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A CONFLUENCE OF IDEAS

CASESTUDY

Chapter
Case studies

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER ER

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A CONFLUENCE OF IDEAS 3.1INDIA HABITAT CENTER

CASESTUDY

Plate no.3.1.a View Of India Habitat Centre

The India Habitat Centre is planned as an assemblage of institutions dealing with a wide variety of issues related to habitat and also to house a variety of functions to stimulate and facilitate many levels of interaction. It has been conceived as an ideal physical environment with a range of facilities that would maximize the effectiveness of the individuals and institutions.

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Several leading corporate entities and nonprofit organizations like ata !nergy "esearch Institute # !"I$% H&'C(% )H*% CII% I+( etc.% sharing a common concern for the ,Habitat,% have come together to participate in this exciting venture of institution building. IndiaHabitat Centre is now home not only to these offices and research organizations but houses a club% India,s most comprehensive convention centre as well as several restaurants and performance venues for cultural activities.

he India Habitat Center was conceived to provide a physical environment which would serve as a catalyst for a synergetic relationship between individuals and institutions working in diverse habitat related areas and therefore% maximize their total effectiveness.
Fig no. 3.1.a Gro nd Floor Plan Of IHC

3.1.1Intent of study:
-. o study the interrelationship between institutions working in diverse habitat related fields brought together in an integrated manner. / 0. he common facilities provided for information% dissemination 1 the types% their sizes and location. 2 3. o study the environment created inside the complex through different architectural elements% fa4ade treatment% materials% landscape and climatetempered courtyards. 5. o critically analyze the offices provided to various institutions6Individual firms. 7 8inally to analyze the architectural character% circulation-vehicular% and pedestrian% the services provided and the parking for vehicles.

Plate no. 3.1.2.a View of Nort* +lo,-

LAYOUT OF INDIA HABITAT CENTRE

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3.1.2 Location:
he India Habitat Centre #IHC$ is located along the +odhi "oad on the fringes of +utyen9s 'elhi. Spread over nine acres of land IHC has a built-up area of approximately one million s:uare feet. he + 1shaped site has frontage on the three sides. It is bounded by the ;ax ;uller ;arg on west% the <ardhman ;arg on "O#HI $O%# south and the +odhi road on the north. he 8ourth side is flanked by *al *harthi School. he complex is accessible from three sides% the ma=or pedestrian entrance being from lodhi road on the north. Fig no. 3.1.2.a "a)o t of India Habitat

3.1.3 Access;
he complex has an access from three sides having the +odhi "oad on the north% ;ax ;uller ;arg towards the west and <ardhaman ;arg on the southern side. hus% it has three main gates% referred to as gate no. -% gate no. / and gate no. 0. >ate no. /% on the ;ax ;uller ;arg is the one% which directly leads to the double level basement. he lifts then take to the upper levels form this point. he other two gates direct the vehicles to the surface parking that has been provided. his parking basically caters to the public areas like the conference hall%
Plate no 3.1.3 a Internal View of India Habitat Centre

3.1.4 Facilities:
- he I.H.C. provides the following facilities for the use of member? /. 2@%@@@ s:uare meters of office accommodation for institutions. 0. Conference rooms with a total capacity of -@@@ in -@ locations of different configurations ranging from 0@ to 23@. 2. 5@ >uest room% five suites% and five service apartments. 3. Conference room% cafeteria% "estaurants and Arivate 'inning room to handle approximately -3@@ persons at a time. 5. B 7@@ s:m exhibition area with built in systems and structures for multimedia exhibitions. 7. B /3@ seat amphitheatre. C. Bn auditorium with 3@@ capacity. >ift shop% 'ish antenna with multi-channel cable < and piped music% corporate Aost (ffice and underground parking -@@@ cars and /@@@ two-wheelers. Dith E7%@@@m/ of built up area% Habitat Centre provides a variety of related activities and institutions% with a density of approximately -@@@-person6acre #total areaF E acres$.25 percent of the total area goes into the landscaped courts.

B uni:ue library6resource center with e-mail

links to "esources Centers abroad.

(ther facilities include an Brt gallery% !xecutive fitness center% *ank% ravel agency%

3.1.5 The Spatial organization:

he habitat centre is organized as a series of four to seven storey blocks around linked shaded courtyards. he built forms are grouped around climate tempered courts% shaded by overhead sunscreens and are enlivened by vertical gardens. he complex has a very well planned segregation of spaces. Bll blocks 6areas% which are expected to experience a large and regular inflow of public have been placed very close to the entrancesG the office areas being given the access from the inside of the courtyards. Blthough the public and the semi-public areas have been placed in separate built blocks% the courts and the landscape areas form a very good connection between the two. he landscape forms a very integral part of the design and seems to be a part of the builtscape.

.able no. 3.1.5.a %rea State6ent Of IHC

3.1.6 The planning and important features:

-. he complex is accessed from all sides the ma=or pedestrian entrance being from +odhi "oad on the north. he distribution of various functions on the site is simple /. he two blocks on +odhi road are handed over to offices on the top and reserved for public facilities on the ground floor. . he third block on the south% houses common facilities like a conference center% a large auditorium% library and a guest house. wo basements house all the parking and services extend under the entire block. "estaurants and exhibition spaces on the ground floor open out into the courts% with the courts also being used for the public exhibitions.

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Plate no. 3.1.!.a View S*owing +lo,-5 Of IHC

he ground was perceived as a vehicle-free environment% and a fairly elaborate system worked out to deny entrance to all motorized traffic except for repair and fire. Bll cars and scooters are directed into two levels of basements. he conference block is the only one that allows entry to vehicles.*uilding volumes are articulated to form interconnected internal courtyards that are the ma=or public spaces.
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Plate no.3.1.!.b Green S7a,e In .*e Co rt)ard5

/.Bnother factor that governs the design was the effort to modify the climate as much as possible by non-mechanical means. hus% the top two floors have been pro=ected twice. his results in a building shadow that is larger than its footprint it also creates a classical order of the pediment. 0 -. he introduction of a sunscreen% a highly dramatic feature of the IHC% ingeniously protects the courtyard from the summer glare while letting on the winter sun% and is a very successful innovation that greatly enhances the enclosure :ualities of the courts. 8urther reduction in heat gain is achieved by keeping the openings on the external fa4ade to less than 3@H of the surface area% while strip windows characterize the facades around the courtyard . / *uilding blocks are grouped around climate tempered courts% shaded by overhead sunscreens and enlivened by vertical gardens.

Plate no.3.1.!., S n5,reen abo8e Co rt)ard5

3.1.7 Important spaces and their functions:

he complex is planned and divided into two blocks?

North block South block 3.1.7.1 North block:

he block ad=oining the +odhi "oad and on the northern side of the site is this block. )orth *lock is further divided into four zones 1 2% 3% 5 and 7. his block primarily comprises of office places supported by different areas like lift lobby% staircase% B.H.&. etc.

3.1.7.2 South block:

his block is further divided into Itwo9 zones 1 - J /% and houses most of ancillary facilities for the )orth block like residential guest rooms% conference% library% health club% swimming pool and restaurant etc. he zone 0 comprises of a 2@@ seats auditorium.

Plate no.3.1.9.1.a Nort* +lo,-

he IHC contains a variety of functions that cater to almost all types of re:uirements. ;a=or office spaces are located in the blocks ad=acent to the main streetsG the associated functions such as guest rooms% staff :uarters and the auditorium are ad=acent to the +odhi Colony Housing. he blocks housing the offices are articulated to form the three courtyards% the ground floor of which contain public functions such as exhibition spaces% fast-food restaurants% banks%etc and access to the vertical cores. he blocks ad=acent to the housing area have been progressively reduced in volume and the auditorium is set back substantially from the plot ine to create a distinct entry.

Plate no. 3.1.9.2.a So t*

3.1.7.3 AUDITORIUM !O"#:

his block comprises of auditoriums of varying capacities and basement theatres being used forth conference purposes. MAIN AUDITORIUM

;ain auditorium has the translation system for three languages. It is easily operable by the user as selection can be done from the seats itself. here is a provision for controlling volume too. ;ain auditorium is also provided ith ;ahagony room% a hall suited for small gathering with attached kitchenette and washroom apart from control rooms and pro=ector room on the first floor. >reen room lacks the usual re:uirement of toilets. >round floor also has offices J coffee lounge. he level difference between two-seat platforms is -15 which makes viewing bsolutely obstruction free. his auditorium has been provided with balcony seating too. 'ouble wall system avoids sounds disturbance from outside. Brea of this auditorium is 5/@@ s:. ft. 1 and it has a capacity of 307 persons

Fig no. 3.1.9.3.a

Plan Of % ditori 6

3.1.7.$ O%%&ce block:

-. >eneral office spaces are located mainly in the blocks ad=acent to the main streets% and are provided as free flowing spaces without internal partitions. . Service core consisting of two lifts% one staircase% B.H.&. room% electric and telephone connections #ad=ustable$% duct and toilets for both sexes- serve the office space. . Bll office spaces have the flexibility of providing their own wet areas apart from those provided in the central court. (ffice spaces measure approximately -2.-3 m K -2.-3 m% and 00.- m K -2.73 m. . he entire building is air-conditioned and the basements are mechanically ventilated. ceiling% ceiling reduces to 0.@ m.
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Plate no. 3.1.9.:.a

he floor-to-floor height is 0.73 m% but with B.C. 'ucts running across the height of office space with false . ceiling reduces to 0.@ m.
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here is sufficient light in the interiors of the offices due to strip windows along the sidefacing courtyard.
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Plate 3.1.9.5.a Entr) .o Con8ention Centre

3.1.7.5 "on'ent&on "enter lock:

The con'ent&on centre pro'&(es the %ollo)&n*: Several halls with varied capacities% multimedia and audio visual e:uipment. L/@ concurrent sessions are possible. LInbuilt archival system. L*uilt in pro=ection facilities. LSecretariat and documentation centre. L8inest ban:uets and innovative theme partie
Plate no 3.1.9.5.b View Of Con8ention Centre

Cultural and entertainment events diary Covered parking for -@@@ cars and /@@@ two wheelers. B 303-seat auditorium apart from the following meeting rooms has been provided.
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Plate no 3.1.9.5., View fro6 front of ,on8ention

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3.1.8 Description of various facilities provided in the convention

3.1.+.1 us&ness "entre
'ocumentation Centre has 5 cabins or 5 workstatio an be hired for variable periods of time. 8itted with all modern business documentation centre provides an ideal setting for a % international conference basement areas.

Plate no 3.1.;.1.a + 5ine55 Centre

3.1.+.2 Tr&n&t, Roo-s .In b/se-ent0

Madamba% "udraksha and Bmaltas are extremely flexible set with individual as well as combined usage possibilities. hese can be used for workshops% boardmeetings% theatres and cultural performances.
Plate no 3.1.;.1.b Internal View Of .rinit)

3.1.+.3 1/c/r/n(/
!legantly carpeted =acaranda could be used as one large space or further divided into independent units for corporate meetings% seminars% workshops and parties. Nacaranda - - -/E@s:.ft Nacaranda / 1 -/E@s:.ft
Plate no 3.1.;.3.a Internal View Of

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B fixed seating hall e:uipped with state of the art% multimedia facilities and each table e:uipped with a set of mike% ideal for seminars% corporate presentations% product launches. Casuarinas 1 -3/@s:.ft

Plate no 3.1.;.:.a IntView Of Ca5 arina

3.1.+.5 M/*nol&/
B free seating h all allowing flexible seating options suited for both conferences and party usage.

Plate no 3.1.;.5.a Internal View Of &agnolia

3.1.+.2 OUTDOOR 34NU4S:

B"!B he Hub ;argosa +awn Silk Cotton >arden !merald >arden Cascade Court Aalm Court he Alaza Silver (ak >arden 53@ 3/@@ /7@@ /C@@ -/3C0 -5-7@ 2@@@ 5@@@ S!B I)> -5@ C3 C@ 23@ Plate no 3.1.;.!.a View5 of "and5,a7ed E8iron5 Of

hee beautifully landscaped environs of India Habitat Centre provide brilliant outdoor party and performance venues that could bestow that extra sparkle upon any function.

3.1.9 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.1.5.1 T64 RID74S:
he buildings are grouped around semi-covered courts and linked at the 3th and 5th floor level and above by bridges to form huge gateways for entrance into various zones6 courts. hese multi level bridges provide office spaces as well as links between various building zones. he bridges form framed views and vistas and complete the character of the enclosed courts.
Plate no 3.1.<.1.a +ridge For6ing H ge

3.1.5.2 S6ADIN7 D43I"4S:

Shading devices that re=ect and reflect the unwanted solar energy provide a pleasant climate at low cost without consumption of energy in their operation. Blthough it is difficult to create energy it is easy to deflect% absorb or even re=ect energy. B system of open to sky% shaded canopies over the large paved courts% provide relief from tropical sun with fixed shade casting elements% devised to shade the courtyards in summer% and the let in the sun in the winter. Such a shading device reduces load on air conditioning system. B -./m deep galvanized steel tubular framework stretches edge to edge across the courtyard and is anchored to concrete overhangs at the edges. Shade casting leaves of A<C coated nylon fabric% approximately -.5x-.2m in size are anchored at the predetermined angles within this framework to provide shading element.

Plate no 3.1.<.2.a S*ading #e8i,e5 abo8e

3.1.5.3 8INIS64S
he external finish for the building was originally visualized in brushed aggregate #grit$% carefully controlled to result in a dark base that became a progressively lighter as the building was viewed against the sky. his could not be implemented because of the lack of skilled labour.
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brickwork with exposed ".C.C in cantilevered corridors

. Ceramic iles->reen% "ed J >rey used in extensions to defne verticality and also in interiors of lobby and lifts are used to give an effect of flow

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Plate no 3.1.<.3.a E=7o5ed +ri,-wor-

3.1.5.$ UI!T 8ORM

he I.H.C. has different *uilding volumes articulated to form interconnected internal courtyards% which are the ma=or public space he service cores rise to maximum height above rest of the structure creating interesting blocking
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*uilding blocks are linked at the fifth and sixth floor

level and above by bridges to form framed huge gateways for entrance to various zones6court. he bridges form framed view J vistas and complete the character of the enclosed courts. -. he roof of the building is designed as a series of terraces accessible from various offices and restaurants.

3.1.5.5 !ANDS"A9IN7 !ach internal courtyard has been designed to impart a

distinct-identity to the spaces and is conducive to the type of functions or activities that can be anticipated. his has been achieved by paving patterns in different materials% the use of water% a play of levels and plants Plate no 3.1.<.5.a Water +odie5 Pro8ided Stepped planters serve as sitting space too.

Aalm trees have been planted to create a refreshing

.o C t t*e $igidit) of Har5* &aterial

environment inside. Sculptures have been placed at strategic points creating an element of interest. Dater ponds are provided to cut the rigidity of harsh materials.
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he roof of the building% too% is designed as a series of terraces% which have been entirely converted into roof gardens.
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he external spaces have a more formal :uality% to act as a foreground for the building.
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he facades abound in window boxes% where plants further soften the wall surfaces.
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Plate no 3.1.<.b "and5,a7ed

3.2 Vigyan bhavan

<igyan *hawan is India9s largest and most prestigious conference center which has been hosting numerous conventions and conference at the national and international level as early as from -E35 when it was designed and constructed by CAD'. It is one of the centre in India whose conferencing facilities can compete with those in any corner of the worldG very close to international standards.
Fig no. 3.2 a &a7 Of #el*i

 It has been venue for many historical and politically relevant summits% seminars and conferences% attended by distinguished world centre world leaders and dignitaries. <arious NAM #non aligned movement$ conferences% the "6O7M #common wealth heads of government meet$ etc.% first being the &)!SC( conferences. It was completely destroyed in a fire in-EE@ and building contents and service systems such as furnishings% false ceilings% electrical% air condi-

tioning and acoustics systems% water supply and sanitation systems as well as structure systems suffered extensive damage. his building was renovated by "a=a Bderi Consultants Avt +td. Cultural events are not permitted in the premises.

3.2.1 INTENT OF STUDY

o study the auditorium #capacity -@@@$ and its
different components o study the conference halls.

o critically analyze the offices provided to various institutions6Individual firms. 8inally to analyze the architectural character% circulation-vehicular% and pedestrian% the services provided and the parking for vehicles. the environment created inside the complex through different architectural elements%

he common facilities provided for information%

dissemination 1 the types% their sizes and location. o study fa4ade treatment% materials% landscape and climate-tempered courtyards.

3.2.2 LOCATION:
<igyan *hawan is located on ;aulana Bzad road some diatance away from the intersection of "a=path and Nanpath. It is located between )ational ;useum and vice presidents residence on the other side. his building is hardly a furlong from the "ashtrapati *hawan.

Fig no. 3.2.1 a "o,ation Of Vig)an +*a8an

3.2.3 ACCESS:
his building is accessed from ;aulana Bzad road. he main building has 0 entrances. ;ain front entry is on southern side facing ;aulana Bzad road.

Plate no. 3.2.3.a &ain entran,e fro6 t*e &a lana %>ad

3.2.4 CONCEPT
'ominance of main plenary hall surrounded on sides with corridors leading to commission rooms and administration offices. he whole building is purely functional with no features of any style for Chaitya Brch to emphasize entries. he whole building is artificially ventilated fence no courtyards. he building is sadly lacking in relief spaces.

FORM 3.2.5
B cuboid mass% which gives no indication of its functions. he white mass stands out because of its bulk with little fenestrations. he entrance Brch of the main building is all >ranite and is the most attractive Brchitectural element. It rest on red sand stone podium and welcomes the visitor. he western face done in sand stone demarcates the block as separate entity. he Bnnexe building and dining halls are cuboid masses subdued by main block with no noticeable features.

3.2.6 GENERAL PLANNING:

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<igyan *hawan consists of three building? he main building he annexe building he dining hall

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he complex has three main entries he western entry for <IA and delegates he middle entry is for media% delegates% members of main <igyan *hawan administration and serves% kitchen etc. It also leads to telex% bank% telephone kiosks. he eastern entry is for annexe building used by staff% delegates% media and serves as the service entry for kitchen% B6C plant rooms etc.

Plate no. 3.2.!.a Entran,e %r,* In Granite

3.2.2.1 M/&n h/ll bu&l(&n*

he main building a three storied structure with a total plinth area of about 17222s;.-ts has following functional areas? he main three storied consist of three parts ? he plenary hall i.e main auditorium hall. hree committee rooms i.e halls -%/J0 wo commission rooms i.e halls 2J3 Areview cum pro=ection theatre i.e hall 5 <IA lounge J <IA dining hall. !xhibition hall J business centre. he administrative block with control rooms. he rear portion consists of three committee rooms% two commission rooms% one Aro=ection heater% lounge and cafeteria.

Plate no. 3.2.!.b Internal View Of Central %tri 6

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!ach of the 0 entrances leads onto a foyer with one serving the main entrance being the largest. ;ain foyer has flight of steps leading to the main hall and upper floors. he space of the foyer is less as compared to the capacity. his leads to the congestion during peak hours. +ocation of main lift bank for vertical circulation is far away from the main entry in <IA foyer. he staff entry is on the other side and has a chaitya arch in red sandstone% but of smaller scale. he staff entry and the offices placed on one end generate a well defined staff movement.

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he main circulation is via a doubly loaded corridor. here seems to be absence of clarity in planning as one move along them. he corridors are poorly lit.
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Corridors are the main form of horizontal circulation

Fig no. 3.2.!.a Gro nd Floor Plan 3ert&c/l: <ertical circulation in the form of stairs and escalators provided in the central

Atr&u>round floor has an atrium of 057 s:m. Saling three floors of building height. It is provided.Dith space frame and heat reflecting glass roof which permits natural light into the area. &sed for dinning by the conference attendees and is decorated with a water fountain. he atrium can hold up to 53@ people while standing.

Fig no.. 3.2.!.b Verti,al 1 Hori>ontal Cir, lation

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Heralded by the insignia of <igyan *hawan the entrance foyer to this hall is a magnificent and elegant sight with a plush interior. he conference hall has a stage that is approached by steps which give it a podium effect. It measures $2=$+M. +argest hall with -/C3 seats Oarranged in fan shaped curvilinear staggered seating arrangement. !xtends from ground floor to first floor. It measures 2/m x 2Cm. It has fixed tables and moveable chairs for E@@ and only fixed chairs for the rest.
Plate no. 3.2.!., View Of Plenar) Hall

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he stage is far and can be approached directly from the <IA entrance. It accommodates 07 people.*uilt in podium style the floor and furniture is so designed so as to integrate the conferencing system% the computer networking% infra- red system and public address system.
Plate no. 3.2.!.d View Of

Anc&ll/r, %/c&l&t&es

here are press observer galleries accessible and approached from second floor. here are three balconies on either side of the hall on an average height of --m from the ground level.C sound control and interpretation room with SIS system. here are rooms available for 'oordarshan accessible from first floor fitted with modern techni:ues for direct relay from the hall.

Fig no. 3.2.!.,. VIP !ntrance Bccommodating 07 people

O%%&ce block /n( us&ness center

he support offices for conventions are located in the office block on the east side#77@s:m$.there are -3 rooms of -3.3s:m and / rooms of 27s:m. are provided . It has audio-video recording studio #/Es:m.$ for on the spot interviews. B business center with provision for a bank% travel desk% post office% secretarial services and telephones etc is located in the main atrium lobby. he block is of load bearing masonry with ".C.C. slabs for roof and terraces. he walls on ground floor are 23@mm thick and 02@ mm thick on the upper floors with partition walls remain --3mm thick. 8oundation depth of ".C.C. strip footing is -./m. he corridor linking the office spaces are /.7m wide and the block is carpeted.

4:h&b&t&on /re/s

(n the first floor is a large exhibition hall covering a plinth area of 17> s;-. Bpproachable from the escalators as well as the staircase. he exhibition area has an attached pre-function lounge that can be used to put a temporary small bar counter or for release of stamps% coins and for informal sitting. Bccessible from main block and administrative block.

Fig no.3.2.!.d Fir5t Floor Plan

D&n&n* loun*e
Bdditional dinning space is provided in the foyer above the main entrance lounge as well as in a hall on the ground floor rear block. B large mural adorns the blank face of the atrium. he position of dinning area is not suited. he odor of food spreading into the convention hall is not desirable. here is no way one can reach the space frame and the building which should be absolutely clean has maintenance problem.

Dining lounge: It al5o 5er8e5 a5 an e=*ibition a5 well a5 dining 57a,e

Fig no3.2.!.e. #ining "o nge

Re/r block
he rear block is also entirely carpeted and contains committee and conference rooms% exhibition hall and lounge areas. he circulation in the rear block is pierced by an atrium which presently houses escalator. his atrium is also the ma=or source of light within the area. he rear block also holds the BOC plant room% a kitchen and dining area of /2@ s:m.
Plate no.3.2.!.e. %tri 6

#&tchen /n( Ser'&ces /re/

B central kitchen is located on the ground floor serves all lounges ban:uet halls. he kitchen does not serve the atrium dining hall directly but serves <IA lounge and hall )o.-. B service corridor accompanies hall no. -% leads to central kitchen. his acts as pantry not kitchen. here is a separate entry to the kitchen from the backside. he corridor has

two lifts #one smaller for kitchen utensils and furniture transport$. It is :uite narrow with no storage space.

3.2.7 Annexe Building

. Bnnexe building was built in -E7@ to provide additional facilities to the <igyan *hawan Complex. . It is a three storey high building with a total plinth area of -0%07- s:.m centrally air conditioned% with the main conference facility located on the ground floor.

he upper floors are the offices occupied by various authorities such as interstate council% etc. . he building houses four committee rooms i.e. Hall B% *% C% '% press work area% cafeteria% a big lounge% telex room% telephone booths etc. . In addition there is another Confer building known as P!9 Hall. . Budio recording facility available in facilities are available only in halls B J ! only
Fig no.3.2.9.a. Entran,e

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he annexe is entered through a reception foyer with a staircase and two lifts. (pposite the main entrance of the foyer and through a double door opening% the media lounge opens out. It is surrounded by committee6conference rooms with capacity ranging between 25--7@ persons.

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(n the ground floor% doubly loaded corridor run all round. he two corridors branching from opposite sides have administrative offices and offices for documentation Ahotostat

Fire fighting system

here exists a close circuit b6w television # C.C. .<. $ any visible fire can be seen on video recording . here exists wet riser systems with three risers and a ring of piping and external yard hydrant . Bn automatic sprinkler system is provided with a separate pumping system . he sprinklers are located within the false ceiling . here are also smoke and beam detectors . here set off fire alarms with electronic panels located in each building to pin point the location of fire . here is a separate underground fire tank with a capacity of 53@@@ litres of reserved water located in the rear of the complex . he main building has been compartmentalized with fire check doors .

3.2.8 AREA STATEMENT

M/&n bu&l(&n* Anne:e bu&l(&n* otal plot area ? 2.30 ha. ;ain building ? 7-E3.22s:m >round floor ? 50-7.07s:m 8irst floor ? EE@.2C s:.m. ;ezzanine floor? 52@E.03 s:.m. >round floor ? 2@07.20 s:.m. 8irst floor ? 0053.C3 s:.m. Second floor ? 0053.C3 s:.m. +ink passage ? 35.@@ s:.m.

3.2.9 INFERENCES
. Dell planned services should be planned in all the halls. . Bcoustically well maintained in terms of materials and planning. . !ntry for <.I.A s is well defined and the lounges are also accessible from the conference hall% but the corridor which has been given should be broader than existing size. . he main entry% foyer to the auditorium is not sufficient. . Column placing is also so congested

I)8!"!)C!S? *y bringing together a number of institutes from various habitat related professions in one complex% the complex problems of meeting facilities% co-ordination between different professionals and the problems like car parking% food services etc. have been smartly solved. he blocks have been functionally demarcated - )orth block comprises of office space and ancillary facilities are in south block 1 resulting in well co-coordinated spaces. he articulation of the blocks has been largely successful in achieving the design ob=ectives. Computerized building management system has been designed for the efficient operation of all systems including watering of window boxes and the detection of faults. he grouping of 5-7 storey building blocks has been done around climate- tempered courtyards% which has enlivened up the atmosphere inside the complex. 8a4ade treatment on the exterior presents a very stable and strong visual effect by use of special bricks whereas the inner fa4ades are very light% delicate and support light hanging gardens. he structure of the building is thoughtfully designed ".C.C. frame structure% which ahs created flexible spaces in the interior. <ehicular movement is restricted only to the periphery of the site with only pedestrian movement allowed inside the blocks creating a very clean environment. Aarking has been kept in the basement allowing rest of the site to be landscaped.

C()C+&SI()? It marks a transition in the architecture of Noseph Bllen Stein. he centre is organized as a series of 2-7 storey blocks around linked courtyards. (ffice areas given access from inside the courts. /3H of total area goes to landscaped court. Services? total service area-30%@@@ s:.m built up area with two basements% each -C% @@@ s:.m. Bllowing parking of E30 cars. he whole building is air conditioned and the basements are mechanically ventilated. 8ire escape stairs and lobbies are pressurized to prevent spread of fire along vertical shafts. he window boxes are watered and computer operated building management systems does the detection of fault.

3.3 International centre, goa

I"7% 7o/ strives to promote international peace% harmony and understanding between people of all nations through academic deliberations% exchange programs and cultural events. (n the academic front% IC> strives to be an institution where social% political and economic issues of local relevance% national significance and global importance are debated by thinkers% scholars% academics% industrialists% creative persons and public spirited citizens. (n the cultural front% IC> aims to evolve into an institution where new cultural and artistic expression is experimented with% encouraged and shared.

3.3.1Location

International centre >oa is located at 'ona Aaula% a mere 7 km from Capital City% Aana=i on a well landscaped C Hectare campus atop the aleigao Alateau . Bd=acent to IC> are >oa ;edical College% Fig no. 3.3.1.a IN.E$N%.ION%" CEN.$E3 GO%>oa &niversity% and the )ational Institute

of (ceanography. is located /E km #a 23 minute drive$ from 'abolim Birport .

site plan of international centre , goa

*uest room +lo!)

(ro"osed *uest room +lo!)

Corridors !onne!ting t%e areas

La$n
NATIONAL HIGHWAY

La$n

(ar)ing area

Administrative area dining room lounge re!e"tion !on#eren!e rooms

(ar)ing area

&ain entran!e to t%e !om"le' O"en lands!a"ed area reserved #or "arties

Fig no. 3.3.1.b SI.E P"%N OF IN.E$N%.ION%" CEN.$E3

3.3.2 Surroundings Entrances

and

Plate no. 3.3.2.a &ain Entran,e .o International Centre3 Goa

he International Centre% >oa is accessed by a national highway % which leads to "a= *hawan . Situated in proximity to the >oa medical college % >oa university and national institute of (ceanography . here are total two entrances% one towards the entrance to the main complex and other towards the residential block . he main entrance is then divided into three ways . 8irst towards the <.I.A. entrance % second to the reception and the third serves as the service entry for the kitchen.

3.3.3 Form
he basic planning of the complex is kept simple % Dhere all the sections of the complex are accessed by corridors covered by ;angalore tiles . he entrances have been kept minimum in number which are further segregated into other areas. he whole complex has been given a very formal approach.

3.3.4 Components of the complex

he International centre% >oa consists of ?-. he Bdministrative section /. >uest room block 0. !xhibition area 2. Conference rooms 3. +ibrary 5. Mitchen 7. 'ining area Plate no. 3.3.:.a View of G e5t $oo65 1 &ain Co67le= C. <.I.A. +ounges E. (pen landscaped area

7uest roo-s
here are 22 B6C twin sharing rooms which afford a soothing view of the Brabian Sea or Quari river. hese 22 rooms are divided in two blocks which are accessed from corridors . hese rooms have been provided with the basic necessities

Plate no. 3.3.:.b Internal 1 E=ternal View5 of G e5t $oo6

Fig no. 3.3.:.a Floor Plan of G e5t $oo65

D&n&n* h/lls
'ining "estaurant 1 here are three 'ining Spaces. Sp&ces% non-air-conditioned restaurant that can space up to 73 personsG Abol&-% a comfortable lounge cum bar 9/lk&% an exclusive air-conditioned restaurant with a capacity of 0@ diners.

Fig no. 3.3.:.b Floor Plan Of /it,*en %nd #ining %rea

"on%erences he Centre has three state-of-the-art air-conditioned Conference halls.

M/n(o'& - a large hall with a capacity of -C@ persons% ?u/r& S/l - a medium sized hall with a capacity of E@ people - a small conference hall with a capacity of 0@ persons.

Fig no. 3.3.:., Floor Plan Of Conferen,e %rea

ADMINISTRATI34

!O"# It &s s&tu/te( close to the 3I9 entr,. It cons&st o% :

'irector office Secretariate office ;anager office AB office Arogramme officer room !lectrical officer room Daitin area +obby hough the planning is simple the privacy of each officer is wisely planned. Fig no. 3.3.:.d Floor Plan Of %d6ini5trati8e %rea

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GUEST ROOM BLOCK ( PROPOSED ) SERVICES FOR STAFF )UARTERS GUEST ROOM BLOCK ( PROPOSED ) GUEST ROOM BLOCK

LAWN ( #se$ %&r '(r!ies ) CONFERENCE BLOCK

N ATIONAL HIGH WAY

GUEST ROOM BLOCK ( PROPOSED )

SE$VICE EN.$4

RECEPTION

LAWN ( #se$ %&r '(r!ies ) ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK

GUEST ROOM BLOCK

DINING HALL DINING H ALL

KITCHEN
service e !r"

&ain ,it!

GATE HOUS E

Mitchen
LANDSCAPED AREA USED FOR PARTIES

+B)'SCBA!' (A!) SABC!

Fig no.3.3.:.e SE$VICE EN.$4 FO$ /I.CHEN

&%IN EN.$%NCE

3.3.5 User *roups

he user groups or the organizations belong to >overnment and the Arivate Sector including )>(s% +ocal Self->overnment bodies% Industries% Corporate Houses and )ational and International Bcademic% Scientific and Social Institutions whihc have regular academic and training sessions% corporate retreats% and cultural programmes at IC>.

3.3.5 4:h&b&t&ons /n( cultur/l e'ents

he ambience of IC> is perfect for the festivities % honouring local traditions % religious gatherings or social events . Classical dance programmes % activities for children % industrial visits % career guidance forums have found a welcome place in the heart of the International centre % >oa

Plate no. 3.3.!.a E=*ibition of "o,al

3.3.2 Out(oor %/c&l&t&es he centre also has a large variety of outdoor facilities.
?/&,o @ ?u&,o 1 wo level grass lawns with a capacity of 3@ J -@@ persons respectively. hese can also be used combined.
Plate no. 3.3.!.a VIEW OF

Plate no. 3.3.!., VIEW OF

D&'l& 1 B grassy area with stage J backdrop with a capacity of around 3@ people.

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B terraced % landscaped stage that has a capacity of 53@ people offers a ma=estic view of the confluence of the Quari river and the

amphitheatre

with

Plate no. 3.3.!.b VIEW OF

Brabian Sea.

3.3.7M/ter&/ls use( /n( structure :A

he complex is a simple column beam structure . ;angalore tiles have been used as the roofing material . Bll the walls are plastered % and common goan colours are used in the complex to represent the >oan culture .

Plate no. 3.3.9.a Corridor5

3.3.+ !/n(sc/p&n* :A
he multi function area facing the sea forms an ideal setting for varied occassions . B scenic location with the right flora and fauna provides the right ambience for celebrations of any kind . "aised platforms even allow for stage presentations and cultural meetings .

3.3.5 In%erencesBA
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Plate no. 3.3.;.a "and5,a7ed S7a,e5

he International centre % complex % >oa represents the >an culture % represented in the form of typical architectural style of >oa which is exhibited by overhanging eaves % style of arches % doors and windows % columns % cornices % etc . /. ;ain emphasis has been laid on the horizontal circulation and only the guest rooms are double storied % which are accessed by stairs . 0. +andscaping has been done beautifully including climbers % flowering trees and plants % water body . 2. Simple planning has been done where various components of the complex are accessed throug