AZURE EXPANSES

Hotel Convention Center

Aerocity, New Delhi

Sem 10 : Architecture Thesis (2020)

India is ranked 7th in the Asia Pacific regions for the number of conventions hosted of which Delhi is a leading MICE destination. There are many independent convention facilities but lack of an integrated facility of a Hotel Convention Center which is crucial to make India a leading MICE destination.

The site is located in Aerocity, New Delhi, a premium location close to India’s largest & busiest airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport. It has a rich context & connectivity ushering in a new era of business districts in India.

‘Azure Expanses’ attempts on enhancing the richness of the Hospitality district of Aerocity with a Hotel Convention Center on the first plot of the district & at the same time creating an active public realm promoting pedestrianization within the plots.

Form Development

SITE & THE PRECINCT

Creating A Luxury Spine

The existing landscaped vista is continued through the site making a through pedestrian vista from the metro station into the hospitality district.

Facade Modulation Options

Marker In Space

The unique facade renders the building to have its own identity and creates a marker in space.

Sculptural Effect

The movement of the Sun throught the day creates dramatic light and shadow patterns.

Gradient

Pixellated Smog Eating Sky

Shades of smog eating panels used to tackle the pollution issue in Delhi & create a pixellated version of a sky against the real sky.

Privacy

Since the inner sides of the two wings of the Hotel building face each other, the tilted windows help in maintaining privacy.

Direct Views

The windows direct one to the 4 major views - Runway, Central district, Swimming pool, Landscaped vista.

Spatial Quality

Enhanced spatial experience in the room spaces.

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

Specialty Restaurant

Rooftop lounge, Private Dining, Bar, Live kitchen Rooms, Suites

Back of House areas

Kitchen services, housekeeping, storage, back offices etc.

Health & Recreational

Gym, yoga room, meditation room etc.

Swimming pool & deck area

Spa, massage rooms, therapy rooms

Back of House areas

Kitchen services, housekeeping, storage, back offices

Lobby area

Food & beveragesRestaurants, bar

Convention spaces - Convention halls, banquet hall, conference halls, meeting rooms etc.

Pre-function area

Open Lawn as a spill out for the convention hall

Guest elevator

Landscaped vista