NAMMA METRO IDEAS COMPETITION

Table of Contents

Disclaimer

Sl.No Topic Page

1 Introduction 4
1.1 Project Background 4
1.2 Statement Of Vision 5
2 Design Guidelines 5
2.1 Design brief 5
2.1.1 Design for the interior spaces of Metro Stations 5
2.1.2 Design for medians 5
2.2 Design Restrictions

3 Location and site 6

4 Competition Details 8
4.1 Terms of Competition 8
4.2 Eligibility Criteria 8
4.3 Disqualification 9
4.4 Prizes 9
5 Competition Materials 9
5.1 Mahatma Gandhi Metro Station 10
5.2 Swami Vivekananda Metro Station 10

6 Competition Submission 10
6.1 Submission requirements 10
6.2 Submission format 10
6.3 Panel Identification Number 11
6.4 Time Schedule /site visit/submission 11
7 Judging and Awards 12
8 Application and declaration form 12
9 Terms and Conditions 12
10 Frequently answered questions 14

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DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this document is to provide the participating

designers with information and materials to assist the formulation of the design
submission. This document does not purport to contain all the information that
participants may require. The participant therefore should conduct his/her own
investigations, research, studies and analysis. The BMRCL, the IIID, and their
employees and advisors shall incur no liability under any law, statute, rules or
regulations as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the document. The
IIID-BMRCL may, at its absolute discretion, but without being under any
obligation to do so, update, amend or supplement the information in this
document at any stage.

This document and the information contained herein are confidential and for use
only by the person to whom it is issued. It may not be copied or distributed by
the recipient to third parties (other than in confidence to the recipient's
professional advisor). In the event that the recipient does not continue with the
involvement in the project, the information contained in this document shall not
be divulged to any other party. The information contained herein must be kept
confidential.

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Project Background

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is in the process of

implementing Bangalore’s first Mass Transit Rail system. The Bangalore Metro
Rail Project was cleared by the Karnataka Government in March, 2005 and the
Union Government approved the project in April, 2006.

The Bangalore Metro weaves through the bustling commercial and residential
areas of the city. The first phase of Bangalore Metro, consisting of two corridors
of double line electrified, will cover a total of 42.30 km. The East-West Corridor
of REACH 1 of the Bangalore Metrorail (from M.G. Road to Byappanahalli) is due
to commence operations soon. This REACH traverses though two prominent
roads namely, Swamy Vivikananda Road and Mahatma Gandhi Road and BMRCL
have appropriately named the stations at these roads after them.

Modern India's rich and diverse history throws up two iconic traditions, whose
confluence makes the perfect dynamic for a civilisation culture of the future. The
one Spiritual and the other Secular. In it stand two men, who similarly sought
that convergence.

Swami Vivekananda chose to bring the country's spiritual ethos out of its
cloister, into the ambit of the global, secular forum. Mohandas Karamchand
Gandhi on the other hand, took political action to the heights of spiritual
endeavour. Both were strategic. Both were successful.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) in association with IIID,
Bangalore wants to be that unique catalyst for this iconic city by involving
college students to participate in an ideas competition to design the interior
walls/spaces of the station to reflect and celebrate the life, spirit and message of
the twin personas of Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi at the stations
named after them. This is an opportunity for students to express their fitting
tribute to the timeless values practiced by these great souls–universal wellbeing
and individual responsibility- and be a part of Bangalore’s Urban History.

To this endeavour BMRCL is proud to be associated with the Institute of Indian

Interior Designers (IIID)www.iiid.in , a premiere National professional body with
its Head-Office in Mumbai and Bangalore being one of its regional chapters. The
BMRCL-IIID invites student studying in Karnataka to put their creative minds to
come out with out-of-the-box designs which not only reflect the ethos of these
great personas but should be captivating to the 35000 Metro commuters who
will be passing through these station daily. Apart from designing the said
stations, the median between the piers from Mahatma Gandhi Metro Station up
to Trinity Circle junction and Trinity Circle junction up to Swami Vivekananda
Metro Station is also set out for this ideas competition. In keeping with the spirit
of the theme there is NO PARTICIPATING FEE for this competition.
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1.2 Statement of Vision

Metros need not be boring or dreary! On the contrary, the IIID – BMRCL want to
attract passengers with good station design and showcase the design talent of
our State. This often means extra effort for the metro operators, but it will pay
off when the metro is not just a means of transport, but something the residents
can be proud of too. This is an ideas competition with a view to helping our
community enjoy innovative design of public spaces. Over 35000 commuters will
use this first stretch of Metro every day and the visuals on the interiors of the
stations will gently and constantly imbibe the commuters the relevance of these
great souls in modern times.

2. Design Guidelines

2.1 Design Brief

The intent of the design ideas competition is set out herein under for the said
two Metro Stations and the medians between the piers.

2.1.1 Design for the interior spaces of Metro Stations

The design for each Metro station must primarily express the philosophies,
teachings, life and history that have made them immortal. The designs may also
include the historic connection that Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda
had with Bangalore. You may use different medium/ media to suit your design
be it technology, graphics, art, electronics and visuals.

2.1.2 Design for the medians between supporting columns

The median must act as a physical but not necessarily visual barrier between the
two sides of the road, to regulate traffic and protect the structural supports of
the Metro rail. The median could be designed to reduce the glare from headlights
from the other side of the road. It is important that the median be aesthetically
pleasing without posing a distraction to the drivers.

2.2 Design Restrictions

• Only specific walls surfaces within the Metro Stations will be available to
the designers and have been indicated in the design materials. The
exteriors of the Metro Stations are not available to designers, except the
exterior wall of the MG road station facing the Parade Grounds is available
for the design competition.

• All structural supports and elements of the Metro Station and the median
are not available to designers for any form of physical use or support.

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3.0 Location and Site

BMRCL SCHEMATIC PLAN FOR METRO LINES

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MAHATMA GANDHI METRO STATION

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA METRO STATION

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4.0 Competition Details

4.1 Terms of the Competition

This is an IIID-BMRCL initiative. This is a single stage design ideas competition.

This competition does not create an employment relationship.

There should be no reproduction of already published designs/works. The

participant shall indemnify and hold harmless BMRCL against any and all bodily
injury and property damage, deficiencies or liabilities resulting from any
negligence or non-fulfillment of any term of copy right or infringement of copy
right or condition of this competition. The Participant shall indemnify and hold
harmless BMRCL under this competition from any and all assessments,
Judgments, Costs, legal and other reasonable expenses incidental to any of the
foregoing.

The BMRCL reserves the right to accept or reject all entries. The BMRCL reserves
the right to implement the design in its totality, with modifications, or parts of a
design.

All drawings of the prize winning and other entries will become the property of
BMRCL and will not be returned to the participants. The Intellectual Property
Right of the drawing/ designs submitted shall vest with BMRCL.

Anonymity will be strictly observed at all stages.

BMRCL-IIID reserve the right to make any amendments to the terms of the
competition and such amendments will be hosted in the website of BMRCL.

Submission of design implies acceptance of the competition conditions.

Competitors are advised to retain copies of the design submitted.

4.2 Eligibility Criteria See Ammendment w.e.f. 21/12/2010 on main menu

The competition is open to the students studying degree/ diploma in any

college in Karnataka meeting the following fields:

a. architecture
b. interior design
c. graphic/ fine arts
d. Students in design fields.
e. Degree/diploma students in any discipline provided they have a team
leader from any one among the above (a) to (d).

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Submissions may be made as individuals, or as a team not exceeding (5)
members including the team leader. Entries may be submitted for any
combination of the four design briefs.

4.3 Disqualification

Entries may be disqualified for the following reasons :

• submissions received after the last date and time.

• If the competitor disregards any of the conditions of the competition.

• If the competitor attempts to influence any member connected with this

competition and/or discloses his identity.

4.4 Prizes

MAHATMA GANDHI METRO STATION DESIGN

FIRST PRIZE: Rs. 1,00,000/-
SECOND PRIZE: Rs. 30,000/-

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA METRO STATION DESIGN

FIRST PRIZE: Rs. 1,00,000/-
SECOND PRIZE: Rs. 30,000/-

MEDIAN DESIGN for MAHATMA GANDHI ROAD

FIRST PRIZE: Rs. 30,000/-
SECOND PRIZE: Rs. 15,000/-

MEDIAN DESIGN for SWAMI VIVEKANANDA ROAD

FIRST PRIZE: Rs. 30,000/-
SECOND PRIZE: Rs. 15,000/-
5.0 Competition Materials

Please click the links to open the relevant files.

5.1 Mahatma Gandhi Metro Station

1. Internal wall elevations and plans

2. External Elevations
3. Sketch-up model **

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5.2 Swami Vivekananda Metro Station

1. Internal wall elevations and plans

2. External Elevations
3. Sketch-up model **

NOTE:

All available surfaces have been clearly indicated in plans and internal
elevations. Only these vertical surfaces are available for designing.

** CD's with a Sketch-up Model of the interior of the Metro Stations are
available for Rs. 100/-. Those who wish to avail of these CD's will require to send
a DD of Rs.100/- payable to IIID,Bangalore and courier/post it to- Institute of
Indian Interior Designers, No.31, 3rd. A Cross,Domlur 2nd. Stage, Bangalore
560 071. The courier should reach the IIID office before the 27th. Dec.2010 and
should mention the name, address, course the student is studying, and year or
semester of the participant along with a letter from their Institution Head
certifying him/her as a bonafide student of the Institution. The letter should be
on the official letter-head of the Institution.

6.0 Competition submission

6.1 Submission requirements

The competition is divided into four parts.

• Mahatma Gandhi Metro Station

• Swami Vivekananda Metro Station

• Median along M.G. Road from the Mahatma Gandhi Metro Station up to
Trinity Circle junction

• Median along S.V. Road from the Trinity Circle junction up to Swami
Vivekananda Metro Station

The participant may submit all four designs, a single design or any combination
of the same.

6.2 Submission format

METRO STATION DESIGN

• For each Metro Station design, a maximum of 3 A2-size mounted panels

can be submitted.

• The panels must contain plans, elevations and concept presentation.

Views and 3D presentations to explain the designer’s scheme may be

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added. Plans, elevations, sections must be to a scale that is easily
readable to explain the design.

MEDIAN DESIGN

• The median design must be submitted on one (1) A2-size mounted panel
per median design. This panel can contain a maximum of 4 designs.

• The panel must contain a plan, elevation and concept presentation.

6.3 Panel identification

The participants should not mention their name or address on the design portion
of the panel. For identification of the panel the participants should mention on
the reverse of the panel their application form number that they have filled up
online and printed. The reverse of every panel submitted should contain this
application number.

6.4 Time Schedule

While the Web-site with all details is hosted on BMRCL website

www.bmrc.co.in/news.html the passes for site visit and application form will be
available for download from 18th December 2010.

Site Visits

Arrangements will be made at the Metro Stations for participants to inspect the
sites and take part in a question-and-answer session on the following dates
only:

1. 21st and 23rd December 2010

a. 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 PM at the Mahatma Gandhi Metro Station

b. 1.30 P.M. to 3.00 P.M. at the Swami Vivekananda Metro Station

Participants should assemble at the MG Road station before 9.45 AM and

1.15 PM at SV Road station on both the dates. Late entrants maybe
denied access.

2. For site visit you will have to register online (link).

Once you register you will get online pass, which you will have to print and
produce to the security at the respective stations.

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Submission

The last date for submission of entries is 19th January 2011, 4.P.M. at the BMRCL
office. Entries may be delivered personally or couriered so as to reach the office
at the scheduled time.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., 3rd.Floor,BMTC Complex, K.H. Road,

Shantinagar, Bangalore – 560 027

Tel. 080-22969300, 22969301.

7.0 Judging and awards

IIID, in conjunction with BMRCL, will choose a panel of judges. The entries will
be judged by a panel of architects, graphic designers and eminent
citizens/personalities of India totaling 5 numbers.

The judging of entries is scheduled to take place during the month of

January/February.

Announcement of winners will be made at an awards function to be held in

January/February. All participants will be informed of the date and venue by
email.

8.0 APPLICATION AND DECLARATION FORM

The application containing the declaration is available on the website which must
be filled up online and printed and submitted along with the design. Students
must submit a letter from their Head of Department or Principal stating their
name, year or semester they are currently studying and the name of the course
they are enrolled in on the Institution’s official letter-head

9.0 General Terms and Conditions

1. The BMRCL reserves the right to accept or reject any of the entries.

2. If accepted, the design may be implemented by the BMRCL in original

form or with modifications or in parts thereof.

3. The copyright of the designs and Intellectual property Right will belong to
the BMRCL and the BMRCL will have the absolute right to use these
designs or parts thereof. The participant shall have no claims whatsoever
and the IIID-BMRCL shall incur no liability under any laws, statutes, rules
or regulations for using of the designs.

4. Participants may submit one or all four parts of the design competition or
in any combination. Entries received after the last date, i.e. 19th Jan 2011,
4 P.M. will not be eligible for participation.

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5. IIID-BMRCL reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to contact any or
all entrants to clarify matters related to the submission, without informing
other entrants of this contact.

6. IIID-BMRCL reserves the right to clarify any information in this document,

at any time.

7. BMRCL-IIID reserves right to make any amendments to the terms of the

competition and such amendments will be hosted in BMRCL website.

8. BMRCL-IIID reserves right to withdraw the competition at any time

without assigning any reason.

9. Submission of entry would mean acceptance of the terms and conditions.

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Frequently asked question:

Q. What is the scope of this competition? Is there a fee for the
competition?

Ans. The scope of this competition is to reflect thematically the vision of the
Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekanda and their relevance in modern times.
The station buildings at MG Road and SV Road, have two distinct portions: the
unpaid area, where one buys the ticket and the other, the paid area, where the
commuter is ready to board the train. The scope is restricted to the design of the
interior walls of both the paid area and unpaid areas of the station buildings,
especially the walls surface that that is clearly visible to a commuter as they
enter/exit the station building. However, the exterior wall of MG road station
facing the parade ground is available for the design competition.

The design completion is also extended to designing the median along MG Road
Station up to Trinity Circle junction and from Trinity Circle junction to Swami
Vivekananda station.

There is no fee for the competition.

Q. Should the design of the entire interior wall be on the theme of

Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi?

Ans. Yes the design should essentially be focused to showcase Mahatma Gandhi
and Swamy Vivekananda their ideology and the relevance in modern times.

Q.Is structural changes of the internal walls permitted?

Ans. No, we cannot alter the structural walls. However if your concept requires
structural support to hold your theme on the internal walls you may suggest the
requirement.

Q. What is the distance between the piers? How many designs for
medians are permitted?

Ans. The distance between the piers is approximate 28 meters. You are
permitted a maximum of four (4) designs for the entire stretch set for this
competition.

Q. Should the design of the median also represent theme of Mahatma

Gandhi and Swamy Vivekananda?

Ans. Not necessarily, it could be any design that will enhance the aesthetics of
the city.

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Q. Has a site visit/briefing being arranged and what are the formalities
to visit the site?
Ans. Yes, to give you the idea of dimension and the area available for the
design, site visit and briefing has been arranged on the 21st December 2010
between 10 AM to 12 Noon at MG Road and 1-30 PM to 3-30 PM at SV Road
station. For those who are unable to come on the 21th December another
opportunity is available on the 23rd December 2010 at the same time schedule.

Q. Can we visit the site on our own?

Ans. No. the visit is permitted on the dates mentioned only.

Is site visit mandatory?

Ans. It is up to you. A visit to the station will help you to understand the scope
better.

Q. Do I have to register for the site visit?

Ans. Yes you will have to register online. Once you register you will get online
pass, which you will have to print and produce to the security at the respective
stations.

Q. Is there any entry fee for the site visit?

Ans. No. However, you will be required to produce the online pass that you will
get once you register through the website as mentioned above.

Q. Can I take photograph at the site?

Ans. No, photographs are not permitted at the site.

Q Who can apply/eligible for this competition?

Ans. The competition is open to the students studying degree/ diploma in any
college in Karnataka meeting the following criteria:

a. Architecture,
b. Interior designer
c. Graphic/fine arts
d. Students in design field.
e. Final year degree students in any discipline provided they have a team
leader who is any one among the above (a) to (d)
Note: The participants must enclose certificate issued by the HOD or the
Principal of their respective college mentioning in proof of the above eligibility.

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Q. Can one who is a student of pharmacy/ medicine/ law /veterinary

science etc. compete?

Ans: Yes, provided the team leader is one among (a) to (d) mentioned in the
previous question. This restriction is made as the design contains technical
information which is generally known to persons specializing in the field of
design.

Q. Can we apply as a team and should they be from the same college?
Ans. Yes, you can apply as a team but each team is restricted to five (5)
members. The team could be from the same college or from different college.

Q. Can Architecture & Engineering students jointly submit the design?

Ans. Yes.

Q. Can a non-student member also compete?

Ans. No.

Q. Please explain the registration procedure for competing?

Ans. Fill the online application form and take a printout. Retain a Photostat copy
of the application.

Q. Is the application available at the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation

or IIID Office?

Ans. No it is available only online on BMRCL website www.bmrc.co.in

Q. If I am not able to download the application form what should I do?

Ans. Please send an email to competition@bmrc.co.in and we will respond and

assist you in all possible way.

Q. How do I get the application form and what are the enclosures to be
submitted?

Ans. The application should be filled up online and take a print of the same and
submit along with the concept design prepared for the competition. The
application carries a computer generated serial number. (Give link)

If it is group participation, the application should contain the team leaders’ name
and address and email. A group is restricted to five (5) members only. Space is
available in the application form for filling up the names of the other members of
the group.

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Q. How do we submit the design for the competition?

You need to submit as under:-

METRO STATION DESIGN

• For each Metro Station design, a maximum of 3 A2-size mounted panels

can be submitted.

• The panels must contain plans, elevations and concept presentation.

Views and 3D presentations to explain the designer’s scheme may be
added. Plans, elevations, sections must be to a scale that is easily
readable to explain the design.

MEDIAN DESIGN

• The median design must be submitted on one (1) A2-size mounted panel
per median design. This panel can contain a maximum of 4 designs.

• The panel must contain a plan, elevation and concept presentation.

Q. What scales are approved for the preparation of plans and other
drawings?

Ans. You can choose an appropriate scale of drawings to explain your Design
Scheme. However, the format of all drawings/presentation is A2 Size.

Q. Is Model necessary?

Ans. No. We do not recommend.

Q. Can we send our competition drawings through e-mail?

Ans. No

Q. Should I put my name and address on the drawings submitted?

Ans. No you should not put your name and address on the drawing
submitted. On the reverse of the each of the panels submitted by you should
write the online computer generated application number that you have filled for
submission along with the design panel(s).

When and where do I deliver the application and the drawings?

Ans. The applications along with the panels will be received at the BMRCL office
from the 17th January to the 19th January 2011 between 10.30 to 4PM.
Applications received after 4PM of 19th January will not be accepted. The
drawings and the material along with your application has to be delivered at the
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office of the Bangalore Rail Corporation Limited, 3rd Floor, BMTC Complex, KH
Road, Shantinagar, Bangalore either in person or by courier. BMRCL will
acknowledge the receipt of the entries.

Q. Who would receive the prize money?

Ans. The prize money would go to the individual whose design has been
selected by the jury.

In an event if the selected design is submitted by a group, then the team leader
of the group will receive the money on behalf of other members. How and when
they will divide the prize money between them is their decision. We will not
entertain any complaint in this regard.

Q. Would you give the Winning Teams any chance to present their
design?

Ans. Yes, only if it is found necessary. The timing and the duration of the
presentation will be intimated subsequently.

Q. Will the selected entry be utilized by Metro for the design and will the
winner be given any opportunity to assist in the design at the station?
Will the name of the winner be mentioned at the respective station?

Ans. No. All design submitted or selected will be the property of BMRCL. BMRCL-
IIID will not return any of the design submitted. The design selected by the jury
may be used in the same form or altered to suit the requirement. Other than
announcing the name of the winner in news media as a news item, no other
form of acknowledgement will be give.

Q. In case I want some more information whom should I contact?

Ans. You can send an email to competition@bmrc.co.in

PLEASE NOTE: All queries will be answered only through email and not
over phone or in person.

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