Architectural Design - Student Center

CONCEPT Student Centre in a broader aspect is the facilities provided to students for recreation and socialisation. The point from where I initiated my design and later which got translated into my built form, started with the feeling of spaces, I imagined it space as to how it should perform, the site is quite challenging, sustainability being a constraint , minimum cut and fill to be advocated.

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RIGHT OF WAY

Initially I had very fluidic design , my forms were free flowing and were inspired from the contours, but then with the input of practicality and functions and limitation in terms of software knowledge, I tried to stick as close to my forms which I have derived earlier. There is an amalgamation of open to sky spaces and semi open spaces which translates to proper daylighting and sustainability. There is a bridge which connects the two clusters . The bridge is at a level of 600mm above road level so as to have a commanding view towards the river. All the buildings opens out towards the river, the view towards the river is intentional.

POROCITY IN DESIGN

I got inspiration from the site itself, the way the site is sandwiched between Himalayan ranges, I tried to follow that same pattern, therefore after having discussion with my design faculty and finally came up with idea of having two paths within my site, the primary road being the one which goes through the residential block and the other one which would be there within the student centre. There would be two access roads the later being pedestrian only. The student centre is as a result sits comfortably within the two road and is divided by a narrow channel of a water body coming from the top of the mountain.

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SHADOW ANALYSIS

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Buildings would receive excessive direct solar gain during summer considering their East-West (or similar) orientation. Their orientation or appropriate strategies to shade east and west façade (eg. by trees, shading devices) to be considered. North-South (or similar) Orientation is advisable.

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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN. SOLAR PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES

South facing solar glass is a key component of any passive solar system. In my design, the system includes enough solar glazing for good performance in winter, but not so much that cooling performance in summer will be compromised.

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SOUTH FACING GLASS

SIMPLE YET EFFICIENT

DIRECT GAINING

The sunlight through south-facing glazing falls directly into the space to be heated. and is stored in thermal mass incorporated into the floor or interior walls. Total south facing glass area is 8% of the entire facades. Double Glazing Panel is used.

ORIENTATION

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BLOWN UP DETAIL

SITE PLAN – 1:500

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STUDENT INFO CENTRE STUDENT MAIL SERVICE HELP ASSISTANCE FAQs

MULTIPURPOSE SPORTS COMPLEX & GYM

COUNCIL OFFICE

STUDENT HOSTEL

DEPARTMENTAL STORE PHARMACY

BANK & ATM CULTURAL HUB • • LVL 1- FOOD COURT LVL 2- STUDENT LOUNGE • • AV ROOM •

FOOD COURT • •

SOCIETAL GATHERING DRAMA PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MUSIC ROOM DANCE FLOOR

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER • • •

LIBRARY PRIVATE TUITION / MENTORING DEBATE SOCIETY

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DESIGN FEATURES

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STUDENT HOSTEL

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LOWEST LEVEL PLAN

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PLANS 1:200

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GRND FLR PLAN

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PLAN AT +600

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TERRACE PLAN +4100

ROOF PLAN AT +7100 +4100

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WEST SECTION 1

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KEY PLAN SHOWING SECTION LINES

EAST ELEVATION

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WEST SECTION 2

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SECTIONS. ELEVATIONS

WEST SECTION 2

WEST ELEVATION

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SECTIONS. KEY PLAN SHOWING SECTION LINES SECTION X1

KEY PLAN SHOWING SECTION LINES SECTION X2

KEY PLAN SHOWING SECTION LINES SECTION X3

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ELEVATION

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NORTH ELEVATION

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THE DESIGN.

STUDENT LOUNGE

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FOOD COURT (GROUND FLOOR)

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This is the lower most position of my design, it tries to bridge the gap between the river and the valley by going another step down and opening onto the river. A very spectacular few of the river can be enjoyed. To overcome the grandeur of the structures, I’ve tried to break their hegemonic character by introducing horizontal lines running several times across the facades. The facades are always going in and out , again trying to break the monotony and further adds to the sustainability through solar passive design norms. The design is porous , there is no main gate entry to the student centre, one of the characteristic feature of my design is that people can enter into the complex from whichever way they like , this is for the convenience of the users.

STUDENT LOUNGE | VIEW TOWARDS THE OPPOSITE END

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THE DESIGN

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THE DESIGN.

PERFORMANCE AND ART GALLERY | THE O.A.T

BANK

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FOOD COURT ENTRANCE

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THE DESIGN

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