nift delhi case study

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CASE

STUDY

NIFTDELHI


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INTRODUCTION

PROJECT NIFT , NEW DELHI

OWNERSHIP MINISTRY OF TEXTILE, GOVT. OF INDIA

ARCHITECT STEIN. DOSHI & BHALLA

SITE AREA 11,560 SQ MT. (3 ACRE)

BUILT UP AREA 13,570 SQ MT. (INCLUDING BASEMENT)LOCATION HAUZ KHAS


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ZONING

Site is divided into three basic zones. Academic block occupies the right portion of the site.

Administrative block along with canteen and library is in the left side . Hostel block is placed right at the back of the site.

ACAD.

HOSTEL.

ADMIN.


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LOCATION

Access is from north

east and south west

side of the campus.

Site is irregular in shape

and situated in Hauz

khas institutional zone.

Site is surrounded by

classical dance

institute, Hauz khashousing, gulmohar park.


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ABOUT THE BUILDING The building covers almost the entire site leaving less green area.

The plan follow the site boundary with a set back of 6m. The opening are designed such that they maintain visual unity in

their form and proportion.

Academic clusters have been grouped together to form units

comprising class rooms , labs, common lobby and service spaces.


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ORIENTATION

Building is aligned with its longsites along N-W & S-E axis,

facilitating good exposure tothe sun and breeze, at timecausing glare.

Different blocks of buildingcomplex are placed accordingto the site line.

All the peripheral building lines

are parallel to the site lines. Opening for light and ventilation

have been sacrificed foraesthetic considerations thanclimate comfort.

STRUCTURE

This complex is based on frame

structure-square module has been

followed up.The roofing is done with waffle slab

(1.7mX1.7m)thus providing a column free

space of 6.85sq mtr.

The external thickness act as adequate

sun protection for the windows, providing

insulation.


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SITE PLANNING

Flat land with artificial contour

Proper segregation of functions

as building blocks are placed in

certain set of zones which is

determined by function

character of the building block.

The planning revolves around the

two courts sunken cover with a

stepped kund & theamphitheatre.

Although apart from the zonal

green there is not any

substantial green area to be

landscaped, the institute gives a

feeling of richly landscaped

environment. Two type of circulation

pedestrian & vehicular.

An inner road leads to the main

car park just outside the main

entrance.

The entry to the campus is from

two side . Front & back


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Different blocks acquire

different shapes and form

depending upon the functions

they are accommodating.

The building blocks are

concentrated around the sunken

court thus generating activity &

creating lively environment.

BUILDING LAYOUT

Ground coverage

25%

Labs in the way due

to insufficient space


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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Common lift

labs

Admin blockcoridoor


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THE THIRD FLOOR

Library is used by all (student &

outsider).

Resource centre (audio visualcollection, slides , photographs

, CDs).

Resource centre also

comprises of material

collection of textile, costumes,

jewellery etc.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN


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ENTRANCE PLAZA

The double height gateway

give way to the academic as

well as the administrative

block


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ACADEMIC BLOCK

The academic

blocks are

connected

through

different

system of

circulation.

Academic

facilities have

been providedin the areas

joint together

in a form of

cluster. (lobby,

lecture rooms,

labs & toilets).


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Sewing machine in labs


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MATERIAL USED IN THE BUILDING

STRUCTURE : RCC and Brick wall

CLADDING : Rubble stone masonrywalls imported float glass .steel frame

screened with reflected glass.

FLOOR FINISH : Granite and white

marble, Kota Stone, Plain Cement inclassrooms and labs, Chip Flooring in

Exhibition Hall, Stone in open spaces.

FACADE TREATMENT : Theexterior finished in grey coloured grit.

WINDOWS: Jharokhas for traditionalArchitecture and new material and

expression creating an interesting

blend.


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LANDSCAPING

The institute gives a feeling of richly landscaped environment.

Site boundary is lined with deciduous and evergreen trees. A series of high and low platform, soft and hard landscaping have

been used in the amphitheatre court.

In surrounding areas of courtyard soft landscaping is done and is

paved with cut outs for basement lighting.

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