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Established in 1972 and opened in 1978, the first museum functioned under the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the government of India. The museum was situated on Barakhamba Road at Tansen Marg in central New Delhi, near the Connaught Place metro station. On 26 April 2016, the museum building and its entire collection were destroyed by a fire. Following a negative government report in 2012 regarding the old building's poor state of maintenance, in July 2015, plans were made to relocate the museum to a ₹ 2.50 billion ($39.4M, €36.4M, or £25.3M as of July 2015) building at Bhairon Marg, where The zoological park is close by, and so are the National Crafts Museum, Purana Qila and National Science Centre. Regional Museums of Natural History are located in Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Mysuru, and Sawai Madhopur.
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VIRTUAL CASE STUDY
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NMN H NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
HISTORY
SITE CONDITIONS
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) was a museum focusing on nature, located in New Delhi, India. Established in 1972 and opened in 1978, the museum functioned under the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the government of India. The museum was situated on Barakhamba Road at Tansen Marg in central New Delhi, across from the Embassy of Nepal, near the Connaught Place metro station. On 26 April 2016, the museum building and its entire collection were destroyed by a fire.
INTENT The NMNH's mission was to promote environmental education, both at NMNH in the capital and at Regional Museums of Natural History in other parts of the country; to provide resources such as school loan kits for schools to use in environmental education; to co-ordinate natural history projects with other agencies and organisations, both nationally and internationally; and to conduct natural history research.
DEVELOPMENT The NMNH was created in 1972 as part of the celebration of the 25th year of India's independence. Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India, said that India needed such a museum "to promote environmental awareness". After several years of development of its building and exhibits, the NMNH opened in 1978, on World Environment Day (5 June). Following a negative government report in 2012 regarding the building's poor state of maintenance, in July 2015, plans were made to relocate the museum to a ₹ 2.50 billion ($39.4M, €36.4M, or £25.3M as of July 2015) building at Bhairon Marg, where The zoological park is close by, and so are the National Crafts Museum, Purana Qila and National Science Centre. Regional Museums of Natural History are located in Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Mysuru, and Sawai Madhopur.
CONNECTIVITY AND SITE SURROUNDINGS
OLD BUILDING OF MUSEUM
PRESENT SCENARIO Proposed site is currently being used as a major parking space in the pragati maidan zone. It has th capacity of over 1000 equivalent car spaces. Inter city buses are also parked in this site. It is a major halt ang go spot for the buses. People coming to nearby attractions also prefer to park their vehicles here.
FUTURE This land falls under the blue category of master plan which states that this site is to be developed for the cultural and social uplifnment of the society as a whole and to be strictly planned as a public space where people from different class, gender, society and places meet and great each other as well learn to become social. The chosen site is to be designed in such a way that it helps in research and scince and will educate and guide the citizens of the society in a holistic manner.
PROPOSED SITE
PROPOSED SITE OF MUSEUM SCIENCE CENTRE
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OLD FORT
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SITE LOCATION: National museum of natural history has proposed museum building complex at bhairon marg, behind purana quila, new delhi. Geographically, the proposed project site is located at: LATITUDE 28° 36' 39.57"N LONGITUDE 77° 14' 48.46"E
SURROUNDING FEATURES:
INTRODUCTION
The proposed project site is connected to noida, and other ncr regions. It is surrounded by kaka nagar, bapa nagar, sanjay amar colony, pandara flats , nizamudin.Etc. Residential areas within 2km radius area of the proposed project site.
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SYED NAWAZ NABI (14BAT0076)
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LIVE STUDY
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L A N D M A R K S
ACCESSIBILTY INDRAPRASTHA METRO STATION -1KM TOWARDS NW
NEW DELHI RAILWAY STATION
PRAGATI MAODAN BUS STOP -0.2KM TOWARDS SW
IGI AIRPORT -15KM TOWARDS SW
-4KM TOWARDS NW
Name - Science centre Timing – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Category – Educational Footfall - 200-300/day
Name - Old fort Timing – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Category – History Footfall - 150-350/day
Name - Crafts museum Timing – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Category – Cultural Footfall - 100-150/day
Name – National zoological park Timing – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Category – park Footfall - 200-400/day
C L I M A T O L O G Y
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS GOLF CLUB
C.P
IMAGES FROM THE SITE INDIA GATE
PRAGATI MAIDAN
ACCESS ROAD
ENTRY TO SITE
1 There are numerous points of interests and attractions are available near to the prposed site. Be it leisure, adventure, sight seeing or commercial market places all are located within the 5 km radius. Lavish golf glub to the left where as india gate and connaght place to the north side of the site. Pragati maidan, the famous international exhibition centre is at walking distance from the site. Entertainment zones are also nearby the prposed site and one can access these locations easily because of good connectivity network and easy , convinient access to different modes of transport.
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G E O L O G Y
SOIL CONDITIONS: Delhi geography divides the state into three parts- the Delhi ridge, the Yamuna flood plain and the plains. The Yamuna river plains are very fertile as they are flooded by the river and rich in alluvial soil. The Delhi ridge is the most important characteristic of the state and is a part of the Aravali range that passes through Delhi.
Soil Type: The soil type is derivative of Yamuna flood plain alluvium due to which there is progressive clayey material at the top of the soil horizon while the sand and silt portions increase progressively downwards. The proposed activity will not affect any land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence and instability. The area is not susceptible to erosion.
Slope Analysis: The topography of the City is almost plain. The project area possesses fairly plain terrain with negligible drainage slope of the project site.
Subsidence/Erosion: Proper greening and paving of site area will not Image 1 & 3 showing the organic parking layout and image 2 showing a glimpse of old fort in the background.
cause any soil subsidence problem.
SEISMICITY: The whole country has been divided into 5 Seismic zones as per maximum intensity of ‘Modified Mercalli Scale’ (MMS). The project site lies in Seismic Zone IV, called as ‘High Damage Risk Zone’. (Reference: India Earthquake Zone map)
DRAINAGE:
BYE-LAWS
River Yamuna is coming within 0.73 km towards East and MCD Drain is adjacent to the proposed site towards North. No natural drainage lies in the vicinity of the Proposed Project Site.
TOTAL PLOT AREA 26,299.00 M2 WIDTH OF CONNECTING ROAD ONE WAY LANE 6 METRES
SITE PLAN: _500METER BUFFER
PERMISSIBLE GROUND COVERAGE ( 35% OF PLOT AREA ) = 9,204.65 M2 PERMISSIBLE F.A.R. ( 1.2 OF PLOT AREA ) = 31,558.80 M2 MINIMUM LANDSCAPE AREA ( 25% OF OPEN AREA ) = 4,274.075 M2
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SITE ANALYSIS LIVE STUDY
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T R A F F I C C O N D I T I O N S
ZONING
L A N S D U S E P A T T E R N
B U I L T U N B U I L T R E L A T I O N
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SECTION ROAD = 6 METRES PATHWAYS = 1.5 METRES
TRAFFIC ISLAND
ROAD
PATHWAYS
LOCATION The site is located at cultural hub. Presence of prominent public spaces nearby will affect the project positively.
ONE WAY TRAFFIC One way traffic towards may hamper the movement of people. Proper traffic road layout should be provided to visitors.
CONNECTIVITY Site is well connected to each and every part of the city. One can access museum building from any where easily.
REVENUE A research based museum and institution will require a lot of capital to work properly. Revenue generation should be first objective.
THEME Museum projects directly encourages the involvement of people from all background thereby advertising can be done easily.
FIELD ORIENTED By designing a natural history museum, one can only focus a segmented strata of society who have their personal interest in this subject.
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SITE SYNTHESIS LIVE STUDY
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SITE
ZOOLOGICAL PARK
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Museum will have an opportunity to redevelop the sense of sustainability in everyday life by orienting people through design, research works and exhibitions. INSTITUTION A research based museum and institution will help the citizens to gain knowledge of the subject and to make their future in this field. UPLIFTMENT Social and cultural advancement will occur if the design measures are taken keenly after proper analysis and research.
GEOGRAPHIC CONDITION Site is prone to earthquake and lies in seismic zone IV IN India. Earthquake resistant techniques have to be generated before designing.
RISK FACTOR Due to poor response of last natural history museum, it can be difficult to gather the crowd once again for the same purpose
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PUBLIC AREAS Reception zone • Reception • Ticket counter • Security check • Baggage room • Information desk • Audio guide • Waiting lounge • Washrooms • Baby care • Museum shop • cafeteria
NO. 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1
AREA (people) 300 (100) 10 (5) 10 (5) 20 (-) 40 (25) 20 (13) 200 (133) 50 (20) 30 (10) 50 (30) 300 (100)
AREA (people) 300 (100) 500 (100) 150 (50) 400 (400) 600 (*60) 150 (100) 100 (66) 50 (66) 200 (66.6) 80 (50) 100 (66) 50 (20)
AREA = 1280 M2
SEMI PUBLIC AREAS Educational zone • Library • Classrooms • Conference rooms • Board rooms • Offices • Creative class • Laboratory • Research centres • Exhibition space • A.V. room • Activity room • Cafeteria
Exhibition zone NO. • Atrium 1 • Hall 1 • Theatre for B.A.R. 3 • Art galleries 3 • Permanent exhibition space 3 floors • Archaeology + walk in woods 2 • Virtual lab 1 • Multimedia rooms 2 • Hall of tomorrow 1 • Science labs 1 • Theatre 1 • washrooms 2
NO. 1 3 2 1 6 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
RESTRICTED AREAS
Administrative Areas • Directors office • Senior curators office • Museum incharge • Security officials • Office space for 30 officials • Staff common room • Conference rooms
NO. 1 1 1 1 1 1
Technical zone NO. • Collection room 4 • Changing room 1 • Scientist rooms 5 • Modelling room 2 • Freeze drying spaces 1 • Storage 4 • Art rooms 1 • Artist office 1 • Office for 10 officials • Photocopier 1 • Meeting rooms 2 • Carpentry unit 1 • Electrical unit 1 • Audio visual line 1 • Reserve collection 4 • Storage space 4 • Safes 4 • Washroom 2 drinking water
AREA (people) 50 (40) 15 (10) 50 (10) 50 (10) 15 (2) 50 (4) 15 (1) 50 (2) 50 (10) 50 (4) 40 (50) 20 (4) 20 (4) 40 (4) 40 (16) 20 (4) 50 (4) 50 (20) AREA = 1645 M2
ENTOMOLOGY
PALAEONTOLOGY
The branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.
The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
CURATORS DECIDE, DISPLAY, TECHNIQUES AND EXHIBITS. DEAD ANIMALS
AREA (people) 20 (1) 20 (1) 20 (1) 50 (33) 150 (30) 50 (16) 100 (30)
INSECTS AND SMALL ANIMALS
BIG ANIMALS SKINNED
KEPT IN FREEZE DRY MACHINES
INWARDS MINCED, WASHED AWAY
NO. 1 4 2 1 4 1 1 1
TOTAL AREA = 9136 METRE SQUARE • • • • •
AREA 50 12 15 15 100 50 50 50
science which deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth, and the processes which act on them.
Scientific study of minerals and natural occurring substances.
SKINS MOUNTED ON MODELS AND STITCHED
STORED IN BOTTLED FORMALIN
STORED IN DRY CUPBOARDS
REPLACE DESTROYED SPECIMENS IN GALLERIES
SPECIMENS TAKEN TO RESEARCH LAB FOR COPARITIVE STUDIES
R E D ZOOLOGY
scientific study of the behaviour, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals
BOTANY The branch of science deals with the study of trees
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A.V. EXPERST FIX SPEAKERS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES.
ARTISTS, MODELLERS PREPARE THE BACKGROUNDS.
SOME TAKEN TO THE EDUCATION WING
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PHOTOGRAPHERS PREPARE TRANSLIGHTS, PHOTOGRAPHS
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DISIEASED SPECIMEN TAKEN TO PRSERVATION LAB.
EXCHANGES TAKE PLACE BETWEEN SPECIMENS, MUSEUMS AND EDUCATION CENTRES
DINOSAURS FISHES AMPHIBIANS REPTILES HUMAN BIOLOGY WOOD GALLERY MAMMALS MARINE INVERTEBRATES • BIRDS • CREEPY CRAWLIES
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ELECTRITIANS FIX LIGHTS AND WIRING
SPECIMEN PLACED IN EXHIBITS.
RESERVE COLLECTION
AREA = 693 M2
MINEROLOGY
PAINTERS PAINTB THE ENCLOSURES.
PAINTED / FINISHED BY ARTISTS
This area dose not include exhibition space, galleries, office spaces, and amphitheatre. Considering 3 metre square per person inside the museum space according to standards in exhibition space. Considering 1.5 metre square in non-exhibition space according to the standards. Considering 5 metre square in main halls of natural history and research zones. Crowd of the museum will be 700
GEOLOGY
CARPENTERS PREPARE ENCLOSURES, MOUNTS
TAXIDERMIC MODEL • SKELETON MADE WITH ARMATURE • SKELETON FILLED WITH WOOD WOOL. • ROUGH MODEL FINISHED WITH CLAY. • PLASTER OF PARIS CAST MADE FROM IT. • FIBER GLASS MODEL MADE FROM THE CAST.
AREA = 410 M2 Service Areas • A.C. plant room • A.H.U. • Generator room • Pump room • Water tanks • Fire fighting room • STP • Electrical station
EXHIBITION PREPARATORS AND ARTISTS DESIGN ENCLOSURES, BACKGROUND FOR EXHIBITS, PREPARE DRAWINGS.
SKINS TREATED WITH BORIC ACID TO MAKE THEM SOFT AND RESISITANT TO DECAY
MODELS
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SKINS OF DEAD ANIMALS
PLASTER OF PARIS OR FIBER GLASS MODELS.
AREA = 1078 M2
DIRECTOR, SCIENTISTS, CURATORS, DECIDE THEME OF DISPLAY
SPECIMENS PHOTOGRAPHED , MEASURED, REGISTERED.
AREA = 4030 M2
AREA (people) 150 (100) 30 (60) 30 (40) 30 (6) 12 (6) 100 (20) 100 (20) 50 (66) 50 (16) 50 (33) 150 (50) 150 (50)
THE TWO FUNCTIONAL CYCLE OF NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
ARRIVAL OF SPECIMEN
B L U E Z O N E
AFTER PROPER TREATMENT THEY ARE GIVEN BACK TO RESEARCH CENTRES
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EARTH TREASURY FROM THE BEGINNING HUMAN EVOLUTION LASTING IMPRESSIONS VOLCANOES EARTHQUAKES ASTRONOMY GEOLOGY MINERALS VAULTS TREASURES
G R E E N Z O N E
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IMAGES OF NATURE ARTISTS ZONE PAINTINGS OF AGES ARTS FROM THE PAST STUDIO WORKSHOP WILDLIFE GARDEN LABORATORIES ART GALLERIES EXPERIENCE CENTRES ARCHELOGY
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HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY THE ROOTS OF NATURAL HISTORY GO BACK TO ARISTOTLE AND OTHER ANCIENT PHILOSIPHERS WHO ANALYSED THE DIVERSITY OF THE NATURAL WORLD. FROM THE ANCIENT GREEKS UNTIL THE WORK OF 18TH CENTURY NATURALISTS, THE CENTRAL CONCEPT TYING TOGETHER THE VARIOUS DOMAINS OF NATURAL HISTORY WAS THE GREAT CHAIN OF BEING, WHICH ARRANGED MINERALS, VEGETABLES, ANIMALS, AND HIGHER BEINGS ON A LINEAR SCALE OF INCREASING “PERFECTION”. NATURAL HISTORY WAS BASICALLY STATIC THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES, THEN DIRECT OBSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS WAS UNDETAKEN FOR NATURAL HISTORY, AND MANY BEGAN TO ACCUMULATE LARGE COLLECTIONS OF EXOTIC SPECIMENS AND UNUSUAL MONSTERS.THE RAPID INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF KNOWN ORGANISMS PROMPTED MANY ATTEMPTS AT CLASSIFYING AND ORGANIZING SPECIES INTO TAXONOMIC GROUPS, CULMINATING IN THE SYSTEM OF LINNAEUS.
RESEARCH’S SAY ON NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM QUE: WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO STUDY NATURAL HISTORY ? ANS: IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW OUR BACKGROUND AND BY KNOWING OUR BACKGROUND, WE CAN SHAPE OUR FUTURE SO ITS NECESSARY TO ORIENT OURSELVES SO THAT E DONOT HARM HUMANITY IN THE RACE OF LIFE. QUE: WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF INSTITUTIONS WHO PUT EMPHASIS ON NATURAL HISTORY , WHAT FUTURE DO YOU SEE? ANS : THERE AE VARIOUS INSTITUTES IN INDIA WHO HAVE PUT IN A LOT OF EFFORT TO STUDY THE NATURAL HISTORY OF INDIAN SUBCONTINENT. IT IS BECOMING FAMOUS NOWADAYS AFTER VARIOUS WHITE PEOPLE BEGAB TO WRITE BOOKS AND SHOWED THEIR INTEREST. QUE: ACCORDING TO A RESEARCHER WHAT ARE YOUR INPUTS AS FAR AS THE DESIGNING OF ANY NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM IS CONCERNED ? ANS: MUSEUM IS A PUBLIC PLACE WHERE U GET STAGE TO DELIVER. IT BECOMES IMPORTANT TO HOST CULTURAL FUNCTIONS AND VARIOUS LEARNING PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE TO THE SCOPE OF STUDY. THERE CAN BE FEW SPACES OF RESEARCHES, SHOPS, COACHING CENTRES, AND A GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION CENTRE WITININ THE PREMISES.
The Bombay Natural History Society, founded on 15 September 1883, is one of the largest nongovernmental organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research. It supports many research efforts through grants and publishes the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. Many prominent naturalists, including the ornithologists Sálim Ali and S. Dillon Ripley, have been associated with it. The society is commonly known by its initials, BNHS. BNHS is the partner of BirdLife International in India. It has been designated as a 'Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation' by the Department of Science and Technology.
T Y P E S
J O U R N A L S
O F BNHS PUBLISH THEIR JOURNALS ANNUALY SHWCASING THEIR WORK IN THE FIELD AND STUDY.
S P A C E S
S H O P & C O L L E C T I O N
BOMBAY NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY HAVE THEIR OWN SHOP AND GUIDANCE CENTRE INSIDE THE PREMISES.
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OVER COOLED SPACE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF SPECIMEN AND BOOKS. ELECTROINC SAFE FOR PRESERVING RARE BOOKS. LIBRARY HAVING MORE THAN 2000 BOOKS FOR STUDYING NATURAL HISTORY OF THE EARTH.
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ONA CAN LOOK FOR VARIOUS OF BOOKS AND ITEMS ON THE NATURAL HISTORY OF INDIA. THEY RELEASE AND DEAL WITH VARIOUS NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD.
P R O G R A M
THERE IS A SEPARATE ENQUIRY OFFICE WHERE PEOPLE CAN ASK THEIR DOUBTS, ADJACENT TO THE ENQUIRY THERE IS A DESIGNATED OFFICE FOR THE GUIDANCE CENTRE AND RUN VARIOUS COURSES AND PROGRAMES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF CONSERVATION OF NATURAL HISTORY.
INDOOR OUTDOOR CONNECTIVITY
SITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAME EXIT
BOMBAY NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY HAS VARIOUS INTRESTING SPACES WHEREONE CAN FIND OVER COOLED ENCLOSURES WHERE VARIOUS RARE BOOKS AFRE KEPT SAFELY. THERE ARE OVER 2000 BOOKS IN WHICH 220 BOOKS ARE RARE. THE RARE BOOKS ARE KEPT IN SAFE AND ARE ONLY OPEN IN WINTERS UNDER PROPER GUIDANCE. RESEARCHERS HAVE THEIR SEPARATE WING IN WHICH THEY STUDY AND DO VARIOUS THINGS IN THE INTEREST OF STUDY IN THE FIELD OF NATURAL HISTORY.
C O U R S E S
OUTDOOR EXHIBITION
AMPHITHEATRE CAFETERIA
MUSEUM SHOP
PERMANENT
MUSEUM BUILDING
DROP OFF
INSTITUTE + LIBRARY
OUTDOOR EXHIBITION
RESTAURANT
EXHIBITION
SECURITY BAGGAGE
TEMPORARY FOYER
ADMIN
INSTITUTION BLOCK
TICKET DRIVE WAY
COMMON PARKING
ADMIN PARKING
ENTRY
GARDEN
RECEPTION + WAITING
BUILDING ENTRY
SERVICE ENTRY/EXIT
MOVEMENT OF ARTIFACTS MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE
LABORATORIES STORAGE RECEPTION CURATOR RECORD ROOM EXHIBITION SPACCE THEATRE GALLERIES CHECK IN ENTRANCE
PRE - DESIGN B.ARCH THESIS PROJECT 2019
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• ESCAPE ARCHITECTURE Escape architecture allows us to develop a complete sense of affection and belongingness with the designed space. A calm and composed space is needed to make people free of their daily notions and huzzbuzz life and allow them to see beyond the frame. Escape architecture will play a major role in providing experiential architecture as it is very important in a museum project and that too with a subject of natural history where art and artefacts vary dramatically from one point of interest to another.
In a natural history museum, targeted crowd will be the students and youngsters to gain maximum from the designed space.
CONCEPT
PHILOSOPHY
upon people, place, period, economy, culture and social parameters. Keeping the intent of design not so segmented, the philosophy should not be unidirectional but should help people to excel in every way possible through the design interventions.
Concept revolves around the theme and philosophy. Concept of the design is to generate what is already generated . The intent is to look within. The call is for self, to know our cause of existence. To know our roots and to shape our future in a proper and appropriate way. Concept is based upon the escape architecture and retrofuturism i.e. to portray the old and existing things in a modern way to catch the eye of the observer.
PERIOD
The design is to be achieved keeping in mind the subject of the project. Natural history museum revolves around the things that have happened in the past and measures to conserve it for the future. In this declining era conservation and study of the endangered species, articles, substances and things have become very important after the reckless and improper usage of such items for centuries. Portraying the museum in such a way that it successfully catches the eye of every observer and be a good example of modern architecture but its theme should be such that it encourages people to study their past, study and analyse their own story, and to develop a sense of conservation in their daily routine life.
PEOPLE
• RETRO-FUTURISM
the type of its artefacts. Natural history museum focuses on natural processes and natural occurring things. In todays world where everything is achieved with a lot of efforts and reckless use of oneself and every resources, but natural processes does not encourage these kinds of approaches, theme should be therefore self sustainable, calm and in perfect harmony with the surroundings
INTENT
PLACE
We live in a society where we take whatever is offered, where we earn for the same common needs and desire. We do not look into the details of our cause of living, recklessly using resources for personal greed is simply not called for. One can not let go each and every emotion. So designing a place for natural history is not apt but a place where people can discover there roots, can understand their evolution so far and generate a sense to develop in accordance with the natural laws is a major point of concern.
THEME
GENERATING A DESIGN WHICH IS ALREADY GENERATED Theme of the museum Philosophy behind the BUT YET TO BE DISCOVERED.. !! projected is dependent on concept of design is base
Site is situated in the capital of India so designing should be such that it portrays the architecture of modern India.
Contemporary architecture with modern architectural practices is the new trend in the 21st century.
• The intention is to avoid any conflict between open space and the content of the Exposition. The aim is also to overcome the idea that content is available only inside buildings, this will make the open-air experience as enjoyable as the indoor one, creating a fluid expositive landscape with a strong relation between indoor and open-air exhibition space. The architectural and landscape design of Exhibition Spaces shall be an important component of the exhibition proposal to create a truly unique and multi-faceted experience.
IDEA • The idea is to create a place with varied kind of activities happening all around the areas within the premises. Division of the spaces is done to provide different exposures to the visitors and interconnection in between these built spaces are carried out with a proper hierarchy.
DEVELOPMENT • For any project to develop in a specific and desired direction, revenue generation becomes very important, so by providing institution block and research centres within the premises will help the building to make sustainable in a long run. Efficiency of a research based museum is governed only from its institutes
ECONOMY UPLIFT
SOCIAL UPLIFT
Revenue generation also plays a major role in any project. To make the building self sustainable and perfectly efficient in every possible way, use of institutions and skill development centres encourages economic growth in a very proper way. Apart from this revenue can also be generated from museumtickets, shopping and theatres.
The site is situated at the Bhairon marg near Pragati maidan, which is the social and cultural hub of the national capital region. Science centre and craft museums on the adjacent site will affect the footfall of this new museum in a very positive way. Socially interactive spaces will be designed all around as per the master plan of Delhi 2021
CULTURAL UPLIFT Modernisation has taken over the cultural and traditional trends in architectural practices but however the essence of Indian style should not be left over while designing any space. culture of India is to conserve and the subject also revolves around the conservation. Use of Mughal elements may help in designing a building of repute.
PRE – REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE
FUNCTIONING
COCEPT TO FORM DEVELOPMENT
Finalisation of form is then done as per the functionality of the museum building. Keeping the main exhibition spaces and galleries in the front side of the museum and a jungle attached to it on to the adjacent side which will take visitors to astronomy, minerology and geology sections. The from will depict the living built space which will highlight the subject of the project and make the design unique.
BRINGING BACK THE JUNGLE
COCOON Taking the starting point of the life cycle, from where it all began.
After reckless and improper usage of natural resources, it has become important to bring back what existed in the past.
VOID An enclosed jungle space will about the space in a desired way.
SHAPE DYNAMICS The shape of the museum building is derived for the shape of the cocoon, this built space will mark the entry to the museum just as it marks the birth of new life.
Shape was altered to let the sunlight pass into the main hall however the dynamics of the cocoon structure will be still maintained with façade and elevation pattern.
LETS UNBUILT INSTITUTION BLOCK
The enclosure will tell about the rich natural biography and will be designed within permeable membrane.
Finalisation of the from is the done by connecting the main museum building with the jungle building via a light corridor.
FORM FINALISATION
Institution block will be placed in separation with the main museum building and will be given spaces on the lower floors. Rest of the building will be given to public spaces such as astronomy, minerology and geology departments. Multimedia rooms and mini theatre will also be placed inside this building, exit from which will mark the end the museum tour.
symbolises the shape of cocoon from every corner of the site, but however the double heighted space is required according to subject.
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A double heighted welcome space is generated in front to allow breathing space to the building as well as to allow sunlight to enter
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JUNGLE
MUSEUM BUILDING
Jungle, the design has to incorporate a mini jungle which can showcase the nature and style of living of living beings in the past and the way our ecosystem should be.
The entrance to the museum complex will be designed as a lavish space with big halls and spacious seating spaces and exhibition spaces.
Jungle will have botany, zoology, palaeontology departments and will have an enclosed atmosphere which will act as an intermediate station in between two buildings.
Art galleries and departments of entomology, and birds sections, reptiles sections will be placed inside the main museum building.
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MATERIAL LIBRARY
GRAPHITE PEBBLES For pedestrian movements
ASPHALT For vehicular movements
WOODEN PLANK Around water bodies
MOSAIC TILES For central courtyard
KOTA STONE For cafeteria complex
GRASS PAVERS For O.A.T. complex
VEGETATION LIBRARY TROPICAL & SUB-TROPICAL NEEM
PILKHAN
AAM
Azadirachta indica
Ficus religiose
Managtfera indica
Height - 20M Foliage - 30M2
Height - 10M Foliage - 40M2
Height - 15M Foliage - 40M2
ORNAMENTAL & ARID GULMOHAR
AMALTAS
CUSTARD APPLE
Delonix regia
Cassia fistula
Anona swuamosa
Height - 3M Foliage - 10M2
Height - 3M Foliage - 10M2
Height - 3M Foliage - 20M2
MONTANE CHINA PALM
ASHOK
BABOOL
Livistona chinensis
Rox. Dewilde
Acacia nilotica
Height - 4M Foliage - 12M2
Height - 8M Foliage - 10M2
Height - 8M Foliage - 9M2
SHRUBS & CREEPERS SADABAHAAR
CREEPER
Catharanthus roseus
Parthenocissus
GRASS Common couch
SECTIONS
SECTION A-A’
DETAILS AND INTERCONNECTION OF TWO DIFFERENT MATERIALS •
•
•
PDESTRIAN PATH TO SOFTSCAPE
PDESTRIAN PATH TO HARDSCAPE
ROAD TO SOFTSCAPE
•
PATHWAY
SECTION B-B’ •
•
ROAD TO WATER CHANNEL
LANDSCAPE PLAN
DETAIL OF PIT IN HARDSCAPE OR SOFTSCAPE
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Access road to service block cafeteria
Basement Entry/Exit Service Block
Sculpture court
+4000mm
Surface parking for 60 cars
Open classrooms Drop off zone for the Museum building
Open classrooms
Exhibition Courtyard
Institution block
000mm
Display wall of the current programmes
Museum Building +14000mm
-3300mm
Sentry box
Open air theatre
000mm
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CIRCULATION PATTERN SITE DRAWING
VEHICULAR MOVEMENT
MAIN CONNECTING ROAD
PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT
GREEN COVER MAP
SCALE = 1:500 NORTH ALL DIMMENSIONS ARE IN MM
GREEN COVER AREA
SITE USAGE PROGRAM
VEGETATION LAYOOT PATTERN
BUIT – UNBUILT RATIO
TROPICAL SEMI ARID INSTITUTION
OPEN EXHIBITION
MUSEUM BUILDING
ART INSTALLATION
BUILT SPACES
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MONTANE
ARID
UNBUILT SPACES
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WATER BODY
SCALE VARIES
All dimensions are in millimetres
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DETAILS OF ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION
WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE MAP
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY MAP
TOTAL BUILT UP AREA = 11000 METRE SQUARE = 118403 FEET SQUARE ELECTRICITY FACTOR = 4 - 5 = ~ 4.5 ELECTRICAL LOAD
= 118403 X 4.5 = 532,813.5 = 532.8 KV
15% ELECTRICAL LOAD FOR SERVICES = 80 KV
MCD WATER PIPE LINE
GREY WATER FROM BUILDINGS TO S.T.P.
MAIN SEWER LINE
MAIN LINE
BLACK WATER FROM BUILDINGS TO S.T.P.
DOMESTIC DRAINAGE LINE
DOMESTIC LINE
WASTE WATER FROM S.T.P. TO SEWER
MAIN HT LINE BY M.C.D.
DOMESTIC LINE
= 532.8 KV + 80 KV = 612 KV
POWER FACTOR
= 1.2
TOTAL LOAD
= 734KV
SIZE OF H.T. ROOM = SIZE OF L.T. ROOM = TRANSFORMER ROOM = D.G. ROOM =
L.T. LINE
5 X 2.5M 8 X 6M 4 X 10M 5 X 2.5M
FIRE FIGHTING PROGRAM WATER SUPPLY LINE
FIRE FIGHTING MAP
DETAILS OF WATER REQUIREMENT
TOTAL ELECTRICAL
WTAER SUPPLY TO RESERVOIR FIRE HOSE AND SPRINKLES LINE
S.NO AREAS
POPULATION
UNIT WATER CONSUMPTION (L)
TOTAL WATER REQUIRED (KLD)
WATER REQUIRED FOR DOMESTIC (KLD)
FLUSHING WATER (KLD)
TOTAL WASTE WATER (KLD)
1
VISITORS+ THEATRE POPULATION
450
.15
70
43.4
28.9
63.7
STAFF + INSTITUTE POPULATION
200
3
RENTAL SPACES
20
4
2
.45
90
.50
10
HORTICULTURE
5LT/M2
50
5
D.G. SETS
1LT/KVA/M2
20
6
H.V.A.C.
11.5LT/TON/HR
120
7
FIRE FIGHTING
1 % OF TOTAL REQUIRED WATER
3.6
TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT
~ 370
55.7
7
27.8
3
QUANTITY OF WASTE GENERATED S.NO
CATEGORY
WASTE GENERATION RATE
POPULATION
WASTE GENERATED
1.
MAIN BUILDINGS
0.1 - 0.2 KG/CAP/DAY
400
60
2.
RENTAL SPACES
0.3 – 0.6 KG/CAP/DAY
200
90
72.4
8
SOLID WASTE GENERATED ~ 150KG/DAY
WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ~ 138
~ 61
SPECIAL REMARK
~ 165
WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM
All calculations are derived from Permissible = 9204 M2 manual published by CPHEEO, Central Achieved = 5300 M2 Public Health and Landscape Environmental development Permissible = 4274 M2 Engineering Achieved = 5000 M2 Organisation, Equivalent car spaces Ministry of Urban Permissible = 220 development, Basement = 219 Government of Surface = 60 India.
DETAILS OF WASTE WATER GENERATED
BYE LAWS Ground coverage
DETAILS
WATER REQUIREMENT (KLD)
FORMULAE USED
WASTE WATER GENERATED (KLD)
WATER REQUIREMENT FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSE (= 70 - 80% OF TOTAL DOMESTIC WATER REQUIRED )
108
WASTE WATER GENERATED ( = 80% OF DOMESTICA WATER USED)
86
WATER REQUIREMENT FOR KITCHEN PURPOSE ( = 20 – 30% OF TOTAL DOMESTIC WATER REQUIRED )
30
WASTE WATER GENERATED ( = 60% OF KITCHEN WATER USED )
18
WATER REQUIRED FOR FLUSHING
61
WASTE WATER GENERATED ( = 100% OF FLUSH WATER )
61
SERVICE PLAN
WASTE WATER GENERATED ~ 165KLD
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ADMIN & CAFETRIA BLOCK
CAFETERIA BLOCK
8M x 16M FLOOR HEIGHT = 3M
VIEW FROM BACK END
VIEW FROM SERVICE CORRIDOR
VIEW FROM SCULPTURE COURT
VIEW FROM EXHIBITION SPACE
SEATING SPACE (80M2) KITCHEN (18M2)
BASEMENT PLAN
WASHROOMS (47M2) CIRCULATION
RESTRICTED 1ST FLOOR
COLLECTION ROOM (21M2) WORKSPACE (25M2) WASHROOMS (40M2)
GREENERY
LAND FILL
CLASSROOMS
RETAINING WALL
LIBRARY
ACCESS POINTS
ADMIN
WATER TANK
WASHROOM
DRIVE WAY
CIRCULATION
RESTRICTED 2ND FLOOR
CONFRENCE ROOM (14M2) WORKSPACE (34M2) WASHROOMS (40M2) CIRCULATION
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Double heighted welcome porch is created at the entrance to give a monumental experience and to connect with the theme of the museum which is natural history
MUSEUM BUILDING Entrance to the site is designed with greater concern, which is to establish an emotional connect to the theme of the building. one can see the glimpse of the whole built up area from the entrance corridor. Feature wall is designed at the entrance showcasing the current exhibitions in the museum building.
VIEW FROM THE ENTRANCE TO THE SITE GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT DRAWING
GROUND FLOOR PRESENTATION DRAWING
B
A
VIEW OF THE ENTRANCE PORCH OF THE MUSEUM BUILDING B
A’ A
A’
B’ COFFEE SHOP
ADMIN
ART GALLERY
B’ WASHROOMS
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Soothing and pleasing harmony is generated all over the site to set an example of escape architecture. A small water body is created in the front junction which can also be used as a recreating space and place to hangout in between two programs in the open air theatre.
Pedestrian corridor is created with great notion so as to provide walking friendly experience . Palm trees and wooden railings added to the beauty of space. pedestrian way will always be shaded as it lies to the north of the building.
VIEW FROM THE ART INSTALLATION GROUND
FIRST FLOOR LAYOUT
SECOND FLOOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW
B
EXHIBITION PRE-FUNCTIONAL SPACE
VIEW FROM THE O.A.T. FORECOURT 15000 1400
9450
A FIRST FLOOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW
MULTIMEDIA EXHIBITION
4950
A’
TERRACE LABORATORY
450
EXHIBITION
B’ B.A.R. SECTION
LABORATORY
SECOND FLOOR LAYOUT B
EXHIBITION
SECTION B – B’
GROUND FLOOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW
B.A.R. SECTION
BALCONIES
ART GALLERY
20000
WAITING AREA 15000 1400
A
9450
CAFETERIA
ADMIN AREA
A’
ENTRANCE
450
B’ EXHIBITION
SECTION A – A’
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COURT
JUNGLE LAYOUT PATTERN
JUNGLE & INSTITUTIONAL BLOCK JUNGLE BLOCK IS PLACED IN PERFECT ORIENTATION WITH THE ROAD NETWORK AS IT IS THE MAIN HIGHLISHTING PART OF THE DESIGN. GLASS FAÇADE IS CREATED TO GIVE A INNER-OUTER CONNECT OF THE GREEN HOUSE WITH THE OUTSIDE ENVIRONMENT. MEDIA ARCHITECTURE CAN ALSO BE INCORPORATED IN THE DESIGN IN O.A.T. COMPLEX KEEPING THE WALL OF THE JUNGLE AS THE SCREEN. INSTITUTION BLOCK IS PLACED BELOW THE JUNGLE AND IN DIPRESSION TO PROVIDE PRIVACY FROM THE OTSIDE MUSEUM ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS IN PERFECT AMALGAMATION WITH THE LANDSCAPE.
INSTITUTE LAYOUT PATTERN
VIEW FROM THE O.A.T. FORECOURT WALL OF THE JUNGLE CAN ALSO BE USED AS A CREEN FOR VIRTUAL REPRESNTATION OF ANY MOVIE. OAT IS IN DIPRESSION TO CUT NOISE FROM THE OUTSIDE. 9000
4500
00
VIEW FROM THE REAR CORRIDOR OF INSTITUTION
-3450
2ND FLOOR
LIFTS
SECTION A – A’ 20000
1st FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR
ACCESS TO JUNGLE
EXIT
9000
HALOGRAPHIC PRESENTATION 4500
CLASSROOMS LIBRARY
ESCALATORS 00
ADMIN WASHROOM
PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF JUNGLE -3450
PLANS & SECTIONS
SECTION B – B’
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BIRDS EYE VIEW OF THE SITE BACK SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
FRONT SIDE
FRONT SIDE ELEVATION
LEFT SIDE
FRONT SIDE PERSPECTIVE VIEW
RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION
RIGHT SIDE PERSPECTIVE VIEW
LEFT SIDE PERSPECTIVE VIEW
LEFT SIDE ELEVATION
BACK SIDE PERSPECTIVE VIEW
BACK SIDE ELEVATION
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Pedestrian corridor will allow the users to escape from the existing buzz buzz living conditions and will allow them to amalgamate themselves into the nature. Thereby achieving the concept of escape architecture which is essential to cope up with the theme of the museum.
View of the built space from the sculpture court and cafeteria block will give an intrinsic and incorporated feeling of the built space and will remind the end users of their personal experience inside the buildings.
On reaching the ground floor of the jungle building, people will move into the exhibition space which is situated just in between the 2 buildings of museum and then will go to the cafeteria block. Art installations and other exhibitions can be done in this space.
Views of the museum building from the O.A.T. complex. Ease of movement was the major design concern and it was achieved by creating pleasing junctions and walkable friendly environment all around the site. Softscape and hardscape were used in efficient manner.
View of built space from the institute corridor. Railing was created with the help of plantation and landscaping element so as to provide visual connect in between two level differences.
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This is the inside view of the light corridor connecting museum building with the jungle building. The bridge is a transparent suspended 30 metres in length which will give visitors an everlasting experience.
View from the main court of the site. Having a transparent wall of jungle at one end and a vertical garden on the museum wall will allow people to indulge themselves within the ecological system and will find a comfortable space to relax and roam around outside the building.
This is the inside view of the jungle where one will experience astronomy followed by zoology and then botany on ground floor.
Wall of the jungle building will be used as a part of media architecture and will allow visitors to have delightful view of the short documentaries.
On entering to the site of the museum one will experience an art installation space on the left side of the entrance corridor which will allow the visitors to have a look and let them introduce to the theme of the place at one go with an emotional connect.
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