BARC 0701- Design VII

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING, BHOPAL.

DESIGN 7th SEM, Session 2014-15

Residential condominium for mixed economic classes in Bhopal

BARC- 0701

Date: 18th July 2014

Preface: Housing has always been one of the important basic needs in form of shelter for every
human being on earth. With the growing population, the need for housing is on the rise thereby
making it a very fast demanding sector in India. The history of housing and housing patterns in
India has seen a gradual change from individual one floor dwelling units to two floor units to
cluster units to multi storied and to high rise apartments, and gated communities, which is the
present scenario in most growing Indian cities. The constant gap between demand and supply
of housing stock is one of the issues that have made this the most developing sector of today.
As a result there are a number of players like corporate houses, Developers, State run
agencies; builders etc are some key players that have entered into this, on pretext of taking a
social responsibility, but making it a profitable business in the process into this sector.
Census data indicates that the quality of per capita shelter has declined during the last 40 years
as measured by indices of crowding. The pace of changes in the quality of housing which was
evident during 1950s and 1960s seems to have been restricted in 1970s. A new approach to
the provision of shelter is therefore, sorely needed, before conditions decline even further.
Paradoxically, it must be bolder in providing an expanded house stock as well as more cautious
in what we expect to provide taking account of the existing level of income distribution in the
country. Given the low level of income and low level of growth it would be unrealistic to expect
people to devote much portion of their income in housing sector. Hence, this approach needs to
be changed from the prescription of unrealistic approach to the provision of facilities and
condition that are suitable for people to obtain maximum quality of shelter as per their needs as
well as their capabilities.
Bhopal is one of the fast growing cities in central India and hence has become a sought after
destination both for investment as well as a good living. While for some this may be an
opportunity for others it is a necessity. The city has expanded in all the direction with its own
sustainable system. However there is a huge housing shortage with stretches of slum and
squatter settlements.
Design Programme:
This seventh semester design studio shall be focused on group housing as an instrument not
only for reducing the demand of housing but also for providing a safe living environment to its
inhabitants through architectural designs and intervention.
The house should be incorporated with all the facilities, infra structure and services which are
required with it.

The proposal of the project will be stating with its justification and approach with specific
reference to the selected site and the services required to cater the residents over there. The
said site is located in the city of Bhopal having a very high land value and is reserved for
residential land use. This project includes 4 different economic classes HIG,MIG,LIG and EWS,
within the same site.
A semester program in this regard shall be given with various stages of Research and
technological knowledge.
Research component: this includes
1. Study of the different Actors in housing scenario,
2. Study of environmental components in sustainable housing design (solid-waste management,
rainwater harvesting, use of solar passive or active energy in design. Energy rating methods
and applicability)
3. Study of housing pattern based on socio-economic diversity.
4. Cultural context in design- including religious aspects, communal and regional aspects along
with social security and crime prevention considerations.
The methodology adopted for the above will involve primary survey (through a designed
questionnaire and comparative analysis by case study through designed checklist.
Technical / functional components:1.
2.
3.
4.

Calculations based on Bye-laws and standards.

Calculation of Cost- benefit analysis to allow subsidized housing for EWS.
Knowledge of all building services with special reference to Fire-fighting measures.
Incorporation of innovative building technologies to design prototype/ prefabricated
building components.
5. Use of Innovative structural components.
Students are required to follow this in spirit and content and make serious attempts to bring in
innovation into their designs solutions.

B. ARCH 0701- Design VII

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING, BHOPAL.
DESIGN 7th SEM, Session 2014-15

Design Problem:
Residential condominium for mixed economic classes in Bhopal

PROJECT:

Housing at Bhopal

Land area: 2 ha, ie, 4.94 acre

Proposed number of Dwelling Units 250
Rules and Regulations to be followed:
Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules 2012
National Building Code 2005
Other resources to be consulted:
Time saver standard for Building Types
Neuferts Building Data
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

A. RESIDENTIAL:
The condominium, as stated, will be a mixed type development. There will be both plotted
houses as well as multi-storied blocks. The total numbers of dwelling units (DU) have been
estimated as 250, housing a population of 1200. The proposed types of dwelling units are:
i.

Plotted houses
a. HIG type 4 BHK 250 sq.m. max 3 storied
b. MIG type 3 BHK 180 sq.m. max

ii.

Multi-storied blocks
a. HIG type 4 BHK 200 sq.m.
b. MIG type 3 BHK 150 sq.m.
c. LIG type 2 BHK 100 sq.m.

iii.

EWS type 2 BHK 60 sq.m. Students have complete freedom in deciding

whether these units will be plotted or multi-storied development.

Note: the abbreviation BHK denotes Bedroom, at least one Hall (including Drawing and Dining
room), and Kitchen

B. RECREATIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

a. Club (with selected sports facilities and Swimming pool) 500 sq.m.
b. Community Hall/ spaces/ enclosures for 500 persons

This facility will house reception parties, community functions, social activities of the
condominium residents. This space would also offer facility for serving food and hence,
should have complete commercial kitchen area. This space should also have facility for
community functions, therefore including a dais and backstage & greenroom area.

c. Place for worship / meditation centre 150 sq.m.

d. Community shops / commercial space 100 sq.m.
This facility would have 10 shops of different nature having varied commodities /
services. It may also include informal snacks joints or savories shops or sweet shops,
accompanied by a small landscaped seat-out space.

C. PARKING:
Indoor parking for DUs - Parking numbers to be calculated on the following basis:
o HIG - 2 cars per DU for all HIG units
o MIG - 1 car per DU for all MIG units + 1 two-wheeler for 2 DUs
o LIG - 1 car for 2 DUs + 1 two-wheeler per DU
o EWS - 1 car for 4 DUs + 2 two-wheeler for 3 DUs

Note the above stipulation on number of parking lot can be increased if calculations as
per bylaws indicates so.

Outdoor parking for community facilities as per by-laws

D. SERVICES:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Rain water harvesting

Water supply system
Sewage system
Waste water management/ drainage system
Lighting and electrical
Fire fighting system
Structural system

E. LANDSCAPING
o
o

Site planning and landscaping to incorporate the building functions with minimum
negative impacts on environment & nature.
Landscape design, with all its details shall be handled in the Landscape
Architecture Studio.

B. ARCH 0701- Design VII

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING, BHOPAL.
DESIGN 7th SEM, Session 2014-15

Design Problem:
Residential condominium for mixed economic classes in Bhopal
THE MAJOR SUBMITTALS
Review topic
1.

Review 1

a)

Site study
(group study)

Case study
(group study)
One live case study and one
literature study (done for the subject
Housing in the previous semester).
This study shall include critical
analysis of the following:

Detail submittal

date
5th
August
2014

Overall location plan. (city context)

Site plan with dimensions, abutting
roads (with road width)
Site context (surrounding landuses)
Climatic and Topographical information
and their inferences. (include the site
drainage and built form requirements,
connectivity and other specific
considerations.)
Visual study with inferences on
harvesting positive views.
Site Layout
Unit Design and their combinations
Different Services
Specifications
Structure system
Traffic Circulation
Climatic factors
Landscaping
Open Space
Comparative analysis and Inferences
from the Case study
Literature study includes the study of all
the standards, byelaws, master plan
etc. required for the projects. This must
include MPBVA, NBC, Time saver
standards.

NOTE:
Study will be in A2 size sheet in presentable and legible form.
The inferences drawn from the various studies will be given the weight age at this
stage.
Submission on 4th Aug 2014 by 4:00 pm, as a prerequisite for review next day at
10.00 am sharp.

12th
August
2014

2.

Review 2
Area Programming+ Zoning+
Calculation of no of DU
Detailed Area program with analysis
Detailed analysis of site with Byelaws
and Calculations with Inferences
,Climatic influence, General Traffic and
circulation pattern
Broad Zoning on site with Dwelling
units.
Design inputs based on social,
economic and environmental aspects.
Site Study Model in suitable scale
NOTE:

Site Analysis and Concept will be in A1 size opaque sheet, in presentable form.
The site model is the prerequisite to appear for the review on 12 th August, which will
start sharp at 10:00AM.

3.

26th
Aug
2014

Review 3-Minor I

Concept +Site & Unit

Development
Site layout development based on
the Site analysis with zoning and
blocking of units.
Orientation of blocks
Sketch/ Conceptual design of
different Units
Infrastructure Planning
Block model in suitable scale
Sketches & Views

NOTE:
Sketch Drawings will be in butter sheets, in presentable form.
The Block model on the site is the prerequisite to appear for the review for Minor I,
which will start sharp at 10:00AM.

4.

14th
Oct
2014

Review 4

Design Development &

Finalization of Design
Based on the previous review the development of the design is required.
The drawing required will be the following:
Site Plan in suitable scale
Unit Plan with proper furniture Layout
(1:50)
Double line Plan(s) of individual
buildings (1:100) with column layout
Elevations -2 (minimum) (1:100)
Sections-2 (minimum) thru toilet and
staircase (1:100)
Details of landscape
Views.
NOTE:
All drawings will be in A1 size sheet, in presentable form.
The detail model of at least a block is prerequisite to appear for the review.

5.

Review 5
11th
Nov
2014
Site detail and Services based
drawing
Site Plan with the all the built forms and
open spaces.
Site Plan showing the external services
like parking, drainage, water supply,
Sanitation, lighting and electrical layout
etc.
At least two Elevation of complete site
with the built forms.
Services for the individual block
required floor wise
Details (Minimum 2- important details
of building and 1- landscaped Court

detail)
Views.
Site Plan with the all the built forms and
open spaces.
NOTE:
All drawings will be in A1 size sheet, in presentable form
6.

14th
Nov
2014

Review 6
Pre-final Submission
All the drawing which all are required to
explain the design proposal at site
level
The detail model of all the blocks is
prerequisite to appear for this stage
review

7.

Final design Jury

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Design Coordination Team

SANMARGA MITRA
PARAMA MITRA
NAYANA R SINGH
SUSHIL K SOLANKI