architectural por olio Sahil Ajay Kanekar email: ksahil.sk@gmail.com contact: +919833264821
Index
RE-INTERPRETING THE URBAN RESOURCE - Sassoon Dock, Mumbai Project - Final Year Thesis (individual work) Site - Sassoon Dock, Mumbai, India Thesis Guide - Prof. Jal Aria Year co-ordinator - Yagnik Bathija email id - yagnikbathija@gmail.com
REDESIGNING DADAR PRECINCT - Dadar, Mumbai Project - Fourth Year, Town Planning (data collec on group work, analysis and design individual work) Site - Kabootar Khana, Dadar, Mumbai, India Guide - Veena Takle email id - v.takle@aoamumbai.in
COMMERCIAL BUILDING - BANDRA KURLA COMPLEX, Mumbai Project - Fourth Year, Architectural Design (individual work) Site - Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, India Guide - Anil Madkaikar email id - anilmadkaikar@rediffmail.com
FIRE FIGHTING STATION- VASAI-VIRAR, Mumbai Project - Third Year, Architectural Design (individual work) Site - Vasai-Virar, Mumbai, India Guide - Milind Amle email id - m.amle@aoamumbai.in
Theory: urban sociology
re-interpreting the urban resource - final year thesis Central Business District
Business and light industries
Zone of working men
Residential zone high class apartments
RE-INTERPRETING THE URBAN RESOURCE - Sassoon Dock, Mumbai Project - Final Year Thesis Site - Sassoon Dock, Mumbai, India Thesis Guide - Prof. Jal Aria Year Co-ordinator - Yagnik Bathija email id - yagnikbathija@gmail.com
Commuters zone
Ernest Burgess- the concentric zone model Manufacturing industrial zone
Low income group
Central Business District
Middle income group
High income group
After studying and analyzing both the theories on urban sociology, a conclusion was derived. Looking at the growth of city of Mumbai, it was seen that both the theories are applicable; The concentric model zone by Ernest Burgess and The sector theory by Homer Hoyt. In about 1880, the city showed combination of both the theories. Mumbai was basically divided into two sectors, the southern sector for Europeans and the northern sector for Indians; and further divided into concentric rings. Close to the harbor were the commercial and residential areas of each within the original walled town, south fort for Europeans and north fort for Indians. These later spilled beyond the esplanade with native town forming an extension for north fort and Colaba forming an extension for south fort. However the lack of space for expansion in southern sector led to the formation of European suburbs in Indian sector, but much beyond the Indian residential settlement. In the post independence period, expansion was clearly in evidence, starting outwards from the center. By 1980 the Central Business District had expanded enormously. This expansion was channelled in two ways, part of it expanded along the land reclaimed and part of it invaded earlier commercial and residential areas. Thus, the expanding CBD squeezed out the residential population of the neighbouring areas.
Homer Hoyt- the sector model
Theory: as applied to the growth of Mumbai city
Ideal development model for Mumbai
Change in model due to city limitations
Over lay on the city (schematic diagram) Illustration of theory on development of Mumbai
Central Business District European
European residential
Central Business District Indian
Indian residential working class
Open space
Military zone
European commercial and residential
Industrial zone
Indian residential high class
Rural area
Western coast of Mumbai
Western railway line
Central railway line
Harbor railway line
fish harbor
navy docks
Even though all these sites are open to public, still people hesitate to go. One of the reasons being the condition of the area due to negligence in its development. Few other reasons are the harbor railway line, the walls of dock, barriers of manufacturing units, etc. Most of these areas have come about on its own but are now on verge to either become a waste land or unwanted land for city. These pockets need to be developed considering its contemporary need for the city. These port lands act as a threshold between the city and its waterfront and they need to be re-interpreted in terms of their role as a resource respecting its current fabric. metal industry
ship breaking
informal settlements
harbor railway line
re-interpreting the urban resource - final year thesis commercial and residential towers
central railway line
commercial and residential towers
western railway line
residential buildings
promenade
The port land of Mumbai has played a major role in the development of city. Presently most of the land is under navy, but still there are few pockets which are still accessible to public. When observed, all these areas have their own fabric in themselves and each site is different from another. This fabric has developed over a period with numerous layers.
chowpatty
The concern: underutilized eastern water edge of Mumbai
Schematic section of Mumbai Eastern coast of Mumbai
Bhaucha Dhakka (ferry wharf) The ferry services and the fish market are separated by means of concrete extension in the sea.However, the revenue generated goes to Gujarat and does not benefit the state.
Mumbai, a cluster of small islands was combined to be one body, through 3 centuries of reclamation. Developing as one of the major port cities of the country, the docks laid the foundation of evolving of city. These docks were the first Central Business Districts of the city. The first pillar of foundation was Sassoo Dock built in 1875. It was the first wet dock in Mumbai planned to accommodate 5 ships of about 1000 tonnes each. The Princess dock in 1880 and the Victoria dock 1888 were built to handle traffic more effectively.
Victoria Dock The aim of constructing the Victoria dock was to decongest the Princess dock. Indira Dock Constructed just before the first world war, this dock aided in the import-export of arms and a m m u n i t i o n . H o w e v e r, currently it is used for export of cement, steel and packaged foods and is not facing reclamation because of its scale and functionality.
Princess Dock Princess dock is the second dock of Mumbai. The recently developed Nhava Sheva is expected to handle a considerable amount of cargo and container traffic, ultimately leading to reclamation of Princess dock. Sassoon Dock Sassoon Dock is the first wet dock constructed on the eastern front of Mumbai. Vert efficiently developed as a chief site for the trade of cotton, opium, silk and spices. Over a period of time, local fishermen started using it as a site for carrying out the unloading of their fish catch.
Even though docks are connected to the city physically and support the city in terms of the produce needed by a vast section of city’s population, the port area has its own culture and traditions confined to that place. The activities, both main and allied, taking place are so close knit that the social lives of people over there are limited to the people they work with. Unlike a modern office outside this context, where in work place is only used to accomplish tasks and follow orders.
Context and mapping: connectivity 4500 4000 3500 3000
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Comparison of revenue generated Rs/hectare/year
Comparison of number of trawlers
Sassoon dock gate
Major road Secondary road Figure ground plan of ward A 4
Pathways diagram
Proposed road
Shree Ramasaheb Pandey chowk Nodes diagram
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Edge conditions
Road edge
Mukesh mills
Botanical garden
Compound wall
New complex
Mbpt quarters
Waterfront
Districts
Old building
Development plan
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Sassoon dock
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Victoria dock
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JNPT
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Sassoon dock
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Bhaucha Dhakka
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JNPT
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Bhaucha Dhakka
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Comparison of annual fish landing in tonnes
Site documentation and activity mapping
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Open space Unloading space Auction hall Peeling sheds Processing units Ice units Net making
5:30-7:00 Pedestrian density/ 5 min. 0-250 250-750 750-1500 Vehicular density/ 15 min. 0-15 15-25 25-50
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Pedestrian density/ 5 min.
Pedestrian density/ 5 min.
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Vehicular density/ 15 min. 0-15 15-25 25-50
Services Amenities Offices Toilets Other industries Informal settlement
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Traffic survey Maximum pedestrian and vehicular traffic is noted on sundays and wednesdays. The above survey indicates inadequate operational areas and infrastructure leading to heavy traffic and congestion problems. Handcarts form an important mode of transportation for ice, fish, peels, water, diesel, etc. The circulation pattern denotes improper zoning of dock.
Obsolete Structures Ice manufacturing units
Fishing equipments
Amenities for fisher men
Basin Strengths
Weaknesses
The dock is self sustained in terms of ship repairing and refueling. There is ample storage space present on site. The presence of the ice manufacturing unit itself is an advantage to the fishing occupation on site. The age and the reputation of dockyard as the first fishing dock makes it as the first choice for the consumers to purchase fish. The dock is easily accessible and is situated in the prime commercial and cultural area of the city.
The existing activity pattern has led to deterioration of quality circulation space due to concentration in one particular area and has led to massive congestion. Due to absence of allotment of lanes to different types of vehicles certain nodes are prone to chaos and vehicular traffic. The poor hygiene and sanitation condition prevailing at the dock due to unkempt public toilets have made the place an undesirable visiting spot. The entrance of Sassoon dock is very formal and intimidating. There is lack of transparency as what exactly happens on the other side of the wall. The new jetty in spite of being better in terms of infrastructure fails to achieve the same density of activities as that of the old jetty. Although Sassoon dock is located in the geographical heart of the city, it is disconnected from the city.
Opportunities
Handcart circulation Truck circulation
Obsolete structures
Handcart circulation
Fishermen circulation Nodes of congestion
Peeling and cleaning sheds
Processing units
Threats The already existing wide roads are fairly designed for the vehicular traffic, however organizing this place for better circulation can ensure maximum utilization of the dock. Space being one of the most valued assets and considering the existing space crunch in the city, availability of such a large chunck of land is of great value. The redundant waterfront has much potential of becoming a port attaining international standards. The area around the site has very high heritage value attached to them. This makes the site highly potential tourist attraction.
The turbulent waters of Arabian sea are a major threat to the site. This enables the site to have excess space for parking of the boats other than the wet dock. Indiscriminate and irrational methods of fishing leads to a substantial decrease in fish population. This is a major threat to the future of this indispensable occupation cause the community is the essence of the site. Pollution I the immediate waters is degrading the quality of fish that the sea can normally produce. It possesses a grave threat to the future of fishing as an occupation.
Pedestrian Vehicular
Handcart circulation Truck circulation
Handcart circulation Truck circulation
Schemtic elevation: Colaba causeway
re-interpreting the urban resource - final year thesis
The below is a schematic street elevation of colaba causeway. This elevation consists of the street shoppping culture of colaba along with few famous restaurants and branded shops. The area being famous for shopping is also a tourist destination. The elevation tries to show the activity pattern which exists along the colaba street. It is seen that where ever there are shops and food outlets, the crowd density is more as compared to other areas. The density gradually decreases with decrease in activities and further near the Sassoon dock gate it starts becoming a dead area. One of the major reasons being the 92 m long building which stands between the dock and the street.
CIVIC PLAZA
RESTAURANTS
EDUCATIONAL
MUSEUM CONNECTING SPINE FISH INDUSTRY
FISH INDUSTRY
CONNECTING SPINE
ZONE DIAGRAM
BREAKING THE EDGE GIVING ACCESS FROM MUSEUM
THE STREET
food outlets
street shopping
food outlets branded shops street shopping
temple
Sassoon gate
Dock entry
blank facade of MAKING THE EDGE POROUS
VISUAL CONNECTION
Aerial view of proposed design Fish processing unit
MBPT botanical garden
Wholesale or retailer auction shed
Local peeling and cleaning shed Dormitory and amenities
Refill area, diesel, ice and water
Cage culture and
Waste treatment plant
Local auction hall
Shop front Connoisseur shops Educational block
Sassoon dock museum
Boat repairs
Mukesh mills
Fish industry - design proposal
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The fishermen on site prefer old jetty over the new one. The reason being it is open to sea and is very difficult to dock due to the currents. Considering the south east currents from sea and north west currents which are rebound currents from the main land i.e. Navi Mumbai side, the expansion is proposed to the dock. This expansion is a 30 m wide breakwater designed in such a way that it will protect the boats from current and also act as a wet basin.
The existing processing shed which was partially used has been converted into a shop line. The structure has connoisseur shops like cane product shops, coral ornaments shops, hammock shops, etc. These shops open out on two sides, one is the central court and other is the street leading to the jetty. The view beside is the view of street leading to jetty with Sasso on do connoisseur shops on right side. On the ck gat lefte hand side is the educational wing 0.60 lvl which is raised above the ground level by 2 m. The street is created to give a feel of avenue with sit out spaces in center with planters covering it.
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Victoria basin
Cage culture
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The connoisseur shops mentioned in the above paragraph, this is the other side of that structure opening out in the central court. To provide shed along the shops, a bamboo canopy has been designed. The central court is the space where there are food stalls and sitting provision are made. The space is designed with a view so as, it can be used flexibly for various events like food festivals, carnivals, cultural programs, events similar to kala ghoda, etc.
This view consists of boat repair workshop. The existing Indian express building has been demolished and is replaced by this structure. The structure is made of a module specially designed which is a portal frame structure. The building consists of boat repair workshop along with radio repair workshop, engine repair workshop and a lecture rooms which are meant for students interested in the related topic. The building is connected to the educational block as well as the museum block which is on the right hand side. The museum has an extension into this boat repair workshop, where people who are interested can see the working and repairing of fishing trawlers.
Fish industry - design proposal
Sassoon gate
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Educational block
Retail block
Towards fish industry
Street side elevation
Retail block
Restaurant
Central court
Fisheries museum
Fish restaurant
Section BB’ The 92 m long structure along the road which initially acted as a barrier between the dock and the street has been converted into a retail block. The entire structure is modified keeping its structural members intact, an arcade is created along the street edge, thereby making it porous and letting people entire dock through the structure itself. The building also adds in the revenue generation of the site.
This is a view of the fish industry, which is a new addition to the dock. This building is designed with a vision for future expansion a inclusion of modern technologies like conveyor belts, etc. although not introduced right now. The structure consists of peeling and cleaning area, cold storage, packing unit and ice manufacturing unit on ground floor, where as smoking, drying, canning and offices related to fisheries department, Mbpt and weather forecast on first floor.
The old sheds which were lined up and were used by other industries not related to fishing like, metal works and auto garage, has been converted into an educational block. This educational wing consists of class rooms for students interested in fisheries and research related to it as well as boat repairs, it also has two auditorium and a library. The structure is raised above the ground level by 2 m so as to buffer itself from other activites happening on site.
The new basin which is designed also has a new auction hall for local fish market. The view on right hand side shows this particular auction hall for local markets. The hall is designed considering the process of carrying fish from trawler to the auction hall. The jetty has a wide area to unload the catch and then it is taken inside the shed which has a platform raised at 300 mm. Over this platform auction and weighing takes place, where as the lower level is for circulation.
Design features: auction hall
re-interpreting the urban resource - final year thesis
The new jetty has been designed considering the flow of activity pattern once the catch is landed. The wide of jetty has been increased to 30 m from 20m which was earlier. Edge of jetty is dedicated to docking of trawlers and unloading of catch. Beyond this space is a platform 300 mm above ground level where auction will happen. To maintain hygiene which is the most important aspect, a drainage gutter is provided along the periphery of the platform. Also to clean the auction hall post auction and market, water supply taps are provided at regular intervals within the shed. The circulation for pedestrians and handcarts is placed in the center. The cross section of shed is designed such that, in future, when the dock is modernized, conveyor belts can be introduced in the shed fixed to the truss which will carry the catch along the length of shed to the cleaning area, thereby reducing the flow of handcart into the shed. Handcart circulation Docking of trawler Docking of trawler Auction hall Auction hall Pedestrian circulation Pedestrian circulation Unloading of catch Unloading of catch
Schematic section of proposed jetty
Storage tank
In the existing scenario the peeling sheds are scattered all over the site. This has lead to circulation problems. Also the waste that is generated in peeling sheds is not properly drained, as result, unhygienic conditions, blocking of drains and pollution in sea. The new design of peeling sheds has a platform specially designed for fisher women. One unit consists of 16 platforms with its kadappa, water supply, drain, etc. The placement is such that proper circulation happens for the suppliers as well as fisher women.
R.C.C. portal frame Drain with grating on top Platform for peeling and cleaning Water tap Aluminum mesh Typical plan of a peeling unit
Quality
Usage
Grey
Toilets
Grey
Urinals
Grey
Fish processing
Grey
Auction area
Grey
Public sale
Potable
Fish rinsing
Potable
Fish box cleaning
Sitting arrangement for fisher lady
Potable
Personal hygiene
Water supply pipe
Potable
Vessel supply
Drainage with grating on top
Potable
Ice manufacturing
can be used as chicken fodder Kadappa stone for cleaning and peeling Aluminum mesh for waste
Water treatment system Rain water
Settling tanks
Sand filters
Granular and carbon filters
UV filters
Reverse osmosis Storage tank
Typical platform of a peeling unit
Design features: module R.C.C. portal frame
R.C.C. portal frame
R.C.C. portal frame Aluminum roofing
Steel truss Aluminum roofing Steel purlins Steel vertical members for cladding
Bamboo adjustable shutters
Bamboo adjustable shutters Window as per requirements
Steel joist Flooring as per requirment
Structural skeleton
Partial cladding
Brick masonry
Complete cladding
Model visuals
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Dadar Precinct - Fact File
redesigning dadar precinct, town planning - fourth year
DADAR STATION
ZONE The Dadar-Matunga-WadalaSion scheme of 1899-1900 was the first planned suburban scheme in Mumbai under which this area was declared as development under residential, institutional zone FLOOR SPACE INDEX(FSI) (FSI) norms in Mumbai were introduced in 1964
SITE LIES WITHIN G-NORTH AND GSOUTH WARD
KABOOTAR KHANNA
Residential FSI Commercial FSI
1.33 1.33
ZONE 5 59776.1 SQ.M
PORTUGESE CHURCH
REDESIGNING DADAR PRECINCT Dadar, Mumbai Project - Fourth Year, Town Planning Site - Kabootar Khana, Dadar, Mumbai, India Guide - Veena Takle email id - v.takle@aoamumbai.in THE BRIEF WAS TO STUDY, ANALYZE AND UNDERSTAND THE DADAR PRECINCT. IDENTIFY THE CONCERNS AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SOLUTION.
POPULATION ZONE 1
ZONE 4 34027.2 SQ.M
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
44%
ZONE 5
45%
ZONE 3
RESIDENTIAL ROADS
0 20
AMMENITIES
100 M
N
RECREATIONAL GROUNDS
9% 1% 1%
TOTAL POPULATION OF THE AREA UNDER STUDY = 44027 ZONE 2 38802.2 SQ.M
FLOATING POPULATION ZONE 1
ZONE 1 98929.1 SQ.M SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
48%
RESIDENTIAL
AMMENITIES
COMMERCIAL
RECREATIONAL GROUNDS
MIXED USE
ROADS
TOTAL SITE AREA =273348 SQ.M AREA COVERED BY ROAD = 9513 SQ.M
0 20
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
49%
100 M
N 1%
1%
1%
TOTAL FLOATING POPULATION OF THE AREA = 429229
Dadar Precinct - Fact File
redesigning dadar precinct, town planning - fourth year ZONE 5 SITUATED TO THE NORTH EAST OF THE SITE, THIS IS THE AREA WITH MAXIMUM NUMBER OF OLD BUILDINGS AND AT THE SAME TIME UPCOMING APARTMENTS. THIS ZONE IS PLACED CLOSE TO THE STATION AND THE MARKET AREA, SO THERE IS A LOT OF FLOATING POPULATION COMING. ALSO THIS AREA HAS A HIGH NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL ALONG WITH COMMERCIAL UNITS. THIS ZONE ALSO HAS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER CHAWLS IN THE ENTIRE SITE.
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100
70
90
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70
>G+10 40 >G+5
60-70 years
60
>G+3
20-30 years
80
Apartments
60
30
>G/G+1
40
Housing so. Chawls
40-50 years 50 5-10 years
Wadi
40
Bungalows Mixed used Apt.
30
20
Mixed used Chawl
20
20
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Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
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Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
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Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Dadar Precinct - Vision
redesigning dadar precinct, town planning - fourth year THE VISION IS TO UNDERSTAND THE CHAWL SYSTEM AND PROPOSE A POLICY WHICH SUGGESTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHAWL IN FUTURE. STRUCTURE HAVING 4 TO 5 STORIES WITH ABOUT 10 TO 20 TENEMENTS, REFERRED TO AS KHOLIS, WHICH LITERALLY MEAN 'ROOMS' ON EACH FLOOR. A USUAL TENEMENT IN A CHAWL CONSISTS OF ONE ALL PURPOSE ROOM, THAT FUNCTIONS BOTH AS A LIVING AND SLEEPING SPACE, AND A KITCHEN THAT ALSO SERVES AS A DINING ROOM. FAMILIES ON A FLOOR HAVE TO SHARE A COMMON BLOCK OF LATRINES, EACH BLOCK CONTAINING TYPICALLY 4 TO 5 LATRINES.
ABSENCE OF DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE
IMPROPER PROPORTION OF OPEN SPACES
SHOPS ON THE FRONTAGE ADD TO THE ECONOMIC VALUE
CORRIDORS ACT LIKE AN EXTENDED BALCONY LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND POOR DAY LIGHT AND VENTILATION
COURTYARDS ACT AS GATHERING SPACES
TO JUXTAPOSE THE FORM TO ACHIEVE INTERACTIVE SPACES. THE RIGIDITY OF THE FORM CAN BE ALTERED BY INTRODUCING VOIDS.
Dadar Precinct - Proposal
redesigning dadar precinct, town planning - fourth year
DADAR STATION
AIM UNDERSTANDING THE CHAWL SYSTEM AND PROPOSING A BUILDING TYPOLOGY FOR THE SAME KEEPING THE ESSENCE UNCHANGED.
KABOOTAR KHANNA
EXISTING
PORTUGESE CHURCH
DEMOLISHED
PROPOSED
Dadar Precinct - Proposal THE PLAN BESIDE INDICATES THE BUILDING WHICH ARE PROPOSED TO BE DEMOLISHED. TOTAL AREA OF THE SITE UNDER STUDY = 273348.66 SQ. M. TOTAL AREA OF BUILDINGS TO BE DEMOLISHED = 7641.4 SQ. M. % OF THE AREA OF THE BUILDINGS TO BE DEMOLISHED = 3% AREA OF RECREATIONAL GROUND 1 = 3326 SQ. M. AREA OF RECREATIONAL GROUND 2 = 1823 SQ. M. TOTAL AREA TO BE DEMOLISHED AND REDEVELOPED = 26956.14 SQ. M. % OF THE AREA TO BE DEMOLISHED AND REDEVELOPED = 10%
redesigning dadar precinct, town planning - fourth year TOILET
BALCONY
BALCONY
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
GROUND 1
WIDENED FRONT CORRIDOR BEDROOM
BEDROOM GROUND 2
WIDENED FRONT CORRIDOR LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM COMMUNITY GATHERING AREA WIDENED FRONT CORRIDOR
COMMUNITY GATHER AREA TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
KITCHEN
WIDENED FRONT CORRIDOR
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
TOILET LIVING ROOM
WIDENED FRONT CORRIDOR
JALI PATTERN ON BALCONY
KITCHEN
BALCONY
Commercial Building
commercial building, architectural design - fourth year
The major part of the structure is in steel. There are two core blocks which carry all the services from floor to floor. These two core blocks are constructed in concrete. The office floor needs to be column free space, therefore girders are used to support the slab. This steel part is attached to each of the core. The office blocks are elevated from the ground and cantilevered. They are supported by the concrete core on one side and the steel tripod on the other. The cladding of the structure is done partially by glass and partially by paneling.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING - BANDRA KURLA COMPLEX, Mumbai Project - Fourth Year, Architectural Design Site - Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, India Guide - Anil Madkaikar email id - anilmadkaikar@redimail.com The brief asks for a design of bank headquarters building. The requirements for the project were to have one bank branch, staff area, corporate area, recreational area comprising of swimming pool, health spa and gym. 1. There is a creek to the south side of the site. Orientation is done with respect to this creek. Major openings are given on this facade so provide a wide view of the creek. All the workstations are placed considering the view. 2. There are roads on either side of the site. The idea is to have a through fair across the site. So the structure is elevated from the ground to have free circulation at the base and thereby connecting the two roads. 3. The structure is divided into two parts. Block a is comprises of corporate floors and block b comprises of other staff and recreational activity.
structural grid
cladding process orientation 1.
corporate space
creek view
recreational area recreational area circulation
office area
office floors
2. through
block a massing block b
3.
Commercial Building
1. The first image is of the office area. This is a typical layout of an office floor. The workstations are oriented with respect to the creek view which can be seen at the end of the image and on the left hand side. The manager’s cabins are placed to the right hand side to have an overlook on the staff. There is a sitting lounge near the cabin provided for the visitors. The entire floor is a column free space as girders are used to support the slab.
1. workstation
2. The second image is of the podium level. The glass wall at the end is the entrance into the building. The glass wall to the left is the bank branch. There are toilets provided for public use on either sides. Sitting space is provided so that this area acts like a recreational space.
2. podium
3. The third image is of the corporate floor. It shows the board meeting room. The room is having a glass facade on right thereby providing a creek view.
3. board meeting room
commercial building, architectural design - fourth year
Technical - Ground floor plan
commercial building, architectural design - fourth year
Technical - Floor plan 1st to 3rd floor
commercial building, architectural design - fourth year
Technical - Floor plan 4th to 6th floor
commercial building, architectural design - fourth year
Technical - Section 1
commercial building, architectural design - fourth year
Technical - Section 2
commercial building, architectural design - fourth year
Technical - Section 3
commercial building, architectural design - fourth year
Design
fire fighting station, architectural design - third year
FIRE FIGHTING STATION- VASAI-VIRAR, Mumbai Project - Third Year, Architectural Design Site - Vasai-Virar, Mumbai, India Guide - Milind Amle email id - m.amle@aoamumbai.in THE SITE FOR THIS PROJECT WAS IN VASAI VIRAR URBAN LOCALITY. THE BRIEF WAS TO DESIGN A FIRE STATION FOR THE CITY WHICH IS GROWING AND DEVELOPING RAPIDLY. THE SITE IS SURROUNDED BY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, VIVA COLLEGE. THE PLOT IS AT THE JUNCTION OF TWO MAJOR ROADS. THE STRUCTURE WILL BE A CIVIC AMENITY AND THE CITIZENS SHOULD BE PROUD OF IT, HENCE IT SHOULD BE A LANDMARK STRUCTURE. THE BUILDING BEING A CIVIC AMENITY HAS TO BE ICONIC AND PEOPLE SHOULD BE PROUD OF IT. THE CONCEPT IS TO CREATE COURTYARDS, CREATE A HUGE VOLUME AND MAKE PUNCTURES AND EXTRUSIONS IN IT. THE VOIDS OR EXTRUSIONS EMPHASIS ON THE CIRCULATION WITHIN THE BUILDING. THE FORM IS DERIVED FROM CLIMATE, SUN PATH AND “ALWAYS READY” ATTITUDE OF FIREMEN. THE FINISH OF THE STRUCTURE IS EXPOSED CONCRETE WITH CORTEN STEEL CLADDING AND LOUVERS TO MAKE IT LOOK UNIQUE AS WELL AS PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE BAYS.
Design
fire fighting station, architectural design - third year
SECTION 1
ROOF PLAN
SECTION 2
GROUND FLOOR PLAN SECTION 3
SECTION 4 UPPER LEVEL PLAN
Model visuals
fire fighting station, architectural design - third year