Architectural Design - Semester 4 Portfolio

INDRIYA CRAFTS CENTER DESIGN PROPOSAL VASUDHA CHANNE A/3361/2019 2ND YEAR, 4TH SEMESTER

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Crafts and Context

Design Development

Design Proposal

Landscaping Proposal

1. Woodwork Craft

1. Area Programme

1. Floor Plans

1. Concepts

2. Dhokra Sculpt Craft

2. Climatic Responses

2. Roof Plan

2. Landscaping Plan

3. Himroo Weave Craft

3. Site Planning Strategies

3. Sections

3. Embellishment Plan

4. Context Landmarks

4. Massing Strategies

4. Programme-wise Design

4. Targeted Design

5. Design Intent

5. Materials and Resources

5. Views

5. Detail Designing 6. Views

Brief Introduction Craft practices are a part of human heritage through the generations, while adapting to new usages and the most innovative design. Some of them can be the catalyst for great modernity in a society in which the issue of sustainability is becoming one of the major challenges for the future. They have developed and adapted through all the periods of man, and have become treasured activities that brings people together in learning and in exploration.

More than a new tool, we wanted to design the craftsman’s work environment, retain the workshop spirit that is conducive to creativity, enable the best possible comfort for the performance of manual labour, acoustic, visual and thermal comfort. Indriya aims to not only serve craftsmen and visitors, but also respect the historical and nationally significant site in Delhi from a social, environmental and cultural perspective.

The centre provides adventure and excitement to any and all users, from the smaller courtyards and maze like plaza, to the overarching ring that is suspended in the air, and the undulating texture of the ground. A gentle action of push and pull throughout the project weaves the circulation of people with stones, brick, leaves and water. As a gift to our senses of sound, scent and sight, Indriya becomes a world in itself.

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Crafts and Context

WOOD WORK CRAFT

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Popularly known as the ‘sheesham wood village’, Saharanpur is home to some of India’s finest wood carvers.

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The city is internationally famous for this craft and its artisans who have been creating magic with the material for years. They breathe life into dead trees.

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The intricate and fine workmanship is what makes these products unique.

The vine-leaf patterns are a specialty of this region. Geometric and figurative carving is also done along with absolutely gorgeous brass inlay work.

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Other materials like wrought iron, ceramic and glass are being combined with wood to give a new dimension to the craft and ‘contemporize’ the traditional products.

Saharanpur, Utter Pradesh

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DHOKRA SCULPT CRAFT

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The art is a non-ferrous metal casting technique known as lost-wax casting.

This technique has been known to be in existence for nearly 4000 years.

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The name ‘Dhokra’ is derived from the Dhokra Damar tribes of West Bengal who originally practised this art form. The metal casting artwork later spread its wings to Central, Easter and South India.

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There are two types of casting, Hollow Casting and Solid Casting. The hollow casting is practised in Central and Eastern parts which include Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal, while the solid casting is practised in South India region including Telangana, which was awarded GI tag for Adilabad Dhokra craft.

West Bengal

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HIMROO WEAVE CRAFT

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Himroo weaving has glorious tradition of Persian art. Mohammad Tughlaq brought Himroo weaving to Aurangabad during his reign 600 years ago.

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Himroo is a hand-loom textile made of silk and cotton. In this textile lengthwise threads (warp) are cotton while width wise threads (weft) are silk. The designs are weaved by mixing double colours of threads to give elegant look.

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Shawls and Sarees of Himroo are very famous but besides that bed sheets, Jacket, pillowcases, Curtains are also made up of Himroo. Himroo shawls are popular for its charm and beauty they are mostly woven in red, yellow, black, green, white, and blue.

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The traditional designs are Ajanta designs inspired by Ajanta and Ellora caves. Some other designs are Guldasta designs, Tota Maina, Tari, Kasti, Chidiya, Floral, Choate Karri, Ahemadavadiwhale, etc.

Aurangabad, Maharashtra

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Design Intent

Inspiration from Crafts

The brass outlook Dhokra handicrafts often boast the iconic colour and shine of brass, which brings out the small lines and crevices made by the melted wax and earth technique. This was propagated into the facades of the buildings with brass cladding to create contrast with earthen materials from which it emerges.

Patterns to courtyards

Carving out from the form

Himroo has seen many iconic patterns, many of which fit circle patterns in the regular rectangular clothes.

This was translated into the plan, creating points on interaction (courtyards), amidst a strict grid structure and then imposing the circle in the form of a walkway. Hence, further showcasing the ordered beauty of the craft.

All wood working starts from a block of wood, which is cut down and carved from to make beautiful art. A similar concept is applied to the buildings, where they are treated as blocks, and are carved from the bridge, as well as on the sides, creating movement and interest.

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Context Map and Places of Interest

Broad Context The site is within a cluster heritage buildings and sites of national importance.

Close to it, and east of Daryanganj was Raj Ghat Gate of the walled city, opening at Raj Ghat to the west bank of the Yamuna River.

Important landmarks: • Raj Ghat • Gandhi Smriti • Shakti Sthal • Veer Bhoomi • Rashtriya Smriti Sthal • Shanti Van • Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium • Ambedkar Stadium • Indira Gandhi Arena • Delhi Gate • Feroz Shah Kotla • Daryaganj • Shahjahanabad

Delhi Gate Purani Delhi

5 min walk

Raj Ghat Ekta Sthal 1 min walk

Site Feroz Shah Stadium

Gandhi Museum

Yamuna River

Feroz Shah Kotla

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Design Intent

Inspiration from Macrolevel study

Raj Ghat Similar to a char-bagh (four garden) concept, paths can be seen extending to separate directions from the main space in the middle.

The rest complements, observes and responds to this focal point.

The same is tried around a central plaza which carries the theme of the senses, while built mass clusters and an elevated walkway surround it.

Feroz Shah Kotla

Nearby architectural styles

A very evident spatial planning system can be seen used here, with clusters of palace residence, public spaces, and greenspaces and more. There’s a progression through courtyards and walled areas from the public to privates spaces.

Similarly, courtyards will be used as a medium of movement throughout the project within all modules.

1600s – Shahjahanabad in the Mughlai style had many arches and carved openings 1700s – Daryaganj found Art Deco through British designers, includes a variety of geometric shapes and revitalized concepts 1900s – Memorial Gardens sees a relatively modern design, with reinterpreted niche arches

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Design Intent Organic layered forms

Courtyards

Since the site has many layers, in terms of history (old cities), iconic people (memorials) and geography (main traders post due to river), this should be reflected in the design.

Walking through a series of courtyards to reach into a central court which connects all the small clusters together.

An overlapping form of a ringed walkway will connect all the different sectors, weaving in and tying the whole centre together.

W1 Current landscape

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With a focus on 3 central clusters, the current tree cover can be used to make effective circulation paths.

These pathways will clearly separate the spaces and allow for privacy around the built form with open courts.

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Clusters of buildings based on function; Residential, Workshop, Exhibition, Retail OFFICE

MPH

RESIDENCE

Clusters

CAFE

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MUSEUM

OAT

Allow for privacy and for easy access to other functions

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Design Development

Area Programme FUNCTION

Total built-up area; 3,376 sqm

Area / user (sqm)

Users

Level of Access

Quality of space

Area (sqm)

Administration

5

10 staff

Private

Exhibition Hall

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50 visitors

Public

Well lit, top natural light

200

Wood working workshop

25

15 students + expert

Semi-private

Ventilated, secure

375

Dokhra Art Workshop

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15 students + expert

Semi-private

Ventilated, secure

285

Himroo Weaving Workshop

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15 students + expert

Semi-private

Ventilated, secure

480

Multipurpose Hall

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100 people

Public

400 + 120

1.3

200 visitors

Public

270 + 30

10 visitors + seller

Public

Near entrance, inviting

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72

Open Air Theatre (OAT) Shops

50

Cafeteria

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50 people

Semi-private

Open, ventilated, access

Visitors’ dorm

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20 (10 M + 10 F)

Private

Private, accessible

400 + 120

Teachers’ dorm

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5

Private

Private, accessible

125 + 20

Caretaker residence

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Private

30 cars + 2 buses

Public

Open, accessible, lit

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Public

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3000

Parking Current Structure

14.85 -

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Climatic Strategies

Forms are aligned on the NW-SE winds axis at 45 degree angle, with spill out space opportunities

CROSS VENTILATION – winds flow within the forms

Lines of trees next to road as a sound buffer and protecting the buildings from direct sunlight and heat gains

Covered or semi covered pathways create comfortable working and walking spaces

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Spill out spaces which can be used in summers AND winters (planting deciduous trees and placing pergolas)

Lines of trees protecting the buildings from direct sunlight and heat gains

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Site Planning Strategies

Jawaharlal Nehru Rd.

Public Semi Private

PARKING

Private

Main entrance from road coming from intersection and going to Old Delhi due to more footfall is there Pedestrian entrances from extreme ends to be closer to the walkers from metro station or bus station.

Separate side entrance for the living quarters as to give them the privacy of a residence Parking is adjacent entrance to create noise buffer zone between the road and the built up spaces Shops and exhibits placed next to entrance as attractions Radial zoning around the OAT, with different clusters Paths are created along tree cover and natural shade elements to connect to the nature Multi user spaces are placed as intermediates spaces, such as cafeteria and MPH to create transfer from private to public.

Canteen placed in centre to be open to dorms and workshops, as well as visitors during the day, near the OAT Workshops will be noisy places, so placed on site edge, but still have enough privacy to have peaceful and quiet working experiences

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Massing Strategy

1. Masses placed according to function on site in three clusters; residential, workshop, and exhibition

2. Blocks carved out according to circulation, creating inner courts as well as a court under a cantilevered museum

3. Undulation in courts to create interactive spaces and a continuous movement throughout the site

4. Curves carved out of blocks to create hierarchy of clusters, shield views & light

5. Ring shaped elevated walkway connecting all the rooftops with functional activities

6. Pergolas, shading devices added according to activity

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Goal – To engage the senses by playing with textures

Materials and Resources

Brass was a common material between the three crafts and is reflected in the design

Pathways accentuated with rope screens between black wood posts and pergolas

Upper layer of brass panel cladding, above a 2000 mm thick ribbon of brick walls and jaalis.

Light and dark wood used together to create contrasts, as well as provide a softer texture

Creates the look of brass emerging or reaching out from the earthen materials

RCC concrete slabs used for roofing and floor slabs due to small and slim sections with flexible wooden or rubber flooring

Stone background furthers the feeling of the earthen ground and stone base, from within craft materials are erupting

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Design Proposal

Basement Plan

MUSEUM

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An OAT with the background of a tree and a solid stone wall

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Option to go into the museum or the rest of the centre through a staircase

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Empty space above the long side of the OAT, for extra viewers on the side

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UAD handicapped reserved seating on the uppermost level with easy access

OAT

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VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE

Ground Floor Plan

PARKING FOR VISITORS

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Pedestrian entrance from Mahatma Gandhi Rd which walks through a series of small courtyards into the main court

OFFICE

FLEXIBLE USE PAVILION

Vehicular entrance given on as to take incoming visitors from the intersection. Pedestrian entry also given under a cantilevered museum Clusters given with a stepped seating for interaction and integrated seating

MUSEUM

OAT SHOP MULTI PURPOSE HALL

WC BLOCK EXHIBITION

CARETAKER

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2 individual dorms given for easy access of disabled visitors

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Entering while viewing the craft exhibitions and workshops on one end, while a grand entrance looking at the museum and the MPH

PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE

HIMROO WORKSHOP

CANTEEN EXPERTS

WOOD WORKING WORKSHOP DHOKRA WORKSHOP

DORMS

DELIVERY ENTRANCE

SERVICE LANE

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First Floor Plan

MUSEUM

ROOF DECK

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All dorms are placed on the upper floor with some common spaces for interaction between the visitors, as well as open balconies with views

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Museum cantilevers onto the shop below, joining the clusters together

READING ROOM

DRYING RACK AND WORKSPACE DORMS WOODWORK WORKSHOP

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Roof Plan

MUSEUM

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A ring shaped walkway, which connects all the clusters with spill out spaces on the roofs of the functions.

Multiple staircases and points to get to the level and explore the views and more activities from there.

Universal accessibility through a ramp coming from the pavilion

MULTI PURPOSE HALL EXHIBITION SHOP

HIMROO WORKSHOP CANTEEN DHOKRA WORKSHOP

RESIDENCE

WOOD WORKING WORKSHOP

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Top view A traditional planning system, as seen in traditional nearby monuments like Rajghat and Feroz Shah Kotla.

This is clearly contrasted by the sinuous walkways and seating in the green spaces, from the entrance and in the main plaza.

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Massing Model

Museum MPH Exhibition Hall Shop Walkway Himroo Workshop Residential Wood Workshop

Canteen

Dhokra Workshop

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Highlighting the importance of the workshops

Section AA” MUSEUM

WORKSHOPS

OAT

A direct visual and physical axis from the cantilevered entrance to the workshops, highlighting them immediately upon entry

All entrances to the workshops and balconies are arched towards the spill-out court in the middle for increased interaction and collaboration

Wind is able to flow easily from the NW side of the site through museum cutout and hostel balconies and spill-outs

Undulating texture from climbing the pavilion under the museum, down to OAT and the plaza blocks, and then into the courtyard of workshops

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Connecting courtyards using the central axis

Section BB” RESIDENTIAL

Residence block is facing the outer boundary, with a flat surface towards the small courtyard.

MPH

SHOP

OAT

MUSEUM

The upper ring platform arches over access points, creating an archway and entrance gesture while traversing through clusters.

Allows for backdrop for activities in active location of MPH and cafe The museum is divided and goes down till the basement level as to make the mass look less bulky when seen above ground

Courtyard are easily connected through the central axis path, similar to the commercial lane planning seen in Shahjahanabad.

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Design Detail - Workshops Dhokra; A hidden from public spill out for intense working, with access to kiln area too

Stairs; Interior staircases given to connect working stations to upper floor, when students are at different work stages

Zoning; Clear distinction between learning / discussion areas and machinery or work stations

Higher level; Upstairs working area is more undisturbed and peaceful for self work

Intent; To create a space that fits together into a central courtyard, but still allows the individual crafts their privacy and personal spill outs for focused working.

Display; The works in progress will also be displayed, seen by those walking by or looking from the main plaza

Dhokra workshop

Dhokra drying racks Himroo threading and drying racks

Himroo workshop

Reading room Dhokra work space

Wood work polish station

Corner position; Placed in SE side to reduce spread of gases in the immediate court, using NW winds

Woodworking workshop

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Ring; A research and information based library accessible to any visitors through upper walkway.

Accessed by students by Himroo staircase

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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Intent; To design a multi-accessible space that can be used for any event

Design Detail – MPH and shop

GROUND FLOOR PLAN Washroom; Connected washrooms for event usage 2 male, 2 female

Holding area; Connects to the court with 1:12 ramp gives a semicovered raised plinth for waiting people

FIRST FLOOR PLAN Entrances; Has two entrances as well as big displays towards pathway to attract customers

Holding area; Extra court near entrance for those who directly want to enter MPH

Roof deck; A viewing deck upon the tall 4 m MPH which looks over half of the site

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Skylights; Bring in natural light within the MPH and also create elements on terrace

Ring; Connects directly to upper walkway and creates more levels in movement

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Design Detail – Canteen Visitors; Direct entrance from the main plaza for craft centre visitors, as well as small court connecting to MPH for private event visitors

UAD; Ramp with slope of 1:12 placed from main plaza for handicap access

Residents; Direct entrance from the residential area, and also connected to private outdoor seating

Intent; To create a space that gives people many experiences and choices in seating, as well as easy accessibility for all the types of users.

Seats 54 people on Ground Floor

Upper ring; Direct access from upward ramp for terrace café which seats 24 people; can be accessed by stairs

Loading; Direct access to goods loading dock (4.5 m) for fast and easy food and equipment delivery Washroom; Bathroom placed behind building to be accessible to workshops as well Contains 2 male 2 female toilets

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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Design Detail - Residential Intent; To create a open plan and interactive setting between the groups of residents.

Open balcony; Balcony facing NW direction to receive maximum wind for high ventilation and cool air

Girls WC

Female Student Dorms

Continuous walkway; A direct private walkway from site entrance which connects the clusters towards a walkway to workshops and canteen

Handicapped student dorms

Experts residences Caretaker residence

GROUND FLOOR PLAN Court; Individual courts given as a central green space which reinforces the cluster in this space

Boys WC

Male Student Dorms

Students common space

Students; Direct put off entrance from the adjacent small court, which is still private and has security

UAD; 3 Individual rooms with comfortable turning radius given for any students who may be handicapped or similar

Common space; Multiple spaces and activities given for flexible events or even celebrations Extended balcony; This extends over the walkway providing shade below

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Landscaping Proposal

Concepts

A row of trees on the site boundary will create a noise buffer as well a buffer space for multiuse

Low and tall vegetation placed to allow easy and successful natural ventilation with NW & SW winds

Climatic Responses

Using the current built masses and trees on site for seating and accordingly placing new trees

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Usage of evergreen trees for needed shade and deciduous trees for seating to have comfort in all seasons

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Planting Key

Shrubbery

Herbaceous Plants

Existing Trees

Golden dewdrop

Catmint

Neem tree

Lantana

Coral bells

Mango tree

Bougainvillea

Tasman Flax-lily

Peepal tree

Deciduous Trees

Evergreen Trees

Doodhi tree

Amaltas trees

Pilkhan tree

Kareel tree

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Overall Landscape Plan Pathways Asphalt road Sand Naturally greens

Shade map

Built Spaces

Cantilevered spaces Artificially shaded Naturally shaded

Almost all areas are shaded in one form or the other, creating a manageable and comfortable outdoor and indoor relationship

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Embellishment and Lighting Plan Pathway lights Placed as ambient lights for paths and adjacent seating, have varying sizes according to path width

Upward wash-lights Used to highlight architectural features like arches, windows and walls

Wall sconces Placed as a task light on spill-out walls and used to demarcate door entrances

LED strip lights Placed as ambient lighting under outdoor seating; OAT, stepped courts, plaza seating

Recessed wall light Placed as ambient lighting under outdoor benches and around perimeter of building blocks

Signage Markers Placed at courtyard junctions

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Targeted Spaces 1.

Entrance from Jawaharlal Nehru Marg • •

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Needs to have tree coverage for good shading Needs to allow view to roofs and windows

Residence Spill out • •

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Needs to allow view of exhibition and workshop Invite to side spill out Distance to main plaza (35 m)

Main Central Plaza •

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Entrance from Mahatma Gandhi Marg •

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Needs to hide the view of the parking Create an interesting path, to cover the long distance to plaza (45 m) Winding path

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Needs to create small pockets of individual spaces for residents to utilize Needs physical barrier to delivery dock

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Smaller courts •

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Need to be cut off from the main plaza, creating self pockets Open only to immediate buildings

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Entrance from Jawaharlal Nehru Marg •

Line of shrubs hiding the parking

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Parking slightly sunken

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Pathway winding through the trees, creating an alternative focus

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Mini plazas around the trees

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Seating spaces in tree shades and creating waiting spaces for MPH or any big groups of visitors

Sculpture; Placed on the middle point which can be viewed from both entrances, a sculpture which signifies the centre

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Entrance from Mahatma Gandhi Marg Site boundary richly planted with evergreen trees that act as a sound and visual buffer from the road and busy city

Intent; To further emphasize the two courtyards while keeping them connected and traversable •

Central elements placed on either side of the main path to create the sense of distinction

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Hedging and shrubs planted to block view of wood workshop spillout next to entry

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Trees shading the path, that doesn’t interrupt flow through clusters

Levels in vegetation height creates interest in space and a hierarchy in spatial elements

Waterbody placed at entrance with a surrounding bench to create an entrance landmark

Entrance sculpture to signify entry

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Main Central Plaza •

Simple path ways that connect to or around the main structure

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Trees planted in the bends to create a lot of shade around

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Space next to canteen to create a green view

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Seating in the shade next to trees to accommodate small and large groups, resting

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Planting on both sides of path to create a pleasant experience

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Residence Spill out •

Central water fountain with pathway around it to create a sense of entry

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Hedges that separate space

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A dirt groundcover space to use as a playing area, away from the dorms and open to sky

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Fence shielding spaces from the service lane

Space used for outdoor canteen seating

An entrance from the Jawaharlal Nehru Marg side which follows the site boundary with rich vegetation

Creating small pockets for seating in groups

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Smaller courts

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Shrubbery along the border of the court with openings towards doorways

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Central plant focus in the middle of stepped seating

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Embedded natural stepped seating to create flexible space

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Direct spill out to canteen

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Trees added to shade the pathways and entrances

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View of workshop courtyard

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Pathway Light Design Light cube LED lit 90 x 90 x 90 mm Jaali pattern similar to that used around the site

Vertical cut-outs adds to vertical elements around like rope screens and columns

Inner light cuboid LED lit 600 x 40 x 40 mm

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Signage Design

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