that the rest of 8 squares are well connected to this central plaza. The plaza acts as the point of intersection point for the visitor’s.
ZONING:
LEGEND:
Internal Circulation
External Circulation
Parking
Main Axis
CIRCULATION CALCULATIONS: Net area ( Net square meter) = 550 sq.m Circulation area (Primary and secondary)= 350 sq.m Now, Circulation multi-
Now, Circulation facOPEN: Circulation 20%
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Net square = Circulation area
550 sq. 350 sq.
area Total usable
350 sq.
ENCLOSED: 80%
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900 sq.
TYPES OF SIGNAGE- JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA: MAPS AND BULLETIN BOARDS:
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1.6
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38% CIRCULATION:
plan with legend can be seen on the wall near the reception, along with the bulletin board where pamplets from various events can be seen to let people know what is coming next. Maps and bulletin boards helps in keeping people informed about the happening in the building. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS:
Directional Signs on the walls of jawahar kala kendra are presnt thar helps people navigate around the buildings. Arrows, different symbols are used to take guidepeople to differ ent spaces.
PRE DESIGN STUDIES
ZONING:
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
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Scattered planning is leaning to scattered pathways.
JANTAR MANTAR, JAIPUR Jantar Mantar is a stone sundial that consists of 20 astronomical instru ments’ that use the sun’s position and direction of the shadows casted by the sun and the data was used to tell time in ancient days. It was also used to tell the position and movement of different celestial bodies in space.
Planning is done in a way that at the entrance the site is divided into two parts and continous movement is planned.
Built by: Jai Singh II Purpose: Collect astronomical data Built in: 18th Century
(1) SITE PLANNING:
JAI PRAKASH YATNA
LAGHU SAMRAT YATNA
Dispersion of visitor’s on the site du to scattered planning.
Location of Signages: Movement around the whole site and instruments for smooth visitor’s movement.
There are total 19 instruments in Jantar Mantar Jaipur. Some of the major instruments of Jantar Mantar are Samrat Yantra, Disha Yantra, Chakra Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Rama Yantra, Rashiwalay Yantra, Utaansh Yantra, and Dingash Yantra. The site planning of jantar mantar is scattered around the site. All the built forms area scattered on the site in such a way that an interim feature and connects the built forms and the pathways. Scattered planning leads to a scattered internal circulation on the site.
CIRCULATION: LEGEND: INTERNAL CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION CALCULATIONS:
EXTERNAL CIRCULATION
Net area ( Net square meter) = 5,790sq.m Circulation area (Primary and secondary)= 4,594 sq.m Total usable area= Net area+ Circulation area= 18,384 sq.m Net square meter Circulation area
OPEN: 40%
Entry signages Entry signages Information signages
LANDSCAPING VIEW
Exit signages
SAMRAT YATNA
UNNATANSHA YATNA
Now, Circulation factor =
Open/Green spaces Pathways
Green areas are used to connect the built blocks
RASHIVALAYA YATNA
NARIVALAYA YATNA
Now, Circulation multiplier=
Ramps
No entry signages
ACTIVITY MAPPING: There are total 19 instruments in Jantar Mantar Jaipur. These instruments form the main activities of the building. Some of the major instruments of JantarMan tar are Samrat Yantra, Disha Yantra, Chakra Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Rama Yantra, Rashiwalay Yantra, Utaansh Yantra, and Dingash Yantra. RAM YATNA
LANDSCAPING:
Circulation area Total usable area ENCLOSED: 60%
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5790 sq. m 4594 sq. m
4594 sq. m 18384 sq. m
CIRCULATION: 25%
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PARKING =
1.2
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25%
LANDSCAPING VIEW
The site is divided into two parts but the pathways are planned in such a way that no matter which side the visitor starts navigating, he’ll end up exploring the whole place, which helps a lot in visito’s management as large lenghts of pathways helps in spreading the visitors The pathways create a framework for movement throughout the buildaries, and bring order and balace. The scattered planning of the building lead to scattered pathways which spreads the visitor’s into the whole site, providing a lot of options to navigate. In the art of pathway design, the added purpose is to enhance the pleasure of the journey. In jantar mantar, green lawns with big trees are planned along the sides of pathways which creates a good mood and invites visitor’s further inside the building.
PRE DESIGN STUDIES
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:
CIRCULATION:
LANDSCAPING:
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
FIRODIYA CENTRE FOR INSPIRATION, AHMEDNAGAR
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Firodiya centre for inspiration is a cultural centre in ahmednagar, maharashtra. The building is evolved around some existing structures on site. The main purpose was to connect the visitor’s gallery for visitors, shielded visually and acoustically from industrial environment. A powerful ar chitecture, playing with the contrast between inside and outside, achieves the dignity essential to visitor center. Location: Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India Architects: Prasad badave & rasika badave (for studio advaita) Client: Snehalay, ahmednagar Area: 3500.0 ft2
LEGEND: LEGEND: INTERNAL CIRCULATION
PARKING
EXTERNAL CIRCULATION
Green
CIRCULATION CALCULATIONS: Net area ( Net square meter) = 310 sq.m Circulation area (Primary and secondary)= 140 sq.m Total usable area= Net area+ Circulation area= 450 sq.m Now, Circulation multiplier=
ZONING:
Main admin block and indoor galleries are planned near the existing toilets on site.
Circulation facilitated around the central discussion space
Net square meter Circulation area
Now, Circulation factor =
OPEN: 15%
Circulation area Total usable area
ENCLOSED: 85%
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310 sq. m 140 sq. m
140 sq. m 450 sq. m
Entry and exit points Pathways Green areas
Ramps
Location of signages
The landscape areas inside the building include courts, open green lawns, signages and ramp for smooth circulation and wide pathways for circulation of the outdoor galleries. These elements play a major role in visitor’s management inside the building. =
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2.2
3.2
CIRCULATION: 32%
Green areas to connect different spaces.
Outdoor galleries accessible from both sides
Pathways
OPEN BUILT COMPOSITION: Open areas inside the building are almost equal to the built areas. Lack of more open areas make the planning compact and more open areas should have been incorporated for a better visitor’s management. BUILT
OPEN
OPEN
Parking areas are planned so as to make it accessible to the three entries. Toilet
Indoor gallery
Discussion space
Conference
Account and admin block
Parking
OPEN GALLERIES: The walls for the The connectivity is done in such a way that: - The external circulation leads to the court and open galleries from all the four building entries. - Outdoor galleries are planned along the dome in a cris-cross pattern for visitor’s movement. - The indoor gallery block is placed tilted to existing block to create small court which facilitates visitor’s movement. - Courts and green areas to connect different spaces and encourage a smooth circulation.
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MOVEMENT PATTERN: The moveexisting domical structure on the site.
outdoor galleries are designed in a cris cross pattern and the art peices are displayed on the walls at an eye level of the visitor’s and are covered with transparent sheets.
SIGNAGE SYSTEM: The building
does not have a lot of signages as the movement pattern of the building is very simple and easily navigable but the building still does not have enough signages. Visitors may have to ask for direction to go into
RAMPS: The building is completely
designed accoring to the principles of universal design.
ANALYSIS:
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan CASES:
SITE ZONING
MOVEMENT PATTERNS
OPEN BUILT RATIO
POROSITY IN MOVEMENT
OPEN SPACES
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
12% Open
48% Built
(1) JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR
The connectivity of spaces in jkk is very good as all the blocks are connected to each other. The entry and exit points and parking are very well planned which leads movement inside and outside the site.
The centralised linear movement leads to a very smooth visitor’s movement providing a lot of options to navigate with pause points along the way of travel. This type of movement is best for visitor’s management allowing people to navigate the building without much confusion.
40% Open
The ratio of open built and circulation is 125, 48%, and 40% respectively. The open spaces are serving the purpose of circulation thus the
30% Open
In jantar mantar porosity is done by breaking the built mass to form pathways. Porosity is done in such a way that porosity is continued in all the blocks hence connecting all the blocks together.
Verdant green, trees and shrubs with seating spaces which acts as point spaces, thus helping in visitor’s management. The open spaces provides a lot of pause points, smooth navigation and eye capturing landscape.
(2) JANTAR MANTAR, JAIPUR
Movement pattern in jantar mantar is a network of pathways connected together, dispersing the visitor’s on the whole site. It provides a lot of options to navigate but may also lead to confusion if proper signages are not present and may also result in long routes.
with disability to access the building.
25% Circulation
45% Built
The connectivity os spaces through lawns and pathways is very well planned in jantar mantar. The connected pathment as due to the scattered planning visitor’s are scattered all around the site
The signage system of jkk is not very strong. There is a lack of signages in many places leading to conusion. The building is also not disabled friendly. There is a lack of ramps
The circulation area in jantar mantar is 25% of the whole site but since the whole building has an open planning a lot of open spaces, the circulation area is enough for the visitor’s. The width of the pathways in not very much but lengthwise the pathways are scattered around the site to disperse the visitor’s around the instruments.
Since lawns are planned along the pathways, all the pathways are open, thus connecting all the pathways and open spaces together helping in visitor’s management. The whole building is kind of open and built mass is planned along the pathways and the instruments.
Jantar mantar has the same kind of open spaces all over the site which allows visitors to disperse into different green spaces and not creating chaos into a single space. Such an arrangement is a good example of visitor’s management.
The signage system of janatar mantar is very strong. The building is completely according to the universal design. There are proper ramps and proper signages present inside the building. This makes the building completely accessible to the people. This type of universal design system should be adopted in the buildings.
10% Built
The planning of outdoor galleries and court instead of pathways for visitor’s movement is leading to efside the building. All four entries to the site is leading the visitor’s into open areas and galleries and then different spaces are accessible.
(3) FIRODIYA CENTRE FOR INSPIRATION
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
32% Circulation
movement pattern as it does not connect most of the spaces and disperse people in different directions with no connection and does not provide pause points and nodes while navigating a buildings. Such type of movement pattern should be avoided in public buildings.
58% Built
The circulation area is 32% on the whole site. This circulation area basically comprises of internal pathways, open courts, and green areas. The circulation space is less than 40% so it may lead to a mismanaged visitor’s movement the circulation
Porosity in the building is maintained by open courts and green spaces. Blocks are tilted to make a court in between facilitating movement over the site. Movement is planned along the central spaces and pathways are diversing into different directions.
spaces incluse courtyards, and gardens. The coutyard acts as pathways between blocks, thus providing abundant space for visitor’s circulation. The courts are then connected to green areas thus acting as a pause point in the way of movement.
center for inspiration is not very strong. Due to the small scale, the building lacks signages. Some signages can be seen on thev walls. However the building is disabled friendly. Proper ramps are present in the building along with the steps.
PRE DESIGN STUDIES
(2) JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA ,JAIPUR
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
VISITOR INFRASTRUCTURE: (1) JANTAR MANTAR,JAIPUR
Jantar Mantar is a stone sundial that consists of 20 astronomical insatruments that use the sun’s position and direction of the shadows casted by the sun and the data was used to tell time in ancient days. It was also used to tell the position and movement of different celestrial bodies in space. Built by: Jai Singh II Purpose: Collect astronomical data Built in: 18th Century LEGEND: Ticket Counter Tourist Assistant Waiting Area Security Checks Water Facilities
Toilet Facilities Interpretation Centre
LEGEND:
Souvenir Shop Cafeteria
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
PRE DESIGN STUDIES
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
PREVENTION FROM DUST STORM ON N-E SLOPE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE GOLDEN CITY:
JAALI WORK SMALL OPENINGS FOR COOL AIR
BUILDING HEIGHT TWICE THE STREET WIDTH OR MORE
TIGHT PLACEMENT OF MASSES FOR SELF SHADING AND PROPORTION
TEXTURED SURFACE TO REDUCE HEAT GAIN AND PROVIDE SHADE
WINTER SUN
In it’s overall shape, Jaisalmer is an irregular polygon with a double line of fortification. It is a city within a city. The inner city is more protected with a stronger wall and is set on top of a hill about 100 meters higher than the surrounding area. The city is triangular in shape due to the shape of the hill on which it is built. The Royal Palace with the Royal Square forms the nucleus of Jaisalmer. The market square with its bazaar structure in the lower city and the Royal Square with the temples hold the upper city together. Street act as linkages, activity and interaction spaces. Narrow winding streets with density built construction on both sides. All major streets were oriented in the East-West direction at right angles to the direction of dust storms.
PLANA SURFACE
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING:
PLANA SURFACE
TEXTURED SURFACE
TEXTURED SURFACE
SUMMER SUN
2-6 METER
2-6 METER
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT: The city is planned such that the fort is on a hillock protecting the city from sandstorm/ dust from South- West direction. It also gave physical protection to the city during time of wars.
LATER SETTLEMENT OLDER SETTLEMENT PROTECTED BY FORT
The fort appears as a sculpture carved out of massive sandstone with settlements in its North- West slope and extended further.
FORT ON AN UPHILL ACTING A SBARRIER FOR SANDSTORM
Ecological reserve with Gadisar Lake is retained as it is land for migratory bird. Flamingo that are essential part of Jaisalmer’s fauna.
ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
The district of Jaisalmer is almost entirely a sandy waste, forming a part of the Great Indian Desert. The general aspect of the area is that of an internimable sea of sand hill, of all shapes and sizes, some rising to a height of 45 meter. Those in the west are covered with log bushes, those in the east with tufts of long grass.
COURTYARD PLANNING AND PUBLIC SQUARES: Concept of courtyards is widely used in local architecture planning of Rajasthan. They are to provide a common central space. Open to sky, providing climatological benefits and make home more breathable. This promotes visual connectivity and make spaces more porous.
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INTERACTIVE NODES IN STREETS: On the streets, informal traditional nodes are established within the private, residential and commercial spaces, generating a platform of social interaction and cultural strength. These are the extensions of courtyards in the houses.
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INDUSTRIAL AREA
GOVT. OFFICES
NEW SETTELMENT
OLD SETTLEMENTS
SETTELMENTS
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LANE OF SOCIAL HUB: The space outside the house is more of an extension of courtyard inside the house. People co live in the society with the streets being the nodal point of social interaction.
EYES ON THE STREET: A jharoka is overhanging enclosed balcony used historically for purpose to allow women to see outside without being seen themselves.
INTERCONNECTING VOLUMES: The scale of streets showcases a grandeur in structure and the interconnected volumes amplify the randomness yet unity in all the built structures aroud the streets.
PRE DESIGN STUDIES
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:
DESIGN STRATEGIES:
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
A classroom interior showing the high transom windows that allow for diffused light from the south. The high ceilings help to keep the space Too. The windows have louvers and the use of glass inside the building is highlty discouraged. These windows are placed in such a way that they allows direct sunlight inside the building and lits up the entire classroom.
RAJKUMARI RATNAVATI SCHOOL, JAISALMER An architectural marvel, located just a six-minute drive away from Jaisalmer’s famous Sam Dunes, has taken shape in Kanoi village, with an aim to educate girls and empower them. The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School is made of yellow sandstone, and surprisingly, has no air conditioners. Here, students can study and even play in the protected courtyard without worrying about the extreme weather. This staircase eventually becomes a ramp and leads to the solar-panelled shading canopy on the roof of the building. The stairs and ramp are a play area hidden by a large jali under the solar canopy. Solar canopies are provided in a very smart way which saves a lot of energy as well as protect students from the harsh jaisalmer sun. This makes the building completely energy efficient
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: The architect says the oval shape kept coming up in her initial drawings, and that is how the ellipse structure was finalised. She adds that the shape also made practical sense, as it would reduce the distance between the different sections in the building. Having a courtyard for the building was familiar to Indian culture.“The oval shape works, as it symbolises womanhood across many cultures. The symbol projects infinity and complements the landscape of dunes that merges with the school. It is also how the children play in circles or the women work in a community. The close circles of a community, like the extended aunts, uncles and relatives, are unique to Indian culture,”
The interior curve of the courtyard at the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School in Jaisalmer. The courtyard acts as a water-harvesting facility with a cistern in the middle. The rare fruit trees were preserved within the oval with steps around for the girls to play and sit in the shade. Vegetation is used to liven up the place and hence creates an attractive environment. Jaalis on the outer facades are used which allows sunlight and air inside the building.
ZONING OF THE RESORT:
SCHOOL SOLAR CANOPY
GYAAN CENTRE
Constructed with hand cut local sandstone, The Rani Ratnavati Girls’ School will address the need to educate girls and empower women from the neighboring villages in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.All the buildings materials will be from the region and will utilize solar energy. The intention is to incorporate the traditional building methods and materials in a modern design
MATERIAL PALLETTE:
YELLOW SANDSTONE
WOOD
VIEW OF DUNES FROM ALL SIDES
The project has the backing of royal family in Jaisalmer. A tribe of people have come together to work on the project pro-bono, including New York architect Diana Kellogg who has created the three buildings that are at the centre of the project: a school, a cooperative for handicraft production and an exhibition hall/marketplace. The project follows the sustainable architecture of Jaisalmer. The jaalis, and lacal sandstone are completely replicated from the traditional architecture of jaisalmer. It also encourages vegetation in the courtyards and open area.
The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School is the first building in a complex of three, collectively called the Gyaan Centre, which will house a women's cooperative and an exhibition cum performance hall as well as a textile museum that are still to come. A project initiated by the international non-profit organisation CITTA, and operated by its India arm, it is located near the village of Kanoi, Jaisalmer, on 22 bighas (35,600 square metres) of land, generously contributed by Manvendra Singh Shekhawat, owner of the Suryagarh Palace hotel, who joined as a director for CITTA Foundation India, which also includes Raseshwari Rajya Laxmi and Chaitanya Raj Singh of the royal family of Jaisalmer. The school for 400 girls, from kindergarten to class 10, is set to open early next year. BAMBOO
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SHEET TITLE: DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER- CASE STUDIES
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
SUBJECT TITLE: THESIS PROJECT
PRIYAL SHARMA 2020-21
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18 ARCHANA SINGH RATHORE
PRE DESIGN STUDIES
INFERENCES:
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
JAALIS ON FACADES:
COURTYARD EFFECT:
ANALYSIS: CASES:
Fig. 2.77 Jaalis
Fig. 2.76 Courtyard effect (1) DESERT RESORT, MANDAWA
(2) RATNAWATI SCHOOL, JAISALMER
BUILDING FORM
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INTERCONNECTED VOLUMES:
COMPACT PLANNING:
Fig. 2.78 Interconnected volumes The building has circular and square forms and circulation is facilitated around them.
DAYLIGHT INTEGRATION
TEXTURED SURFACES:
Fig. 2.79 Compact planning
BUILDING ORIENTATION: Strip windows and jaalis are used to bring the light inside.
Jaalis openings are used with khas inside to control the light.
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Fig. 2.80 Textured surfaces
OPENINGS:
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MATERIALS
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Fig. 2.81 Building Orientation
Fig. 2.82Openings
PRE DESIGN STUDIES
(6) MOVEMENT PATTERNS: Movement pattern should be in such a way that it reduces confusion and keep a connectivity inside the building. Centralised linear movement pattern should be encouraged as it connects the whole building blocks together. Radial movement pattern reduces the connectivity inside a building. Linear movement invites a person further in and
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
INFERENCES: (1) Visual accessibility: All the blocks of amenities, water cooler, etc. should be planned within the visual reach of the visitor’s. This will help the visitor’s to easily locate the amenities inside the building.
prodess while moving. Fig. 2.44 movement patterns
(7) ZONING: Zoning should be done in such a way that it allows multiple movement options and pause points to the visitors. Multiple entry points should be planned to disperse visitor’s into the site. Central zoning can be done with a central space connecting different spaces. Service and emergency entry points should be properly planned leading directly to service areas. Plazas in and outside the building should be encouraged.
(2) SEPARATING VISITOR AND VEHICULAR MOVEMENT: Separate entry for vehicle and visitor’s should be planned to avoid confusion and risk of accidents. This segregates the vehicles and visitor’s leadind to smooth movement of visitor’s.
Fig. 2.45 zoning
(3) CREATING PLAZAS- ENTRY AND PARKING Entry of visitors and vehicular should be in a plaza . Entry and parking plazas should be created for a better visitor management.
(8) Threshold spaces dividing the path of movement Threshold spaces can be planned to divide the pathways and disperse the visitor’s into different spaces Fig. 2.46 Threshold spaces
(9) DIRECT AND INDIRECT PATHWAYS Indirect pathways leading to recreational zones can be planned to divert the visitor’s into different zones. It may lead to less crowding on the direct pathways.
(4) GREEN AREAS TO CONNECT BUILT AND PATHWAYS Green areas are very helpful to connect the built spaces and the pathways. It allows visitors a pause point to relax and it acts as a gathering points.
Fig. 2.47 direct and indirect pathways
(5) Courtyards as interceptors Courtyard or a central space can be planned and building blocks can be planned around the courtyard facilitating visitor’s movement into spaces.
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
Fig. 2.48 circulation area
(10) CIRCULATION AREA Minimum circulation area inside a building should be 40%. Area less than 40% will lead to mismanaged visitor’s management and may lead to stampede and confusion.
SITE ANALYSIS
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SITE LOCATION: Near Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
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Site Area: 9 Hectares 422
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Site Area: 9 Hectares
288 meter
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288 meter
LOCATION MAP, JAISALMER:
357 m
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LANDUSE MAP, JAISALMER:
Secondary Road
Primary Road
Approach
357 m
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357 m
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Slope on site
SITE SECTIONS: The site located in Jaisalmer, is a recreational land hence the proposal is done on the site. The site has a rich historical context. The site is well connected with roads, i.e., has roads on all the 4 sides. The site is near to Gadisar lake, i.e., at a distance of 200 m hence the site offers view of the lake as well as the Jaisalmer fort which is at a height. The project will incorporate the climate and other water related issuess of the site
VIEWS FROM SITE: GADISAR LAKE
JAISALMER FORT
SECTION AA’
SECTION BB’
DUNES
DESERT MUSEUM JAISALMER FORT
GADISAR LAKE
VACANT DESERT LAND
MAJOR ROAD NETWORKS
SITE PICTURES:
RAILWAY STATION
PROPOSED SITE
Major Road networks
Connectivity of site from gadisar lake and jaisalmer fort
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
CLIMATE ANALYSIS:
SITE ANALYSIS
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
URBAN LEVEL ANALYSIS- PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE:
BUS TERMINAL
RAILWAY STATION MUSICIANS HUB LEATHER FACTORIES LOWER CITY/ JAISALMER TOWN 175 meter
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JAISALMER FORT PROPOSED SITE 422 meter
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GADISAR LAKE
LEGEND WATER TANKS DRAINAGE LINES ELECTRIC LINES
S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS: STRENGTHS (1) Historical context of the place. (2) Regular influx of people as the centre will act as a production centre for artists as well as recreational space foe visitor’s. (3) Roads on all four sides. (4) Connectivity to gadisar lake. (5) Well connected with infrastructure
WEAKNESS (1) Climate . (2) Water issues in the area. THREAT (1) To preserve the visual, physical, and psycological realm of the place. (2) Preservation of the historical and sustainable context of the place
OPPORTUNITIES (1) To create a new typology in the city (2) To display the rich historical context in a modern way (3) Lakefront redevelopment
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
PROGRAM ANALYSIS
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
(1) RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: (1) AMINISTRATION:
Space
Reception,Waiting Office Registrar Accounts Toilets
Activity Period Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime, evening,night
Lighting
Treatment
Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial
Easily accessible to visitor’s
Artificial Artificial
Privacy
Area
Capacity
100
Privacy Privacy
Artificial
Area /person:
Easily accessible to visitor’s
2-3
50
1 2
30 50 60
TOTAL
300 Sqm.
(5) PERFORMANCE SPACES: Space
Auditorium O.A.T. Services
Activity Period Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night
Lighting
Area /person:
Treatment
Artificial
Easily accessible to visitor’s
1.4
400
560
Daylight
Easily accessible to visitor’s
1.4
500
700
20% OF Total
254
Toilets TOTAL
Space
(2) LIBRARY:
Reception and lobby Office Reading areas Maintenance Storage Toilets
Area /person:
Activity Period
Lighting
Daytime and Evening
Daylight
Easily Accessible
50
Daylight
Privacy
50
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Artificial Artificial
Treatment
Easily accessible to visitor’s
2.6
Capacity
200
520
(6) RESTAURANTS, CAFES: Space
Restaurant 1:
50
Privacy
80
Seating Kitchen
60
Service Yard
TOTAL
850 Sqm.
Toilets
Space
Ticket area
(3) DESERT PLANT MUSEUM:
Admin Entrance Foyer Hot climate plants Types of Cactus Medicinal Plants Other plants Storage Toilets
Lighting
Treatment
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial
Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial
Daylight and artificial
Artificial Artificial
Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s
Area /person:
Capacity
Area
30
Kitchen Service Yard Toilets
1.8
150
270
1.8
150
270
1.8
150 150
270 270
Space
Lighting
1.8
Easily accessible to visitor’s
150 100
Privacy
Treatment
Area /person:
Capacity
8
40
Area
Daytime, evening,night Daytime and Evening Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night
Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial
Easily Accessible Easily Accessible Easily Accessible Easily Accessible
Informal Street Area
Daytime, evening,night
Daylight and artificial
Easily Accessible
300
Common Toilets
Daytime, evening,night
Easily Accessible
60
Shops Kids Zone ATM Street food area
Artificial
Space
GUEST ROOMS: Room Washrooms Dining
Activity Period All time All time Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
320 100
6
2
12 200
TOTAL
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Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Treatment
Daylight and Easily accessible artificial to visitor’s Privacy Privacy
Area /person:
950 Sqm.
Capacity
60 2
120
0.8 0.3
48 18 60
Easily accessible to visitor’s Daylight and Easily accessible artificial to visitor’s
40 2
80 32
Artificial
Privacy
0.8
Artificial
Privacy
0.3
Artificial
Area
Easily accessible to visitor’s
TOTAL
15 12 385 Sqm.
(7) GUEST ROOMS:
Admin Activity Period
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Lighting
70 150
TOTAL 1600 Sqm.
(4) HAAT BAZAAR:
Activity Period
Restaurant 2: Seating
Activity Period
60 1574 Sqm.
Area
Privacy
Easily accessible to visitor’s
Area
Capacity
TOTAL RECREATIONAL AREA: 9100 Sqm.
Lighting Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial
Treatment
Area /person:
Capacity
Area
12 Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Privacy Easily accessible to visitor’s
240 50 60 80
(5) MUSIC:
PROGRAM ANALYSIS
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:
Space
Dyening Space Production space
Activity Period Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Block manufacturing space Drying Space Storage Room
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Facilities
Lighting
Treatment
Daylight
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists
Daylight
Daylight Artificial Daylight and artificial Artificial
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Area /person:
Capacity
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Storage for Instruments
Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists
60
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial Artificial
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Facilities
Area
-
10
150
-
10
70
-
10
80
-
70
Preparation room
240
Recording room Storage
100
60
-
50
2.4
30
60 60
100
240 60
TOTAL
600 Sqm.
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Studio Facilities
850 Sqm.
Lighting
Treatment
Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Artificial
Area /person:
Area
Capacity
70 50 60 240
100
60 480 Sqm.
TOTAL
Space
Activity Period
Lighting
Treatment
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Wood/Stone work zone- Handicrafts
Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists
Storage Room
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Artificial Daylight and artificial
Raw Storage Handwork Unit
Studio Facilities
Space
Activity Period
Artificial
Artificial
Lighting
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Treatment
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Wood/Stone work zone- Handicrafts
Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists
Storage Room
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Artificial Daylight and artificial
Raw Storage Handwork Unit
Studio Facilities
Artificial
Artificial
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Area /person:
Capacity
Area
60 60
400
30
200
(7) DESERT FESTIVAL PREPARTION:
60 2.4
100
Preparation room
240
Recording room Storage
60 TOTAL 1020 Sqm. Area /person:
Capacity
Studio Facilities
Activity Period
Lighting
Treatment
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Wood/Stone work zone- Handicrafts
Daytime and Evening
Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists
Storage Room
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Artificial Daylight and artificial
Raw Storage Handwork Unit
Studio Facilities
Artificial
Artificial
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Treatment
Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial
Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists Accessible to artists
Artificial
Area /person:
Area
Capacity
70 50 60 240
100
60
Area
480 Sqm.
60 60
400
30
200
LANDSCAPE NEAR LAKESIDE:
60 2.4
100
Activity Period
Lighting
Woodland walk
Daytime, evening,night
Daylight and Easily accessible artificial to visitor’s
Willow walk
Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night Daytime, evening,night
Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial
Space
240 60
TOTAL 1020 Sqm.
Area /person:
Common toilets
Capacity
60 60
400
30
200 60
2.4
100
Treatment
Area /person:
Capacity
Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s Easily accessible to visitor’s
240 60
TOTAL AREA FOR PRODUCTION AND LEARNING CENTRE:
3000 Sqm. TOTAL AREA:13,600 Sqm.
BUILT UP:
OPEN AREA:
BUILT UP+ 35% CIRCULATION=
5,600 Sqm.
8,000 Sqm.
8,000 Sqm. + 2,800= 10,800
TOTAL 1020 Sqm.
Area
400 15
150
5
50
70-80
400
TOTAL
Area
TOTAL BUILT UP = 10,800 Sqm.
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Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Lighting
TOTAL
stargazing pavilions
Space
Activity Period
Space
Seatings
(4) PUPPETS:
Artificial
Activity Period
Space
150
2.4
Daylight and artificial
Area
Capacity
(6) DANCE:
-
TOTAL
(3) HANDICRAFTS:
Daylight and artificial Daylight and artificial
70
Recording room
Daytime and Evening Daytime and Evening
Studio
Daytime and Evening
Studio
(2) EMBROIDERY:
Treatment
Handwork Unit Stock Room
(1) PRODUCTION & LEARNING CENTRE:
Area /person:
Lighting
Preparation room
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
(1) BLOCK PRINTING:
Activity Period
Space
60 1060 Sqm.
ZONING AND CONCEPT
(1) Carving nature of desert.
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:
ZONING:
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan CONCEPT:
As humans, we have the tendency to percieve everything in a unique way, so the design targets to stitch the stories of Jaisalmer in the built form and let architecture speak of it’s time and culture.
VIEW OF JAISALMER FORT EXISTING VEGETATION AND WATER SPRINGS AFTER RAINS
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The formation of dunes and the carving nature of the desert inspired the conceptual approach of the project, the project offers an interpretation of urban landscape. Like the cactus and the camel, buildings must adapt to survive, so the main focus of the design was how form and material can combat the challenging climatic conditions and how better site planning and landscaping can be done for an efficient visitor’s management.
The building buildings are formed around three circles in an axis and the circulation is facilitated around these circles. The radial nature of building ensures smooth movement and visual accessibility between blocks.
(2) Urban oasis, Reflecting the horizontal properties of the desert. The zones are divided around the two main axis dividind the circle into two parts One part of circle is zoned as museum and the opposite is zoned as production centre. Basement is planned in the central open space which ensures a cool environment of spaces.
VIEW OF GADISAR LAKE AND DUNES
Integrating desert, water and the cosmopolite, the spaces offers a unique interpretation of urban landscape and presents an innovative harmony between waterways, urban areas and pedestrian walkways. The building appears to have been shaped naturally from water erosion, making it iconic and easily recognizable.
Recreational activities near lakeside.
(3) Integrating desert, water and the cosmopolite.
Guest Rooms Parking Entrance Plaza Admin Service area
STARGAZING PAVILIONS
Production and learning centre
GADISAR LAKE
Museum Block WOODLAND WALK
DUNES AREA WILLOW WALK
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
The intervention was conceived to be a public, social environment near the gadisar lake. The geometry of project presents a gentle composition of paths and walls that invite users to wander along its extensions, reflecting the horizontal properties of the desert. It’s calm yet complex geometry appears to be the result of erosion as if carved out of water to create open, shaded environments.
Desert experience Garden Recreational area
FORM DEVELOPMENT
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
(1) The site opens towards the gadisar lake on two sides. The site has roads on three sides.
(4) In order to improve lighting conditions and ventilation, courtyards are planned, acting as transition spaces, connecting all blocks, bringing light and ventilation in. Plant museum is planned on the side of the wind direction which cools the air inside the building. Central square is planned and blocks are planned along that.
SAND DUNES IN DESERT REGIONS
(2) The requirement necessiated a large built volumes, to be planned as different blocks on the site. ROOF FORM: ABSTRACT OF THE SAND DUNES SEEN IN DESERT REGION FROM A DISTANCE
ARRANGEMENT OF ROOF IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT BRINGS NORTH LIGHT INSIDE THE BUILDING.
PLACEMENT OF BLOCKS ON SITE: Guest rooms
(3) The volumes are compressed and curved which optimises the utility of corners, making them more efficient as well as enable the main view from the building towards the lake as well as Jaisalmer fort from to be designed terraces.
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
Entrance plaza
Art gallery
Production and learning centre Admin
Auditorium
Museum Block
Cafeteria
SITE PLAN
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2. Parking
6. Auditorium
10. Haat Bazaar
3. Guest room block
7. Library
11. Recreational Zone
4. Art galleries
8. Production and Learning centre
12. Desert experience garden
1. Entrance plaza
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FLOOR PLANS
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan ARCHITECTURAL IMAGERY
FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PLAN
BASEMENT PLAN
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SITE SECTIONS
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Cafe and restaurant block
Water body
Museum Block
Museum Block
Museum Block
Admin
Art Gallery
Entrance plaza
Pedestrian Entry
SITE SECTION AA’
Desert Experience Garden
Courtyard
Museum Block
Auditorium
Admin
Production Block
Library
Learning Centre
Courtyard
Guest room block
SITE SECTION BB’
Guest room block
Entrance plaza
Art Gallery
Admin
Production Centre
Learning Centre
Courtyard
Learning Centre
Production Centre
Water Body
Water Body
SITE SECTION CC’
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ELEVATIONS
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
FRONT ELEVATION
FRONT ELEVATION
ENTRANCE VIEW
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ENTRANCE VIEW
ELEVATIONS
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RIGHT ELEVATION
BACK ELEVATION
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BASEMENT DESIGN AND CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:
Haat Market below
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Plaza above
Shops
Informal Market
Open air theatre
ELEVATION ELEVATION
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RAMP LEADING TO BASEMENT
HAAT BAZAAR
OPEN AIR THEATRE
Semi open shop
Semi open shop
PRODUCTION CENTRE ABOVE
LVL 0.6M LVL -1M LVL -2M LVL -3M
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DETAIL OF THE INFORMAL MARKET
BASEMENT DESIGN AND CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
The plaza above the basement provides view of the whole building as well as provides shade to the haat bazaar below. Seatings designed on the plaza help visitors to enjoy the happennings of the building.
Plaza for museum Informal market area Food stalls Ramp Haat Bazaar Open air theatre Seating area for haat bazaar’ food zone Changing rooms
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
GUEST ROOM BLOCK DESIGN DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
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GUEST ROOM BLOCK DESIGN DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Seatings Guest room Garden Central Courtyard Dining Admin
Entrance Plaza
BIRDS EYE VIEW OF GUEST ROOM BLOCK
VIEW OF ENTRANCE AND GARDEN DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
MUSEUM BLOCK DESIGN AND CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE:
The Desert plant museum will incorporate the different plants that can be grown in the desert regions without much water.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Exhibit area for hot climate plants Exhibit area for medicinal plants ST O RA G E
Exhibit area for Types of cactus Exhibit area for other plants
Courtyards are planned inside the blocks that exhibit plants and provide green pockets inside the exhibition blocks.
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VIEW OF PLACEMENT OF MUSEUM BLOCK
MUSEUM BLOCK DESIGN AND CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
LVL 6.6M LVL 4.6M
LVL 0.6M
SECTION AA’ EXHIBITION SPACE
EXHIBITION SPACE
PLAZA
COURT YARD
EXHIBITION SPACE
EXHIBITION SPACE
FRONT ELEVATION EXHIBITION SPACE
EXHIBITION SPACE
COURT YARD
EXHIBITION SPACE
EXHIBITION SPACE
BACK ELEVATION
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Learning Centre
Production Centre
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Courtyard connecting volumes
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Production Centre
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Learning Centre
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GROUND FLOOR
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
ELEVATION OF PRODUCTION CENTRE
STOR
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FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR
LANDSCAPE CONCEPT DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
DESERT IRONWOOD DESERT WILLOW STATUE
Raised Deck
Stargazing pavilions
GUEST ROOM BLOCK -Secluded to maintain privacy ENTRANCE PLAZA -Entrance plaza is designed in such a way that it connects the two entrances as well as fountains and grass is used to maintain aesthetics COURTYARD PLANNING Courtyards are designed in such a way that they provide green pockets as well acts as interceptors into different spaces. OPEN AIR THEATRE Open air theatre is designed in the centre along with canopies for shading.
DESERT EXPERIENCE GARDEN Desert experience garden is designed which incorporates different walks as well as incorporate views of the lake WATER FEATURE Water body is provided at the end in the direction of wind.
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
Water to be used for water bodies and desert plant museum
Dew collectors
Memorial landscape
PLANTATION PLAN
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Organ Pipe Cactus
Ocotillo
Stenocereus thurberi @ 1.2M C/C 25 NOS
Mojave asher
Joshua tree
Pygmy Date Palm
Date Palm
Ocotillo @2.5M C/C 60 NOS
LEGEND: Yucca Brevifolia @2.5M C/C 60 NOS
TYPE
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
LIGHT
TREE
Joshua tree
Yucca Brevifolia
Full sun
2
TREE
Desert willow
Chilopsis
Full sun
3
TREE
Date Palm
Phoenix
Full sun
TREE
Pygmy Date Palm
Phoenix Roebelenii
Full sun
SHRUB
Fox Tail Agave
Partial sunlight
SHRUB
Organ Pipe Cactus
Agave Attenuala Stenoerous thuruberi
S.NO. Stenocereus thurberi @ 1.2M C/C 25 NOS
Chilopsis @ 1.2M C/C 110 NOS
1
4 5 6 Phoenix Roebelenii @ 1.0M C/C 35 NOS
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
7 8
SHRUB
Ocotillo
Phoenix thuruberi
SHRUB
Mojave asher
Thuruberi
Full sun Full sun Full sun
FIRE SAFETY
DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
LEGEND: SYMBOL
NAME Fire estinguishers Smoke Detector Sprinkler Fire Alarm Fire Alarm
GROUND FLOOR PLAN DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER
Egress route Supply Pipe
FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR
MECHANICAL SERVICES- VRV DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR
SYMBOL
NAME VRV Outdoor unit Diffusers Supply pipe Return pipe
GROUND FLOOR PLAN DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE, JAISALMER