ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

-COMPLEX TYPOLOGIES

NIVYA N
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INTRODUCTION

1. Transportation is one of the most important requirements for aid of communication from one
place to other for visiting purpose or in the sense of tourism. A number of factors like the
convenience from one place to the other, promotion of tourism, for communication between
places, etc. have predicted the importance of planning such as roadways industries in the
essence of BUS TERMINALS.

2. Transportation system improves the social, economic, industrial and commercial process and
further transforms the society into an organized one.

3. It is one of the essential services, vital force for determining the direction of development.
To achieve the desired transportation balance and for the system to be efficient.

4. It is essential to provide organized facilities in the system.

5. As transportation is concerned with the movement between origin and destination involves the
movement of people and goods. There is need for an access point in the system for use.
6. Transportation is one of the most vital services for every city small or big. Everyone is
familiar with the difficulties that a transportation malfunction causes. These range from minor
delays and aggravation when a street segment is closed for construction, to major disruptions of
activities and shortages of goods when there is a major strike.

7. An interstate/city bus terminal is a landmark in the city and nonetheless “the gateway of the
city.” This can be considered as an indicator of development of any city/town.

8. This can be considered as an indicator of development of any city/town.

9. Unfortunately such structure has been neglected up till so far in terms of social focal point or
the architectural features.

10. The topic bus terminus has been chosen as the society is developing at a faster rate and so
the infrastructure need is gaining momentum.
Bus terminus

A bus terminus is a structure where a number of buses stop to pick up and drop
off passengers and stop for maintenance or next day departures to different
destinations. It is larger than a bus stop, which is usually simply a place on the roadside,
where buses can stop. It may be intended as a terminal station for a number of routes,
or as a transfer station where the routes continue.

Need for a terminus (why and where?)

Terminuses act as access nodes.

Terminuses are needed where number of services terminates and where there is a
exchange of passengers and goods from one service to another
Why Bus Terminus?

The topic has been selected as “bus terminus” because of its demand of time. This project gives
me an ample scope and opportunity for transportation planning. This project is a live project.
Transportation planning is a field involved with the evaluation, assessment, design and listing of
transportation facilities (generally streets, highways, footpaths, bike lanes and public transport
lines).

The Aim And Objectives Of The Project Are:

1. To achieve design excellence and to come up with a prototype design for a bus terminal for
future and urban scenario where space will become precious commodity & High Bus trip will have
to support from small site further to save space for commercial activities will be incorporate
with Bus Terminal and give to Noida a missing Landmark Building.

2. To promote fast & understanding flow of traffic.

3. To create clear segregation of different type of traffic. No congestion at peak hour.

4. To promote optimum connections between all elements and spaces, i.e. clear connection of
functions.

5. To incorporate today’s communication system, surveillance system, etc. into design.

6. To create better facility to End-Users of DTC Passenger Service and facilitating passengers
as well as inhabitants of the neighboring areas with enhanced and planned commercial activities.

7. To increase the use of city transport system by integrating it with state transport system
which will result in decreased number of private vehicle users with consequential reduction In
traffic on city roads.

8. To efficiently use the land available for the project by segregating different services at
different locations.

9. To Make User Friendly Design By Using Sign Boards At The Right Locations For The
Convenience Of The Passengers.
10. Separate paths for pedestrians and vehicles which will helps in reducing accidents.

11. To make pedestrian friendly environment.

SCOPE OF STUDY & DESIGN ARE :

1. Inter Connectivity Between Various Modes Of Transport (Metro, Airport, Etc.)

2. Framing requirements for a max. nos. of passenger per day in both directions

3. Studying the various technological advancement in the field of surveillance system,

communication system, fire fighting system, etc.

4. Bus Terminal
5. Bus Parking Bays

6. Circulation Pattern – Pattern Flow Of Passengers And Buses

7. Commercial Space

8. Idle Parking Of Buses, Cars, Auto & Taxis

9. Administrative Offices

10. A Local Shopping Centre

11. Ticket Counters

12. Waiting Area

13. Entry & Exit For Private Car & Pre-Paid Autos

14. Entry & Exit For Local Buses

15. Entry & Exit For Interstate Buses

16. Entry & Exit For Terminal Area & Commercial

17. Pedestrian
SITE :
Location : Vellore
Site Key Plan
Site plan

Total Area : 9.2 Acres

Transportation in Vellore :

Road :

Vellore is connected with major cities in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and
Karnataka. Bus service is available to Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram,
Tirupathi, Kadapa, Anantapur, Salem, Chittoor, Kuppam, Kolar, Kolar Gold Fields, Madanapalle,
Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Karur, Kumbakonam, Aranthangi, Mannargudi, Nagapattinam,
Hosur, Marthandam, Thoothukudi, Thiruchendur, Sengottai, Cuddalore, Kurnool, Trichy,
Thuraiyur, Thammampatti, Thiruvannamalai, Tindivanam, Pondicherry, Kallakkurichi,
Tirupattur,Viluppuram, Kanyakumari, Arani, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Kanchipuram, Tiruttani,
Kalpakkam, Pallikonda, Ponnai, Gudiyatham, Dharmapuri, Erode, Tirupur, Palakkad, Krishnagiri,
mumbai Gingee and other major towns and cities in South India. Vellore is served by a city bus
service, which connects the city, suburbs and other places of interest. The bus service extends
about 30 km from the city center. There are two bus terminals: the Town Bus Terminus
(opposite the fort and near CMC Hospital) and the Central Bus Terminus (Near Green Circle).
Other bus terminals are located at Chittor Bus Stand (near VIT Road), Bagayam and
Katpadi(Junction bus stop). The bus stands are maintained by the Vellore Municipal Corporation.
Live case study :

CHENNAI MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINAL

Location : Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Near Coimbedu Market,
Chennai – 108.
Connections : Koyambedu Metro Station

INTRODUCTION :
Chennai city has a vast network of roads that helps in easy mobility in the city. There are as
many as five national highways that leads to the adjacent cities like kolkata, bangalore, trichy
(tiruchirapalli), pondicherry and tiruvallur. There are two bus services, inter city and inter state
which are also known by the names tiruvallur transport corporation and
j.j.transport corporation. For long distances there are two main stands in the george town called
express bus stand and broadway. The inter city bus station called chennai mofussil bus terminus
(cmbt) has the disinction of being the largest in the whole south asian region.
 MAIN FACADE OF CMBT AERIAL VIEW OF CMBT

The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus or CMBT is a modern, state-of-the-art bus terminus located in
Chennai, India catering to outstation buses. Spread over an area of 37 acres in Koyambedu, this is the
largest bus terminus in Asia and is accredited with the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification
for it quality management and excellence. It is located on the 100-feet inner ring road (Jawaharlal
Nehru Road) in Koyambedu between SAF Games Village and the Koyambedu Vegetable Market. Chennai
Metro Rail is planned for its coaching Depot behind the CMBT. The earlier bus terminal in the CBD of
Chennai was shifted to the Chennai Mofussil Bus terminal due to the following reasons :
1. Poor environmental condition in the CBD, with high noise and air pollution levels and
congestion on roads.
2. The environmental issues associated with wholesale fruit, flower and vegetable market and
very high commercial and equally intense residential development adversely affecting the
environment in and around the terminal.
3. Basic amenities were lacking and therefore there was no scope for enhancing the capacity
of these terminals.

INITIAL SITE CONDITION :

1. Basically a marshy area.

2. Before taking up for construction, the entire area was dewatered, slush and weeds were
removed.
3. Good quality gravel at an average depth of two meters was filled up and the level of the
terminus was raised above the maximum flood level of the adjoining area.
REASON FOR THE SELECTION OF THE CASESTUDY :

1. Cmbt is the asia’s largest bus terminal.

2. Cmbt isalandmark in the city.
3. It is well functioning in transportation system of the metro city chennai, to understand the
complexity of the bus terminus, it is require to study the right approach for design of a
terminal, so cmbt is a good prototype for the study.

MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINAL LOCATION :

1. ChennaiInternational Airport – 12 Km
2. Chennai Central Railway station – 13 Km
3. The Bus Terminal Is Just 2.5 Km Away From Vadapalani 4. IIT Madras – 18 Km
PROJECT DETAILS :
1. Area of the project: 37 acres (149750 sqm)
2. Cost of construction: Rs. 47.90 crores.
3. Project cost including land etc.: Rs. 103.00 crores.

BUILT UP AREA :
1. Main Hall: 10850 Sqm
2. Bus Fingers: 2500 Sqm
3. Pedestrian Walkway: 2500 Sqm
4. Electrical Substation: 350 Sqm
5. Maintenance Shed: 1400 Sqm