GATEWAY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

TEACHING PROGRAMME (JULY – DEC 2019)

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V (AR 301 B)

Periods per Week : 9 Credit Based System

Sessional Marks : 150 Credits :9
Portfolio Marks : 150
Theory Exam. Marks : Nil
Total Marks : 300

Intent:
To inculcate the appreciation of the design process and an understanding of the design
complexities and contradictions to resolve architectural design problems for Institutional
Infrastructure. Students will be given a reasonable amount of freedom in exploring variety of
architectural forms, focussing on the design process.

Content:
The design assignments that have been formulated for students of Semester-V are in
accordance with the university syllabus; as such, these assignments are institutional by nature.
Due emphasis shall be made on the process of designing, care will be taken so that the design
doesn’t appear out of context but rather merges with the local urban fabric. The ways in which
this objective can be achieved, but not limited to the following:
 Imparting necessary inputs towards development of design.
 Understanding the language of a design problem. Identifying the intent, the constraints,
the location, the surrounding and the contextual nuances involved.
 Nature of contemporary institution and their correlation to urban structure.
 Exposure to development control regulations and their impact on design.
 Integration of different functions including climate, structure, services and Landscaping.
 Barrier-free environment.
 Introducing some basic urban design ideas in relation to the physical context.

Design Assignments for the Semester

Kalagram (Artistes’ village) At Saidulajaib,Saket (16 Weeks)
Introduction:
Art by definition is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically
in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for
their beauty or emotional power and craft by definition is an activity involving skill in making
things by hand. In India a major portion of village economy were based on the crafts of the local
people though it is being thoroughly neglected at all levels. The traditional art forms are dying
and artisans are shifting towards other livelihood options.
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, an undertaking of the Government
of National Capital Territory of Delhi, has proposed an artistes’ village in Said ul Ajaib near Saket
on a 6 acre land. The purpose of the project is to provide proper space and infrastructure to the
artisans to revive their old and forgotten skills. At the same time open it to the common visitors
so that there is a two way communication. The artistes from all over India are encouraged to
showcase their skills by teaching the enthusiast and also by selling their products through
exhibition.

Objectives:
a) To identify and study the various activities pertaining to art and craft in various forms
happening in workshop areas, exhibition halls, exposition centres, auditorium and other
allied spaces.
b) To identify and study various user groups in above said activities.
c) To study and analyse the space dimensions, shapes, furniture layouts, and circulation
patterns based on anthropometrics and space standards.
d) To study the climatic condition of the site location and possible reactions of the built
spaces to that particular climatic condition.
e) To understand and coordinate the indoor and outdoor space concepts.
f) To understand the urban context in which the building will be located and the impact of
the surrounding on the building and vice versa
g) To study campus planning and role of individual building within a campus to come up
with a holistic design concept.
h) To understand and analyse site, site contours, accessibility (public vehicular and
pedestrian), and circulation patterns.
i) To understand and incorporate various services required (primarily lighting, acoustics,
and HVAC) for functioning of various indoor spaces
j) To study and coordinate the aspects of Universal design for people with special abilities

Site:
The site is located at Said-ul-Ajaib which is a census town in South district in the Indian state
of Delhi nestled between the hilly Aravali regions.
***Note: In India, a census town is one which is not statutorily notified and administered as a
town, but nevertheless whose population has attained urban characteristics.
They are characterized by the following:

 Population exceeds 5,000

 At least 75% of main male working population is employed outside the agricultural sector
 Minimum population density of 400 persons per km
AutoCAD file of site plan to be provided by the faculty
Development control:
 Plot Size – 5.27 Acres (21326.93 sqm)
 Ground Coverage – 35% - 7464 Sqm
 Permissible Height – 26m
 Setbacks – 12m Front, 9m rest sides
 Parking – 2 ECS/100SQ.M
 FAR- 120- 25252.164 Sqm
Requirements:
The space is meant for 150 artists and 750 visitors

Sl. No. Facility Unit (number)

A. Auditorium / Amphitheatre ( 400 people) 1
Green room ( 10 people) 1
B Studio workshop
Ceramic and pottery 4
Textile 1
Miniature painting 1
Jute and paperwork 1
Tie and dye 1
Dance 1
Music 1
Toilet
C Museum 4
D Exposition centre 1
E Research and documentation
Audio visual room 1
Library 1
Computer lab 1
F Dormitories ( 50 people)
Common room 1
Dining room 1
Kitchen 1
Toilets
G Residential studio apartments for the artist 15
H Art gallery 4
I Shops 2
J Food court ( 30 people)
Kitchen and related services 1
Open sitting 1
Semi covered area
K Administration
Reception and waiting lounge 1
 Information centre 1
Chairman’s office 1
Staff office ( 5) 1
Account’s office 1
Conference room 1
VIP room and lounge 1
Security office 1
Toilet
L Public Utility 2
M Service block 1

Case Studies:

Each student shall carry out two primary and two secondary case studies. The secondary
case study shall be through literature/ internet. All the case studies should be relevant to the
project in terms of site area and requirements.
The students shall do a critical evaluation of the case studies, which will help them fine tune and
finalise the design brief.
Proposed case studies (not limited to)
1. Sanskriti Kala Kendra, New Delhi
2. Art And Crafts Museum, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
3. Global Art Village , New Delhi
4. Khamir Craft resource centre , Kachch , Gujarat
5. Cholamandala Artist’ Village , Chennai

Assignment Schedule

Week1 (9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.)

Introduction of the design Assignment I; Discussions/clarifications/interactive session on
(i) The design brief, and
 (ii) Discussion on the design process and various other norms. Students are required to
share their individual views based on the discussions plus information shared with them and
library/internet study.
Students will try to generate their own individual ideas which can be termed as pre-
conceptualization stage. At the end of the session, they are required to submit their ideas about
the design topic with the help of sketches and notes.
(To be done individually)

Week 1 (2 P.M. TO 6 P.M.)

Faculty to discuss with the students the envisaged activity, user profile and socio cultural factors
affecting on the given design problem.
At the end of the session the students shall submit their ideas on the activities and user profile
pertaining to the project given in writing.

Week 2
Literature and standard presentation by students
*Case study to be done over the weekend

Week 3 (9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.)

Presentation on PPT on case study during the class hour. (To be done in groups)

Week 3 (2 P.M. TO 6 P.M.)

Introduction of site and understanding the criticality of site visit and analysis
Lecture by faculty on site analysis.

Week 4
Site Visit: Students will be accompanied by faculty during site visit for better understanding

Things to be noted during a Site Visit:

 Location
 Size of the plot and initial zoning ideas (observation-based)
 Neighbourhood context
 Climatic data (This information can be obtained through the local weather service.
Conditions such as rainfall, snowfall, humidity, and temperature over months must be
 considered and analysed. The sun-path and vertical sun angles throughout an entire
year are important to note)
 Natural features (trees existing, natural run-off system, existing water bodies, natural
topography etc.)
 Man-made features (miscellaneous structures, historical structures needs to be
documented and experts may be consulted if necessary)
 Existing infrastructure (water supply, sewerage drainage, electrical supply provisions,
STPs, multi-level car parks etc)
 Existing constraints (like HT line passing through the site or a road criss-crosses the
site)
 Sensory elements (The information is obtained from sketching and photographs
(sometimes aerial photographs. Direct observation of other sensory elements of noise,
odour, smoke, and pollutant areas must also be documented.)

Week 5
Site analysis work to be completed in the first session and presentation of the same in the
second session (To be done individually)

Week 6
Session 1:
The Requirements and area programme (through classroom discussions and interactive
sessions) - finalising the area statement both numerical and graphical.
Students should critically appraise the given brief based on the case study analysis, suggest
changes if any and justify their proposal.
Faculty will demonstrate how to frame architectural programming and Area chart
Session 2:
Starting of concept design and sketch and understanding the project volumetrically
At the end of the day, they are required to submit their ideas about the Design Topic with the
help of sketches and notes.

Week 7
Discussion on concept design by students individually with the faculty
Submission of photocopy of concept drawing by the end of the class after getting it approved by
the faculty.

Week 8
Preliminary design Submission I along with block model by the end of the day.
Design development during class hour.

Week 9
Session 1
Discussions and crit on the Preliminary design Submission I
Session 2:
A lecture on structures by in-house faculty
Week 10
Time sketch (Topic to be given latter)
Week 11
Design development during class hour.
Preliminary design Submission II along with revised model by the end of the day.
Week 12
Session 1:
Lecture on auditorium (part of design problem) and services. Discussion and clarification by the
students
Session 2:
Discussions and crit on the Preliminary design Submission II
Week 13
Case study visit for Auditorium accompanied by faculty. Students should observe the criticality
of coordination of all services, seating arrangements, sight line etc.
The next week assignment to be introduced to the students

Week 14
Study tour
Week 15
Session 1: PPT presentation by student on the Auditorium case study in groups
Session 2: Submission of final study Report after adding the study tour case study. (To be
done in groups)

Week 16
Refinement, re-thinking, re-exploring design ideas continue with the design faculties through
individual discussion sessions.
Design development and comments by faculty (submission at the end of the class).

Week 17
Preliminary design Submission III (submission at the beginning of the class.)
And Crit by faculty
Week 18
Diwali break
Week 19
Design finalisation and preparation for final drawing
Week 20
Final submission of Design along with Detailed Model

READING LIST: (to be amplified by the subject teacher)

1. Chiara Joseph de et al (1990) Time Savers Standards of Building Types. McGraw – Hill.
2. Neufert, E. (2000) Neufert Architects Data. Granada Pub. Ltd., London.
3. Pevsner, N. (1976) A History of Building Types. Thames and Hudson, London.
4. Stone, G. L. Institutional Buildings Architecture of Controlled Environment.
5. Various magazine and periodicals