Portfolio Academic + Professional Work Shahan D Patel MA Urban Design: B.Arch: Email ID: Address: Phone:
Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, U.K., 2011. University of Pune, Pune, India, 2008. shahanpatel@yahoo.com 47, B, Mukund Nagar, Opp. DSK Chandradeep, Pune-411037, Maharashtra, India. Pin Code: 411037. +91 20 24265109, +91 9890788220
Contents Professional Design Works Independent Professional Design Works Office Academic Design Works CEPT Campus Development Master Plan, Ahmedabad, India
Hinksey Meadow: A Home within a Home Botley, Oxford, U.K.
An Introduction to Bhutan Urban Design Proposal for Trachi Chhoe Dzong Precinct. Thimphu, Bhutan
Design Studio Project - Urban Design Christopher Charles Benninger Architects
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29 & 30
Public Space Regeneration
Tshechu National Ceremonial Plaza.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Urban Design - Issues Project
Christopher Charles Benninger Architects
Thimphu, Bhutan Christopher Charles Benninger Architects
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14, 15, 16 & 17
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Faculty Housing. Indian Institute
International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism
Supreme Court Complex.
of Engineering Hyderabad, India Christopher Charles Benninger Architects
Pune Charrette, Pune, India
Thimphu, Bhutan Christopher Charles Benninger Architects
Independent Capacity
02 & 03
18, 19 & 20
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Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) City.
New School of Planning & Architecture.
Athletics Stadium,
Gujarat, India
New Delhi, India Professional Urban Design Competition
Proposed Sports Complex for Commonwealth Youth Games Balewadi, Pune, India.
Independent Capacity
Design Thesis Project
04, 05 & 06
21, 22 & 23
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Multi-modal Integration Plan for Chennai Metro,
An Introduction to the Master Plan. College of Engineering,
Model Making
Chennai, India
Pune, India
Christopher Charles Benninger Architects
Groupe SCE India. (EGIS Geoplan)
Christopher Charles Benninger Architects
07, 08 & 09
24, 25 & 27
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Conceptual River Front Proposal.
Academic & Girl’s Hostel Buildings. College of Engineering,
Sketches
Kolkata, India
Pune, India
Collection of free hand sketches
Groupe SCE India. (EGIS Geoplan)
Christopher Charles Benninger Architects
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26 & 28
Groupe SCE India. (EGIS Geoplan)
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CEPT Campus Development Master Plan, Ahmedabad, India, 2014 - Ongoing Responsibilities: - Coordination between various faculty members, stakeholders and experts. - Preparing conceptual maps, presentation drawings and 3D views. - Designing and preparing reports and presentations for the various stages of the Master Plan.
AREA STATEMENT: Site Area = 57,835 Sq.M. (14.30 Acres)
SECTION BB
SECTION AA
B
A
DIGITAL VISUALIZATION
B
A PLAN - PROPOSED MASTER PLAN
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Professional Works
Christopher Charles Benninger Architects Pvt. Ltd
PLAN - EXISTING SCENARIO
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Faculty Housing, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India, 2012 - Ongoing BUILT UP AREA: FACULTY HOUSING: 55,975 SQUARE METERS SITE AREA: FACULTY HOUSING: 4.57ACRES The site for the Faculty Housing is located centrally in the Master Plan for the IIT Hyderabad. For the first phase of the Faculty Housing a site area of 18,520 sq.m. has been allocated on which Four towers of G+17 have been designed along with a Basement Parking for 300 cars and a Landscaped Podium which creates spaces for various social activities while also providing the Vehicular access for each Tower. The Towers have been designed with three Apartments radiating out from a Central core that houses the staircases, lifts and the shafts for the Utility Services. Each Apartment in the Tower has three open facades to get maximum light and ventilation. The design also incorporates many principles of the Green Building technology to provide an enhanced environment for residents of the buildings. The RCC frame structure has been used for the Towers while the slabs of the Podium have been designed as PT slabs to take the heavy loads of the Podium Landscaping and the Fire Tender vehicle. The Landscape areas have been designed with ramp accesses to provide easy movement for the Physically Challenged. All the Towers have high speed lifts for the vertical movement thus providing universal access to all floors. The external finish for all the Buildings is Stone-grit plaster that adds to the aesthetics of the Towers and reduces the maintenance over the years. The walls are of AAC block masonry which reduces the overall load on the Structure. SITE PLAN - CLUSTER OF 2,3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
Role in the Project: Preparing detail working drawings and co-ordination with consultants. DIGITAL VISUALIZATION
SITE - SECTIONAL ELEVATION
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Professional Works
FLOOR SPACE DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAM
Christopher Charles Benninger Architects Pvt. Ltd
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4 Bedroom Apartment, Faculty Housing, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India, 2012 - Ongoing The 4 Bedroom Apartment as Faculty Housing located in the Master Plan for the IIT Hyderabad is a landmark tower of G+17 designed along with a Basement Parking and a Landscaped Podium. The top two floors of the Tower have been designed to host the Director’s Residence along with his office space and a private terrace garden. The external finish for the Building is Stone-grit plaster that adds to the aesthetics of the Tower and reduces the maintenance over the years. The walls are of AAC block masonry which reduces the overall load on the Structure. The Entrance Lobbies at each floor have granite flooring while the Apartments have Vitrified tile flooring. The toilets, balconies and utility areas are provided with Anti-skid Vitrified tile flooring. All the fenestrations are out of UPVC with 8mm thick Heat strengthened glass with Solar U values as recommended by TERI. The sanitary fittings and electrical fixtures have been chosen with efficiency of use in mind and follow the TERI-Griha recommendations. For the Fire Safety requirements the Tower has been provided with two Pressurized Fire Staircases and the building has Fire Fighting, Detection and Sprinkler system as per the requirements stated in the NBC.
SECTION
FORM FINISHED CONCRETE MOTIFS IN LOBBY AREAS
ELEVATION
DIGITAL VISUALIZATION - DIRECTOR’S RESIDENCE GARDEN
AREA CALCULATION FOR ONE UNIT: CARPET AREA - 1980 SQ.FT. (184 SQ.M.) BUILT UP AREA - 2400 SQ.FT. (223 SQ.M.)
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN - 4 BEDROOM APARTMENT
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FLOOR PLAN - 4 BEDROOM APARTMENT
Professional Works
Christopher Charles Benninger Architects Pvt. Ltd
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Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) City, Gujarat, India, 2012
SECTION OF RIVER FRONT - GABION WALLS ALONG RIVERFRONT SUPPORT RIPARIAN VEGETATION AND TRANSITION INTO THE DEVELOPED EDGE CONCEPT MAP - LANDSCAPE TYPOLOGY
The GIFT City Samruddhi Sarovar project presents one of the most important opportunities for the urban realm development both for the Ahmedabad region and at the National scale of India, creating a unique challenge in terms of quality, sustainable open space design and as such should be an international benchmark for sustainable public realm and landscape development. Responsibilities: - Worked as a team member for an International Urban Design competition for GIFT City, Gujarat. - Scope of work included preparing conceptual and presentation drawings and proposals.
CONCEPT - FOUR WORLDS OF SAMRUDDHI SAROVAR
CONCEPT MAP - CIRCULATION AND OPEN SPACE
PUBLIC FACILITIES
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Professional Works
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK
EGIS Geoplan (Groupe SCE India Pvt. Ltd.)
CONCEPT MAP - PUBLIC FACILITIES
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Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) City, Gujarat, India, 2012
DETAIL SECTION THE GIFT CITY FRONT - THE URBAN EDGE IS DEFINED BY HARD LANDSCAPE THAT MEETS WITH KIOSKS ON VERNACULAR PLINTHS.
Samruddhi Sarovar
Urban Edge
Road DETAIL SECTION
DETAIL PLAN OF BUILDING ON URBAN EDGE
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1. The River Front
2. The Park of Prosperity.
3. The Park.
4. The Gift City Front
EGIS Geoplan (Groupe SCE India Pvt. Ltd.)
DETAIL - PART MASTER PLAN
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Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) City, Gujarat, India, 2012
Park
Amphitheater near Convention Center
Jogging Track
Samruddhi Sarovar
Amphitheatre
Plaza
Urban Street
SECTION - PROPOSALS ALONG SAMRUDDHI SAROVAR
CONCEPT VISUALIZATION - AMPHITHEATER ALONG RIVER FRONT
DETAIL PLAN - PART MASTER PLAN
The GIFT City Front or the GIFT Samruddhi Ghat: A crescent along the Sarovar abutting the urban edge, the Urba becomes the in-between realm, a verandah, connecting the financial hub to the water. With architectural thematic elements including the pergola and the kiosks, which bring an inter-play of light and shade the verandah harmonises the inside and the outside which in the financial district in contrast are very clearly defined. The crescent street and the Urba come alive with festive activity, art and craft, spices of Gujarat, performance art, shopping, strolling, eateries, places for families, the solo, for couples and all. The Urba forms the Activity zone. In winters the place hosts day long activity. In summers the evenings are clustered with people.
DETAIL PLAN - AMPHITHEATER AREA ALONG RIVER FRONT
PEDESTRIAN PROPOSALS - PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
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PROPOSAL BY DAY - VIEWS OUTSOURCED
Professional Works
EGIS Geoplan (Groupe SCE India Pvt. Ltd.)
PROPOSAL BY NIGHT - VIEWS OUTSOURCED
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Multi Modal Integration Plan for Chennai Metro Stations, Chennai, India, 2013 OVERALL STRATEGIES AND PROPOSALS - PHOTMONTAGES
BEFORE - EXISTING CONDITION
AFTER - ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CONNECTIONS TO METRO STATION
BEFORE - EXISTING CONDITION OF PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE
AFTER - PROPOSED CONDITION OF PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE
BEFORE - EXISTING CONDITION OF PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE
AFTER - PROPOSED CONDITION OF PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE
PLAN - EXISTING PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE
PLAN - EXISTING PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT ISSUES AND CONFLICTS
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Professional Works
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Multi Modal Integration Plan for Chennai Metro Stations, Chennai, India, 2013
WASHERMANPET
THIRUMANGALAM CHENNAI CENTRAL BEFORE - UNPLANNED PEDESTRIAN CROSS-OVER TO METRO STATION
AFTER - STREAMLINED PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT TO METRO STATION BY PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS
KOYEMBEDU
Role in the Project: Preparation of a conceptual proposal outlining the multi modal integration for 5 metro stations through a set of presentation drawings, landscape proposals and universal accessibility drawings. SAIDAPET
ALANDUR ST. THOMAS MOUNT
KEY PLAN - LOCATION OF METRO STATIONS WITHIN CHENNAI
PLAN OF LITTLE MOUNT METRO STATION - MULTI MODAL INTEGRATION PROPOSALS FOR ONE OF THE FIVE METRO STATIONS
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Professional Works
SECTION THROUGH METRO STATION SHOWING INTEGRATION OF PROPOSALS
EGIS Geoplan (Groupe SCE India Pvt. Ltd.)
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Multi Modal Integration Plan for Chennai Metro Stations, Chennai, India, 2013 LEGEND - UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY
PROPOSED PROVISION OF SHIFTING OF UTILITIES ALONG FOOT PATH AND PROVISION FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
BEFORE - CONDITION OF SIDEWALK
AFTER - SIDEWALK RENEWAL PROPOSAL
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Professional Works
EGIS Geoplan (Groupe SCE India Pvt. Ltd.)
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Conceptual Riverfront Proposal, Kolkata, India, 2013 Creating new connection with Bengal University and botanical garden
Creation of open spaces, public spaces along river front
Redevelopment Howrah Station precinct along with rail museum
Redevelopment of derelict industrial land
EGIS Geoplan carried out a conceptual riverfront proposal for the Kolkata Metropolitan Region as one of its proposals within its larger scheme of the development of Urban Infrastructure in the state of West Bengal. Role in the Project:
Making urban design proposals in the form of plans, sections and photo-montages of various precincts along the Hooghly Riverfront.
3D VISUALIZATION
PLAN - CONCEPTUAL RIVERFRONT PROPOSALS
Hooghly River Babu Ghat
Promenade and Gardens
Gardens Rail Line
Strand Road
SECTION - PUBLIC SPACE ALONG WATERFRONT
ELEVATION - CONCEPTUAL RIVERFRONT PROPOSALS
BEFORE - CONDITION OF SIDEWALK
AFTER - SIDEWALK RENEWAL PROPOSAL
BEFORE - CONDITION OF GHAT
AFTER - GHAT RENEWAL PROPOSAL
ELEVATION - EXISTING SCENARIO
AERIAL VIEW - EXISTING SCENARIO
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AERIAL VIEW - SCHEMATIC PROPOSALS
Professional Works
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Hinksey Meadow : A Home within a Home, Botley, Oxford, U.K., 2010 Land Value/ Hectare – £5090504 Net Residential Density – 48.19 Total Number of dwellings – 1569 Total Site Area – 325,600 Sq.m THE SITE
EXISTING NETWORK PROPOSED NETWORK
PLAN - EXISTING AND PROPOSED GREEN NETWORK
The current trend to cope with the demand for housing in Oxford is expansion towards the east. This has been primarily dictated by the flood plains and natural heritage (green belt) of Oxford which frame views into and out the City. This is contributing to a decrease in connectivity between the City centre and new development, not only does this reduce the sustainability and viability of the centre, but the strength of the City's character as a whole. On these grounds there is rational logic for developing land which has previously been undeveloped close to the City centre to curtail the current trend for expansion that is having destructive implications on Oxford's cultural heritage environmentally, socially and economically. The proximity of the Botley Road site to the City Centre (only 1.5 miles, a 20 minute walk) and its strong links to road, rail and water networks gives this site potential to generate better and more sustainable development in Oxford in terms of distance and compact growth. The individual development parcel lies to the South-East of the master plan. The site it is a part of a Greenfield being abundant in natural features like streams, native vegetation and bio-diversity. MASTERPLAN - HIGHLIGHTING INDIVIDUAL LAND PARCEL DEVELOPED
EXISTING NETWORK PROPOSED NETWORK
PLAN - EXISTING AND PROPOSED WATER NETWORK
SECTION - APARTMENT TO HOUSE
SECTION - APARTMENT TO PUBLIC AREA
EXISTING NETWORK PROPOSED NETWORK
PLAN - EXISTING AND PROPOSED MOVEMENT PATTERNS
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SECTION - BUILDING RELATION WITH WILLOW WALK
Sem 1- Main Studio Project: Individual Design
Academic Works : M.A. Urban Design ( Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.)
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Hinksey Meadow : A Home within a Home, Botley, Oxford, U.K., 2010
COHESION OF EXISTING & PROPOSED GREEN NETWORK
ROOF PLAN - INDIVIDUAL SITE PARCEL COHESION OF EXISTING & PROPOSED WATER NETWORK
Building
Pavement
Front Garden
Parking
Road
Pavement
Parking
Building
Back Garden
Building
Back Garden
Front Garden
P
Front Garden
Road Parking
Parking
P Canal
Building
Front Garden
Section showing deeper North facing back gardens
SECTION THROUGH CANAL IN ROAD
SECTION THROUGH HOME
SPACE SYNTAX ANALYSIS - PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT
Building
Back Garden
River
SECTION THROUGH RIVER IN BACK GARDENS
Back Garden
Deep back gardens acting as buffer zones in case of flooding.
The proposal aims is to achieve an integrated ecological and socially sustainable approach to new development planning. A number of experimental flood relief strategies have been implemented leading to the creation of interactive water fronts. The key considerations are therefore based on the integration of natural elements in the neighbourhood character. The neighbourhood would essentially comprise of interlinked spaces; a mesh of green, water, and built mass.
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Building
Land Value/ Hectare – £5533456 Net Residential Density – 38.20 Total Number of dwellings – 297 Total Site Area – 77748 Sq.m MOVEMENT PATTERN BASED ON SPACE SYNTAX ANALYSIS
Sem 1- Main Studio Project: Individual Design
DIGITAL VISUALISATION
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Hinksey Meadow : A Home within a Home, Botley, Oxford, U.K., 2010
South Sun SKV = 0.6
Section demonstrating orientation of Active rooms facing the sunniest aspect. Living
Living
20m
Mix of houses in individual blocks
4 bed Market Housing
3 bed Affordable Housing
1 & 2 Bed Flats
3 bed Market Housing
The section also shows the Sky View Factor Analysis providing ample room for heat to dissipate at night especially in the warmer seasons.
A good mix of housing helps enhance social interaction Entrance with demarcated area for garbage disposal
Design Rationale:
Houses fronting onto the canal in street.
Rationale 01 : Conserve and Enhance the Natural Features on Site Rationale 02 : Enhance Links in the Site for Transition and better Permeability Rationale 03 : Encourage Social Interaction and Sense of Community Rationale 04 : Sustainable Landscape and Ecology Strategies Rationale 05 : Creating Awareness through a Sensory Experience using Landscape and Natural Energy Forms
Existing willow trees on site Fruit Tree Plantations in Home Zones Seating area on street Children’s play area Raised junction demarcating entry into homezone Cobbled street as driveway to lower speed of vehicles Central delineator strip to mark out a separate movement corridor for people with disabilities Bollards used for lighting as well as a subtle division in surfaces Cycle track
Node Detail - Activity rooms overlooking the main street. Change in paving material demarcating a home zone.
Upper house
Roof Upper house
Lower house block
Roof
Lower house block Stairs
Lower house block
Lower house block Lower house block Lower house block
DIGITAL VISUALIZATION - Views of active fronts and interactive home zones
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View of the Housing typology used in the proposal
Sun Angle Analysis shows that the back gardens, open public spaces receive good amount of sunlight through most parts of the day.
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Public Space Regeneration, Maashaven, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2011 In Issues I we were dealing with derelict port area as a barrier site in Rotterdam which demanded for solutions to a number of issues identified, one of which being regeneration of public spaces to help bridge socially segregated areas. The purpose of this study is to explore the ways to assess and measure the design of the public realm. This study therefore draws from the previous study on Issues I project which entailed, as a group study to think of public realm in cities and how it helps connect socially segregated areas. An aim and a set of objectives were laid down to tackle the Issue of regeneration in terms of Public Space interventions. Aim: To Identify how Public Space design can help overcome social barriers and socially bind segregated areas. Objectives: • To identify different types of Public Spaces. • To identify the uses and functions of these spaces. • To understand the key elements of a successful public space both qualitatively and quantitatively. • To develop an analytical framework which could be used to assist designers in terms of spatial implications for design of public spaces according to their uses. REPORT STRUCTURE
EXISTING DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO
TRAFFIC CONGESTION PROBLEMS
VENN DIAGRAM - GENERIC ISSUES
PUBLIC SPACE CRISIS
The elements of the public realm may be categorized as follows: I. Streets : includes transitory spaces and articulated edge III. Parks : includes courtyards.
PUBLIC SPACE CRISIS
II. Squares : includes landmarks IV. Waterfronts : includes edges of rivers, canals, streams.
Public Spaces can also be classified on the basis of their uses. Public Spaces are used very differently across the world. Due to certain time restrictions, it has not been possible to carry out a detail classification. However, in general the uses can be classified as Ceremonial / Religious, Social and Commercial.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC SPACES
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Sem 2- Issues II Project: Individual Analysis
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Public Space Regeneration, Maashaven, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2011 S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS OF THE ROTTERDAM TEST SITE.
SPACE SYNTAX ANALYSIS IN AND AROUND THE SITE.
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS: The qualitative analysis is based on the principles such as Access and Linkage, Comfort and Image, Uses and Activities and Sociability used by the Project for Public Spaces web site. The quantitative analysis deals with the lengths, widths, heights and areas of different spaces.
THE SITE CENTRALLY LOCATED WITHIN ROTTERDAM.
LOCAL SPACE SYNTAX ANALYSIS - BEFORE
BEFORE AND AFTER IMAGES OF THE SEATTLE SCULPTURE PARK
LOCAL SPACE SYNTAX ANALYSIS - AFTER DISCONNECTED WITH THE NEIGHBOURHOOD DUE TO THE RIVER MAAS TO THE NORTH AND THE DYKE TO THE SOUTH.
SEATTLE SCULPTURE PARK SITE ANALYSIS - BEFORE
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS: The case studies have been selected from different parts of the world to get a better understanding of the use and function of public spaces. As the definition of Public Spaces is too vast to cover in detail for this particular assignment, a very brief qualitative and quantitative analysis is displayed through the case studies.
SEATTLE SCULPTURE PARK SITE ANALYSIS - AFTER
PRINCIPLE:
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS ON AND AROUND THE SITE AREA.
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CLASSIFICATION OF CASE STUDIES TO FORM THE MASTER MATRIX
Sem 2- Issues II Project: Individual Analysis
This case study addresses the Rotterdam site’s specific problem of how to overcome the existing physical barriers, namely the dike and the highway, which do not allow movement to flow from Oud Charlois to the waterfront.
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Public Space Regeneration, Maashaven, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2011 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS:
SPATIAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE ROTTERDAM TEST SITE.
Having analysed the various different case studies in detail, the results have been collated into two main master matrix tables namely the Qualitative Matrix and the Quantitative Matrix.
Testing the solutions on site.
Qualitative Matrix: All the essential qualities of a vibrant Public Space are present in most of the case studies analysed, however the table shows the most distinct qualities seen in the individual cases. Those characteristic features that are evident in more than one case study have been clubbed together under the category of the Qualities displayed.
PRINCIPLE 1: Linking up the networks to avoid segregation.
The different solutions collated in the master matrix are tested on the waterfront Maashaven site in Rotterdam. The site is studied as a whole and individual solutions to specific problems are tested on site through conceptual drawings and diagrams. Using the case studies, a block diagram of spatial implications was developed which details the initial problems on the test site and how these could potentially be overcome through a number of different urban design actions. The diagram below shows the current situation, with the site being disconnected from the city by the river as well as disconnected from the adjacent residential areas by the dike and highway.
CURRENT SCENARIO OF DISCLOSED NETWORKS.
MASTER MATRIX - QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS.
Quantitative Analysis: The spatial data collected from the different case studies in each location have been put together in the form of basic averages into the table. The idea of this matrix is that it is a more generalised set of spatial solutions that in theory could be applied to any public space intervention. However, in practice it is important to also consider the specific local factors that vary from one place to another that are likely to effect the nature of certain urban design interventions.
CONNECTING THE GREEN NETWORK.
One of the main ideas for strengthening the public space network is to make connections and bridge these gaps not just physically by creating links such as bridges but also socially, by allowing people to move into the site and use it to meet their local needs. MASTER MATRIX - QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS.
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Sem 2- Issues II Project: Individual Analysis
CONTINUING THE CANAL INTO THE EXISTING PARK.
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Public Space Regeneration, Maashaven, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2011 PRINCIPLE 2: Accessibility and Connections towards Surrounding Public structures
PRINCIPLE 3: Creating opportunities for pedestrian movement.
PRINCIPLE 4: Making Local Links - Overcoming Physical Barriers.
EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK.
PROPOSED ROUTING PLAN
CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM OF BRIDGE
CONCEPTUAL PROPOSAL FOR WATERFRONT
EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK.
TRANSPORT AND COMMERCIAL ROUTING
CONCEPTUAL PROPOSAL FOR OVERCOMING BARRIERS.
CONCEPTUAL PROPOSAL FOR WATERFRONT
PRINCIPLE 6: Adaptability of Public Space
ADAPTABLE PUBLIC SPACE IN SUMMERS
PRINCIPLE 5: Opening up the Waterfront
The concept diagram of the test site in Rotterdam combines a number of the urban design actions and principles which were analysed in the international case studies. It was evaluated at different scales of problems ranging from connectivity between the north and south sides of the River Maas to the needs of the local community by addressing the waterfront development. The analysis carried out focused not only at the site in isolation but also examined the surrounding areas to form a network of public spaces A few solutions are as follows: 1. Creating an adaptable Public Space in the existing park of size 150m x 150m. 2. Creating a pedestrian green bridge 20-40m wide overcoming the physical barrier of the dyke and linking the public spaces.
ADAPTABLE PUBLIC SPACE DURING MONSOONS
3. Creating a waterfront square 100m x 100m in size to host public gatherings. 4. Making the waterfront accessible by creating a path 20m-30m wide and about 500m long which would connect to the existing waterfronts and public space. 5. Extending the waterfront and creating links to overcome segregation from city centre.
ADAPTABLE PUBLIC SPACE IN EXISTING PARK
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6. Creating a pedestrianised commercial corridor 12m wide and 300m in length.
Sem 2- Issues II Project: Individual Analysis
CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN.
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International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism : Pune Charrette, INTBAU INDIA: The International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism, is a network of individuals and institutions dedicated to the creation of humane and harmonious buildings & places which respect local requirements. HRH Prince of Wales is the patron of the organization. The network consists of individuals and institutions, who design, make, maintain, study or enjoy traditional and sustainable building, architecture and places. INTBAU also promotes traditional methods to create initiatives in the built environment which promotes economic sustainability for the skilled workers and environmental sustainability within the society. Our activities are focused on research, professional exchange, advisory and pilot projects in the field of urban regeneration, traditional planning and sustainable design. By education, research and promotion of traditional architecture, urbanism and the building crafts, we encourage people to maintain and build new buildings and places that contribute to improving the quality of life in cities and towns around the world. INTBAU's architecture and urban design workshops bring together practitioners, craftsmen, decision makers and the community on a common platform to direct architecture and urban grown into a sustainable paradigm.
Pune, India, 2010.
IDENTIFICATION OF CHARRETTE STUDY AREA An important corridor of the proposed heritage walk of the city of Pune has been identified as the core study area for the Pune Charrette. This urban corridor is part of a traditional link of Shivaji road. It connects the administrative centre (Pune Municipal Corporation) and the traditional market (Mandai) of Pune. The corridor with its porous boundaries has the right ingredients to highlight issues pertaining to the inner core of the city of Pune.
BACKGROUND OF PUNE In Pune, the past meets the present. Pune is one of those rare cities with a twin image: that of a traditionallybound place generally considered the quintessence of Maharashtrian culture and of a modern industrial metropolis. Pune is known as the cultural capital of Maharashtra owing to its rich culture and heritage, Pune. It has earned a reputation for its esteemed colleges and educational institutions, and thus referred to as the 'Oxford of the East'. It is also known as 'Detroit of India', 'Pensioners paradise', 'Cyber City' due to its favourable location, pleasant climate, historical importance, vibrant culture and incentives for upcoming IT-BT centres. A young metro city, it is the seventh largest in India and second only to Mumbai in Maharashtra. It has a population of more than 4.5 million and lies roughly 160 kilometres east of Mumbai.
PUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
SHANIWAR WADA
URBAN MORPHOLOGY The historic core area of the city has an organic close grain structure. The network of main linkages has created urban blocks that are irregular but functional in pattern. These urban blocks house a variety of building types. Structures are built to edge with traditional streetscape qualities. Public realm spaces in the historic area follow a hierarchy moving from the public to the private realm. URBAN LINKAGES The historic core is an organic mesh of streets and lanes locally known as 'aalies' punctuated with squares and open spaces. The streets developed with a pedestrian scale with narrow widths sufficient to allow movement of palanquins, hand carts and other slow moving means of transport. Primary streets have the character of a boulevard leading to important nodes and public buildings.
YADNYAVALKYA PATH
STREET PATTERN IN 1980’s, PUNE
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE The built form has developed a built-to-edge character, responding to the street in the form of chabutras, balconies and verandahs, fostering close interaction between the occupants and the passers by on the streets. The traditional residential buildings are mostly medieval ones from the 18th and 19th centuries with few temples, mosques and dargahs before the 18th century. Late Mughal features like cusped arches, niches, pillars, etc. can be widely seen. Wooden elements like door and window frames, shutters, and brackets are beautifully carved with motifs of flowers, birds, gods and goddesses, etc. Colonial features like vaults, segmental arches, jack-arch roofs, etc. have been incorporated in the buildings of the later period. There are traces of art deco features in building post independence. However the character of the contemporary development is placeless. COMMUNITY STRUCTURE Strong community structure, close knit and vital social life is a unique feature of the historic area. The communities that inhabit the area are mainly Hindus (Marathis), Muslims, Sikhs, Marwaris, etc. People from the same community live together. For example certain pockets in the Historic Area are dominated by a particular Muslim community, the Marathis, the Marwaris, etc.
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International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism : Pune Charrette, ISSUES TO BE TARGETED Comprehensive development The core area of the city faces problems at different layers such as deteriorating traditional built form, traffic and transportation, heritage and conservation, utilities, waste management etc. The priorities given to certain aspects of development may not consider their impact on the other issues. This often leads to mono functional or quantitative process of growth. The charrette will encourage the exchange of knowledge of parameters required in each sector and analyze them for the development of the given study area. Development control regulations There is a separate set of development control regulation pertaining to the old limits of Pune city. However these are at a broad level and address to ground coverage and height restrictions only. The uses permitted in the core area are specified at two dimensional levels. It lacks the much needed third dimension to address the build form and mix of uses. In addition there are very few regulations pertaining to heritage in comparison to other metro cities such as Mumbai and Delhi. As per recent developments, the Pune Municipal Corporation has given permission for the repairs of old structures in the core area keeping in view the long legal procedures required earlier for the repair of old structures. City builders are of the opinion that the restriction on development within the 100 m radius of the inner city must be lifted and the FSI in the area should be increased to 2.5. While directions towards development are sought after, the same need to be guided by efficient and area specific regulations. Thus there is a need to frame effective policies for the old core for restructuring and up gradation of existing traditional inner city areas, unplanned areas as well as restoration and adaptive reuse of existing heritage buildings. Relevant development control parameters are required for the non heritage segment of such areas keeping in view aspects of architectural character and identity.
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES The charrette process recognises the complexity of the area and shall suggest outcomes in realistic terms of quick win solutions, phased out solutions and awareness drives. The outcomes envisaged are Analysis of realistic problems of private and public heritage properties and suggestion of model frameworks with exemplars from stakeholders. Suggestions to existing, area specific policies keeping in view the ongoing process of re-framing and amendments in policy making being undertaken by the local authority. Conceptual master plan to enhance the public realm along the heritage corridor Awareness of the value of traditional urbanism, and appreciation of coding techniques to qualify the components of its identity and for the development of various place-making strategies.
DISRUPTION OF URBAN GRAIN AND CHARACTER
Heritage and Conservation The inner core of the city of Pune has a number of heritage structures that belong to different eras. An official gazette list of the structures has not been framed by the Pune Municipal Corporation although a list has been prepared by INTACH and submitted to the local authorities. The existing heritage structures need to sustain the growing demands and pressures of growth of the inner city. Directions towards addressing the maintenance of structures, adaptive reuse, funding and financial viability in upkeep are some of the aspects that need to be dealt with. Frameworks set up for similar areas need to be explored as precedents and fine tuned to fit the context of Pune. Addressing the Public Realm The area in concern is part of the heritage corridor of Pune proposed by INTACH. There is potential to revive and enhance the townscape qualities of the area. Due to pressures of expansion of infrastructure and lack of maintenance, traditional forms within the public realm are depleting. Measures such as control on banners and hoarding, appropriate signage, street furniture could possibly act as quick win solutions. Although pedestrianisation of the area may not be a viable option, measures to prioritise desire lines of pedestrian movement, improvising the quality of pedestrian nodes and safety measures at vehicular junctions could be explored to enhance the pedestrian environment.
LACK OF INITIATIVE AND SUPPORT FOR MAINTAINING HERITAGE STRUCTURES
Infrastructure and Utilities In recent times, development of infrastructure has been given greater priority by the Pune Municipal Corporation. Measures such as road widening, high rise voluminous parking lots, on street parking at major nodes are being adopted in the city and the inner core of Pune. However such measures may conflict with issues pertaining to the character of the historic core. Thus case specific solutions need to be identified while retaining the character of the area.
Ghorpade Ghat Ghats are one of the traditional urban forms in the public realm of Pune. Ghorpade ghat is an exceptional example of this urban form under private ownership. Along the ghat one observes remains of the Mahadev temple as well as tree places. The owners of this important piece of heritage are willing to hand over the property to the local government with an assurance of its upkeep and maintenance for the welfare of the citizens. Lack of maintenance, unsightly location of public utility toilets close to the ghats, improper access roads are some of the issues affecting the site. INTBAU proposes to prioritize various aspects associated with the site. It aims to develop a conceptual design for development of the public realm at the ghats. It shall help bridge the gap between the needs of the stakeholders and local authorities by discussing possibilities of development and compensation as part of the practical approach in dealing with this distinctive urban form.
I AM ‘PUNE’
CALL ME ‘PUNE’
MUJUMDAR WADA
Role in the project: Working as a core team member for conducting “Calibrated Charrette”, a public participatory urban design methodology for the regeneration of the historic core of the city of Pune. Designing and conducting baseline studies, lectures in academic institutions, charrette reports and presentations. Coordination between partnering organizations, stakeholders and experts of urban design, planning, architecture and conservation, preparing budget for fund raising and team building activities.
Identity and place making aspects The overall considerations for development shall focus in delivering a sense of place. It aims to build on the rich traditional background of Pune to gain a sense of identity at an urban scale.
ILLEGAL HOARDING POSING AS A SAFETY HAZARD
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POTENTIAL PILOT PROJECTS - POST WORKSHOP Mujumdar Wada Mujumdar Wada, a mansion house built during the Peshwai times in the 18th century, is a living legend and exemplar of the rich heritage of the city of Pune. Shri. Abasaheb Muzumdar Wada, the owner of the wada was a figure of legendary fame in the last century, who encouraged scholarship and learning in the field of traditional Indian music. It is worth noting that in the present times, the wada holds a collection of more than 50000 musical compositions called Bandish as well as more than 50 rare musical instruments. The timber-framed typical wada is replete with finely carved motives in wood, exquisitely carved stucco-plaster and elaborate mirror work on the walls. The building, however, is threatened by structural deformation, cracking of walls and several displacements and differential settlements of foundations. With reference to past works in maintaining this particular heritage structure, it is observed that the owners are willing and dedicated towards the upkeep of their property. INTBAU will put forth viable solutions in procuring technical assistance for conservation and adaptive reuse, identifying methods of funding through private public partnerships, suggest relevant frameworks at the local authority level and showcase a model for the maintenance of private heritage property in the inner core of the city. The aim is to promote the upkeep of the traditional built form of the area and uphold the significance of Mujumdar wada as a priceless entity of the city of Pune.
Pune, India, 2010.
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International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism : Pune Charrette, LAND USE PLAN:
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Professional Urban Design Competition Entry : New School of Architecture and Planning,
New Delhi, India, 2009
DISTINCT ACADEMIC AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES The canyon forms a natural distinction between zones. Yet, it also acts as a connector between the zones.
This is an entry for an International Urban Design competition for a new campus for the School of Planning and Architecture(SPA), New Delhi, India. SPA is one of the premiere institute in architecture and planning education since the year 1960.
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CANYON AS CONNECTOR: The canyon is retained as a natural feature and amenity on site. It connects the two halves of the campus. The visual axis across the canyon is important.
CREATION OF CAMPUS CORE: The core of the campus is clearly defined. The important common facilities are placed around the central plaza on both sides of the canyon.
FIGURE GROUND PLAN - CITY CONTEXT
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HIERARCHY OF OPEN SPACE: PLAZAS AND COURTS Creating a hierarchy of open spaces with plazas and courts
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Professional Urban Design Competition Entry : New School of Architecture and Planning,
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CIRCULATION & PARKING PLAN: The vehicular movement is restricted to the periphery of the site. This is mainly to reduce the noise which creates disturbance within the campus. The spaces between the buildings act as interactive spaces for pedestrians.
SITE PLAN LAND USE PLAN: The core of the campus is distinctly defined. The important common facilities are placed along the central spine on both sides of the canyon.
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UTILITIES PLAN :The major utility buildings provided are a water tank and a maintenance building. The storm water & sewer lines run parallel to the corridors created between the buildings.
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PORTAL ELEMENTS and AXES: Portals not only create a sense of entrance but also allow for continuity and connection through a building. Portal elements have been built into the structure of the campus at various locations in both the academic and hostel areas. Strong visual axes have also been created at the heart of the campus. The visual connection between the Auditorium in the Academic Core and the Catering/Student Center in the Residential Core has been achieved.
BUILD-TO LINES: Build-to Lines are lines on site up to which the face of a proposed building should be built. Build-to lines ensure that the location and form of buildings adhere to the structure laid out in the master plan. This rule stipulates that at least 70% of the face of the building should be built up to the build-to line. Build-to lines ensure that buildings create streets and blocks, by maintaining the continuity of facades. They help in the creation of important campus spaces like plazas, quadrangles and courtyards.
New Delhi, India, 2009
ACCENT BUILDINGS: The campus should not have every building jumping out trying to grab your attention. The ‘background’ buildings create the basic structure of the campus, while ‘feature’ buildings create accent points within this framework. The Auditorium in the Academic area and the Catering/Student Center and the Gymnasium in the Residential area are opportunities to create iconic/accent buildings on campus.
ARCADES: Arcades provide enclosure, shade and facilitate pedestrian movement on a campus. A series of arcades connecting buildings are proposed on both the north and south facades of the central Academic Plaza. An arcade runs along the pedestrian green-way connecting the Schools of Architecture and Planning. In the residential part of campus, arcades along the main pedestrian street provide access and shade.
The site offered a strong context of an existing canyon. The canyon is converted into a water body with stepped Ghats making community level spaces between the two. The main campus is pivoted along the water body. To the western side of the Canyon are the academic clusters, while the residential zone lies to the east of the canyon. The philosophy behind the Urban Design of the campus is that productivity through studio studies are as much learnt outside the studios as much as learnt inside them. Team Members:
Ar. Khushru Irani Ar. Nilesh Desai
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An Introduction to the Master Plan, College of Engineering, Pune, 2006 - Ongoing The historic evolution of the campus provides relevant cues for its future development. As illustrated in the series of diagrams, the site has evolved over a period of 150 years from one contiguous parcel into four main subdivisions that house various facilities. The original stone buildings built with care over the course of 60 years have now been surrounded by newer ones, which pale in comparison. The college was founded in 1852. It was initially a training centre for the officers involved in public works. The administrative building was built in 1858. Other departments were constructed over a period of time after that. As most of these facilities have developed on a need basis, the development has been largely unplanned, with buildings being built in the available open spaces. The college was originally one whole campus, but was gradually split into various parts by the addition of necessary city infrastructure. The campus was primarily subdivided by the Mumbai-Pune highway on one side and the railway line on the other. The academic area was thus divided into two parcels, and the hostels into another. This has caused fragmented growth and connectivity issues in the campus. The hostel parcel was developed in the early 1900s to provide accommodation to students and faculty members. The earlier buildings were heritage structures with strong architectural value. But buildings built after independence have not maintained those high standards. Most of them detract from the overall ambience and image of the campus.
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The architectural vision is to create an ambiance for the creation of knowledge and for imparting it to others. The design must be a counter point of quiet and focused spaces, and of spaces that engender interaction and conviviality. There must be a clear hierarchy of spaces within the campus. Thus, there is complexity within simplicity to create an enriching learning environment. On another level the campus must project the image of an important place; one must leave carrying a memory to refer to for a lifetime. This image is the vessel carrying within it all of the values and ideas which characterize the College of Engineering, Pune. The heritage buildings on campus provide a unique opportunity to integrate old and new. Preservation and adaptive re-use will form a part of the development strategy. 1939 - 1978
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GLIMPSES OF THE COEP CAMPUS WITH ITS HERITAGE STRUCTURES
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Academic Campus, College of Engineering, Pune, 2006 - Ongoing LAND USE: The main campus of COEP is to be used only for administrative and academic functions. No residential facilities will be accommodated on this site.
Proposed Academic Building
South Parcel: On the south parcel the plan accommodates a new administration block, buildings for workshops and laboratories, and additional academic spaces. The administration block is located next to the historic Main Building and will incorporate a mix of uses. The proposed new laboratory and workshop buildings will replace the existing workshops along the railway tracks. The two proposed academic buildings are located to the east and west end of the site. These buildings can accommodate new departments and programmes that will be needed in the future. North Parcel: The north parcel of the site includes a number of new uses along the riverfront. These include a new Academic Complex, a Library and Media Center, and a new Boat Club and Recreation Center. On the east end of the site the large open space is envisaged to be used for future facilities like a state-of-the-art auditorium and conference center. The master plan also incorporates spaces for future development, accommodating programmes and facilities that cannot be envisaged at this time. In implementing this plan there is a limited amount of demolition that will be required as most of the buildings have been located on available land. Legend: 1. Administration Building 2. Workshops and Labs. 3. Future Academic Facility. 4. Proposed Academic Complex.
5. New Boat Club and Recreation Center 6. Library / Media / Knowledge Center. 7. Auditorium / Conference Center. P. Parking.
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ACADEMIC CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
While developing the built form and massing of the academic campus, two underlying urban design themes were considered. 1. On the south parcel new development around the historic Main Building would not exceed five floors in height. Taller buildings should be placed at the periphery of the site. 2. Taller buildings should be located along the river-front.
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PHASE 3 PHASE 1: Academic Center Administration Facility PHASE 2: Library / Mediathek Academic Facilities PHASE 3: Boat Club / Recreation Center Academic Facilities PHASE 4 & 5 Future Facilities
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As per the phasing schedule the Academic Center is the first building in the proposal to have been designed. The Building design and execution is in the scope of Christopher Charles Benninger Architects Pvt. Ltd.
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South Parcel: On the south parcel the buildings near the Main Building are 5 floors tall. These buildings include a new administration block as well as new labs and workshops, which replace the existing workshops. The new lab buildings are placed such that they create a linear quadrangle along with the existing buildings. This quad connects the various buildings and acts both as a place of transition as well as one for sitting, gathering and meeting. Aligned axially with the linear quadrangle is the tower of the future academic building. This tower will be a landmark at the south east end of the campus. At the west end of the parcel is another proposed tower, occupying the triangular site between the railway tracks and Sancheti Hospital bridge. North Parcel: Buildings on the north parcel are located such that views and access to the river-front are not obstructed. The blocks are clearly defined and run parallel to the river edge site boundary. The building massing consists of a combination of low rise horizontal buildings juxtaposed with taller 9 story buildings at regular intervals. The towers provide the much needed built space on a site where building footprints are at a premium. They also allow for views of the river and the hills beyond. In general, the proposed buildings can accommodate a variety of functions and are planned for flexibility of use. In short the master plan is capable of accommodating an evolving and changing building programme. DIGITAL VISUALIZATION
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Academic Building, College of Engineering, Pune, 2008 - 2011 The Academic Building is one of the first buildings to be executed from the Master Plan that was proposed for the College of Engineering, Pune. The building needed to be designed in such a manner that it would form a part of the existing campus and merge with the dominating heritage structures, however, forming its own identity. The architect has used a mix of exposed concrete along with stone grit plaster panels on the exteriors. The patterns seen in the exposed concrete as seen in the image alongside is a trademark of Prof. Christopher Benninger’s style to work with Exposed Concrete SECTION
The building will be used by the first and second year engineering students. It will have a Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Department. The ground floor of the building comprises of an auditorium and seminar room. The first and second floor comprises of four classrooms each. The third floor comprises of a Physics Laboratory and a Chemistry Laboratory. The fourth floor is completely used for staff. There are faculty rooms for all the three departments on this floor. Role in the Project: Involved in the design development. Making of the architectural drawings. Detail working drawings and co-ordination with consultants.
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Girl’s Hostel Campus, College of Engineering, Pune, 2006 - Ongoing LAND USE: The hostel site is to be used primarily to accommodate residences for students, faculty and support staff. Ancillary, supporting uses like kitchens and dining halls, student stores, banking facilities and student recreation areas are also included. The design proposes a series of new hostel blocks along the northern periphery of the site (along Pune University Road), as well as a new block at the southern corner of the site. Dining and other student facilities will be incorporated in the lower floors of these blocks. The courtyards created by the hostel blocks can be used for various recreational facilities. Girls and boys hostels are located such that there is segregation of the residential units, while still allowing for the other common facilities to be shared. Building Details: Building Type 1: Built-up Area = 860 sq. m / floor x 11 floors Total Built-up Area = 9,460 sq. m Total Number of Students = 400 Proposed Girls Hostel Building Type 2: Built-up Area = 1,350 sq. m / floor x 11 floors Building Total Built-up Area = 14,850 sq. m Total Number of Students = 600 Building Type 3: Built-up Area = 860 sq. m / floor x 11 floors Total Built-up Area = 9,460 sq. m Total Number of Students = 400 Total number of Students = 2,800 BUILT FORM AND MASSING:
Legend: 1. Boy’s Hostel Block
2. Girl’s Hostel Block
The master plan proposes a series of residential towers running north-south at right angles to Pune University Road. These towers are placed parallel to each other, are 11 floors tall and are of two types. Building Type 1 is shorter in length and can accommodate 360-400 students. Building Type 2 is longer and can accommodate around 600 students. On the lowest three floors, the towers are linked by a connecting block. This 3 storey block accommodates student facilities to be shared by all the residential towers. On the ground floor a pedestrian street connects all the towers above, while allowing access to the courtyards created by the towers. The facilities in the block would include medical services, student and faculty clubs, general stores, banking facilities, reprographic services, café's, recreational areas, mini-gyms, music rooms, mini-theaters, study areas, reading rooms, and multi-
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GIRL’S HOSTEL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
OPEN SPACE SYSTEM:
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PHASE 3 PHASE 1: Girl’s Hostel & Boy’s Hostel PHASE 2: Girl’s Hostel & Boy’s Hostel PHASE 3: Girl’s Hostel & Boy’s Hostel PHASE 4: Girl’s Hostel & Boy’s Hostel
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PHASE 5: Girl’s Hostel & Boy’s Hostel
During the initial proposal and phasing stage the hostel buildings were smaller in size and hence were eight in numbers. However, in the final master plan two hostels were combined into one building thus having two hostel buildings for the boys and two hostel buildings for the girls.
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Landscape Concept: The design and placement of the new hostel blocks is such that a number of courtyards and quadrangles are created. The towers on the north side of the site are parallel to each other and create rectilinear courtyards, open on one side and enclosed on three sides by buildings. These courts create outdoor meeting spaces and can be used for several activities like recreation and dining. A new quadrangle is created on the south side of the site, between an existing hostel block and the proposed new hostel building. The landscape design for these courtyards will depend on their use. Outdoor dining spaces will be paved, while spaces used for sports and recreation would have multi-sport courts or lawns. Recreation: Recreation facilities have been incorporated into the open space system for the hostel campus. The need for such facilities is great as can be seen by the current use of various open spaces of different sizes for pick-up games of cricket and football. The courtyards created by the new hostel blocks and by the new circulation system, will be developed to be used for various outdoor recreational activities such as basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball, rink hockey and football. DIGITAL VISUALIZATION
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Girl’s Hostel Building, College of Engineering, Pune, 2008 - 2012 The Girl’s Hostel Building is one of the first buildings to be executed from the Master Plan that was proposed for the College of Engineering, Pune. The architect has used a mix of exposed concrete along with stone grit plaster panels on the exteriors. The patterns seen in the exposed concrete as seen in the image alongside is a trademark of Prof. Christopher Benninger’s style to work with Exposed Concrete. The Girl’s Hostel is a Eleven storeyed building. The ground floor of the building comprises of a common facilities room, a Dining hall for 300 students and a kitchen. The next ten floors consist of bedrooms for the girls. Each room will have 2 girls. Two rooms share a common toilet and bath area. The sixth floor has a large refuge terrace area as a criteria to meet the fire fighting norms as per bye-laws. The eleventh floor also has a refuge terrace and two apartments as rector rooms. BUILT UP: BUILDING HEIGHT:
13,020 SQ.MT. 45 MT.
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Role in the Project: Involved in the design development. Making of the architectural drawings, detail working drawings and coordination with consultants.
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Urban Design Proposal for Trashi Chhoe Dzong Precinct, Thimphu : An Introduction to Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan, 2003 - Ongoing
GLIMPSES OF BHUTAN The mountain Kingdom of Bhutan boasts of the world’s most prestigious natural environment, ancient Buddhist and Bon customs, and a unique architectural tradition. The one and half square kilometer zone surrounding the Trashi Chhoe Dzong was declared as special precinct in the new capital city plan. The urban design was prepared to reflect: 1) the symbolic checks and balances between executive, legislative and judiciary branches of governance; 2) the role of the state as represented by his majesty and the je kenpo, or spiritual leader of Bhutan; 3) the place of the people within the symbolic geometry of the complex; 4) the integration of the numerous heritage structures, wang chhu river, surrounding hill and mountain profiles and vast open spaces. URBAN DESIGN PROPOSAL : Trashi Chhoe Dzong Precinct
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Urban Design Proposal for Trashi Chhoe Dzong Precinct, Thimphu : An Introduction to Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan, 2003 - Ongoing
TYPICAL DETAIL - UTSE
SECTION THROUGH UTSE AND ELEVATION OF LAKHANG
TYPICAL DETAIL - FOOT BRIDGE
TYPICAL DETAIL - CHORTEN The Urban Design uses continuous directional references to the apex of the sacred Utse temple as a unifying factor; symbolic placement of the branches of governance around the icon of the state; inclusion of the people in a vast public domain in the form of a memorial plaza to his late majesty, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The vista of eight fold path connects the judiciary to the dzong, and various symbolic gardens link the complex using an auspicious one hundred and eight chortens, auspiciously located within sacred energy zones. Except for vvip movement, essential maintenance, security and physically challenged access, no vehicles can enter the precinct, which is pedestrianized. The precinct has a large number of structures with historical, religious as well as symbolic importance. They display a variety of forms, scales, functions and a cohesive symbolic relationship. The documentation of these structures reveals to us the essence of Bhutanese Architecture and the various factors that influence the built forms and their interrelationships. The Urban Design proposal aims at preserving these heritage structures and integrating them within the proposal in such a manner that would iconize the overall character of the precinct as the center of the nation. The magnificent architectural monuments and the small stupas along the road, the high mountains in the Himalayas, the innocent school children and the pure, white prayer flags fluttering high up in spiritual contemplation, the picturesque destination is worth capturing in a lens.
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Tshechu National Ceremonial Plaza, Thimphu, Bhutan, 2006 - 2008 Most Dzongs and Monasteries have an annual function in Bhutan, known as Tshechu. This comprises of a series of dances in honour of Guru Rincophe (founder of Vajrayana Buddhism in Bhutan). Performed by monks as well as lay people. Thimphu Tshechu performed in Trachi Chhoe Dzong is one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. It attracts crowds up to 15,000 people per day. The proposed Tshechu Ground can seat 25,000 people at a time and utilises natural topography of the area to create stepped seating, which will give the spectators a better view of the event. This ground also forms the starting point of the vista of the eight fold path which connects the Trachi Chhoe Dzong with the proposed Supreme Court, forming a symbolic axis between the State and the Judiciary. In the design which has been approved by His Majesty and Bhutan’s Spiritual Leader, the Je Kempo, there is an opening towards the pointed apex of the main temple of Bhutan. Role in the Project:
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FRONT ELEVATION OF BALCONY SOUTH ELEVATION
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Site : 5.5 acres. Built up area: 2,42,000 sq.ft.
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SECTION ALONG THE VISTA OF THE EIGHT FOLD PATH
ROOF PLAN
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Supreme Court Complex, Thimphu, Bhutan, 2008 - 2014 The advent of constitutional democracy in Bhutan has necessitated the need of a Supreme Court as the highest referral authority in the Judiciary system. There will be four courts and one full bench court. A judicial library cum Archives supports the functioning of the court. The day to day functioning of the court shall be carried out by the court’s registrar’s office, in which one shall house the attorney general and the public prosecutors. Advocates to the Supreme Court have their own area. All of these functions orient towards the Trashi Chhoe Dzong towards the south, and are clustered around the large paved plaza. The structures are built from traditional stone and timber walls, floors and roofs, reflecting the traditional regional architecture of Bhutan. Role in the Project:
Making of the architectural drawings Detail working drawings and co-ordination with consultants.
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Chief Justice’s Court
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LATERAL SECTION
ROOF PLAN
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FLOOR PLAN
SITE PHOTOS
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Proposed Sports Complex for Commonwealth Youth Games : Athletics Stadium, Balewadi, Pune, India, 2007 - 2008 CURRENT SCENARIO AT BALEWADI: Balewadi will be host to the 2008, Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Pune. The existing Athletics Stadium is under renovation. The stadium has a seating capacity of about 25,000 spectators. The stadium was built in 1994 keeping in mind the National Games. The stadium lacks facilities to host an event of the scale of the Commonwealth Youth Games.
CIRCULATION DIAGRAMS
DIGITAL VISUALIZATION & PHYSICAL MODEL
TYPICAL SECTION
PROPOSAL 1 AT BALEWADI: Since the seating capacity of the stadium is insufficient the initial thought was to demolish the existing stadium and build a new stadium of larger seating capacity at the existing place itself. The new stadium would have a seating capacity of about 40,000 to 50,000. Problems faced were that there would be a lot of changes that would have to be made in the overall master plan to accommodate the new stadium. The existing foundation of the stadium would remain inside the ground and would be of no use thus acting as a pollutant to the earth.
PROPOSAL 2 AT BALEWADI: Since the previous thought would cause a great loss both in terms of cost and to the nature the next thought was to keep the existing structure as it is and just increase the size of the stadium with respect to the seating capacity and the facilities to be provided around the existing structure. Problems faced were that there would be a lot of changes that would have to be made in the overall master plan to accommodate the new stadium. Also the new seating that would come up would fail to achieve suitable sight vision with respect to the field of play.
SEATING FLOOR PLAN
FINAL PROPOSAL AT BALEWADI: It was most suitable to thus pick up a new site in close vicinity to the existing stadium and construct an entirely new stadium with state of the art facilities that would host the athletics events for the Commonwealth Youth Games. The existing stadium could be used for smaller events and as a practice venue for the Commonwealth Youth Games
CONCEPTS: Dramatic, exciting, and iconic architecture enhances and amplifies everyone's experience. In the modern world, where image is critical, it can also significantly increase the brand values of a stadium and its sporting team. Modern stadia have become complex and sophisticated buildings, providing a range of facilities for spectators, the media, participants, and operators. But although the mix and standard of facilities can have a significant impact on the user's experience, the key to a stadium's success is its heart - the viewing bowl. Pune is located in a saucer shaped basin at an average altitude of 560m from mean sea level and surrounded almost on all sides by hills at different altitudes.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
The picture on the left depicts the concrete built mass of the stadium. The shape of the hand taking the shape of a bowl / saucer. The saucer being the most stable form for holding the seating in a cantilevered manner. The picture on the right depicts the concrete structure being enveloped by a steel structure. The plain hand acting as the concrete structure and the gloved hand acting as the steel structure. The two materials can be easily distinguished between and are clear of each other thus bringing out their pure characters.
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The sketch to the left is inspired from the Athens Olympic Stadium by Santiago Calatarava. The roof is suspended from an arch member spanning the entire span of the field of play. The sketch to the right is inspired from the Allianz Arena built as a football stadium for the Germany World Cup. The roof acts as a dual member. It acts as a cover as well as an exterior wall membrane
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V.V.I.P. ZONE V.I.P. ZONE GAMES-FAMILY ZONE MEDIA ZONE ATHLETES ZONE OPERATIONS ZONE SPECTATOR ZONE
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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Proposed Sports Complex for Commonwealth Youth Games : Athletics Stadium, Balewadi, Pune, India, 2007 - 2008 Site area - 5,29,075 sq. M. Ground Floor Built up area - 23,850 sq. m. First Floor Built up area - 24,850 sq. m. Approximate Total Built Up Area - 48700 sq. m.
NEED FOR NEW STADIUM: From the research it is observed that the current athletics stadium that will be used for the Commonwealth Youth Games would be insufficient in terms of spectator capacity. The current capacity is 25,000 spectators.
LATERAL ELEVATION
The stadium also lacks other facilities that are required while hosting an international event. e.g. lounges, medical facilities, dope testing rooms, equipment stores, merchandise and sponsor rooms, indoor training facilities, cafeteria, restaurants, etc. For this reason there is a strong need for a full fledged athletics stadium with ample spectator seating capacity. The new stadium would have a seating capacity of about 45,000 spectators.
LATERAL SECTION
The existing stadium could be used for smaller events and as a practice venue for the Commonwealth Youth Games The stadium would stand out as compared to the other structures depicting the importance of athletics in such global events. Being such a large scale project, the project will give Pune a completely new identity in the field of Sports.
THE SITE Situated in the North-West part of Pune City, the SHREE SHIVACHHATRAPATI KRIDAPEETH is set in 154 acres of landscaped greenery with easy access from both Mumbai and Pune. It is located about 15 Km. away from Pune city on the new Pune-Mumbai highway. The site is approachable from two roads, one is the main new Pune-Mumbai highway and the other is the sub road going to Baner.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
V.V.I.P. ZONE V.I.P. ZONE GAMES-FAMILY ZONE MEDIA ZONE ATHLETES ZONE OPERATIONS ZONE SPECTATOR ZONE
SITE PLAN
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
DIGITAL VISUALIZATION
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Proposed Sports Complex for Commonwealth Youth Games : Athletics Stadium, Balewadi, Pune, India, 2007 - 2008
LONGITUDINAL ELEVATION
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
TECHNICAL OFFICER’S LOUNGE
V.V.I.P. ZONE V.I.P. ZONE
SEATING FLOOR PLAN
GAMES-FAMILY ZONE MEDIA ZONE
V.V.I.P. LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
ATHLETES ZONE OPERATIONS ZONE SPECTATOR ZONE
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
FURNITURE LAYOUT - PART PLANS
The existing stadium at the Balewadi sports complex lacs the facilities of built-in recreational facilities such as lounges and restaurants, which are extremely important facilities in the modern day stadiums. The proposed stadium will have state of the art facilities in relation to lounges and restaurants. Each zone within the stadium will be provided with their private restaurant and lounge. The views to the right give a conceptual idea of what the space should look like.
GAMES FAMILY LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
DIGITAL VISUALIZATION SERVICE FLOOR PLAN
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PHYSICAL MODEL
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Model Making.
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA, ACADEMIC ZONE.
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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA. EXECUTIVE HOSTEL.
Professional Works
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA, HOSTEL AND DINING BLOCK.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PUNE. MASTER PLAN.
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Free Hand Sketching.
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