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“A CONFLUENCE OF IDEAS”
CASESTUDY

Chapter 3
Case studies

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“A CONFLUENCE OF IDEAS”
CASESTUDY

3.1INDIA HABITAT CENTER

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 non-profit organizations like Tata
N Energy Research Institute (TERI),
HUDCO, NHB, CII, ILO 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.

The India Habitat Center was

conceived to provide a physical
environment which would serve as a
catalyst for a synergetic relationship
between individuals and institutions

Fig no. 3.1.a Ground Floor Plan Of IHC

3.1.1Intent of study:

1• To study the interrelationship between

institutions working in diverse habitat
related fields brought together in an
integrated manner.
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3• The common facilities provided for
information, dissemination – the types,
their sizes and location.
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5• To study the environment created inside
the complex through different architectural
elements, façade treatment, materials,
landscape and climate-tempered
courtyards. Plate no. 3.1.2.a View of North Block

6• To critically analyze the offices provided

to various institutions/Individual firms. LAYOUT OF INDIA HABITAT CENTRE
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 Finally to analyze the architectural LODHI ROAD
VARDHAMAN ROAD
character, circulation-vehicular, and
pedestrian, the services provided and the
parking for vehicles.

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The India Habitat Centre (IHC) is located O
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along the Lodhi Road on the fringes of D
Lutyen’s Delhi. Spread over nine acres of
land IHC has a built-up area of
approximately one million square feet. The L
–shaped site has frontage on the three
sides. It is bounded by the Max Muller Marg LODHI ROAD
on west, the Vardhman Marg on south and the
Lodhi road on the north. The Fourth side is flanked
by Bal Bharthi School. The complex is accessible Fig no. 3.1.2.a Layout of India Habitat
from three sides, the major pedestrian entrance
being from lodhi road on the north.
3.1.3 Access;

The complex has an access from three

sides having the Lodhi Road on the
north, Max Muller Marg towards the
west and Vardhaman Marg on the
southern side. Thus, it has three main
gates, referred to as gate no. 1, gate
no. 2 and gate no. 3. Gate no. 2, on
the Max Muller Marg is the one, which
directly leads to the double level
basement. The lifts then take to the
upper levels form this point. The other
two gates direct the vehicles to the
surface parking that has been
provided. This 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:

1The I.H.C. provides the following  A unique library/resource center

facilities for the use of member:
2• 40,000 square meters of office
accommodation for institutions.
3• Conference rooms with a total
capacity of 1000 in 10 locations of
different configurations ranging from 30
to 450.
4• 60 Guest room, five suites, and five
service apartments.
5• Conference room, cafeteria,
Restaurants and Private Dinning room to
handle approximately 1500 persons at a
time.
6• A 700 sqm exhibition area with built
in systems and structures for multimedia
exhibitions.
7• A 250 seat amphitheatre.
8• An auditorium with 500 capacity.
with e-mail links to Resources
Centers abroad.
 Other facilities include an Art
gallery, Executive fitness center,
Bank, Travel agency, Gift shop, Dish
antenna with multi-channel cable TV
and piped music, corporate Post
Office and underground parking 1000
cars and 2000 two-wheelers.
 With 97,000m2 of built up area,
Habitat Centre provides a variety of
related activities and institutions,
with a density of approximately 1000-
person/acre (total area= 9 acres).25
percent of the total area goes into
the landscaped courts.
3.1.5 The Spatial organization:
The habitat centre is organized as a
series of four to seven storey blocks
around linked shaded courtyards. The
built forms are grouped around
climate tempered courts, shaded by
overhead sunscreens and are
enlivened by vertical gardens.
The complex has a very well planned
segregation of spaces. All blocks /areas,
which are expected to experience a
large and regular inflow of public have
been placed very close to the
entrances; the office areas being given
the access from the inside of the
courtyards. Although 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. The
landscape forms a very integral part of
the design and seems to be a part of
the builtscape.
 Table no. 3.1.5.a Area Statement Of IHC

3.1.6 The planning and important features:

1• The complex is accessed from all sides the major pedestrian entrance being
from Lodhi Road on the north. The distribution of various functions on the site is
simple
2• The two blocks on Lodhi road are handed over to offices on the top and
reserved for public facilities on the ground floor.
• The third block on the south, houses common facilities like a conference center,
a large auditorium, library and a guest house.
 Two basements house all the parking and services extend under the entire
block. Restaurants and exhibition spaces on the ground floor open out into the
courts, with the
courts also being
used for the public
exhibitions.

SOUTH BLOCK
(AUDITORIUM, LIBRARY,
CONFERENCE CENTER)

NORTH BLOCK
(OFFICES ON TOP &
PUBLIC FACILITIES ON
GROUND FLOOR)

Plate no. 3.1.6.a View Showing Blocks Of IHC

 • The 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. All cars and scooters
are directed into two levels of
basements. The conference block is the
only one that allows entry to
vehicles.Building volumes are
articulated to form interconnected
internal courtyards that are the major
public spaces.

Plate no.3.1.6.b Green Space In The Courtyards

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2•Another factor that governs the design was the effort to modify the climate as
much as possible by non-mechanical means. Thus, the top two floors have been
projected twice. This results in a building shadow that is larger than its footprint it
also creates a classical order of the pediment.
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1•The 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 qualities
of the courts. Further reduction in
heat gain is achieved by keeping
the openings on the external
façade to less than 50% of the surface area, while strip windows characterize the
facades around the courtyard .
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 Building blocks are grouped
around climate tempered courts,
shaded by overhead sunscreens
and enlivened by vertical
gardens.

Plate no.3.1.6.c Sunscreen above Courtyards

3.1.7 Important spaces and their functions:

The complex is planned and divided into two blocks:

 North block
 South block

3.1.7.1 North block:

The block adjoining the Lodhi Road
and on the northern side of the site is
this block. North Block is further
divided into four zones – 4, 5, 6 and 7.
This block primarily comprises of
office places supported by different
areas like lift lobby, staircase, A.H.U.
etc.

3.1.7.2 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
Plate no.3.1.7.1.a North Block 400 seats
auditorium.

The IHC contains a variety of functions

that cater to almost all types of
requirements. 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 Plate no. 3.1.7.2.a South
progressively reduced in volume and
the auditorium is set back substantially
from the plot ine to create a distinct
entry.
3.1.7.3 AUDITORIUM BLOCK:

This block comprises of

auditoriums of varying
capacities and basement
theatres being used forth
conference purposes.

MAIN AUDITORIUM

 Main auditorium has

the
translation system for
three languages. It is
easily operable by the
user as selection can be
done from the seats
itself. There is a
provision for controlling
volume too.

 Main auditorium is also

provided ith Mahagony
room, a hall suited for
small gathering with attached kitchenette and washroom apart from control
rooms and projector room on the first floor.
Fig no. 3.1.7.3.a Plan Of Auditorium
 Green room lacks the usual requirement of toilets.

 Ground floor also has offices & coffee lounge.

 The level difference between two-seat platforms is 1–6 which makes viewing
bsolutely obstruction free. This auditorium has been provided with balcony
seating too.

 Double wall system avoids sounds disturbance from outside.

 Area of this auditorium is 6200 sq. ft. – and it has a capacity of 537 persons
3.1.7.4 Office block:
1• General office spaces are located
mainly in the blocks adjacent to the
main streets, and are provided as
free flowing spaces without internal
partitions.
• Service core consisting of two
lifts, one staircase, A.H.U. room,
electric and telephone connections
(adjustable), duct and toilets for
both sexes- serve the office space.
1
• All office spaces have the
flexibility of providing their own wet areas
apart from those provided in the central
court. Plate no. 3.1.7.4.a

• Office spaces measure

approximately 14.15 m X 14.15 m,
and 33.1 m X 14.75 m.
• The entire building is air-
conditioned and the basements are
mechanically ventilated. ceiling,
ceiling reduces to 3.0 m.

• The floor-to-floor height is 3.75 m,

but with A.C. Ducts running across
the height of office space with
false . ceiling reduces to 3.0 m.

• There is sufficient light in the interiors of the

offices due to strip windows along the side-
facing courtyard.
Plate 3.1.7.5.a Entry To Convention Centre

3.1.7.5 Convention Center

Block:
 The convention centre provides the
following:
Several halls with varied capacities,
multimedia and audio visual
equipment.
*20 concurrent sessions are possible.
*Inbuilt archival system.
*Built in projection facilities.
*Secretariat and documentation
centre.
*Finest banquets and innovative
theme partie
Plate no 3.1.7.5.b View Of Convention Centre
 • Cultural and entertainment events
diary
• Covered parking for 1000 cars and
2000 two wheelers.
 A 535-seat auditorium apart from the
following meeting rooms has been
provided.

Plate no 3.1.7.5.c View from front of convention

centre

3.1.8 Description of various facilities provided in the

convention

3.1.8.1 Business Centre

Documentation Centre has 6 cabins or 6
workstatio an be hired for variable periods of
time. Fitted with all modern business
documentation centre provides an ideal setting
for a , international conference basement areas.

Plate no 3.1.8.1.a Business Centre

3.1.8.2 Trinity Rooms (In basement)

Kadamba, Rudraksha and Amaltas are
extremely flexible set with individual as well as
combined usage possibilities. These can be
used for workshops, boardmeetings, theatres
and cultural performances.

Plate no 3.1.8.1.b Internal View Of Trinity

3.1.8.3 Jacaranda

Elegantly carpeted jacaranda could be

used as one large space or further
divided into independent units for
corporate meetings, seminars,
workshops and parties.

Jacaranda 1 - 1290sq.ft

Jacaranda 2 – 1290sq.ft

Plate no 3.1.8.3.a Internal View Of

3.1.8.4 Casuarina
A fixed seating hall equipped with state
of the art, multimedia facilities and
each table equipped with a set of mike,
ideal for seminars, corporate
presentations, product launches.
Casuarinas – 1520sq.ft

Plate no 3.1.8.4.a IntView Of Casuarina

3.1.8.5 Magnolia
A free seating h all allowing flexible
seating options suited for both
conferences and party usage.

Plate no 3.1.8.5.a Internal View Of Magnolia

3.1.8.6 OUTDOOR VENUES:

AREA SEATING

The Hub 650 -

Margosa Lawn 5200 160

Silk Cotton Garden 2700 85

Emerald Garden 2800 80

Cascade Court 12583 -

Palm Court 16170 -

The Plaza 4000 450

Silver Oak Garden 6000 - Plate no 3.1.8.6.a Views of Landscaped Evirons Of

Thee 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

3.1.9.1 THE BRIDGES:

The buildings are grouped around semi-covered

courts and linked at the 5th and 6th floor level and
above by bridges to form huge gateways for
entrance into various zones/ courts. These multi level bridges provide office
spaces as well as links between various building zones. The bridges form
framed views and vistas and complete the character of the enclosed courts.
Plate no 3.1.9.1.a Bridge Forming Huge
 3.1.9.2 SHADING DEVICES:

Shading devices that reject and reflect the

unwanted solar energy provide a pleasant
climate at low cost without consumption of
energy in their operation. Although it is
difficult to create energy it is easy to
deflect, absorb or even reject energy.

 A 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.

 A 1.2m deep galvanized steel tubular

framework stretches edge to edge across Plate no 3.1.9.2.a Shading Devices above
the courtyard and is anchored to
concrete overhangs at the edges.
 Shade casting leaves of PVC coated
nylon fabric, approximately 1.6x1.4m in
size are anchored at the predetermined
angles within this framework to
provide shading element.

3.1.9.3 FINISHES
• The 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. This could not
be implemented because of the lack of
skilled labour.
1.
2 •Exposed brickwork with exposed R.C.C
in cantilevered corridors
3
4 • Ceramic Tiles-Green, Red & Grey used
in extensions to defne verticality and also
in interiors of lobby and lifts are used to
give an effect of flow
Plate no 3.1.9.3.a Exposed Brickwork
3.1.9.4 BUILT FORM

• The I.H.C. has different Building volumes

articulated to form interconnected internal
courtyards, which are the major public spaceThe
service cores rise to maximum height above rest
of the structure creating interesting blocking

 Building blocks are linked at the fifth and

sixth floor level and above by bridges to form
framed huge gateways for entrance to various
zones/court. The bridges form framed view &
vistas and complete the character of the
enclosed courts.
1• The roof of the building is designed as a
series of terraces accessible from various offices
and restaurants.

3.1.9.5 LANDSCAPING
 Each 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. This has
been achieved by paving patterns in different materials, the use of water, a play
of levels and plants
 Stepped planters serve as sitting space too. Plate no 3.1.9.5.a Water Bodies Provided
 Palm trees have been planted to create a refreshingTo Cut the Rigidity of Harsh Material
environment inside.
 Sculptures have been placed at strategic points creating an
element of interest.

• Water ponds are provided to cut the rigidity

of harsh materials.

•The roof of the building, too, is designed as a

series of terraces, which have been entirely
converted into roof gardens.

•The external spaces have a more formal

quality, to act as a foreground for the
building.

• The facades abound in window boxes,

where plants further soften the wall surfaces.
Plate no 3.1.9.b Landscaped
3.2 Vigyan bhavan

Vigyan Bhawan is India’s largest and

most prestigious conference center
which has been hosting numerous
conventions and conference at the
national and international level as early
as from 1956 when it was designed and
constructed by CPWD. It is one of the
centre in India whose conferencing
facilities can compete with those in
 any corner of the world; very close to
international standards.
Fig no. 3.2 a Map Of Delhi service systems such as furnishings,
false ceilings, electrical, air condi-
 It has been venue for many historical
and politically relevant summits,
seminars and conferences, attended by
distinguished world centre world tioning and acoustics systems,
leaders and dignitaries. Various NAM water supply and sanitation
(non aligned movement) conferences, systems as well as structure
the CHOGM (common wealth heads of systems suffered extensive
government meet) etc., first being the damage. This building was
UNESCO conferences. renovated by Raja Aderi
Consultants Pvt Ltd.
 It was completely destroyed in a fire
in1990 and building contents and  Cultural events are not
permitted in the premises.
3.2.1 INTENT OF STUDY

 To study the auditorium (capacity

1000) and its different  To critically analyze the offices
components provided to various
 To study the conference halls. institutions/Individual firms.

 The common facilities provided for  Finally to analyze the

information, dissemination – the types, architectural character, circulation-
their sizes and location. vehicular, and pedestrian, the services
provided and the parking for vehicles.
 To study façade treatment, materials, the environment created inside the
landscape and climate-tempered complex through different
courtyards. architectural elements,

3.2.2 LOCATION:
Vigyan Bhawan is located on Maulana Azad road some diatance away from the
intersection of Rajpath and Janpath. It is located between National Museum and
vice presidents residence on the other side. This building is hardly a furlong from
the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Fig no. 3.2.1 a Location Of Vigyan Bhavan

 3.2.3 ACCESS:
This building is accessed from Maulana
Azad road. The main building has 3
entrances. Main front entry is on
southern side
facing Maulana Azad road.

Plate no. 3.2.3.a Main entrance from the Maulana Azad Road

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

FORM
3.2.5

A cuboid mass, which gives no indication

of its functions. The white mass
stands out because of its bulk with little
fenestrations. The entrance Arch of the
main building is all Granite and is the
most attractive Architectural element. It
rest on red sand stone podium and
welcomes the visitor. The western face
done in sand stone demarcates the block
as separate entity. The Annexe building
and dining halls are cuboid masses
subdued by main block with no
noticeable features.
3.2.6 GENERAL PLANNING:

Complex
Vigyan Bhawan consists of three building:
 The main building
 The annexe building
 The dining hall

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. Plate no. 3.2.6.a Entrance Arch In Granite

3.2.6.1 Main hall building

The main building a three storied
structure with a total plinth area of about
17222sq.mts has following functional
areas:

The main three storied consist of three

parts :

 The plenary hall i.e main auditorium

hall.
 Three committee rooms i.e halls 1,2&3
 Two commission rooms i.e halls 4&5
 Preview cum projection theatre i.e hall
6
 VIP lounge & VIP dining hall.
 Exhibition hall & business centre.
 The administrative block with control
rooms.
 The rear portion consists of three
committee rooms, two commission Plate no. 3.2.6.b Internal View Of Central
rooms, one Projection Theater, lounge Atrium
and cafeteria.
Foyer

Each of the 3 entrances leads

onto a foyer with one serving the
main entrance being the largest.
 Main foyer has flight of steps
leading to the main hall and
upper floors.
 The space of the foyer is less as
compared to the capacity. This
leads to the congestion during
peak hours.
 Location of main lift bank for
vertical circulation is far away
from the main entry in VIP foyer.
 The staff entry is on the other
side and has a chaitya arch in red
sandstone, but of smaller scale.
The staff entry and the offices
placed on one end generate a
well defined staff movement.

Circulation
The main circulation is via a
doubly loaded corridor. There
seems to be absence of clarity in
planning as one move along them. The
corridors are poorly lit.

Horizontal
: Fig no. 3.2.6.a Ground Floor Plan
Corridors are
the main Vertical:
form of
Vertical Atrium
circulation Ground floor has an atrium of 367
in the form sqm. Saling three floors of
of stairs building height. It is
and provided.With space frame and
escalators heat reflecting glass roof which
provided in permits natural light into the
area. Used for dinning by the
conference attendees and is
decorated with a water fountain.
Fig no.. 3.2.6.b Vertical & Horizontal Circulation
The atrium can hold up to 650
people while standing.
Plenary Hall

Heralded by the insignia of Vigyan

Bhawan the entrance foyer to this hall is
a magnificent and elegant sight with a
plush interior.
 The conference hall has a stage that is
approached by steps which give it a
podium effect. It measures 42X48M.
 Largest hall with 1285 seats \arranged
in fan shaped curvilinear staggered
seating arrangement. Extends from
ground floor to first floor. It measures
42m x 48m.
 It has fixed tables and moveable chairs
for 900 and only fixed chairs for the rest.
Plate no. 3.2.6.c View Of Plenary Hall

Stage

The stage is far and can be approached

directly from the VIP entrance. It
accommodates 37 people.Built 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. 3.2.6.d View Of

Ancillary facilities
There are press observer galleries
accessible and approached from second
floor. There are three balconies on either
side of the hall on an average height of
11m from the ground level.8 sound
control and interpretation room with SIS Fig no. 3.2.6.c. VIP Entrance
system. There are rooms available for Accommodating 37 people
Doordarshan accessible from first floor
fitted with modern techniques for direct
relay from the hall.
Office block and Business center

 The support offices for conventions are

located in the office block on the east
side(770sqm).there are 15 rooms of
15.5sqm and 2 rooms of 47sqm. are
provided .
 It has audio-video recording studio
(29sqm.) for on the spot interviews.
 A business center with provision for a
bank, travel desk, post office, secretarial
services and telephones etc is located in
the main atrium lobby.
 The block is of load bearing masonry
with R.C.C. slabs for roof and terraces.
The walls on ground floor are 450mm
thick and 340 mm thick on the upper
floors with partition walls remain 115mm
thick. Foundation depth of R.C.C. strip
footing is 1.2m. The corridor linking the
office spaces are 2.7m wide and the
block is carpeted.

Exhibition areas

 On the first floor is a large exhibition hall

covering a plinth area of 170 sqm.
 Approachable from the escalators as well
as the staircase.
 The exhibition area has an attached pre-
function lounge that can be used to put a Fig no.3.2.6.d First Floor Plan
temporary small bar counter or for release
of stamps, coins and for informal sitting.
Accessible from main block and
administrative block.
 Dining lounge

Additional dinning space is provided in the

foyer above the main entrance lounge as well
as in a hall on the ground floor rear block.
 A large mural adorns the blank face of the
atrium.
 The position of dinning area is not suited.
 The odor of food spreading into the Dining lounge:
convention hall is not desirable. It also serves as an
 There is no way one can reach the space exhibition as well as
frame and the building which should be dining space
absolutely clean has maintenance problem.
Fig no3.2.6.e. Dining Lounge

Rear block
The rear block is also entirely
carpeted and
contains committee and
conference rooms,
exhibition hall and lounge areas.
 The circulation in the rear

block is pierced
by an atrium which presently houses escalator.
 This atrium is also the major source of light
within the area.
 The rear block also holds the A\C plant
room, a kitchen and dining area of 240 sqm.
Plate no.3.2.6.e. Atrium

Kitchen and Services area

A central kitchen is located on the

ground floor serves all lounges
banquet halls. The kitchen does not
serve the atrium dining hall directly
but serves VIP lounge and hall
No.1.
A service corridor accompanies hall
no. 1, leads to central kitchen. This
acts as pantry not kitchen. There is a
separate entry to the kitchen from
the backside. The corridor has two
lifts (one smaller for kitchen utensils
and furniture transport). It is quite
narrow with no storage space.
3.2.7 Annexe Building

• Annexe building was built in 1970 to

provide additional facilities to the Vigyan
Bhawan Complex.

• It is a three storey high building with a

total plinth area of 13,371 sq.m centrally
air conditioned, with the main conference
facility located on the ground floor.
 The upper floors are the offices occupied
by various authorities such as interstate
council, etc.

• The building houses four committee

rooms i.e. Hall A, B, C, D, press work area,
cafeteria, a big lounge, telex room,
telephone booths etc.

• In addition there is another Confer

building known as ‘E’ Hall.

• Audio recording facility available in Fig no.3.2.7.a. Entrance

facilities are available only in halls A & E
only

Foyer
The annexe is entered through a reception foyer with a staircase and two lifts.
Opposite the main entrance of the foyer and through a double door opening, the
media lounge opens out.
It is surrounded by committee/conference rooms with capacity ranging between
46-170 persons.

Circulation

On the ground floor, doubly loaded corridor run all round. The two corridors
branching from opposite sides have administrative offices and offices for
documentation Photostat
Fire fighting system

 There exists a close circuit b/w television ( C.C.T.V. ) any visible

fire can be seen on video recording .
 There exists wet riser systems with three risers and a ring of
piping and external yard hydrant .
 An automatic sprinkler system is provided with a separate
pumping system . The sprinklers are located within the false
ceiling .
 There are also smoke and beam detectors . There set off fire
alarms with electronic panels located in each building to pin point
the location of fire .
 There is a separate underground fire tank with a capacity of
65000 litres of reserved water located in the rear of the complex .
 The main building has been compartmentalized with fire check
doors .

3.2.8 AREA STATEMENT

Main building
Total plot area : 4.53 ha.
Main building : 7195.44sqm
Ground floor : 6317.37sqm
First floor : 990.48 sq.m.
Mezzanine floor: 6409.35 sq.m.
Annexe building
Ground floor : 4037.43 sq.m.
First floor : 3365.85 sq.m.
Second floor : 3365.85 sq.m.
Link passage : 56.00 sq.m.

3.2.9 INFERENCES

• Well planned services should be planned in all the halls.

• Acoustically well maintained in terms of materials and
planning.
• Entry for V.I.P 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.
• The main entry, foyer to the auditorium is not sufficient.
• Column placing is also so congested
INFERENCES:

By 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.
 The blocks have been functionally demarcated - North block comprises of office
space and ancillary facilities are in south block – resulting in well co-coordinated
spaces.
 The articulation of the blocks has been largely successful in achieving the design
objectives. Computerized building management system has been designed for the
efficient operation of all systems including watering of window boxes and the
detection of faults.
 The grouping of 6-7 storey building blocks has been done around climate-
tempered courtyards, which has enlivened up the atmosphere inside the complex.
 Façade treatment on the exterior presents a very stable and strong visual effect
by use of special bricks whereas the inner façades are very light, delicate and
support light hanging gardens.
 The structure of the building is thoughtfully designed R.C.C. frame structure,
which ahs created flexible spaces in the interior.
 Vehicular movement is restricted only to the periphery of the site with only
pedestrian movement allowed inside the blocks creating a very clean environment.
Parking has been kept in the basement allowing rest of the site to be landscaped.

CONCLUSION:
 It marks a transition in the architecture of Joseph Allen Stein.
 The centre is organized as a series of 4-7 storey blocks around linked courtyards.
 Office areas given access from inside the courts. 25% of total area goes to
landscaped court.
 Services: total service area-53,000 sq.m built up area with two basements, each
18, 000 sq.m. Allowing parking of 953 cars.
 The whole building is air conditioned and the basements are mechanically
ventilated.
 Fire escape stairs and lobbies are pressurized to prevent spread of fire along
vertical shafts.
 The window boxes are watered and computer operated building management
systems does the detection of fault.
3.3 International centre, goa

ICG, Goa strives to promote international

peace, harmony and understanding
between people of all nations through
academic deliberations, exchange programs
and cultural events. On the academic front,
ICG 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. On the
cultural front, ICG aims to evolve into an
institution where new cultural and artistic
expression is experimented with,
encouraged and shared.

3.3.1Location

International centre Goa is located at

Dona Paula, a mere 7 km from
Capital City, Panaji on a well
 landscaped 8 Hectare campus atop
the Taleigao Plateau .
National Institute of
Oceanography. is located 29 km
Fig no. 3.3.1.a INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, GOA
Adjacent to ICG are Goa Medical (a 45 minute drive) from Dabolim
College, Goa University, and the Airport .
site plan of international centre , goa

Guest room block

Proposed Guest room
block

Corridors connecting
the areas

Lawn

Lawn

Administrative area ,
dining room , lounge ,
reception , conference
Parking area rooms

Parking area

Main entrance
to the complex
Open landscaped area
reserved for parties

Fig no. 3.3.1.b SITE PLAN OF INTERNATIONAL CENTRE,

 3.3.2
Surroundings and Entrances

The International Centre, Goa is

accessed by a national highway ,
which leads to Raj Bhawan .
Situated in proximity to the Goa
medical college , Goa university
and national institute of
Oceanography .
There are total two entrances,
one towards the entrance to the
main complex and other towards
the residential block . The main
entrance is then divided into
Plate no. 3.3.2.a Main Entrance To International
Centre, Goa three ways . First towards the
V.I.P. entrance , second to the
reception and the third
serves as the service
entry for the kitchen.

3.3.3 Form

The basic planning of the complex is kept

simple , Where all the sections of the
complex are accessed by corridors
covered by Mangalore tiles . The
entrances have been kept minimum in
number which are further segregated
into other areas. The whole complex has
been given a very formal approach.

3.3.4 Components of the complex

The International centre, Goa consists of :-
1. The Administrative section
2. Guest room block
3. Exhibition area
4. Conference rooms
5. Library
6. Kitchen
7. Dining area
8. V.I.P. Lounges Plate no. 3.3.4.a View of Guest Rooms & Main Complex
9. Open landscaped area
 Guest rooms

There are 44 A/C twin sharing rooms

which afford a soothing view of the
Arabian Sea or Zuari river. These 44
rooms are divided in two blocks which
are accessed from corridors . These
rooms have been provided with the
basic necessities

Plate no. 3.3.4.b Internal & External

Views of Guest Room

Fig no. 3.3.4.a Floor Plan of Guest

Rooms
Dining halls

Dining Restaurant – There are three Dining Spaces.

 Spices, - non-air-conditioned restaurant that
can space
up to 75 persons;
 Abolim, - a comfortable lounge cum bar
 Palki, - an exclusive air-conditioned restaurant
with a
capacity of 30 diners.

Fig no. 3.3.4.b Floor Plan Of Kitchen And Dining Area

 Conferences

The Centre has three state-of-the-art air-conditioned

Conference halls.

 Mandovi - a large hall with a capacity of 180

persons,

 Zuari - a medium sized hall with a capacity of

90
people
 Sal - a small conference hall with a capacity
of 30
persons.

Fig no. 3.3.4.c Floor Plan Of Conference Area

 ADMINISTRATIVE

BLOCK

It is situated close to the VIP entry. It consist of :

 Director office
 Secretariate office
 Manager office
 PA office
 Programme officer room
 Electrical officer room
 Waitin area
 Lobby

Though the planning is simple the privacy of each officer is wisely planned.
Fig no. 3.3.4.d Floor Plan Of Administrative Area

KITCHEN

GUEST ROOM BLOCK

( PROPOSED )
SERVICES FOR
STAFF QUARTERS

GUEST ROOM BLOCK

( PROPOSED )
GUEST ROOM
BLOCK

SERVICE ENTRY
GUEST ROOM BLOCK
LAWN ( PROPOSED )
( used for parties )

CONFERENCE
BLOCK
HIGHWAY

RECEPTION LAWN
( used for parties )
NATIONAL

GUEST ROOM ADMINISTRATIVE

BLOCK BLOCK
DINING HALL

DINING HALL

KITCHEN
service entry

Main GATE HOUSE

Kitchen
LANDSCAPED AREA USED FOR PARTIES
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
Kitc Fig no.3.3.4.e SERVICE ENTRY FOR KITCHEN
MAIN ENTRANCE
 3.3.5 User groups

The user groups or the organizations belong

to Government and the Private Sector
including NGOs, Local Self-Government
bodies, Industries, Corporate Houses and
National and International Academic,
Scientific and Social Institutions whihc have
regular academic and training sessions,
corporate retreats, and cultural programmes
at ICG.

3.3.5

Exhibitions and cultural events

The ambience of ICG is perfect for the

Plate no. 3.3.6.a Exhibition of Local
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 , Goa

3.3.6 Outdoor facilities

The centre also has a large variety of outdoor
facilities.

 Zaiyo & Zuiyo – Two level grass lawns with a capacity

of 50 & 100
persons respectively. These can also be used
combined.
Plate no. 3.3.6.a VIEW OF ZAIYO

 Divli – A grassy area with stage & backdrop

with a capacity of around 50 people.

Plate no. 3.3.6.c VIEW OF

 Laran– A terraced , landscaped amphitheatre with

a stage
that has a capacity of 650 people offersPlate
a majestic
no. 3.3.6.b VIEW OF
view of the confluence of the Zuari river and the
Arabian Sea.
3.3.7Materials used and
structure :-

The complex is a simple column beam

structure . Mangalore tiles have been used as
the roofing material . All the walls are
plastered , and common goan colours are
used in the complex to represent the Goan
culture .
Plate no. 3.3.7.a Corridors

3.3.8 Landscaping :-

The multi function area facing the sea forms an ideal setting for varied occassions
. A scenic location with the right flora and fauna provides the right ambience for
celebrations of any kind . Raised platforms even allow for stage presentations
and cultural meetings .

Plate no. 3.3.8.a Landscaped Spaces

3.3.9 Inferences;-

1. The International centre , complex , Goa represents the Gan culture ,

represented in the form of typical architectural style of Goa which is exhibited
by overhanging eaves , style of arches , doors and windows , columns , cornices
, etc .
2. Main emphasis has been laid on the horizontal circulation and only the
guest rooms are double storied , which are accessed by stairs .
3. Landscaping has been done beautifully including climbers , flowering trees
and plants , water body .
4. Simple planning has been done where various components of the complex
are accessed throug