Shruti Rajagopalan Urban Design|Strategic Planning|Architecture Portfolio 2021

Portfolio

Shruti Rajagopalan urban design . strategic planning . architecture

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Professional work

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sUSTAINABLE cITIES INTEGRATED aPPROACH pILOT IN INDIA Ludhiana Smart City global city the heritage

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academic work & competitions

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Professional Work SUSTAINABLE CITIES INTEGRATED APPROACH PILOT

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GEF - 6 | UNIDO

Ludhiana Smart City

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Government of India-Smart Cities Mission

GHUMAR MANDI Road

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Pedestrianization of a Regional Level Market Street Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Sarabha nagar Market

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Retrofitting of a Community Level Market Ludhiana, Punjab, India

global city

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Masterplanning Development of an Urban Complex Gurgaon, Haryana, India

The Heritage School

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World-class Primary and Secondary School Faridabad, Haryana, India 1

URBAN SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK (USAF) Implement and Monitor

Urban Sustainability Indicators KPI / Benchmarks

City profile and Diagnostic

Urban sustainability indicators (USI) are important tools to measure and monitor city’s development status and trajectory. The indicators in this report cover 12 sectors, namely, public space-safety-urban form, housingproperty, water, sanitation, solid waste management, transportation, social services-facilities, environmentecology, clean energy, disaster risk management, governance-data management, and finance-economy.

These sectors represent the primary urban planning and management functions of the urban local bodies. The report provides multi-sectoral outlook as well as granular sector-specific data to assess city’s performance relative to national and international standards.

The indicators are scored on a 7-point scale (very low to excellent performance). A score of 0 (or very low performance) is given when performance is below minimum threshold and score of 6 (or excellent performance) is given when performance meets or exceeds the benchmark set by considering national and global standards. Performance above the set threshold for an indicator procures the score of 1 (or low performance). National urban averages are used as mid-point (score 3 or medium performance) wherever either thresholds or benchmarks weren’t available.

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The USI report brings to light the main developmental issues by sometimes quantifying them, and at other times by recording the availability of effective planning tools and instruments, presence of legal and institutional mechanisms, and the financial soundness of the city.

Such an approach can also help to assess future development projects by feeding their information as inputs to the indicators applied in the analysis.

The methodology adopted to prepare this report analyzes the interplay of socio-economic, spatial and environmental factors, first at a city scale and then at a more granular, ward-level scale to understand the degrees of influence. This helps to decipher the interdependencies within the city’s physical development pattern and seeks the reasons for such interdependence to improve the functioning of that city.

Assess and Describe

Sustainable City Strategies spatial strategy

Actions and Interventions

The diagnostic report divulges the major issues that could be addressed in the Sustainable City Strategy for low-carbon and low-emission spatial planning in the cities with key Actions and Interventions. Finally, the analyzed spatial data will be provided to the cities and enable them to plan development alternatives into the distant future and see how the indicators would perform based on the different development choices the city makes. This shall give a holistic picture and help cities make informed, data driven decisions for project pipeline development.

Project details ORG.

: UN-HABITAT INDIA

Role

: City Coordinator,

Urban Planner & Designer

location : jAIPUR year

: 2019 - 2021

Background Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot (SCIAP) project in India, funded by GEF-6, is being implemented by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and UN-Habitat in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India.

MoHUA | GEF-6 | UNIDO

Strategic Responses

Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot

SUSTAINABLE CITIES | professional

The main goal is to infuse sustainability strategies into urban planning and management at the city level and create an enabling climate for investments in green infrastructure that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve service delivery and enhance the quality of living for all citizens, thereby building resilience and strengthening the governance capacity of the cities.

Approach & methodology A major component of the project is to develop an Urban Sustainability Assessment Framework (USAF) for spatial planning in India which is designed as a decision support tool for municipal commissioners and urban practitioners to support sustainable and resilient urban planning and management of cities in India. The performance of the city on the USAF will be provided in the City Profile and Diagnostics Report. These reports will inform the Sustainability City Strategies and related actions and interventions.

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Built footprint area: 36.49 sq. km.

Population : 355,685

Built footprint area: 65.59 sq. km.

Population : 587,648

Built footprint area: 139.50 sq. km.

Population : 2,322,575

Adjoining maps indicates that until the beginning of the millennium, Jaipur was centered around the walled city area contained within a 5km radius. However, between the years 2000 and 2014, the city grew by about 50% from the previous decade with built spaces reaching beyond 15km radius.

Due to the presence of Aravalli Hills on the north-eastern side of the city, urbanization is directed towards the south and west.

However, there are also some sparse developments on the eastern side beyond the hills.

The growth rate of Jaipur’s population has been slowing down since the year 2001, but the trend of footprint growth rate suggests increasing urban sprawl.

GIS mapping and analysis of Jaipur city 4

LEGEND Municipal Boundary Built-up area(1975) Built-up area increase (1990) Built-up area increase (2000) Built-up area increase (2014) water body Green Spaces Hills

2014 Built footprint area: 169.12 sq. km.

Population : 3,046,163

SUSTAINABLE CITIES | professional

Green And Open Spaces Coverage •

Only 26% of the population has access to parks within a walking distance of 500m

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The areas with low accessibility to parks and open spaces are relatively new pockets of development, away from the core city, that have sprouted after the year 2000

Population with access to park, public and open spaces within the radius of 500m

Public Transportation Coverage •

There are 150 bus stops along 31 bus routes and one functional metro line with 13 metro stations that run through the city

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Merely 35% of the city’s population has access to the public transportation system within a 500m distance

Population with access to public transportation stops within the radius of 500m

spatial mapping & Analysis

Healthcare Facilities Coverage •

Health services are well distributed across the city with 388 hospitals and 306 clinics which can be accessed by 69% population within 1500m distance

Population with access to any healthcare facility within the radius of 800m

Development of insights from coverage analysis of Jaipur city

A complete and thorough application of the USAF requires preliminary knowledge of the city’s planning processes, pipeline projects and spatial datasets in the form of shapefiles or geo-database that include spatially distributed demographic information along with digitized natural and built features of the city. Some basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS or QGIS is required to conduct this assessment. The spatial datasets form the basis for calculating the scores of indicators and are either derived and modified to include a spatial analytical element from referenced frameworks or introduced to assess a city’s growth pattern.

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Before

After

Sample strategic proposal for street transformation 6

SUSTAINABLE CITIES | professional

Extensive discussions with Chief Town Planner (GoR) and high level officials of Jaipur Development Authority

Virtual consultations with tier 2 & 3 stakeholders

Meetings with Jaipur Municipal Corporation Commissioner

stakeholder engagement

Strategy brainstorming with town planners

Project updates to (former) Mayor of Jaipur

Urban symposium on Heritage and Innovation in Jaipur

Stakeholder engagement in Jaipur uinder SCIAP

In order to ensure participation and buyin from partners, communities and local governments, the engagement process to develop the USAF includes orientation meetings, consultations, disclosures and workshops with key stakeholders for each stage of the project, to garner their feedback and refine the framework. In addition to the involvement of the government agencies, the involvement of local elected officials as well as citizen groups is also considered crucial in building interest and long-term ownership. The stakeholders in each city were categorized into three tiers depending on the level of influence, relevance, and frequency of their involvement. Tier I are the core agencies that are directly related to urban planning and city management. Tier II are the sector -wise agencies, that will provide relevant data for the USAF and Tier III are the civil society organizations and technical experts.

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Ludhiana Smart City | professional

Project details ORG.

: AECOM

Role

: Urban Designer / Planner

location : Ludhiana, india

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA - SMART CITIES MISSION

Ludhiana Smart City

year

: 2015 - 2017

Background According to the Ministry of Urban Development, India, “the purpose of the Smart Cities Mission is to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people by enabling local area development and harnessing technology, especially technology that leads to Smart outcomes.

The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development and the idea is to look at compact areas, create a replicable model which will act like a light house to other aspiring cities.”

As part of the India Smart Cities Challenge, Ludhiana was selected amongst the top 20 out of 100 cities in a nationwide competition.

Ludhiana Smart City Vision: A city with enhanced quality of life through social well-being, better health and a safe environment.

Ludhiana Smart City projectivization is broadly categorised into the sub-heads Placemaking, Smart Solutions, Improved infrastructure, Mobility improvements. The underlying principle for all projects taken up for Ludhiana smart city proposal is that a city that allows “ease of doing business” also provides “ease of living” to its citizens.

Two placemaking projects (Ghumar Mandi Pedestrianization and Sarabha Nagar Market Retrofitting) are presented in detail here.

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Existing view of Ghumar Mandi Market Street 10

pedestrianization of a regional level market street

Ghumar Mandi Road Ludhiana Smart City

Ghumar Mandi Road | professional

context Ghumar Mandi is a complex market area in Ludhiana which is of high regional importance. The 750m stretch primarily consists of commercial shops. It has been selected for Smart Road improvements along with model market retrofit as the project has potential for city wide impact and addresses the main issues of traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, pollution and lack of a vibrant public space.

VISION Ludhiana City is committed to providing an enhanced quality of life, an improved sense of place and better air quality to its citizens along with accelerated growth and sustained prosperity. The focus is on developing a comprehensive, green and clean city which has safe streets for pedestrians and cyclists and less dependence on automobiles as a healthy city is livable, walkable, bike-able, has ample green infrastructure; vehicle free zones; and has sustainable transport options like e-rickshaws.

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repeated

initial stakeholder meeting

identification of issues

site selection

demonstration on site

site visit & Analysis

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Mar 2017

Feb 2017

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Jan 2017

research and case studies

Ghumar Mandi Road | professional

process

incorporation of feedback concept design proposal

final design proposal

design process The transformation of any place into its better version requires a thorough process.

The first step towards this process was to get the stakeholders of the market (like shopkeepers, market-goers, hawkers, etc.)together in one room to note their perspective on the current functionality of the market and how they would like to see Ghumar Mandi market in future.

Ongoing

May 2017

May 2017

May 2017

stakeholder review meeting

The observations from there led to the discovery of various issues and opportunities. Best practices with respect to smart transformations of public spaces in India and around the world were researched upon keeping in mind the unique context of Ludhiana at macro and micro level. After this rigorous step, a plan was formulated which included certain physical and visual elements on site which would stimulate activities and dynamism as well as upgrade the market to a socially and environmentally sustainable level.

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Site Analysis The land use on Ghumar Mandi Road and National Road is predominantly retail commercial. The roads receive high visitor footfalls due to its regional popularity.

There are two decently maintained parks on Ghumar Mandi road which are sub optimally utilized by visitors and nearby residents. The Ghumar Mandi Road and National Road are tied at the three vertices which are very important local wayfinding landmark junctions, Aarti Chowk, Ghumar Mandi Chowk and Bhai Bala Chowk.

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Open spaces

Building Uses

Concentrations of street vendors

Hierarchy of intersections

Major landmarks

Pedestrian - vehicular conflicts

Major Access Roads

Vehicular Intensities

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Ghumar Mandi Road | professional

non-uniform signages OVERHEAD ENTANGLED CABLES

uncontrolled parking and movement of traffic

uncontrolled street vending

bUILDING ENCROACHMENTS Identification of issues and position of the market

issues - Vehicles hampering pedestrian shopping experience - Unorganized parking - No Sidewalks - Building and Hawker Encroachments - Overhead entangled cables - Lack of public Amenities - No uniformity in facade - Lack of Greenary on the street Existing street section

GOALS - Enhance Health + Wellness of Citizens - Reduce Traffic Congestion - Ensure Public Safety - Add Green Spaces - Add Smart Components - Instigate Economic Growth

Study of facade and scope of vertical Development

Enhance quality of public space!

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the demonstration “Raahgiri” (Car-free) Day

Multiple stakeholder meetings at large scale and small scale level to increase awareness

Careful study of site and development of circulation and alternate parking plan 16

Ghumar Mandi Road | professional

Participation of citizens in various events at “Raahgiri”

“Created space for walking which was safe for kids, for cycling, for opportunities of temporary nature, for bringing communities together.”

It takes time for any radical change to sink in to peoples’ minds. This was especially realized during the several stakeholder meetings wherein the shopowners, traffic police and even the clients were apprehensive about the outcome of the implementation of such a contextually new concept and the impact of it on businesses and surrounding streets and neighbourhoods.

To cater to this apprehension, a demonstration “Raahgiri Day” was planned on the same street. The idea was to close down the street between the 2 main junctions to allow only pedestrians, Cyclists and battery-operated rickshaws. After discussing at length, this idea was finally sold and was implemeted with the help of the city administration, traffic police, NGOs and keen citizens. Initially, this was tested on Weekends where various activities were introduced to engage the visitors of the market including cycling, dance, street plays on social issues, etc.

Extensive Media Coverage of all “Raahgiri” car-free days

Raahgiri Day on Ghumar Mandi was an instant hit! It majorly helped Ludhiana citizens perceive this space in a brand new way and opened their minds to new possibilities. It created space for walking which was safe for kids, for cycling, for opportunities of temporary nature, for bringing communities together.

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Design theme based on site zoning

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Mapping of activity concentrations, types of shops, informal street vendors, pedestrian and vehicular movement and overall site analysis of the street helped in identifying strengths, weakenesses, opportunities and threats of Ghumar Mandi. A zoning scheme was developed with a range of possibilities based on these analysis.This zoning map gives a broad design strategy and helps us derive a theme.

The scope of work further branches out into street plan and sections, landscape and infrastructure details.

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Incremental change on street - FINAL PHASE: Complete Pedestrianization

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phase 2 : regular closure of street during certain hours of the day

EXISTING SCENARIO

phase 0:

Ghumar Mandi Road | professional

Strategy

an Incremental approach

Before converting Ghumar Mandi into a completely pedestrinized street, giving citizens time to warm up to the idea was deemed essential. So, a phase-wise implementation proposal was designed.

PHASE 1: one way access Conversion of road into one-way, one-lane street to create more space pedestrians, cyclists and public realm.

This would also help in calming of traffic.

PHASE 2: Closure of streets on a regular basis on busy shopping hours.

PHASE 3: Complete Pedestrianization Project Components include – - Undergrounding existing utilities - Streetscape improvements, - Street landscape improvements, - Smart street elements, - Dedicated vendor space, - Bicycle friendly street with PBS, - Vibrant pedestrian realm with universal accessibility - Access for Battery operated Vehicles 21

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Ludhiana Smart City ReTROFITTING of a community-level market

Sarabha Nagar market | professional

Abstract Sarabha Nagar is one of the planned & posh residential areas falling in the jurisdiction of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation. The area has a few medium scale markets developed using the SCO (Shop-cum-offices) typology.

A large majority of the citizens of Ludhiana closely identify with this market as an important landmark of the city. Moreover, the scale of the project is appropriate as a pilot study with a big impact on the lives and lifestyles of the citizens.

The Retrofitting & Façade improvement works for Sarabha Nagar Market falls under the project category of Place making- Clean & Green City. The objectives of the proposed works is to provide enhanced user experience, beautification, convenience to visitors and shop owners, creating a benchmark clean and green functional market place, incorporates smart ICT solutions for ease of doing business.

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site analysis

SPATIAL ANALYSIS

Based on the initial site studies, the The entire area may be divided into three distinct zones: Pedestrian plaza, Parking & Green.

The majority is taken up by the parking zone (40.6%). The entire area is hard surface with negligible green. The width of the plaza is less w.r.t. the existing peak footfall in the market.

Strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the market area were understood through topographocal surveys, maps, google earth studies, photographic documentation, socio-economic survey, traffic survey, staeholder meetings, etc.

EXISTING plan

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visual clutter

underutilized areas

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Sarabha Nagar market | professional

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the big moves

Inception of the Big Moves to achieve quality placemaking

development of public realm: increase plaza, Add greens, Regulate parking The idea of the project is to increase the importance of public space by increasing the plaza area. Quality of public space is directly proportional to the revenue generated in the market.

Market to Smarket: Another fundamental change is to convert the market to “Smarket” by providing location for smart elements like digital information panels, laptop charging points (near seating) etc. as well as locate adequate space for pan city smart initiatives for e-rickshaws, public bike sharing, public toilets, water ATM’s, smart poles etc.

Accessible Public Amenities: To further enhance user experience various public amenities and smart features have been added within the proposed design.

The site now includes an aesthetically and improved public toilet.

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green space

parking efficiency

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Sarabha Nagar market | professional

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site extent

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Maximized Green Space

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impact assessment

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After the conceptual plan was laid out, a quick assessment on various aspects was conducted on the proposed plan. It was then compared to the corresponding aspects of the existing plan. This exercise was taken up to ensure that we were adhering to the placemaking goal as a part of the project’s big moves. It was noted that the plaza and greens had significantly increased and the parking area was made more efficient merely by configuring the available space in a better manner.

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PUBLIC TOILETS

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Sarabha Nagar market | professional

plan The key objectives of the proposed landscape concept are to ensure that the plaza space takes on the traditions of the meeting ground where people can congregate, talking with friends and people watching. The increased plaza also accommodates the expanded area along the site corners.

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Further, the existing park on the site is used as an opportunity and is integrated as a part of the gathering space as well as increase the soft landscape in the overall plaza design with revised/added programme like informal vending zones , multipurpose spacees, children’s play area, water feature, etc.

The parking area is re-structured to provide increased effciency and increased sanctuary for pedestrians accessing the Plaza. The best standards for public amenities is provided including public toilets, water ATMs. 29

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Sarabha Nagar market | professional

design The aim of the project is improve the condition of the urban spaces within Ludhiana. Sarabha Nagar market is an important market and based upon the learning from the proposed project, LSCL and the PMC team will be able to replicate similar place making model for future projects in Ludhiana.

Sarabha Nagar Market has been conceptualized to create a space that accommodates the local shopkeeper, the street vendor and the public in a safe, equitable and profitable location and to reinforce the identity of Sarabha Nagar (Kipps) Market. The design proposal attempts to improves pedestrian accessibility & the public amenity throughout the site. The idea is to revitalize the urban space and thus create additional opportunities to increase the market footfall.

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Masterplanning Development of an Urban Complex

Global City

Global City | professional

Project details ORG.

: AECOM

Role

: Urban Designer

location : Gurgaon, india year

: 2016

abstract Envisioned to function as a prominent Sub Central Business District, defined by key anchor uses such as a financial/ economic hub and an international scale exhibition and convention center, the Global City Project is one of the largest developments proposed in the area. With a projected population of approximately 5 lakh persons (resident and working), a proposed residential density of 785 persons per acre and direct metro connectivity within the larger National Capital Region(NCR) of Delhi and Indira Gandhi International Airport, the site is poised to function as a key employment generator within the GMUC region attracting employment from across the NCR region.

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Global City | professional

key anchors With the vision of creating a key Sub Central Business District of South Gurgaon, the Global City development is characterised by high density, tower typologies creating a distinct and powerful image for the development. The Axial Green Spine & the 2 Urban Arenas are anchored by 4 Iconic Towers strategically located to serve as key landmarks and establishing a strong visual corridor from the main site entries across the development.

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1. Green Stream 2. Botanical Gardens 3. Wetlands 4. Art Fair 5. Concert Hall 6. Festival Ground 7. Event Spaces

Open spaces The developed scheme is based on the natural topography with the strong axial urban greens playing a significant role in the vibrance & vitality of the development. It forms the core lung spaces active throughout the day. The central greens and the pocketed extensions into the surrounding fabric performs as the key community gathering zone, a celebration of life through year-round festivities, cultural programs, educational tours and retail streets.

The two water bodies, the water storage reservoir exemplifies the spirit and source of life of the community with the northern lake forming a clear vantage point for maximum land potential.

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60m arterial loop 45m connection artery 24/30m sector road 12/18m parcel level road 6m internal parcel road

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Metro Connectivity

Icons and Landmarks

SERVICE SECTOR FINANCIAL CENTER MULTI TENANTED OFFICE SPACES ( IT/ITES) INNOVATION / START-UP / INCUBATION ZONE HOSPITALITY EXHIBITION & CONCENTION CENTER KNOWLEDGE ZONE HEALTH CARE ZONE

Global City | professional

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE UTILITY & SERVICES - Fire Station - Bus Terminal - Bus Depot - Transformer Substation - Water Supply Plant - GLSR & OHT - Water Storage - Water Treatment Plant - Sewage Pumping Station - Waste Segregation SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE SCHOOLS - Primary School + Secondary - Integarted School with Hostel facility - School for Physically Challanged

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CONVENIENCES & LOCAL SHOPPING - Nursery Schools - Dispensary - Nursing Home - Community Center - Multi-Purpose Hall - Religious Facility - Milk Booth / Fruit & Vegetable Booth

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PETROL PUMP & CNG STATION POLICE STATION & POLICE POST

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Social Infrstructure Plan

With the integrated transit hub and the axial green spine forming the heart of and lungs of the development, the design is strongly geared on the principles of a Transit Oriented Developments (T.O.D.) generating maximum density around the major interchange and internal MRTS stations.

With the Service Sector Zones forming the core anchor use, by concentrating its density within a 5-minute walking radius from the proposed MRT stations, we can reduce the dependency of the large resulting floating population on private vehicles within the township.

TRANSPORTATION ROADS UNDERGROUND LRT UNDERGROUND LRT STATION MRTS MRTS STATION TRANSIT HUB TAXI STANDS

The arrangement of uses seeks to create two distinct areas with the work zone extending in the direction of the regional connector arteries (NPR & CPR) also augmented by the proposed intermodal transit interchange to maximise the potential of a transit oriented development while the residential areas integrate with the adjacent existing and proposed residential fabric near the development.

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Development Program Distribution SERVICE SECTOR FINANCIAL CENTER MULTI TENANTED OFFICE SPACES ( IT/ITES) INNOVATION / START-UP / INCUBATION ZONE HOSPITALITY EXHIBITION & CONCENTION CENTER KNOWLEDGE ZONE HEALTH CARE ZONE RESIDENTIAL LUXURY MID AFFORDABLE COMMERCIAL RETAIL (DEDICATED) RETAIL (MIXED USE) UTILITIES & PUBLIC SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES UTILITY & SERVICES SCHOOLS CONVENIENCES & LOCAL SHOPPING (DEDICATED) CONVENIENCES & LOCAL SHOPPING (MIXED-USE) TRANSPORTATION ROADS UNDERGROUND LRT UNDERGROUND LRT STATION MRTS MRTS STATION TRANSIT HUB OPEN SPACE GREENS WATERBODY DRAIN

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Global City | professional

S.No.

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16.41%

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8.98%

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1,110,822.61

9.31%

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10.66%

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2.20%

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3.94%

4,518,716.00

37.87%

683,700.00

5.73%

3,125,976.00

26.20%

709,040.00

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703,014.34

5.89%

175,553.87

1.47%

58,069.24

0.49%

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210,163.24

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2.17%

564,868.71

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290,627.24

2.44%

2

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274,241.47

2.30%

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The planning and development horizon of the proposed Global City development is based on three critical factors which are pivotal in the successful implementation of this project.

These factors include, (1) Development of all critical Physical Infrastructure both external and Internal- which include transportation network, Services, Utility networks and Power related infrastructure; (2) Market based demand for the proposed land uses which is critical from the sizing and placement within the proposed master plan layout; (3) Most importantly, rationalizing the development cost and incidental expenditure commitment to ensure profitable returns on investment while minimizing the debt requirement over the project execution phase.

Thus, based on these three factors and the past experience of HSIIDC in executing similar scale projects, it is envisioned that the overall project should be phased out over a 10 year horizon period.

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world-class Primary and Secondary School

The Heritage School

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Project details ORG.

: Morphogenesis

Role

: Architect

location : Faridabad, india year

: 2012-2013

Abstract After the success of a chain of schools in New Delhi, Conscient Infrastructure decided to construct a school for children in the national capital region, following an educational system which would unleash students’ complete potential.

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The SITE The 12-acre site is located in National Capital Region and is surrounded by green patches on one side and a residential area on the other.

The main constraint of the site was that the longer edge of the site faced the east-west direction.

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Key Plan

Design Process Adapting to various passive design techniques to reduce energy footprint, including – • Optimized orientation/opening sizes / location – Classroom facing North-South • Maximizing daylight control and shading strategies - Depth of classroom restricted to 9M • Water conservation strategy – Use of rainwater harvesting pits and sewage treatment plants • Naturally ventilated circulation spaces – Single loaded corridors with voids/ punctures in the classroom block 47

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Academic Work & Competions One city Studio. Mumbai.

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Graduate Urban Design Studio

Mumbai Transcapes

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Transformation of the Eastern Docklands Mumbai, India

Aamche Worli koliwada

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Preservation of, by and for the Commons Mumbai, India

Influx.ed

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Revitalization of Camp Road Junction Chennai, India

Urban Labyrinth

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Waterfront Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Pondicherry, India

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Reconfiguration of airport site Mexico City, Mexico

Sulphur Bayou Revival of Downtown Nashville Nashville, USA

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Background

GRADUATE URBAN DESIGN STUDIO

One City Studio. Mumbai.

one city Studio. Mumbai | Academic

Mumbai is an aspiring Global city of extremity where on the same piece of land, one can spot a luxurious apartment complex with all possible amenities abutting a not-so-scenic informal settlement which craves for even basic water and electricity infrastructure.

The MUD program at the University of Michigan was aimed at taking its entire duration to delve deeply into the smallest details of the city and carefully analyze the urban interjections to come up with ideas which are sensitive and sensible by taking into account the various contraditions existing within the political, economical, social and cultural boundaries.

A healthy, wholesome and equitable economic growth would ideally include the informal sectors of the city. Yet most of the policies set for the city are in favor of the elite. Keeping this fact in mind, I have attempted to carefully produce ideas in the given scenario which are not just blindly driven by and cater to the existing social imbalance and injustice in the city but are also reinforced with a practical execution plan with involvement of stakeholders and numbers.

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Abstract Amidst an approximate density of 21,000 persons per square km and beyond the ridiculous economic and spatial disproportions in the city there exist some enclaves untouched, unspoken and contested. Eighteen hundred acres of land abutting the eastern waterfront of Mumbai is an underutilized post industrial site which was once an active port and now carries smaller activities like the ship breaking industry, oil storage, etc. and is held that way due to extreme politics and ownership issues. The area primarily comprises of people working for these informal sectors and living in near their workplaces and is largely deprived of infrastructure. In a city which struggles due to dearth of space, this available opportunity open doors to a foreseeable successful waterfront development which can not only house more needy people but provide amenities for a more equitable quality of life.

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issue. position The site is post industrial and as a result of its history and current activities, the land is very polluted causing it to be a hazardous working environment unfit to work in. In order for this land to be fit for any use, there is a dire need for soil remediation. The cost of carrying this out would appear extremely high for the government to even approve.

Sewri

My aim was to study the impact of the upcoming highway infrastructure project called the ‘Mumbai Trans-Harbor Link’ on the eastern waterfront of Mumbai and propose housing for the area which is more inclusive and adds a new public space which Mumbai actually craves for. The primary stakeholders in the entire redevelopment plan are the MMRDA, the Mumbai Port Trust, as well as some private companies.

Considering such a sensitive scenario of ownership, the proposal requires to be extremely tactical in its approach.

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Strategy The approach to the existing issue is incremental in nature. The aim was to make the project as mutually benefitting as possible by inviting rich investors to promote their business which would ultimately inncrease the value of the place.

Instead of generating a masterplan for the site, the proposal takes into account the sensitivity of the site- physically, socially, historically, culturally. and economically. The site is hence considered for development in phases which makes it self-sustaining in terms of its execution.

Phase 4 The clean site is now ready for laying permanent low-rise and high housing to invite socially and economically diverse set of people.

Phase 3 Hositng of multifarious temporary cultural, religious and business events like amusement fairs, etc. on site to make the location popular. Using the revenue generated by these events to execute engineered remediation for speeding the process. A set of public buildings are also introduced to the site gradually. The existing warehouses are now used to host various art, culture and other awareness exhibitions.

Phase 2 A grid is designed and laid to prepare the site for the different phases. Phytoremediating trees planted throughout the site to make it usable for hosting temporary activities.

Phase 1 Existing warehouses on site retained and used as storage space for on-site work.

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Plan The final layout is designed in such a way that it caters to the social differences of castes and classes and provides an environment which is desirable for all. The buildings are laid out alon g the initially placed grid which brings about full efficiency of the given space. Open public spaces are given high priority to set an example for a city which tends to compromise on such essentials for private space.

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Mumbai Transcapes | Academic

Section There are restrictions on the buildings heights which do not allow the buildings to rise beyond 15 floors. These restriction are set keeping in mind the sensitivity to surrounding context, aesthetic views and practical needs of the people inhabiting these spaces.

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The ultimate aim of the exercise to use this model as a base to develop the entire eastern waterfront in a manner which socially equitable and justifiable in terms of current needs of the city and its population.

Considering the current socio-economic and political scenario, an intervention is required which is mutually beneficial for both, the low income group of the society and the developers and investors who we seek the funds from. Hence, this is an idea to ensure not just housing but more importantly and currently diminishing, quality living for all, irrespective of their social or economic background.

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The magical creation of the tangible and the intangible value, out of emptiness 69

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Locating Open Spaces

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Aamche Worli Koliwada

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pRESERVation of, by and for THe COMMONS

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Abstract

The Koli, or fisherfolk, were among the earliest residents (dating back to at least 16th century) of the seven islands that were comibined to form the present day Mumbai.

Critically, the Koliwada is an urban formation that emerged prior to contemporary notions of property ownership.

In recent years, there has been increased pressure for redevelopment in Worli Koliwada. With the construction of BandraWorli sea link, the Koliwada became newly visible, literally and metaphorically inviting real-estate speculation.The studio uses the political and economic quagmire surrounding Worli Koliwada as an opportunity to rethink the potential of the commons in urban design.

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Axonometric representation of the festival of Holi as celebrated in Worli Koliwada 72

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The serial lights connecting different buildings creating a new boundary in itself

Although physical boundaries defining extent of properties are stark, people tend to use these boundaries are points of social interaction

The dancing ladies coming and performing rituals around fire, arrive along a path which also defines a boundary

The main intent behind the project is to manipulate and subvert the utility of tourism and cultural heritage.

As an exercise, I first draw a cultural character sketch a worli village. I choose to represent the festival of Holi and note a set of observations existing as the idea of commons in the place. Elements which blur property lines and the idea of ownership.

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Actual existing attractions on site

Representation of existing village and walking tour around it

Counter factual elements camouflaged in the map with the existing entities

Concept From the observations, the project takes a turn towards a critical appropriation of a typical tourist map with three parts: • A village tour of existing fabric on site.

• Counter factual elements • A set of future possibilities

Proposed entertaining activities on site to encourage people to visit the village

The project is inspired by a book by Mark Monmonier called ‘How to lie with Maps’ where, through various illustrations, he conveys that not only can the same data can be interpreted very differently by different people but also how a cartographer has the power to represent this data in way that mends people’s thoughts to believe what the cartographer wants them to believe.

The Counter Factual Elements play a key role in the project and are not to mislead people who are visiting the village but to instigate a new way of thinking in them. These elements are participating in announcing a divisions, to realize the affect of an absent thing and getting the public to value the village. Finally, the set of future possibilities is to use fictitious stories and of the village to instigate development.

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Spreading the word To take the project a step forward towards realization, ‘Aamche Worli Koliwada’ becomes an initiative to protect and preserve the culture and heritage of this community from the threats of real estate speculation through the exhibition of its intangible value.

In the Brochure...

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The Wall This magnificient structure was erected by the kolis as a mark of division between the village and the rest of the city. Although the wall is trying to create a strong boundary, its porousity is an indication that the rest of the people are still welcome to the village.

The Memorial In the year 2010, the kolis experienced a terrible downfall in their business which was because of the decreasing number of fishes in the water due to various environmental reason. The Monument was built in recognition of this event and signifies the importance of fishes as the lifeline of the koli community.

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Worli Fort Built in the 1675 by the British, the sturdy and graceful even today. W Bandra-worli sea link, the fort turn quite an eye-catcher.

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pROPOSALS With this vision protect and improve, we have a few possible opportunities proposed for guided future development of the village.

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Ghanshyam was an eminent person of the worli koli community who had contributed a lot to the growth of the village. He passed away and left his beautiful house in the hands of the village. We propose turning his house into a memorial in his name. Consequently, we propose open space around this house which would serve as a common area.

The Cross Built in 1954, the shrine is 56 years old and the idols have been carved out of marble stone.

Celebrations are carried out annually and include processions which start from the bus stop and proceed towards the fort.

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all religious practices and rituals in Worli Koliwada are associated with water. For this purpose, we propose immediate access to pure and clean water.

Vetal Devi Temple Panyatla Vetal and Aagyacha Vetal with rakshak sthambas (pillars) and shivanandi can be found here. The idols made of solid stone and covered with vermillion (shendur) and are worshipped by all the devotees. Narali Pournima and Poush Pournima are special ocassions when the flag hoisting is carried out.

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Abstract After Europeans encountered Tenochtitlan, drawings were produced of the Aztec capital in the image of Thomas Moore’s ‘Utopia’.

Tenochtitlan was an object of fantasy . It was an island within a lake separated from the surrounding landscape. It appeared both exotic and familiar to invaders- recalling a European city, and yet sufficiently alteric to solicit imagination of alternate social and political practices within. Today, Mexico city is an urbanism of enclaves. From colonias constructed by developers in the 19th century, to gated communities, the city is a patchwork of discrete formal organizations.

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A new enclave is established in the competition site, serviced by extensions of arterial roads and the subway system. The land encompassing the enclave is made a park and constructed wetland, accepting greywater from the surroundings, trails into the park from the neighborhoods are inserted. The blocks are filled with building types characteristic of varied and discrete enclaves throughout Mexico City, placed in radical spatial adjacency. Also inserted into the enclaves are four “new ruins.”

Depressed in bio-swales, these enormous and enigmatic structures offer loci for common identification, while providing water and civic amenities for the diverse constituencies of the enclave.

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Imagining ‘utopia’ The project recuperates Mexico City’s utopic capacity- projecting a new enclave of inclusion. The 25% of residential, mixeduse and transportation program required by the competition is consolidated within a gridiron at the center of the site, based on the dimensions of Tenochtilan. Separating the new enclave from the surroundings is a park in which the terrain has been reshaped to produce bio-swales accepting the surrounding greywater. Arterial roads and mass transit are extended into the enclave.

Within the blocks, abstractions of building types characteristic of varied and discrete enclaves throughout Mexico City are placed in radical spatial adjacency. Thus, the constituencies these types solicit are provided new spaces of encounter within the blocks.

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Revival of Downtown nashville

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Sulphur Bayou | Competiton

Abstract This 2-week intense competition demanded the transformation of this largely underused area in Nashville by taking advantage of its adjacency to downtown and the state Capitol complex, its location near the Cumberland river and the Bicentennial Capitol Mall, and its historical assets into a thriving urban neighborhood that highlights its locational advantages, including the new baseball stadium, to create a resilient and healthy community. The proposal, in its placement of land uses and discussion of building siting and design, needed to address how to build a neighborhood that can withstand future flood events. It also needed to address how the proposed development program would support healthy choices by its residents and users, for example, physical activity, access to healthy food, and social interaction.

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Sulphur Bayou brings the community together and at the same time encourages exploration of the city through walkability and bikeability. Sulphur Bayou creates a vibrant neighborhood between the new ball park and the riverfront with several shops, bars, and restaurants to provide a fun time in the city for residents and visitors alike.

Sulphur Bayou is an environmental friendly design that promotes access to healthy food by connecting the existing resources such as the farmers market and also provides ample choices for physical activity to ensure a healthy lifestyle for residents of Nashville.

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aBSTRACT Tambaram(Tamil Nadu, India) is considered to be a satellite town as it caters to the needs of hundreds of suburbs. The task was to explore urban design strategies for the camp road junction(a major urban node in tambaram).

The project was divided into two parts: The first part involved intense studies on the areas lying within 1km radius of the junction. The second part of the exercise involved the designing of the junction and the connecting main roads, based on the studies, so as to provide a distinct identity and to resolve the issues faced by its users.

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Issues There were many critical issues that were identified with the help of various site visits, mapping and research. These issues were primarily related to chaos. There were many conflicts among motorised/non-motorised vehicles, street vendors and pedestrians due lack of defined lanes for carriageway and sidewalks leading to safety threats on the stretch of road.

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Waterfront convention and exhibition centre

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Abstract Pondicherry, India, required an impetus for the overall growth of the economic profile of the region. The task was to design a convention and exhibition centre along a waterfront in Pondicherry, India- a space which catered to two primary types of networking- SOCIAL and BUSINESS. The challenge was to render the site in such a way that it attracted outsiders as well as the localites.

The union territory is situated on the coromandel coast about 160 kms South of Chennai. Pondicherry is a unique confluence of ancient heritage and modern advancements and where the Indian essence is found with a French flavour.

The 11-acre site abuts the main city and is located very close to the airport and the railway station which makes the place easily accessible. It is subtly contoured throughout. However, a patch of dense contours run near the edge of the river which makes the level difference at that spot, apparent. It is endowed with lush green trees.

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Zoning The zoning of the site is driven by its restrictions as well as its assets. Due to a 50m setback along the edge of the river, the space becomes unavailable. Therefore, the main building is concentrated in the centre of the site. The setback constraint allows the development of an urban plaza alongside the river and the dense contours visually act like the partition between the two spaces. The main entrance to the site happens at the corner whereas the service area is pushed to the back of the site where there is no public circulation.

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Concept The important thing was to make sure that the designed space was not just iconic but also sensitive to the people experiencing it. In other words, formation of a strong link or connection between man and the space.

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THE WEB By definition, a web means “an interconnected system of things or people”. This concept was very relevant as the project primary dealt with designing of a space where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests.

The three buildings on the site, namely; the CONVENTION BLOCK, EXHIBITION BLOCK and AUDITORIUM BLOCK, are thus, oriented in a manner which gives high priority to the natural vista of the river abutting the site and the sun path.

The site is hence inspired by a spider web where the buildings act as core webs and the bridges at different levels connecting these buildings act as the connecting strands.

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Floor PLans The first and second floor have a huge arched opening which acts as the entrance and blends with the building form and frames a vista of the water body. This area is landscaped and serves as a public space.

The third, fourth and fifth levels contain different sized voids on their floor slabs so as to let maximum natural light seep in through them from the the top to all the other levels. These levels hold the convention halls, banquet halls, dining halls etc.

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The buildings are primarily curvy by structure as curves are known to be psychologically more sensitive to the human eye. They give a sense of subtlety and continuity. Public areas gradually turn into private spaces as the levels increase.

CONVENTION BLOCK The convention block, which is the main building, is a fluid structure which gives the site an identity as it stands unique. It also breaks the monotony created by the two buildings.

EXHIBITION AND AUDITORIUM BLOCK The exhibition and the auditorium blocks are simple egg shell structures which serve the purpose of inhabiting large number of people under one roof. The structure also caters well to the acoustics needs of the spaces.

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The facade, inspired by the Sinosteel Tower in China, has basic hexagonal frames as high as the building’s floor height. The voids within the this hexagonal frames keep increasing and decreasing gradually according to the required size of opening of the space in consideration. Apart from from its aesthetics, this facade also acts as a structural bracing which helps in usage of large spans and also in decreasing the number and size of columns within the building.

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THE Urban Plaza Although located in between the river and the built forms, the urban plaza can be indepentdently accessed. The plaza plays the vital role of a space which is meant for people to interact socially or just to relax and enjoy the view of the river.

The success of such a space is highly dependent on the amount of activity happening in the given area and requires a stimulus on site to attract people.

Multifarious shops are introduced in the plaza act as the ‘stimulus’ which would also be helpful in generating employment in the area and revenue for the government.

An artificial water body is introduced in the centre which bound by the three buildings which serves as a major interaction space.

A promenade is designed along the river with an urban complex for the general public as well as for the people visiting to attend conventions, exhibitions, etc.

The OPEN AIR THEATRE in the plaza caters to the need of outdoor events.

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Shruti Rajagopalan shruti.r88@gmail.com