Topic:

Bangalore International Convention Centre in Interiors- role of promoting

and sharing common interest among individuals and groups

Abstract:
• Designing a Convention Centre is a world class venue for conventions, shows
and celebrations. Designed to international standards with state of the acoustics,
lighting, connectivity and ergonomic seating.
• It contains multiple halls that can be used for different purposes.
• These venues have won awards for their design and architecture and have
well thought-out layouts in aesthetically pleasing settings.
• Nowadays, meetings and exhibitions are not only the trend of publicity but
also it is proved beneficial for society and economy.
• These centers encourage tourism industries, business sectors, artists, handicraft
departments etc.
• The idea of International Convention Centre has been derived from the
present scenario of rapid growth of innovation, technology, art and cultures.

Project status:
• It is a proposed site with 35 acres of prime land along NH – 7 and adjacent to
Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore.
• Minimum 6000 seats with flexibility for conversion in to smaller halls and having
lighting and acoustics, etc. for conducting musical concerts etc.

Theme and concept:

Green house concept under Garden City Theme.

Justification for doing this project:

• Nowadays the rapid development of megacities and metro cities are the
cause of the growth of population, industries and business sectors.
• There is a need to expose the activities and creativities in front of people
across the globe to promote new trends and cultures.
• As a result a space is required to gather people where this kind of events can
be taken place.
• This is the concept of a convention centre where people can gather to share
and earn various experiences.
• These centers emphasize both public and private events.
• Encourages tourism developments, business developments, cultural activities,
social gathering and amusements.

Present scenario and data for particular site:

• Excellent connectivity to all major destinations (International and Domestic).
• Proximity to major Business destinations in the south.
• Cosmopolitan culture with Art and Music loving crowd.
• Pleasant climate all year round.
• Other infrastructures proposed to improve connectivity (NH connectivity,
direct connectivity from Airport, Metro etc.)
• Proposed developments: viz: 408 acres, Aerospace Park, etc.

Figure 1 Location map of the site

Aim:
To design unique Interior spaces to make people visit from different cities and
countries to attend conference and exhibitions.

Scope and Objectives:

• To create a place for social and cultural gathering.
 • To create a venue for exhibition and interaction.
• To create a landmark through contemporary architectural features.
• To create interactive spaces and landscaping to generate public interest.
• To meet international standards and aims to become the most preferred
destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions.
• To provide central garden to be utilized for large events and festivals
• To provide smaller secondary gardens fir smaller events and the function
spaces and Amphitheatre for smaller outdoor events/ occasion.
• To provide a sustainable approach with customized solar paneled roofing
and wall elements.
• To provide event’s organizer office and Back office, food court, Multi-Level
car parking.

Limitations:
Civil Structural details.

Designing of hotels and resorts in particular site.

Detailing of services.

Methodology:
i.Identification of Topic.
a. Field of interest
b. Importance of topic
c. Need of topic
d. Typology selection
ii.Analysis of topic.
a. Brief of Topic
b. Aim and objectives
c. Scope and limitations
d. Justification of Topic
iii.Site selection.
a. Justification of site
b. Requirement
iv.Literature study.
a. Collection of data
 v.Case study.
a. Selection of case study
b. Live case study
c. Comparison
vi.Site study.
a. Site condition
b. Identification of major problem
c. Climatological aspect
vii.Inference.
a. Inference from literature study
b. Inference from case study
c. Inference from site study
viii.Primary design solution.
a. Design brief
b. Area statement
c. Concept
d. Design requirement
ix.Final design proposal with report.
x.Final sheets for external viva voice.

Case studies:
The following Convention centers are selected for case studies to understand the
design approach and principles are

i.Hyderabad International Convention Centre (Hyderabad)

ii.MLR Convention Centre (Bangalore)

Design ideas:
• Flexibility among spaces
• Implementing barrier free methods in Interiors
• Maintaining a single roof building in terms of interiors with open spaces like
courtyards, Amphitheatre for outdoor events etc.
Conclusion:
Numerous creations, cultural activities and social interaction are not fulfilled if
proper trend of exhibitions and convention are not organized. Such programs
need sufficient space to display and gathering purpose. So the requirement of a
Convention Centre is necessary.