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ABHIPUR
THESIS REPORT
ON
NOIDA HABITAT CENTRE
SECTOR : 33-A, NOIDA,
UTTAR PRADESH
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have guided and helped me this
stage of my thesis project. Without the support of these people, it would have been very
difficult to complete this task smoothly .
First of all I would like to express my gratitude to my thesis guide Ar. Ruchi Lakhani for her
invaluable guidance and support throughout . Also to our Respected Director Sir S.S.
Sekhon, and our visiting faculties R.L. Goyal, S.L. Kaushal and V.P. Anil for their guidance
through regular discussions.
Also not forget the co-operative extended by New Okhla Industrial Development Authority
(NOIDA) and other people related to the project site.
Saurav Chaudhary
Final year
University Roll No. 1120115
Indo Global College Of Architecture
I agree to abide by the decision of the Punjab Technical University should , at any subsequent
date, the above statement is partly or wholly found incorrect.
I have made this statement at my own with the full knowledge of its repercussions.
Saurav Chaudhary
Final year
University Roll No. 1120115
Indo Global College Of Architecture
a. SYNOPSIS 01 - 08
b . L I B R A R Y S T U DY 09 – 30
c . C A S E S T U DY 31 - 71
d . A R E A F O R M U L AT O N 72 - 75
f . D R AW I N G S 79 - 90
The aim of the project is to study the building design that would facilities the public
built design and to study a design which accommodate both the rural people and
foreign. The aim of the Project is to provide a functional design that ensures efficient,
safe and appropriate work spaces.
Objectives :
• Create clear, segregated paths for movement of people and material within the
building.
• Create a humane environment for visitor and performers.
• Develop building systems that can accommodate rapid change.
• Blend technical and functional requirements into a design that brings delight to
those who use the building and those who pass by it.
• Accommodate technical requirement for highly sophisticated equipment.
• To design a building taking care of the psychological of the visitor and providing
them a building which would have a positive effect on the people coming from India
or out side of India.
• To design a building of such a manner that when the visitor enter the building; they
can interact together in semi public a spaces under control with green environment
to make them relax and enjoy the traditional wealth and Indian heritage.
• The Habitat Centre would be developed on the pattern of Indian Habitat Centre in Delhi. The
Centre will provide International facilities for organizing Conferences.
• As Noida is flourishing area of the capital national Capital Region, It has been decided to
establish the Noida Habitat Centre (NHC) for cultural, societal and intellectual development
at the national and international levels.
• The Centre will house a high level library and world class Auditorium, Conference and
Banquet hall as well as club facilities, amenities for sports and leisure, Swimming pool,
Exhibition hall, Art Gallery and Business Centre.
• On its 15 acre site the Noida Habitat Centre will promote all round progress in the area and
become a major attraction of the city.
Proposed
Noida Habitat
Centre
Green Belt
SITE CONNECTIVITY :
SITE REGULATIONS:
22 km away From ISBT Delhi, Area of the Site : 15 Acres.
28 km away from Delhi Airport, Floor Area Ratio : 1.5
27 km away from Faridabad, Permissible Ground Coverage : 30 %
19 km away from Ghaziabad, &
Height Restrictions : 30m
29 km away from Greater Noida.
CLIMATIC CONDITONS :
In summer, i.e. from March to June, the weather remains hot and the temperature ranges from
a maximum of 48 °C to a minimum of 28 °C.
Monsoon season prevails during mid-June to mid-September.
The cold waves from the Himalayan region makes the winters in Noida chilly and harsh.
Temperatures fall to as low as 3 to 4 °C at the peak of winters. Noida also has fog and smog
problems. In January, a dense fog envelops the city, reducing visibility on the streets.
SITE STUDY
To analyze the site with respect to location, climatology, physiography, surrounding,
historical background of that region, on the basis of which design has to be done.
LITERATURE STUDIES
(Case studies to be done so as to be clear about the functionality of the project &
come out from the merits & demerits aspect of the project.)
CASE STUDIES
(The study is either from the books or from the internet to clear out more concepts
and can do research on the topic and extract inferences from these literature studies.)
The requirements areas framed out and area chart has to be finalize.
CONCEPT
P RO J E C T : N O I DA H A B I TAT C E N T R E
S E C T O R : 3 3 A , N O I DA .
Work Place Area (Usable Area): spaces in which possible for people to work at desks; includes
secondary circulation.
Primary Circulation: circulation essential to provide access & mean of escape to work place area.
Usually takes up between 10 and 15% of net usable area.
Special Areas: space which cannot be used for office workers but it is dedicated to particular function,
ex-archives, restaurant.
Core: defined as those parts of building that consists of elevators, lobby shafts, staircases, toilets,
mechanical and engineering services and ducts.
Duct: vertical ducts required for heating, telephone electric, drainage and water supply; also in air-
conditioned building for air Movement.
ELEVATORS: it should be grouped so that availability of any DESIGN OF OFFICE SHELL:
elevator Position of primary circulation: Fixed,
in bank on any floor can be easily observed. Its number and size may serve to one side or two. Position
depends upon of core: placed centrally, or at one
1. Population of building 2. Number of floors & 3. Required end, or detached.
waiting time. Central(interior): location has number
For preliminary assumption the number of elevators required of advantages.
may be estimated on the basis of one elevator per 25,000 sq. ft. of It allows all the windows space to
rentable area. be used as a rentable office space
Elevator lobbies should be 6 to 9 ft. wide, if elevators are on Depending on the configuration of
the same side only; 10 to 12 ft. if elevators are on both sides. building plans office of varying depths
Corridors are usually, 5 to 6 ft. wide. receiving natural lights.
MAJOR BANDS OF OFFICE SPACE DEPTHS:
NARROW - 4000-6000 mm: suitable for single office room or for 2-3 open plan work place.
MEDIUM - 6000-8000 mm: for enclosures larger than single room or for 3-5 open plan workplaces
DEEP - 8000+ mm: more than 5 open work places.
SOME PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:
Heavy equipment's shall be placed against the walls or the columns to avoid floor overloading.
Don't obstruct the exits, corridors or stairways, fire safety codes governing aisles, exits should be followed.
Employees performing close work should be in best lighted areas.
CONFERENCE ROOM
CONFERENCE ROOM:
General Sessions and face to face groups with a high participation primarily concerned with planning,
obtaining facts and information or in solving organizational problems.
Number of delegates attending the conference may range up to 150 or more.
Conference rooms is important part of office which is required to conduct meetings.
Conference rooms consist of different shapes of tables , arrangements and area according to the numbers of
persons to be seated.
Consideration must be given to clearances and circulation around the larger conference table, as indicated
LOCATION OF CONFERENCE ROOM
Centrally located to the users.
Interior spaces which is not the most desirable for the office purpose can be used for conference
This location eliminates outside distraction.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
A good irrigation system is the lifeline of landscape. Trellises are used to screen the
Using recycled water for nourishing the plants. view of parked vehicle from
Planting trees according to climate, in tropical climate higher floors of building.
trees which consume less water should be planted
LIBRARY
Space Requirements :
The program statement, which includes objectives, activities, and requirements, will spell out total needs
in terms of square feet of floor space . Generally speaking, the total need may be divided into five
categories : space for
(1) books,
(2) readers,
(3) staff,
(4) group meetings, and
(5) mechanical operations and all other (stairways, elevators, toilets, etc. )
Actual space allocations will tend to vary in accordance with the library service program in relationship
to community needs.
CLOSED RACK :
•The shelving should provide the maximum storage of books with minimum use of space. This Means
Island should be double sided stacks, with single sided along the perimeter walls.
•The distance between stack will be dictated by access of book trolley .
•The bottom shelf in closed book shack can be as near to the floor as possible (75mm) with top shelf
not higher than 1.9m, thus preferred total height of stack 2.3m (7 shelves total).
The auditorium is the container for the audience focused on the stage upon which the performances occur.
The three dimensional volume of the auditorium is characterized by the limitations set by all the members
of the audience able to see and hear the performances and the performers to be able to command the
audience.
•The relationship between the stage and the back stage areas should be
dealt according to the convenience of the performers.
TYPES OF LAYOUTS
Minimum radius foe the curved rows due to
seat construction is 20’ centre for radii of
rows and centre of screen or stage need not
coincide, although this is a ideal case.
Relationship between
groups of spaces
•Layout per applicable building and life safety codes, regulations, and ordinances .
•Allow sufficient distance between aisles for desired quantity and size of chairs plus end space.
•Space rows to allow for proper seat to back clear space..
•Allow 1" minimum clearance from either side or rear of chair to any adjacent side wall, end walls, etc.
•Provide adequate sightlines for either sloping or stepped (riser) floor configurations.
•Seating area should be free of obstructions .
•To allow for sufficient aisle illumination : Aisle lights are generally located
in the end panel standards at least every other row.
•Locate aisle light junction box 6" from the standard .
•Provide adequate floor or riser materials for sound anchorage.
ACOUSTICAL TREATEMENT :
The minimum standard of sound reduction likely to be required in an auditorium in a city to protect it
against external noise is of the order of 65 db. This reduction should be provided on all sides, but it
would be reasonable to make the roof insulation5-10 dB less provided the building is not unduly
exposed to noise from aircraft in-flight. Surrounding the auditorium with ancillary rooms and foyers is
an obvious and invaluable planning method of obtain the required insulation against outdoor noise. The
insulation of the internal walls should be adequate to protect the auditorium from these noise sources
and the insulation should not be by-passed by openings, doorways, etc. The adequate absorbing
surfaces should be provided in the hall to control the reverberation. Such areas include rear walls,
balcony parapet, concave surfaces etc. Porous material are used for absorbing the sound .such
materials are quilts, wool, gypsum board etc.
FUNCTIONAL
DIAGRAM OF
A VISUAL
ARTS FACILITY:
PARKING ANALYSIS :
Four level basement parking is allowed. In which 15% The three basic dimensions of any parking
is open or surface parking and 85% is covered parking. layout are: (1) the length and width of car.
Max. floor height is 4.5 m. (2) the width of aisles, and
A. Surface parking (3) the angle between car stall and aisle.
B. Basement parking Aisle width is related to stall width and angle
of stalls.
SURFACE PARKING-(15% of total) Width of aisle –24‟ for 90˚parking
A major consideration in the design of any parking area 13‟ for 45˚ parking.
is simplicity .
PARKING ANALYSIS :
•A central drive way with two rows of cars and 90 degree parking gives the best economy. Diagonal
parking is easier for the driver reduces driveway width but require more space.
•In designing parking spaces, end stalls should be about 1 ft. wider than usual.
•Parking spaces under building access drives should be 20 ft. wide for one-way traffic. If a restricted
site frontage requires a right angle turnoff, the drive way should be 25 ft. wide and the curb should
have a 30 ft. radius.
A. FIRE FIGHTING : According to NBC this building comes under Group D Assembly Buildings. These
shall include any building or part of a building, where groups of people congregate gather for
amusement, recreation, social, for example, theatres, motion, assembly halls, auditorium, exhibition
halls, museums, gymnasiums, restaurants, places, club rooms, and transportation services, recreation
and stadium, etc.
B. VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION :
Stairs Standard According To NBC For This Type Of Building
a. Minimum Width Minimum Width Of Staircase For Public Building Shall Be 1.5m.
b. Minimum Tread The Minimum Width Of Tread For Other Buildings Shall Be 30 Cm.
c. Maximum Riser The Maximum riser for this buildings shall be 15cm and these shall be limited to 15
per flight.
LIFTS/ ELEVATORS :
Location of lift : Normally best way to locate the lift is to group them together. According to fire regulation
at every 30 m core should be provided. Grouping of lift group of elevators should be designed in a manner
so that they Are located closely to minimize the walking distances. The lobby width is twice of car depth
when elevators are placed Opposite each other.
PROVISION FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED : Every building should be designed in such a way that it
should have provision for physically handicapped .Various provision includes –
•ramp for easy accessibility of wheelchair
•toilets for physically handicapped.
•lift of proper size to have space for wheelchair.
RAMP : A ramp is defined as a sloping walkway which is attached to a building as a means of moving from
one floor elevation to another without encountering any obstruction.
•at least 4 ft wide .
•Ramp slopes must not be greater than 8.33 percent (1 inch in 12). If a ramp slopes5 % (1 inch in 20) or
less, and there is no drop-off, then no handrail will be required .
If ramp slope is greater than 5 percent, and there is no drop-off, then one handrail will be required
Ramps shall have at least a 5'-0" straight level surface at the bottom to allow stopping distance for
wheelchairs.
GENERAL APPLICATION:
Retail displays and fixtures – glazing, Signs, Picture frames, Skylight,& Windows.
•Use low energy material sand methods of construction and reduce transportation energy An
architect also should aim at efficient structural design, reduction of use of high energy building
material (glass, steel etc.) and transportation energy and use of low energy buildings materials
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS :
Environmental Recommendations :
The building should have disorder like :
a. Environmental pollution,
b. Creating imbalance in microclimate of the area,
c. Creating imbalance in hydrology of site,
d. Creating mismanagement of environmental aspects.
INFERENCES :
• Layout of the building is very important to define the accessibilities of various areas as
well as the segregation of different user groups.
• Modern technologies have various options for design structures.
• Quality of spaces is vital aspect in the design process.
• Energy saving up to 60 % will be achieved by energy efficient techniques.
a . I N D I A H A B I TAT C E N T R E
b . I N D I A I N T E R NAT I O NA L C E N T R E
C . V I G YA N B H AWA N
ENTRANCES :
Gate no. 1 is on the lodhi road and act mainly as staff entry for people
working in habitat Centre.
Gate no. 2 is situated on Maxmuller rad and is mainly used as vehicular entry.
Gate no. 3 is situated on Vardhman Marg and acts entrance for habitat
convention Centre
Gate no. 3A is also on Vardhman Marg and is mainly used as service entry.
PARKING SYSTEM -
• Total 1000 covered car parking and
2000 two wheeler parking .
• 50 surface parking.
• Two lower basement for parking.
Basement parking are provided for free Provision for ramp are provided
vehicle environment on the ground
• The creation of a green and healthy environment forms the backbone of the complex environment of the
complex. This contributes to the urban level functions and also creates a healthy and pleasant
environment for the working employees.
• The height of the building is 30m.
• The entire façade is cladded with red bricks which gave a majestic look to the structure.
• There are 5 main building blocks which are interconnected by means of aerial walkways.
• The external façade is in a language of exposed red brick, exposed concrete and glass, r. concrete
frame with an infill concrete block and brick cladding.
• The atrium of the structure is beautifully designed with various landscape features such as sculpture,
green areas in the centers resulting in the formation of the roundabout in the atrium . The atrium is
rectangular in shape and is divided into 3 parts.
• Massive steel girders have been used for the const. purposes. The entire office block rests on the steel
girders without any support of the columns in between the longitudinal plan.
Interconnected
Aerial walkways
Green and healthy
environment
• The Habitat Library and resource Centre : Offers a range of resources to its members – newspaper,
periodicals, multimedia , internet media etc. It also Wi-Fi enabled and the users cam bring their laptops
if they to and can access internet in half-hrs slot.
• The Library Lounge : Provides a relaxing space for members and it is also Wi-Fi enabled. It has seating
capacity of 50 persons. The open terrace seating area with 20 seats provides a panoramic view of the
south Delhi.
• The IHC Visual Art Gallery :
Area : 5000 sq. ft.
Used as exhibition hall cum a gallery;
A reception, a print room, toilet, control room for control of the light and sound.
• Banquets for Conferences and Seminars :
The IHC world provides one of the finest convention center in the country that is equipped with states
of the art facilities in the conference halls, auditorium, guest room and documentation.
• Major office spaces are located in the blocks adjacent to the main streets; the associated
functions such as guest rooms, staff quarters and the auditorium are adjacent to the Lodhi
Colony Housing.
• The 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. The blocks adjacent to the housing area have
been progressively reduced in volume and the auditorium is set back substantially from the
plot line to create a distinct entry.
• The complex is planned and divided into two
blocks:
· North block
· South block
South block:
This block is further divided into `two’
zones – 1 & 2, and houses most of ancillary
facilities for the North block like
residential guest rooms, conference, library, health club, swimming pool and restaurant etc.
The zone 3 comprises of a 537 seats of auditorium. The IHC contains a variety of functions that cater to
almost all types of requirements.
*Secretariat and documentation centre.
*Finest banquets and innovative theme parties.
Area of the
Auditorium is
6200sqft.
Capacity of 537
persons
Water Bodies
Provided To Cut the
Rigidity of Harsh
Material
Signage‘s for
For Art Galleries the track
movement in IHC.
lights are used to focus on
the Paintings, likewise in
open palm court.
SIGNAGE'S
CONVENTION CENTRE
•AUDITORIUM
•CONFERENCE.
•DOCUMENTATION CENTRE
•HABITAT LIBRARY AND RESOURCE
GROUND FLOOR:-
1)LOBBY.
2)AUDITORIUM.
3)CONFERENCE HALL WITH ATTACHED FOYER.
4)OPEN LAWN.
LOWER GROUNDFLOOR:-
1)MEETING HALLS(HAVING
PARTITION BELOW AUDITORIUM).
2)TWO CONFERENCE ROOMS.
3)DOCUMENTATION CENTRE.
4)THEATRES.
5)CONFERENCE CUM BANQUET HALL
DELHI LIES IN COMPOSITE CLIMATE AND VARIOUS ELEMENTS USED IN THE BUILDING TO REDUCE THE
HEAT ENTERING INTO THE BUILDING ARE –
SHADING DEVICES : COURTYARD MEASURING 30 X 60 SQM. ARE COVERED BY LARGE SUNSCREEN
CANOPIES MADE UP OF ALUMINUM PANELS SUSPENDED FROM A SPACE FRAME STRUCTURE.
LANDSCAPE FEATURES : EVERY COURTYARD IS BEAUTIFIED WITH LANDSCAPE .WATER BODY AND
PLANT INCREASES THE ESTHETICS OF THE BUILDING.
1 BLUE SUNSHADE PERGOLA OVER COURTYARD FOR COOL EFFECT.
2 SMALL OPENINGS
3 PROJECTION OVER WINDOWS
4 THICK WALL HELP IN INSULATION
5.COURTYARD PLANNING
THE SUNSCREEN PROTECT THE COURTYARD FROM THE SUN
GLARE. REDUCTION OF HEAT GAINS ACHIEVED BY OPENINGS
ONE EXTERNAL FAÇADE.
a. INTERNAL COURTYARD
• LANDSCAPE BUILDING VOLUMES ARE ARTICULATED TO
FORM INTERCONNECTED INTERNAL COURTYARDS THAT ARE
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES WITH DIVERSE IMPORTANCE.
•THE GREEN AREA HAVE BEEN GIVEN BRICK SKIRTING SO AS
TO MAKE IT STAND OUT FROM THE FLOOR AREA.
b. SUNSCREEN ELEMENT
•A HIGHLY DRAMATIC FEATURE OF THE BUILDING IS THE SUN
SCREEN ELEMENTS, WHICH PROTECT THE COURTYARDS FROM
SEVERE SUNSCREEN GLARE WHILE LETTING IN THE WINTER
SUN.
•SHADING DEVICES THAT REJECT AND
REFLECT THE UNWANTED SOLAR
ENERGY PROVIDE A PLEASANT
CLIMATE.
USERS FEEDBACK
a. The beautifully landscaped environs of IHC provide brilliant outdoor party and performance venues that could
bestow that extra sparkle upon any function.
b. Green environment of the IHC reduce heat entering into the buildings.
c. Allen stein planned the building in such a manner so as to have clean looks.
d. Every part of the building speaks different language one can enjoy different moods at different places.
i. The environment in the courtyard gives a feel of freshness.
j. Open spaces are hide when we enters or through road side
k. Easy accessibility.
INFERENCES
• ZONING OF DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS IS DONE IN SUCH A WAY THAT EACH FUNCTION GETS A DISTINCT
ENTITY AND PERSON COMING INSIDE KNOWS WHERE HE HAS TO GO .
• SIGNAGE'S PLAY A VERY IMPORTANT PART IN THE BUILDING.
• DUE TO PROVISION OF SUNSCREEN IN THE COURTYARD A PERSON GETS A FEELING OF WALKING IN
CLOSED ATRIUM KIND OF SPACE WHICH HAS BOTH NATURAL LIGHT AND SHADE.
• GREEN EVIRONMENT CONTROLS THE COMPOSITE CLIMATE
• WATER BODIES AND SCULPUTRES GIVES AESTHTIC VIEW TO THE IHC.
THREE DIFFERENT WINGS OF IIC WERE DESIGNED TO REFLECT THE DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL
ASPECTS OF THE CENTRE.
1.North wing: residential rooms.
2.West wing:- dining areas.
3.South wing: library ,auditorium,
administrative offices.
MAIN
ENTRY
VEHICULAR MOVEMENTS
VARIOUS COMPONENTS (FUNCTIONAL AREAS) AND THEIR INTERRELATIONSHIP;
PLANNING OF THE COMPONENTS : Different parts of India international centre are -
A) MAIN BUILDING BLOCK-
•Consist of rectangular block with an auditorium at the eastern end and a conference ,restaurant
,lounge bridged by colonnade rectangular structure containing the kitchen.
SPECIAL SERVICES
STRUCTURE : The concrete frame is filled in with various types of cladding (local stone, pre-cast
concrete panels), windows, and shading devices of various sizes, the particular quality of the site.
• The final construction was highly economical, largely as a result of efficient construction and use of
simple exposed material which requires no additional finishes.
SITE PLAN
1.BRICK JALI
2.LANDSCAPE
COURTYARD
3.WATER BODY
•The whole façade consists of exposed materials which gives the building a very rich look.
•Good relation is maintained between indoor and outdoor spaces.
•Use of courts and openings through the buildings to create a lively sequence of visual experiences
from approach to entry to exit.
•Planning done in three different wings with separate entries to each wing without disturbing any
wing.
INFERENCES
•Orientation of the building worked according to the delhi weather usage of jails on the facade as
light breakers, gives it a monotonous look.
•the landscaping includes green areas as well as water bodies adjoining the lounge and guest room.
•The historic and cultural heritage of the site kept in mind
• Vertical landscaping is also seen on the stair tower with creepers all over it,
• The jails the orientation as well as materials used, keep the space cooled by the use of water
bodies as well as the experience at the space stimulates the user.
Entrances
The complex has three main entries
· The western entry for VIP and delegates
· The middle entry is for media, delegates, members of main Vigyan
Bhawan administration and serves, kitchen etc. It also leads to telex,
bank, telephone kiosks.
· The eastern entry is for annexe building used by staff, delegates,
media and serves as the service entry for kitchen, A/C plant rooms etc.
Entrance Arch In Granite
Internal View
Of Central
Atrium
N O I DA H A B I TAT C E N T R E
S E C T O R : 3 3 A , N O I DA .
CULTURAL AREAS
1. AUDITORIUM
RECRATIONAL AREA
3. BOTH FUNCTION AND AESTHETICS MUST BE 7. MEET NEEDS FOR FEWEST POSSIBLE
SATISFIED COST
a. Balance of money and human values a. Balance of needs and budget
b. Use of existing resources
c. Provision of appropriate structural materials
4. ESTABLISH A SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE d. Provision of appropriate plant materials
a. Effect of lines, forms, textures, and colors e. Attention to details.
b. Effects of dominance
c. Effects of enclosure.
• The arrangement of the buildings has been done in such a way that it provides with a central
piazza with fountains and green area, this area is shaded with a tall building on the south cutting
the hot sun of summers, giving a cool environment to the complex.
• The overall concept of the design is that the building is a perfect blend of natural environment with
urban environment, fulfilling the requirements of the present era, where there is less space and
more of amenities to be provided. Cultural BINDING THE FUNCTION
VARIED FUNCTION Business
BENEFITS OF NATURE,
Social &
Economic IMPACT OF HUMAN BEING,
NATURE
+ PLANNING
IMPACT ON BUILT ENVIRONMENT,
GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE, &
AND PLANNING WITH THE COMPONENETS OF HABITAT APPROACH TOWARDS THE PROJECT.
CENTRE WITH ITS NATURE.