DILLI HAAT- INA

CASE STUDY-LIVE SONALI PARASHAR

B.Arch
School Of Architecture
And Planning
Sharda University
 CONTENTS
A. AIM AND OBJECTIVE 9. CLIMATIC RESPONSE
B. INTRODUCTION 10. UNAUTHORISED STALLS
C. LOCATION AND ACESSIBILITY 11. LANDSCAPE
D. FEATURES 12. BUILT OPEN RELATIONSHIP
E. QUALITATIVE 13. STRUCTURES
1. GEOMETRY 14. TYPES OF DISPLAYS
15. TYPE OF STRUCTURE FOR DISPLAYS
2. ENTRY/EXITS
16. OPEN AIR THEATRE
3. SLOPE/LEVEL DIFFERNCE 17. FOOD STALLS
4. SECURITY 18. PERMANENT SHOP
5. PLANNING 19. PLAY AREA
6. CIRCULATION 20. SERVICES
7. HEIGHT OF BUILDING STRUCTURES 21.INFERENCE
8. EFFICIENCY 22.BIBILOGRAPHY
 A-AIM AND OBJECTIVE
To study the variety of displays in a haat.
To study the circulation and the services provided.
To study the traffic management within and outside the haat.
To study the various types of temporary as well as permanent structures
To study the requirements of the haat.
To study the sizes of the stalls and other structures.
To finalize the requirements through the case study.

B-INTRODUCTION
DILLI HAAT is a project of Delhi tourism and New Delhi municipal corporation. It provides an ambience
of a traditional village market for more contemporary needs. It provides a synthesis of craft, food ,
and cultural activities.
DILLI HAAT is not just a market place; it has been visualized as a showpiece of traditional Indian culture-
a forum where rural life and folk art are brought closer to an urban business.

These shops change hands every 15 days and therefore provide opportunity to the visitors with a
different set of shops periodically and therefore motivates them to keep revisiting again and again .
It provides encouragement to need artists and serves as an outlet centre for them .
A small food court which brings a variety of cuisines of different states together.
C-LOCATION AND ACESSIBILITY
LOCATION - Kidwai Nagar, opposite INA market, NEW DELHI.
DATE OF COMPLETION- DECEMBER, 1993
CLIENT- DELHI TOURISM & MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI.
ARCHITECT- PRADEEP SACHDEVA, DESIGN ASSOCIATES, NEW
DELHI.
SITE AREA- 6 ACRES, APPROX. 100M x 300M
BUILT UP AREA- 3190 SQ M
SITE DIM.-100 x 300 M
GROUND COVERAGE - 12%
NEAREST METRO STATION-INA
NEAREST BUS STOP-INA

fig1 Dilli Haat: Location Map

fig2
Dilli Haat:
Location Map
 D-FEATURES
an entrance plaza, raised to block vehicular access and bring a new spatial identity for pedestrian
circulation and ticketing services for entry to Dilli Haat.
It is followed by a linear spine of movement flanked by stalls on both sides in cluster patterns
showcasing the local and the regional crafts of India.
Space syntax tools have been used to study the interaction between the spatial configuration and
public movement in this spatial typology in an urban context.

SPACE SYNTAX
The three most popular ways of analysing a street network are INTEGRATION, CHOICE AND DEPTH
DISTANCE.

INTEGRATION measures how many turns have to be made from a street segment to reach all other
street segments in the network, using shortest paths. If the number of turns required for reaching all
segments in the graph is analyzed, the analysis is said to measure integration at radius 'n'. The first
intersecting segment requires only one turn, the second two turns and so on. The street segments
that require the fewest turns to reach all other streets are called 'most integrated' and are usually
represented with hotter colors, such as red or yellow.
 The CHOICE measure is easiest to understand as a 'water-flow' in the street network. Imagine that
each street segment is given an initial load of one unit of water, which then starts pours from the
starting street segment to all segments that successively connect to it. Each time an intersection
appears, the remaining value of flow is divided equally amongst the splitting streets, until all the
other street segments in the graph are reached. For instance, at the first intersection with a single
other street, the initial value of one is split into two remaining values of one half, and allocated to
the two intersecting street segments. Moving further down, the remaining one half value is again
split among the intersecting streets and so on. When the same procedure has been conducted using
each segment as a starting point for the initial value of one, a graph of final values appears. The
streets with the highest total values of accumulated flow are said to have the highest choice values.

DEPTH DISTANCE is the most intuitive of the analysis methods. It explains the linear distance from
the center point of each street segment to the center points of all the other segments. If every
segment is successively chosen as a starting point, a graph of accumulative final values is achieved.
The streets with lowest Depth Distance values are said to be nearest to all the other streets.
SPACE SYNTAX USE IN DILLI HAAT

The connectivity analysis of the axial map of Dilli Haat shows that the street corresponding to the
first half of central spine from entrance has the highest values of connectivity but comparatively
smaller values of integration to the overall system. This is by virtue of its linear character which
supports its function as a shopping street.
In comparison, the latter half of the central spine with a nearer value in connectivity has very high
value of integration as it is well integrated into the network of food zones on both sides.
The food zones that flank as networks on both sides of the spine after the round about has a
medium level of visual connectivity and integration. The lower most portion of the site has lesser
integration levels due to its visual discontinuity. This is visible through in-situ observation.
Space syntax tools further reveals the underlying properties of the spatial configuration of Dilli Haat.
It has a strong potential to illustrate how urban spaces and their configurations can translate into
positive public value.
Axial Map Analysis Showing The Measure Connectivity

Most Integrated Pathways

Least Integrated Pathways

fig3
ACTIVITY BASED ZONING MAP

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 E-QUALITATIVE
fig6
1-GEOMETRY
The site is polygon with 4 sides figure showing the

2-ENTRY/EXITS shape of site

The site has 2 main entries and exits

Gate number 1 is approx 10m wide with one pedestrian entry with security check point,other 2 for
special occasion entrance .Vehicular entry is prohibited
Approx 3 m wide space is used for theme display at the entrance.
Has only one exit 1.2 m wide.
includes an entrance plaza,approx 10mx30m raised to block vehicular access and bring a new spatial
identity for pedestrian circulation and ticketing services for entry to Dilli Haat.
Consist of ticket counter of 10mx2.5m approx with 4 ticket booth 1.2 m wide each,an entrance gate
1.2m wide,an atm of union bank 1.8mx2.4m on the left side and an atm of pnb of 3mx2.4m on right
side

fig7 fig9
fig8
Gate no-1 from aurobindo marg Ticket booth with atm Atm of pnb
 Consist of 2 offices of 5mx5m
of dilli tourism for enquiry purposes.
Supported with security check in
of 2mx2m .
Attached with administration dept.
10mx3mapprox.

fig11 security check

Dilli Tourism
office fig12
fig10 security check
Gate number 2 is approx 7m wide. Consist of one
pedestrian entry 1.2 m wide and vehicular entry 4
m wide.
Used as service gate.
Consist of ticket counter 3m wide.
Attached with a courtyard and administration
block of app.10mx3m.
Gives a direct passage to the stage.
fig13 Gate no-2 from maharaja agrasen marg
3-PARKING
consist of 2 parking
around 90 car parking visitors and
around 150 two wheeler parking

fig14

fig15
4-SLOPE/LEVEL DIFFERNCE 5-SECURITY
Level difference of 0.6m,0.9m,1.5m is seen
security check in of 2mx2m at the entrance.
Cctv placed at various locations.
Guards at every entrance.

fig18
security check

fig16 fig17
1.5m level
0.6 m level difference
difference
fig20
0.9 m
level Guard placement
difference

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6-PLANNING
Basic structures and zones
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plan of Delhi haat , ina , new Delhi.

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Fig 23
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GROUND COVERAGE - 12%

PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT VEHICULAR AREA

PEDESTRIAN AREA SERVICE ENTRY
VEHICULAR MOVEMENT
SERVICE AREA
 7-CIRCULATION
From the entrance to the end of the complex , the circulation is entirely pedestrian.
By the use of ramps and steps , lots of levels have been created to define buildings more distinctly.
Circulation in front of shops is through a verandah covered arcade 1.5 m wide.
The spaces also get varied character because
the plaza changes character from a large
entrance plaza to an oblong open space.
2 Service entrance has been
provided on the periphery.

Fig 25 stairs ramp

Fig 26
8-HEIGHT OF BUILDING STRUCTURES
Most of the buildings in this complex are single storey.
3M height is provided in most of structures.
store room is of double storey height that is 6M.
An admin office is also double storey.
Fig 27 admin office
9-EFFICIENCY
Evolved from an open left over space with storm water drain, garbage dump and a line of
some vegetation, Dilli Haat has emerged as an active and engaging public space with an over
growing demand and high footfalls.
The chosen site of 100 x 300m comprised of a 23m wide storm water drain (Nallah in local
language), a garbage dumping ground often used for outdoor defecation and sanitation
purposes.
Along the site were number of trees lining both sides of the drain, giving it a linear flowing
character but with an identity of a left over space.
It witnesses up to 7000 people on weekends or holidays and about 3000 on weekdays.

10-CLIMATIC RESPONSE
A belt of trees like neem and peepal surrounding complex serves as an effective natural filters for
dust and for the chemical discharge that pollutes the atmosphere.
Due to presence of trees the temperature remains comfortable.
Bamboo shades have been provided in food plaza as well as in arcade.
11-UNAUTHORISED STALLS

Fig 28
Dilli Haat Current growth pattern of Informal Shops marked in red ,
12-LANDSCAPE
SOFTSCAPE
the vegetation at delhi haat are:
Fig 33
gulmohar
Fig 32 Neem

Fig 30 pine Fig 31

Fig 29
plumeria
eucalyptus

Fig 34 Fig 35

Areca palm Bombay ebony

the landscape of the area incorporates colorful flowering shrubs and trees thus the entire complex is in
harmony with the environment.
the verandah of shops have creepers put in tendrils.
HARDSCAPE
kota stone flooring.
Stone flooring
brick flooring to
provide a village look.
Marbles used for
sitting space. natural stone flooring
kota stone flooring
Well alike space to provide brick flooring Fig 36 Fig 37
Fig 38

village look.

Fig 39
13-BUILT OPEN RELATIONSHIP
the entire haat is made in such a way that all the spaces intermingle with each other also having easy
connectivity.
Built up is 12% of the total area.
built up area- 3190 SQ M
After every queue of stalls there is a courtyard providing an open space.
The food zones that flank as networks on both sides of the spine after the round about has a medium level of
visual connectivity and integration and open space.

Fig 40

Built up area
14-TYPESOF DISPLAYS
Fig 41

Fig 42

2Mx2m theme display Fig 43

3M wide theme display at front gate at 1st courtyard 2Mx2m library display

Fig 45

Fig 44 Fig 46
Stall display4.8 mx5.0m
Stall display1.2mx1.8m Circular display 2m radius
15-TYPE OF STRUCTURE FOR DISPLAYS

Fig 48 Fig 49
Masonry and timber
beam structure Fibre sheet framed Fig 51

Fig 47 Fig 50
Bamboo roof structure
Timber structure
REAR WALL-GREEN ROOMS

16-OPEN AIR THEATRE 17-MEETING ROOM

RICHLY CARVE STAGE

REAR WALL
GREEN ROOMS
Fig 52

The oat doesnt Fig 54

consist of permanent
seating space Consist of a meeting room for
whereas an open foreign delegates as well as internal
space is provided for administration dept.
seating purpose.
Size app. Of 3mx7m.
Stage is circular in
shape of app.5-6m Used for events discussions and for
dia. vip waiting area
Consist of 3 green
rooms at the back of
2x2.5m app.

RICHLY CARVE STAGE Fig 53

18-FOOD STALLS
Consist of multi cuisine food stalls from different state of the country.
Sizes of 4.8mx5m,3mx4m etc.

Fig
56

Fig 57
Fig 55 Different cuisine stalls and their seating spaces

Fig 58 Fig 59 Fig 60

19-PERMANENT SHOP
Consist of a dmrc permanent shop of 10mx5m.app.

Fig 61 shop
Fig 62 Display within the shop

Fig 63 Display within the shop Fig 64 2mwide Reception of the shop
20-PLAY AREA
The haat consist children play
area at the end of the haat. App 25x10m.

Fig 66 Slope

View of play court

Fig 65
Fig 67
View of play court

Fig 70
View of play court swings Fig 69 Fig 68 swings
21-SERVICES

LIGHTING

Fig 72
Fig 71 fixtures Fig 73 Lights on trees

Fig 74
GAS PIPELINES

Fig74 Fig 75 Fig 76

Gas supply via pipelines to Gas supply line with meter Gas supply line with meter
every food stalls kitchen
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
electricity supply through generators in generator room
of 2.5mx5m
Fig 79

Fig 77 Fig 78
 PUBLIC CONVENIENCES DRINKING WATER
WASHROOM Fig 81
1. separate male and female washroom(7x3m each app)
2. Provided at periphery to avoid the foul smell.
3. User is kept in mind like separate washroom is
there for physically handicap people.

Drinking water is provided near

ATM Washroom(2x2.5m)
Fig 20

Fig 80
Entrance to washrooms

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Natural ventilation Fig 81 Atm of pnb Atm of union bank
22-INFERENCE
Green space is provided at relevant spaces.
Consist of many negative spaces which are a place of dust collection.
Unauthorised stalls have been setup.
The spine concept is used very efficiently.
Location of drinking water is not appropriate i.e. near to the washrooms.
Number of ramps to reach different level are less are at far distances.
Not all service entries are used.
The placement system of stalls is convincing.
the decorations enhance the beauty of the place.
An entrance plaza, raised to block vehicular access and bring a new spatial identity for pedestrian
circulation is a very special feature.
Every kitchen has its own gas and water supply.
Every food stall has different style of seating and shade.
The paved area seems monotonous which can be improved.
Temporary stalls structure can be improvised.
Services are not maintained properly.
Security is compromised of the place.
22-BIBILOGRAPHY

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