DLF MALL OF INDIA – CASE STUDY

PRESENTED BY :
Niramayee Godara ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Priyanka Ahuja 3rd Year/6th Sem
Roopanshi Goel
Siddhant Shrivastav SUBMITTED BY : GROUP 3
Sparsh Jha SUBMITTED TO :
Tushar Chaudhary AR. SUNEET ANAND
AR. ANJUKALITA
 INTRODUCTION

• DLF Mall of India, is a shopping mall in India located in Noida, NCR, Uttar Pradesh.
• It is spread across the retail space of 2 million (sq.ft. GLA).
• Designed by Benoy Architects.
• Constructed by Turner International.
• It has a gross leasable area of 1,800,000 m2
• The mall is divided in 5 zones spread over 7 floors.
• It includes 330 brands that include 100 fashion brands, along with 75 food and
beverages options along with many entertainment choices.
• Opening Date : April 27, 2016.
LOCATION

The location of mall is within fastest growing space of the city region
(NCR) Sector 18, Noida with prime South delhi & Lutyens delhi on one
side, Noida Greater Noida on the opposite with 30min drive.
Catchment
Total structure population- 4.5million
Connectivity
• The DND(Delhi Noida Direct) flyway connects DLF Mall of India with South Delhi
• The Greater Noida Expressway Connects DLF Mall of India with Noida and Greater Noida
• Ashoka Road connects DLF Mall of India with Noida and Mayur Vihar
ACCESSIBILITY

It is 32.1 kms from IGI Airport

It is 13.1 Kms from Anand Vihar

Railway Station

• It is 18.5 kms from New Delhi Railway Station It is 800 mtrs from Sec 18
• It is 16 kms From Old Delhi Railway Station metrostation, Noida
• 20min drive from Greater Noida and South Delhi.
 CONTEXT

Wave Mall Worlds of Wonder

Multi-level parking Wave One

Radisson blu The Great India Place Garden Galleria mall Wave Mall
Why people prefer going to mall?

• Malls today are transforming into community spaces bringing to the

discerning consumer the best of brands, food, and entertainment.

• They’re hubs where people go to rejuvenate, socialize and entertain. They

not only provide everything basic and upscale under one roof but also take
care of convenience.

• Shopping in the scorching heat or the blistering cold has now been replaced
by the option of a climate controlled environment.

• At last malls target every group of people college teens, couples, kids, adults,
etc. It is a place for shopping, entertainment, after office hangout places,
informal meeting and gathering space, and also a place to relax.
CONCEPT
Indian in essence & International in approach.
• DLF Mall of India introduces the international
concepts of retail in a form suitable for the
indian customer.
• The concept to categorized the mall into
‘zones’ which focuses on making a mall
experience more convenient and enjoyable
than before
• There are five zones and are categorized as
• Market place
• International Boulevard
• Family World
• The High Street
• The Leisure Land
PLANNING
LOWER GROUND FLOOR – Market place
SHOPS

Escalators

Staircases

Washrooms

Lifts

Service Rooms
GROUND FLOOR – International Boulevard
SHOPS

Escalators

Staircases

Washrooms

Lifts

Service Rooms
FIRST FLOOR – International Boulevard
SHOPS

Escalators

Staircases

Washrooms

Lifts

Service Rooms
SECOND FLOOR – The High Street
SHOPS

Escalators

Staircases

Washrooms

Lifts

Service Rooms
THIRD FLOOR – Family World
SHOPS

Escalators

Staircases

Washrooms

Lifts

Service Rooms
FOURTH FLOOR – Leisure Land
SHOPS

Escalators

Staircases

Washrooms

Lifts

Service Rooms
FIFTH FLOOR – Leisure Land
SHOPS

Escalators

Staircases

Washrooms

Lifts

Service Rooms
RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
HEAT VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
o Total Conditioned area of the mall – 11,36,686 ft2
o 6 x1000 TR Centrifugal Chillers & 2 x350 TR Screw Chillers.
o COP of centrifugal chiller is 6.3 and Screw Chiller is 6.1
o R-134a Refrigerant.
o Water Cooled Centrifugal chiller with magnetic bearing.
o IPLV as low as 0.38KW/TR.
o 20 % Less Energy Consumption.
o Turbocor Compressor.
o AHU’s & FCU’s- 512 Nos.
o FAN – (Cent-190 Nos., Axial- 181 Nos.)
o Jet Fan- 327 Nos.
o Ducting – 35000 Sqm
PARKING
• Parking Space to accommodate
▫ 1700 Cars
▫ 600 two-wheelers.\
• Special Parking slots for women and
physically challenged persons.
• Ventilation Fans Coupled with CO
sensors in parking.
• Parking Design is like a Mystery Maze.
• No CLEAR displays of Lift numbers
• Specifically lifts are opened in fire
safety exits having very bulky,
manless doors to pull.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MALL

• Introducing the concept of ‘’ Zones in India”

• 330+ brands & 82+ Kiosks Brands
• Approx 40% space is dedicated to F&B, Casual Dining and Indoor
Entertainment, Total 75 Food & Beverages Options Including 51 Cafes and
Casual Dining Restaurants and 24 F&B Kiosks.
• 7 star DT Cinemas screens designed by the known
Mesbur+Smith(specializing in entertainment architecture) with a seating
space for 2000 audience.
• The largest food court of the country with seating capacity of 1200 people
designed by Varney designs
• The unique design element of the mall would be the Racetrack Atrium to
give an excellent visibility for all store fronts coupled with 73 escalators,
one express escalator, and revolutionary travellators for the comfort and
convenience of Shoppers / Customers.
 EXTERIOR
No. of entry into the mall building
No of gates to enter the mall
: 2 Entries at the Ground Floor
(East & west Gate)
: 9 access gates
(for ingress & egress movement)

FACADE
• The exterior façade is provided by steel framework having steel
jalis, ACP sheets cladding and glass.

• Plantations were provided along the pathways

• Assembly points were provided outside the mall building for
gathering and meeting purpose
 DESIGN
• The unique design of the Mall of India includes special features like race-track
atriums which run through the property, ensuring optimum visibility to all stores
since their facades face the atrium therefore gain equal visibility and prominance.
• The design of the stores itself is contemporary and international.
• The mall ensures continuous flow of movement.
• Due to non linear corridor the sense of curiosity generates.
• Although it is the largest mall of India but because of its design one can never feel
that.
• There are five escalator sets and all of them run from the third basement to all the
way up. Along with escalators, there are bridges too. These all ensures easy flow of
movement.
• The entertainment city is split into two levels and there is double box. This place
will cater to everything from bowling to skating.
• The Mall’s unique zoning strategy is making the shopping experience much easier.
FOOD COURT:-
• With a seating capacity for 1,200 people.

• Total 75 Food & Beverages Options Including

51 Cafes and Casual Dining Restaurants and 24F&B Kiosks.

• It host brands, like Burger King, Mad over Donuts, Super

Chow, Taco Bell, Dominos and many other known brands.

• Food Court Area has OPEN CEILING CONCEPT.

• Supplied MEP(mechanical, electrical, plumbing activities)for
ducting.
• Decorative Panels
• Lighting Walls
SUCCESS OF MALL
LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
DLF MALL OF INDIA strategically located in the upscale
Sector-18 in Noida with prime south Old Delhi and Lutyen’s
Delhi at one side and Noida, greater Noida on the other
side. being at such a prime location the mall recives major
footfall.

BRAND MIX

India in essence and international in approach. DLF Mall

Of India introduces both National and International
brands like Zara, Marks & Spencer, Forever 21, Uniqulo,
Global Desi,Meena Bazar etc. As they have more than
430 brands the consumer gets a platform to explore and
shop more.
EXPERIENCE:-

• Officially shopping malls are defined as “one or more

buildings forming a complex of shops representing
merchandisers, with interconnected walkways enabling
visitors to walk from unit to unit.”

• Visits to mall could be more of a tourist destination for the

first timers

• More frequent users of exploring the biggest mall of india in

terms of infrastructure and offering
COMMUNITY SPACE:-

• Kiosks are made in order to gather and

endure the environment.

• For informal meetings there were assembly

points outside the building too.

• A Mall/supermarket appeals because of its

pleasant surroundings, better product display
and the availability of a wide variety of
brands.

• The 7-star DT Star Cinemas also has special

treat for kids in the form of a unique
auditorium for children with a specially
designed kids candy bar.

• Leisure Land also includes a massive food

court which offers refreshing mix of brands
covering all popular food court cuisines.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Technical information – Architecture and Design

Architect : Benoy renowned and award winning international firm
of architects master-planners and interiors experts
Project Consultant : Turner
Interior Architects : Benoy
Landscaping by : Grotech Landscapes
Lighting by : Litch vision Berlin, Germany
Lifts & Elevators by : Thyysen (world's leading elevator companies)
Construction Co/Builder : LARSEN & TURBO
PARKING FACILITY
Parking Management by : Secure Parking Solutions
Parking Details : Parking space to accommodate –
1700 four Wheelers.
600 Two Wheelers
Traffic congestion issues : By providing maximum no. of entry & exit for vehicles.
Parking slots for Women and specially challenged : Will be operational from 2nd phase.
EXTERNAL
ENTRANCE
Indian in essence & International in approach.
• DLF Mall of India introduces the international concepts of
retail in a form suitable for the indian customer.
• The concept to categorized the mall into ‘zones’ which
focuses on making a mall experience more convenient and
enjoyable than before
• There are five zones and are categorized as
• Market place
• International Boulevard
• Family World
• The High Street
• The Leisure Land
AREA STATEMENT

S.NO Floors Zone Built Up Area

1 Lower Ground Floor Market Place 2,80,000 ft2
2 Ground Floor International Boulevard 2,80,000 ft2
3 First Floor International Boulevard 2,80,000 ft2
4 Second Floor The High Street 2,80,000 ft2
5 Third Floor Family World 2,80,000 ft2
6 Fourth Floor Leisure Land -----------------
7 Fifth Floor Leisure Land 4th+5th = 4,00,000 ft2
SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES
• Energy-efficient air-conditioning system with 20 per cent less energy consumption.
• Solar power plant of 40 kw for using solar energy.
• Solar water heater of 4,000 litre, which helps save electrical energy.
• Ventilation fans coupled with CO sensor in car parking.
• Overdeck insulation with solar reflective index (SRI) finish.
• Pumps and fans coupled with variable speed drives to save energy.
• Sequencing batch reactor for wastewater treatment with the latest technology.
• Organic waste converter for wet garbage.
• The main structure shell and core of the building is reinforced cement concrete,
selected for its robustness and durability, along with a high performing fire rating.
• The mall boasts of 100 percent treatment and reuse of the waste water generated
onsite and storm water management system consisting of rain water harvesting tanks
and bore wells to recharge ground water.

SOURCE - http://constructionworld.in/News.aspx?nId=vy3gwNoZFzFk1FY7/ZqUcg==
GREEN BUILDING
• The DLF Mall Of India has successfully achieved LEED: CS Gold Rating awarded by
Indian Green Building Council.
• Special features like-
• Roof top insulation
• Exterior wall insulation
• Rain water harvesting
• Skylight
• Energy efficient glass
• Efficient water fixtures
• Water treatment plant
• Reduced WWR
• Native vegetation in Landscape

SOURCE - http://www.firstgreen.co/leed-cs-igbc-certification-of-dlf-mall-india-noida/
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Security by : Pro Align Security Services with Total Manpower

over 300 people
Sustainability assurance :
• DLF Mall of India has been awarded gold certification by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
for leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED)
• The MEP and Fire engineering team peer reviewed by international consultants has been put in
place to maintain the best international standards
• The mall complies with Ashrae 90.1 and would be one of the highly efficient green buildings of
the time
• The Fire protection system at DLF Mall of India is one of the largest integrated state of art
systems in the country, wherein cause & effect matrix has also been implemented.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
• Fire safety measures such as sprinklers, smoke detectors,
fire hose etc were provided.
• Fire hose were provided after every 30m and near every
fire escape.
• Through cause and effect matrix the mall had achieved next
level of automation and integration of life saving systems.
• This has been achieved through effective automation of fire
alarm system integrated with other building sub -systems
for automatic, time lined operation of life safety systems in
case of emergency.
Example
• For example fire is detected fire curtains operate
automatically in the open area of mall and provides safe
compartment to occupants during fire emergency. Doors
automatically gets closed and provides a safe path for
evacuation etc.
AWARDS AND FELICITATIONS
Awards won by DLF Mall of India

• Preferred upcoming mall of the year at Estate Awards 2013 by Franchise India
• ‘Retail Rising Star’ at MAPIC 2013, the International retail gathering that held
in Cannes, France. This is the first time any Indian mall has been awarded this
award at the history of MAPIC
• Awarded with the Most preferred upcoming Mall of the Year Award at Estate
Awards 2013
• Best Architecture & Interior Design Shopping Centre at Asia Shopping Centre
and Mall Awards 2014
• Best New Design & Development & Sustainable Design Award at Asia Shopping
Canter and Mall Awards 2014
INFERENCES
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
 Even surrounded by 3 malls near the site, the • As the mall is having 9 entrances, still the
mall is still being the best of all because of its congesting movements of vehicles is being
ZONING, CONCEPT and PLANNING. seen.

• PLANNING is done in such a way that the mall • Parking was not clear and was like mystery
doesn’t open up instantly. It gives you time to maze.
explore and capture the space.
• No signages for lifts from basement parking.
• Having sense of spaces, the mall provide a way
to their customers requirements. • To access service lift heavy iron bar on gates
was given.
• Created an environment i.e. enjoyed by all age
groups.