PROJECT PROPOSAL -1 (LIVE)

MICE HUB (MEGA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER)

AMARAVATHI ,ANDHRA PRADESH

INTRODUCTION
● Amaravati, the new capital city of the State of Andhra Pradesh, is a greenfield city
being developed on 217.23 sq. km area of land along the banks of river Krishna
with a population of 3.5 million by 2050.
● The APCRDA has initiated the development of a State-of-the-Art MICE HUB
comprising a Mega International Convention Centre along with other allied
facilities including Exhibition Centre, Hotels, Multi-entertainment, Retail and
Commercial.

https://blog.avenue.in/2016/07/20/amaravati-convention-center/

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AIM

● Designing the MICE HUB as it should enrich the both cultural and economic
prospects of the city.
● Designing the convention Centre to international standards so that it can attract the
people from other countries to increase the economic growth of the city.
● Creating viewpoints at the convention centre to get the great view of Krishna river.
● Designing a world class meeting place, public gathering place.

OBJECTIVE

● To generate a vocabulary and design temperament of the project for architectural

expression that will reflect the urban character of that place.
● To promote a platform for interaction between various sections of society. This
would lead to better understanding of each other’s trade and spread awareness
among the people that is the need of the hour.
● To study the urban context of the site and surrounding and mark distinctions
wherever required.
● The main objective of designing a convention centre is to help organizations hire
on a temporary basis a few common facilities like auditoriums, seminar halls,
lecture rooms, convention halls, commercial/retail space etc., simultaneously in
the same premise.

Scale of the project - 22 ACRE (phase -1)

SCOPE

● Detailing out of Master plan.

● Convention Center , Exhibition hall ,open paved facilities.

THRUST AREA

● Understanding the massing elements.

● Understanding Sustainable architecture and planning.

RFP (Request For Proposal )

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 https://crda.ap.gov.in/crda_norifications/NOT08092000/01~RFP%20for%20MICE
%20Hub%20in%20Amaravati.pdf

LIMITATIONS
Phase-1 of the Core MICE Hub Facility shall comprise:
(a) Mega International Convention Centre: Convention Centre with Main Hall
with ceiling of minimum 15 feet high; to accommodate minimum 6000 Pax in
theatre-style seating
(i) Foyer area (including reception area, registration area, lounge area,
aggregation area, break area etc.) commensurate to convention centre
capacity.
(ii) Smaller Meeting halls of different sizes: 30 Pax to 400 Pax or more (number
and capacity optional)
(iii) Board Rooms of different sizes – 10 Pax to 30 Pax (number and capacity
optional)
(iv) VIP Lounges and VVIP Lounges of different sizes (number and capacity
optional)
(v) Ballroom and Banquet Halls (with pre-reception area) of adequate
sizes (number and capacity optional).
(vi) Adequate space for minimum 50 stalls of minimum size of 3m x3m in high
footfall area. This could be a temporary or permanent facility.
(vii) Any other complementary facility as deemed fit to the requirement of
MICE industry.
(b) Exhibition Halls (Multipurpose, Air conditioned) with minimum of 9000
sqm net carpet area for exhibition (including circulation) on aggregate

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 basis.
(c) Open paved facility of minimum 5000 sqm carpet area on aggregate
basis for holding exhibitions and events in open space.

SITE LOCATION
● The site is located at the banks of the Krishna river.
● The site is lying on c6 zone which is commercial business district zone in the
detailed
● master plan of Amaravati.
● The total site area is 42 acres, site allocated for phase I – 22 acres.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/how-andhra-pradesh-plans-to-make-its-new-capital-amaravati-a-
world-class-city/articleshow/58767503.cms

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 https://blog.avenue.in/2017/08/08/crda-mice-hub-amaravati-tenders/

Site-c6 zone as per the master plan Site image took from the satellite

https://affordablehousing.live/amaravati-master-plan-2050.html

CASE STUDY

1. Hyderabad international convention center

2. Vancouver convention centre Canada
3. Qatar national convention centre
4. Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

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BOOK STUDY

● Auditorium acoustics & architectural design by Michael barron

● Convention centre by Chris van uffelen (AVAILABLE IN MEASI LIBRARY)
● Convention centre planning & design by Richard H Penner

RESOURCE PERSONS

● Ar.VENKAT (SENSCAPE ARCHITECTS)

● Ar.JAYSHREE(AVS ARCHITECTS & PARTNERS)
● Ar.DIWAKAR
● SPECS CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS (BANGLORE)
● Cinema Focus (India) Pvt.Ltd (acoustic)

OUTCOME/CONCLUSION

● The implementation of the international convention centre will create a business

zone at Amravati.
● The convention Centre will increase the economic growth of the capital city.

https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-
Pradesh/2018-07-27/Meetings-Incentives-Conferences-and-Exhibitions-hub-to-come-up-in-Amaravati/401383

PROJECT PROPOSAL -2 (HYPOTHETICAL)

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THIRD SPACE (URBAN HAAT & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER)
COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL

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THIRD PLACE

● The third place is the social surroundings separate from the two
usual social environments of home ("first place") and the workplace
("second place").
● Any place in our lives other than work or home where we spend
Time- have become a non-negotiable part of the workspace
experience.
● It represents a personal experience and fulfills individual needs.
● It takes us away from home and work yet these are important as
either of those for defining who we are and what we do.

INTRODUCTION

● These centres combine shopping and recreation with entertainment to

form an overall experience.

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 ● A Permanent Market that promotes the craft , food and cultural activities of a
place.
● The concept of urban haat is to provide space for artisan and craftsmen of india
exhibit and sell their handicrafts, therefore cutting the middle agencies.
● Urban Entertainment Centre(UEC)can be defined as family-oriented
entertainment destinations that allows people of different age groups and
regions to come together and provides them recreational facilities.
● Retail needs entertainment to draw people in and entertainment needs
retail to support the overall operation.
● The goal of an urban entertainment centre is to create tax revenue,or to
sell food,merchandise,for the visitor to override concepts to have fun.
AIM

● To design a cultural hub to promote local handicrafts and culture of the place and
its adjoining areas through the sale of Artefacts, garments, accessories etc
● To create a UEC where a family or group of people can spend their leisure time at
a place.
● The purpose is to create a social gathering space for the society to have an
interactive time rather than having gazettes oriented time.

OBJECTIVE

● To develop the relationship between commercial and recreational places.

● To design a Urban haat and entertainment center for the young generation as well
as other age groups.
● The main objective is to encourage the artisan families and other talented to get
engaged in economic activities by employing modern tools.

SCOPE
Scale of the project - 10 ACRE

● To Improves Mental And Physical Health and Improves the Quality of Life.
● To enable artisans engaged in traditional arts and crafts with required skills and or
enhancing existing skills and further provide backward and forward linkages.
● Establishment of a platform to accomplish goals of social interactions.

THRUST AREA

● Understanding the relationship between open spaces and the built form.

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 ● To design structures that are climate responsive and energy efficient.

REQUIREMENTS
RETAILS
● KIOSKS
● EXHIBITION HALL
● ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
● RESTING ROOMS
● OPEN PLATFORM SHOPS
● MEDICAL ROOM
ENTERTAINMENT
● CLUBHOUSE
● GAMING BLOCK
● RECREATIONAL SPACE
● THE ROAD SHOW
● GO KARTING
● PERFORMANCE SPACE
● PUBLIC PLAZA
● SCREENING
● PARTY LOUNGE
● RESTAURANTS
● LANDSCAPING
● PARKINGS

CASE STUDIES
● DILLI HAAT,Janakpuri,Delhi.
Designed by ArchohmConsults –Mr.SourabhGupta.
● DILLI HAAT,I.N.A Market,Delhi.
Designed by Design Associates –Mr.Pradeep Sachdeva.
● Durgapur HAAT, Durgapur,WestBengal.
Designed by A+R Architects
● CIDCO urban haat,Belapur ,Mumbai.
● ENTERTAINMENT CITY , NOIDA ,UP

BOOK STUDY
● Landscape - TIME SAVERS STANDARDS
● Building for the Arts: The strategic design of cultural facilities
Ana kolendo & Peter Frumkin.

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SITE LOCATION
SITE - SITE WILL BE CHOSEN AFTER FURTHER CASE STUDIES

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/inspired-by-dilli-haat-state-of-the-art-goa-bazaar-to-
come-up-in-merces/articleshow/67067977.cms

● PANAJI , GOA
● SITE AREA - 10ACRE
❏ WHY PANAJI GOA ?

Panaji is the capital of the indian state of Goa and the headquarters of
North Goa district. Population-114,759 . Panaji has been selected as one of
hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the smart city mission.

● Willingdon island , KOCHI

● SITE AREA -10ACRE

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 https://www.google.com/maps/place/Willingdon+Is
land/@9.9283022,76.2897631,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3b086d717e8a04af:0x38d861edb4c9c90a!8m2!3d9.9363889!
4d76.2538889?hl=en-GB

❏ WHY KOCHI ?

Kochi is one of the fastest growing urban cities in

india and lot of cultural events that attracts tourism from all
around the world which is added advantage to develop an
Third space in particular districts.

❏ WILLINGDON ISLAND
Willingdon island is the largest artificial island in india,which forms part of
the city of kochi, in the state of kerala.Willingdon island is significant as the home
for the Port of Kochi.

Kochi is a major port in India,and Willingdon island is a Landmark.

The island is connected to the mainland by the Venduruthy Bridge,which has road
and railway links.

RESOURCE PERSONS

❏ Ar.KAMAAL(KAMAAL CONSULTANT)
❏ Ar.VENKAT (SENSCAPE ARCHITECTS)
❏ Ar. SALMA (LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS)
PROJECT PROPOSAL -3 (LIVE)
GATED COMMUNITY
LOCATION: SAMEERA TOWNSHIP , VENGAMBAKKAM , CHENNAI
RESIDENTIAL

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INTRODUCTION

❏ GATED COMMUNITY

The gated community is a form of a residential community that has

restricted entrance and maintains an exclusive way of life for the residents.They
are a high-security residential zone.It is a form of residence for pedestrians,bicycles
and automobiles and often characterised by a closed perimeter of walls and fences.

❏ WHY GATED COMMUNITY ?

Gated community catching up in all the cities presently because,

Serenity, Security, Convenience, and Neighborhood is the new concept of
housing.The population is increasing and the city is getting overpopulated and due
to various factors the city cannot grow Vertically hence it hopes to grow
Horizontally.
AIM
● To create an integrated community which is interactive, barrier free,secured,
climate responsive, innovative and peaceful.
● To use modern advancement of passive energy techniques in design.
● To design a community where they can Work | Live | Play.

SCOPE

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 ● Adopting techniques to blend commercial, recreational and institutional areas
making it “Self – Contained Development”
● Design in harmony with nature.
● Understanding the concept of affordability and design.
● Adopting Barrier – Free Techniques.

OBJECTIVE

● To create affordable residences for all income groups.

● Improve standard of living by providing amenities like, SwimmingPools, Gyms,
Play Areas, Parks, Community spaces, Meditation Centres, Club House etc
● Providing a variety of apartments and Independent Villas to serve different
income groups.

THRUST AREA

● Energy Efficiency
● Materials and Technological Innovations

SERVICE

● Water
● Electricity
● Security
● Sanitary sewers system
● Storm sewer system

SITE - SCALE OF THE PROJECT 45 ACER (PHASE -2)

http://www.sameeraestates.com/sameera117/siteplan.php

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LOCATION : Sameera 117 Township Poonamallee - Avadi Main Road ( Next to SA
Engineering College Veeraraghavapuram, Poonamallee. Chennai - 600077

REQUIREMENTS

● HIGH RISE APARTMENTS

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 ● VILLAS
● RESIDENTIAL PLOTS
● HIGH RAISE LUXURY APARTMENTS
● CLUBHOUSE
● SCHOOL & SPORTS ACADEMY
● RETAIL SHOPS
● OTHER AMENITIES

EXISTING SITE

STANDARDS & REGULATIONS

● Development Control Rules (DCR)
● National Building Code (NBC)

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CASE STUDIES

● Kohinoor City in LBS Marg

● Kanchanjunga Apartments, Mumbai.
● Pearl Bank Apartments, Singapore.
● Olympia Opaline, Omr, Chennai.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
● Charles Correa, (1999) “Housing and Urbanisation”, new york: Thames and
Hadson.
● Charles Correa (1990) “The Architecture of Housing”.
● Kicklighter Clois, “Residential Housing and Interiors”.
● Joseph De Chiara and Julius Panero “Time Savers Standards for Housing
and Residential Development”.

RESOURCE PERSONS
● Mr.AFROZ MALIK (STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT)
● Ar.SUJEETH KUMAR(BABU REALITY ARCHITECTS)
● Ar.VENKAT (SENSCAPE ARCHITECTS)

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