THESIS SYNOPSIS

NAME : ABLE JOY

REG. NO. : 1451310035
C.O.A. ENROLLMENT NO. : 049358 49359
5TH YEAR A SECTION
SRM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
 TOPIC - 3
INSTITUTE AND CENTRAL TRAINING COMPLEX
FOR VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE
ALUVA, ERNAKULAM

INTRODUCTION
Kerala, which forms only 1.13 percent geographic area of the country, is bestowed with a
beautiful yet fragile ecosystem and is not very suitable for location of heavy industries.
However, the vegetation is plenty and climate is hospitable showing little differences between
summer and winter seasons, thus is very congenial for livestock and poultry farming.
High population density and increased land pressure are the major issues affecting agricultural
sector in the state.
The human resources are generally of high quality with higher concern on health and welfare.
This causes great demand for livestock food products like milk, meat and eggs, the major chunk
is now sourced from the neighboring states.
Kerala is the only state in the country having complete network of Veterinary institutions at the
Grama panchayat level.
In this context, development of infrastructure facilities for animal production, extension and
research activities of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, would immensely and
exponentially help in improving the economic, livelihood and food security of the public in
general and rural folk of Kerala in particular.

AIM
Proposal of training and production centre for veterinary and animal science with better and improved
infrastructure.

OBJECTIVE
To provide proper facilities for the training and production complex of veterinary and animal
science.
To improve the quality of livestock and animal husbandry sector
To provide facilities for the institute of veterinary and animal sciences.
help in imparting training facilities to farmers coming from different districts of the State.
THRUST AREA
Animal care centre, Training centre, farm area, interns of material utilized, public private relationship,
environmentally viable construction techniques, configuration of spaces, connectivity among spaces.

SCOPE
Better infrastructure that provides all the amenities
Better education to the farmers
Increase in the production and thereby contributing to the economic sector

LIMITATIONS
Detailed structural drawings
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing specifications.

SITE DETAILS

55 acre
Feasibility of the site
Aluva is developing area that lies near to the kochi but not as dense compared to kochi. Site by the
banks of periyar. No much infrastructure facilities for veterinary and animal husbandry in the locality of
Aluva when compared to Trissur which is very famous for the same.This site is peacefull when compared
to cochin urban

REQUIREMENTS
Central Training Complex
Smart Class Rooms,High - tech Seminar Hall, Training hall for practicals and demonstrations,
Reception and front office, Modern Caffeteria, Hostel for Trainees, Dormitories for Ladies & Gents,
International Trainees and Trainers Accommodation, Parking multilevel.
Digital Radiology Unit
Computed Radiology Unit with scanner, Digital Image Intensifier (C-arm), Dental X-ray Unit
Farmer Training infrastructure
Farm Training halls, Seminar Halls, Laboratory, Trainees Hostel, Dormitory, International
Accommodation, Demonstration units
 TOPIC - 1
HERITAGE HUB
RENOVATION OF ERNAKULAM OLD RAILWAY STATION
THE GREEN LUNG AT THE HEART OF COCHIN CITY

INTRODUCTION
Ernakulam Terminus (Station Code:ERG) is an abandoned railway station in the Indian city
of Kochi. It was the first railway station in Kochi, built by the Maharaja Rama Varma XV of Kochi.
The history of modern Kochi starts from this small but beautiful station built during the British
rule using red stone
The Ernakulam Terminus is one of the first railway stations in the city of Cochin. Built by the
then Maharaja of Cochin, this glory of the past was once the only railway station for the Cochin
urban region. Gandhiji, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore had used this railway station.

AIM
To renovate the old railway station that has been deteriorated with by implementing sustainable and
ecofriendly transit hub with consideration of the current scenario as well as for seeing the future growth
of Ernakulam and to build a new terminal providing access and security for passengers who need to get
their respective platform without any hassle. And giving the passengers a very captivating welcome to
Ernakulam city by designing a railway terminal which fulfills international standards.

OBJECTIVE
To give in an experience of the historic past of the old railway station.
To widen and organize the platform in such a manner to avoid overcrowding at peak hours.
To provide separate entry and exit so that passenger movement is one way.
To connect anther connecting terminal at the platforms for faster access to the terminal.
To make structure entirely barrier free.
To make an architectural statement in the building so as to treat through its a gateway to city.
To improve the parking for better movement of vehicles to avoid confusions.
Ease access from main road to station.
To develop more pedestrian friendly connections between various related nodes

THRUST AREA
This site lies at the heart of the cochin city and has got high potential. It is called the lung of
Kochi. But now its present situation is worse.
 Also the old railway station terminal that lies very close to the bird sanctuary was a part of
history but is now abandoned. This land can be converted to a heritage hub and there by
restoring the transit system with international standards.

SCOPE
For giving a facelift to the Ernakulam railway station through tie-up with industries and
educational institutions in the town, official source as indicated.
Improving the efficiency of the transportation system of the Ernakulam.
Reducing environmental impacts of transportation.
Reducing the need for costly future public infrastructure investments.
Ensuring efficient access to jobs, services, and centers of trade.
Examining community development patterns and identifying strategies to encourage private
sector development patterns and investments that support these goals.
Mangalavanam, a bird sanctuary near the proposed site to bring a noiseless comfort zone for
the mangrove vegetation habitat for resident and migratory birds over the years.

LIMITATIONS
Detailed structural drawings
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing specifications.

SITE DETAILS

Mangalavanam bird sanctuary

The Old railway station Kochi (47 acres)

PROJECT PROPOSAL
Railway Museum, Restaurant space, Commercial space, Traffic controllable passages, Railway track,
other transit connectivity, Viewing deck, Staff residence, Walkways, Toilets, Pause spaces, parking
Entrance /exit, Double height space, Audio visual room, Theme halls, Storage spaces, Conservation
centre, Admin spaces, Recreation spaces, Library, Storage and maintenance
 TOPIC- 2
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
IMPLIMENTING AN ECCOFRIENDLY LIVINGSAPCE,
THRIKKUR, THRISSUR.
INTRODUCTION
Architecture provides a significant form of shelter for human life.
The first problem is to find out the dominant elements in present life considered
fundamentally and to apply these findings to the wider problems of community planning.
Integrated township is becoming more popular and essential to reduce pressure of existing
city infrastructure like road networks, water supply, sewage etc. arising due to rapid
urbanization.
Thrissur is also known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala because of its cultural, spiritual and
religious leanings throughout history.
The site being 12 Km. form the cultural capital Thrissur, the client wants to merge the
cultural aspects of Kerala as a theme, more ecofriendly living space.
The contour site brings me a very good challenge in solving the living space.

AIM
To access how the potentials of mixed-use as an approach to urban development could be harness to
bring the township into a renewed existence. To build minimizing design materials and to practice eco-
friendly energy efficient spaces thus achieving overall low Carbon footprint.

OBJECTIVE
To analyze the potential shift towards integrated township development with mixed land use,
creating employment opportunities close to residential place.
Local employment opportunities
More interesting urban fabric and enhanced property values.
Mode of using materials around locality to bring a cost effective construction.
Mixeduse addresses two fundamental needs of the community -housing and commercial
services.
In addition, integrating commercial and residential uses supports quality urban design.
The diversity of commercial and residential uses and architectural forms brings to the
streetscape added life and vibrancy.
THRUST AREA
The project will delve into the relationship between the built and the natural environment with an aim
to draw inspiration from the surrounding ecology to bring a feasible low carbon, with a new tree in
market which can bring the surroundings with pure oxygen. Contour site brings in more challenge in
bringing up a feasible living space according to the project proposal.

SCOPE
The study of this thesis is to understand the climate responsive concepts with focus on passive
heating and cooling techniques to be incorporated in design.
Analysis of strategies and implementation options related to land use and environment, energy,
storm water management, water resources, solid waste, eco industrial and economic
development.
The project will be to create a contemporary design which will also communicate the local
architectural cultures and features.
Keeping in focus the balance of hardscapes and softscapes within the design, this will merge in
with the current background.

LIMITATIONS
Detailed structural drawings
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing specifications.

SITE DETAILS
PROJECT PROPOSAL
 TOPIC- 4
SUSTAINABLE BEACH RESORT HOTEL
AN ECCOFRIENDLY LIVINGSAPCE,
MUZHAPPILANGAD, KANNUR.

INTRODUCTION
Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach (5.5 km length) is a beach in the state of Kerala in
southwestern India. It is located parallel to National Highway 66(formerly National Highway 17)
between Thalassery and Kannur.
The inflow of both domestic and overseas tourists has been increasing year by year to the gods
own country, kerala.
As the state having largest number of tourist inflow causing depletion in its resources which
need to be preserved, hence promotion of sustainable ecotourism has become necessary.
The core idea is to minimize the intervention with nature in any manner.
A resort provides you luxury comforts that are intimate and homely, spacious and expansive
enough to let you feel absolutely unconfined.
AIM
To design a resort which can integrate concept to reduce impact on the environment to the
minimum.
To adopt principles of local construction techniques, arts and crafts, design spaces reflecting
local style.
To connect conservation, communities and sustainable travel.
To minimize impact to existing ecology.
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.

OBJECTIVE

To create one stop holiday destination.

To reinforce the concept of leisure and recreation.
To create a long term, lively, urban and viable resort.
To create an ecologically sound, balanced community which will preserve and enhance natural
qualities in and around the site.
Employment generation and increase in the life standards of local people.
Sense of awareness towards sustainability in design to produce mixed ecological footprint.
To create an environment which acts as a breathing space amidst chaotic urban life.
To integrate landscape and the built form.
Integration of local arts and craft in design.
THRUST AREA
Acclimatized design useable under all possible climatic conditions of the area.
Confluence of contemporary and vernacular architecture.
Using local building materials and using nature and landscape as its main objective.
Iconic resort with multi facilities in well-organized manner.
Use of natural day light creating pattern and aesthetics in resort.

SCOPE
The project is believed to be one stop holiday destination for the travelers and local people to
conduct wedding, parties and recreational activities.
Public core with reception, lobby and front office.
Lisure facilities, pool complex, gym, spa, landscape.
Dining facilities, categories of rooms- premium, deluxe, suites.
Banquet halls
Beach view rooms
Fully equipped business centre
Lounge bar
Fitness centre, Amphitheatre

LIMITATION
Detailed structural drawings
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing specifications.

SITE DETAILS
REFFERENCE
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/jul/23/ktdcs-rs-40-crore-
plan-to-woo-tourists-to-muzhappilangad-beach-1632337.amp