URBAN DESIGN

Redevelopment of Janakpuri Community Center

Janakpuri, New Delhi

Sem 9, Done in groups of 4 in 2019

Project Role - Zoning, Site Landscaping, Commercial Block- Design developement, Parking Layout

The project calls for the redevelopment of the Janakpuri Community Center. Having a massive residential component to the program, creating spaces for both the residents of the site as well as the context was an integral focus of the project. The zoning was based on the accessibility, publicness and privacy of the site.

The taller commercial hub creates a landmark in space. The angular axis, clean cuts and fluid landscape render both the aesthetic and functional appeal to the scheme. Amalgamating the central mandatory green with the smaller green pockets gives rise to a smooth transition between the public and private greens which are inclusive to all. The type and quality of open spaces creates a public realm for all the people in the close vicinity of the site. The built form is gently sandwiched between the earth and the sky following a common language with the presence of ‘voids’ creating a visual porosity and an elevated gathering space.

Design Directives

BREAKING THE LINEARITY

A linear mass would give a long stretch of open space as opposed to the smaller pockets of greens obtained by using a oblique axis

URBAN POROSITY

Porosity is maintained in terms of spaces as well as form inviting people into the site & the central green. Every block enjoys a view into an open space.

Site Development

CLUBHOUSE COURTS

Clubhouse along the edge of the site to cater to the surrounding areas as well

FRIDAY MARKET

Friday Market relocated with a public gathering space to increase footfall everyday

MANDATORY GREEN

Greens divided such that there are public greens in the center and private greens along the residences

TEMPLE NODE

Temple node retained as it is an important symbol to the existing residents

PUBLIC PLAZA

Plaza connecting main road to Central Green creating a major axis

RETAIL ALONG HOUSING

Retail placed under housing creates a public realm right after the plaza thus activating the space

ELEVATED PLAZA

Elevated ramps leads one to the retail block

ELEVATED GATHERING SPACE

An elevated gathering space is created at a common level on groups of housing towers breaking the mass into proportionate ratios.

EQUITY

Rethinking the urban space which focuses on people first ensuring equal distribution of resources.

PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT

Using Context axis to generate pathways to invite more pedestrians.

VEHICULAR MOVEMENT

Vehicular movement restricted to the periphery of the site

OPEN GREENS

Redefining the central green to create smaller pockets of private greens

ZONING

Housing situated away from the commercial zone to allow for privacy

GROUND

Strong oblique axis is created to allow for smaller pockets of open spaces for residences