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The New School of Planning and Architecture
Campus, Vasant Kunj

PROJECT REPORT

SPA | newCampus | urbanDesign Competition

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1. Introduction
1.1 Urban Ground 05

2. Planning
2.1 Feasibility 06
2.2 Zoning 07

3. Tooling 08-09

4. Proposal
4.1 Master Plan 10-11
4.4 System Plans
4.4.1 Landscape 12-13
4.4.2 Movement 14-15
4.4.3 Infrastructure 16

5. Architectural Character
5.1 Academic 17
5.2 Community 18
5.3 Residential 19
5.4 Environmental responses 20

6. Proposal Statistics
6.1 Area Performa 21
6.2 Phasing 22
6.3 Urban Controls 23

7. Further Explorations 24

CONTENTS 3


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The ITO campus enjoyed the intensity
of its urban engagement, where the
evolution of School of Planning and
Architecture overlapped with the
development of the city. However,
the now evolved SPA with its new
campus would add to the institutional,
residential and commercial collage
in Delhi’s south central ridge and
would brace itself to witness yet
another state of dynamism of such a
juxtaposed urban setting.

Highlighting the important distinction
between Urbanism and Urbanization,
we propose the Urban Ground. This
is a model of urbanism that attempts
to dilute the extremities between
the natural and the human imposed
context.

At the Macro-level, the urban ground
respects the once nature dominated siteTexture
skyline and simultaneously the need
for human intervention.

At the Meso-level, acknowledging
the pressures exerted by the site’s
morphology, the Urban Ground acts as
an extension of th e existing terrain,
both as a blend or an additive layer.

This ground can be understood
existingTerrain
as a surface at the Micro-level,
that negotiates topography and
accomodates functional deployments,
performing as a roof, a ground, and
occupiable space, depending on its
own gradient and the variation in its
thickness.
surfaceOrders

THE URBAN GROUND 5


CATEGORIES VALUE SYSTEM PRECEDENCY FACTOR
topography
Landscape patterns define the visual FLAT LAND The values are assigned on the 04 The wide ranges of topographical 16
enclosures, nature of the terrain and MODERATELY UNDULATING LAND
basis of the ease of workability with 04
features dominate the site, gaining 16
potentials/limitations for development. the varying surface topography, in priority for design exploration.
The site boasts of seven distinct GRASSY BOWL /VEGETATED BOWLS descending order from most buildable 03 12
topographical features grouped into five ROCKY OUTCROP/UNEVEN
to the least. 02
PF - 04 08
major categories. LAND WITH DITCHES

CANYON 01 04

vegetation
Can be classified into six categories OPEN SCRUB The forest and the woodlands 04 With alterations to the micro- 16
depending on their physical GRASSLANDS
dominate the micro-climatic impact 04
climate being a primary concern, the 16
characteristics, micro-climatic relevance hence demand conservation as vegetation by default needs to be
and the textures provided. WOODLAND/FOREST against the grasslands and open 03 addressed. 12

EXPOSED ROCK SURFACE/
scrubs. The low lying areas, exposed 02 08
LOW LYING AREAS rock and wetland pose construction PF-03
challenges.
WETLAND /MICA 01 04
vantagePoints

The range of slopes provides several
25% ABOVE Vantage points provide locations for 04 Assist in programmatic demarcations. 16
panoramic views acting as a design
points of visual advantage. 15%-25%
guide.
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PF-02
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10%-15% The values assigned are inversly 02 08

0%-10%
proportional to the z-values. 01 04
surfaceDrainage

Indentifying catchment areas, drainage
HIGH / UPSTREAM AREAS The values are mapped depending on 03 The current natural drainage 12

channels and areas with poor drainage. MID STREAM AREAS
stream gradients. 02
patterns which are predominently 08
being wasted owing to surface run-
DOWNSTREAM/ CATCHMENTS AREAS 01 offs can be diverted to feed water 04
recharge pits simultaneously creating
landscape features.

PF-01

topography vegetation

vatagePoints waterDrainage

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FEASIBILITY PIXELS

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CAMPUS
FACILITIES
RESIDENTIAL RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMATIC ACADEMIC
BLEND

FUNCTION
Well defined transition from public to private while traversing through project interiors.

Academic zone occupies the crest - visual as well as functional dominance.

Services for immediate housing socities provide for residential tract.

Campus facilities and recreational zone - pivotal interactive corridor in addition to
programmatice blends.

The corridor demarcates residential and academic zones.

ACCESSIBILITY
Main approach caters to residential , campus facilities and academic zone independently
allowing autonomous operation.

Recreational positioning eliminates vehicular access beyond campus
Periphery.

Residential area accesible from vasant kunj roads.

CONTEXT
Public and private typological distibution in the immediate surrounding governs the local
operative zoning.

Gradients on site decide degree of privacy , visual link and ease of access.

Zonal distribution explores design possibilities through topographical features
For example programmatic planning w.R.T natural cumulative gradient identifies academic
sector as dominant function.

ZONING 7

planningAlgorithm

- Divide the site with an operational grid.
- Identify catalysts for disturbance.
- Segregate disturbances.
- Test with varying strengths.
- Add information by juxtaposition.
- Extract desired information.

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- The expanding grid correlates to site profile and
programmatic zoning.
- Physical features pressurize the operational grid.

“If architecture is an extended process of formation, then before ideas coalesce into
definitive form there must exist some undifferentiated state free of any organization.”
- Benjamin Aranda & Chris Lasch

Ideas are formless and exist floating in describable abstracts. Design development is
a process that initiates the transition of these ideas from the abstracts into the realms
of the tangible; and Tooling is the operator that transfers this ‘pre-material’ to the
‘material.

Tooling is a set of techniques that afford the design decisions to set sail. The products
however, may reflect abstractions in purity or their derivations.

We break down tooling into algorithmic reasoning. The architectural and planning
decisions are supported by custom written codes that create a certain degree of
accidental yet consistent results. The modulation of codes provide a repertoire of
formal outputs, demonstrating relations and their evolution, loading the project with
glaring information.

A series of conducted operations generate 2D patterns, 3D forms, and varying spatial
configurations that are open to interpretation.

With our machinic processes we attempt to balance the theoretical, digital, and
intuitive input.

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TOOLING

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Academic grid Residential grid

gridMod_academic | F1 | S10 gridMod_residential | F2 | S10



gridJuxtaposed1 | F3 | S10 gridJuxtaposed2 | F3 | S30
extraction of information

The overlapping grids serve as a planning tool, assisting in identifying

- Figure and Ground relationships.
- Landscapes
- Roofscapes

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2.0 2.1
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1. Administration
2.0 Auditorium
2.1 Campus Centre
2.2 Exhibition
3. National Resource Institute + Student Centre
(Computer Centre + Library) 0 15 60

4. Dining + Gymnasium + Health Centre
5. Residential
6. Lecture Halls
7. UnderGrad & PostGrad Departments
+ Academic Resources

urban mass

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URBAN PLAN


The goals of the landscape concept for the campus is to reinforce the urban design concept for the
community, respond to environmental issues, provide aesthetic distinction to open spaces, and provide
visual continuity and compatibility with the architectural design.

Key design principles:
• Utilize plantings that reinforce open space organizational principles and circulation patterns;
• Selection of plant materials appropriate for their environment and setting.

Importantly, the master plan has incorporated the wild greens and enhanced it thereby enlarging the
perceived open space.
The planting within the community reflects a comprehensive approach that addresses functional,
aesthetic and environmental concerns. In this regard, the concept utilizes planting to reinforce spatial
structuring; clarity in defining the function and use of open spaces; create forest- like environments;
enhance sensory appeal; use of plantings that respond to seasonality.

Specific recommendations:
Shade Plantings
The principal shade trees will be Alstonia scholaris, Ashoka longifolia, Kadamba. Ashoka longifolia will
be planted along the periphery of the site thus helping in identifying the site and provide a distinctive
element of the landscape.

Zoning Trees
Specimen and ornamental trees will be selected for specific colors, textures and seasonal bloom to
identify with a particular zone. Trees will be planted in bosques, singly and in small groups. Species will
include Plumeria alba, Silver oak, Ficus Benjamin, Ficus panda, Hamelia patten, White chandni, Delonix
regia, Chorisia spinosa.

Buffer Trees
Within the transitional perimeter, trees will be selected for color and texture as well asthe ability to sur-
vive dryer, less fertile soils such as Schleichera trijua.

Enhancing Wild
The large open space, planted with drought tolerant and indigenous materials and species will include
Parkinsonia aculeate.

Ground Covers
Ground covers, primarily located within the main space, will be chosen for finer texture and color, com-
plimenting the selected tree species and courtyard materials. Species will include Bauhinia acuminate,
Juniferrous prostrate, Asparagus marie, Ribbon grass.
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LANDSCAPE STRATEGY

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Environmental Strategy Diagram
The design process incorporates an environmental optimization strategy that responds to mi-
croclimate conditions. Water elements such as fountains and spillways are utilized to increase
localized radiant cooling.

Surface runoff collection and storage will be utilized to supplement irrigation water supplies
and promote ground water recharge. This will be accomplished with bio-detention basins,
infiltration swales, filter swales and hard surface collection and filtration points. Reflective
ground plane materials will be used to reduce the absorption of solar radiation and energy
use in interior spaces. Light colored pavements will be used for walkways. As part of a heat
island reduction strategy, cool pavements contribute to the general benefits of heat island
mitigation, including increased comfort, decreased energy use, and likely improved air quality.

Site identification Amphitheatre Wind Buffer

Wind Buffer section

Light colored
Detention Basin pavements Pavements

Zoning Trees Pools Enhanced Wilds

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Ps

Pc

Sd Am

Ss
Sc

Ps
level +6000
- vehicular movement
Ps - 2 whlr. parking for residential
Pc - campus parking (600 CPS)
Sc - service yard, cafeteria
Ss - service yard, sub-station
Sd - service yard, dining
Am - amphitheater

Ex
En III

I
Ad Ap

II

level +11000
- vehicular movement
En - vehicular entry to +6000
Ex - vehicular exit from +6000
Ad - auditorium drop-off
Ap - multilayered pedestrian movement

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MOVEMENT STRUCTURE

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The entire campus
is envisioned as a
pedestrianized complex,
with vehicular movement
confined to peripheries or
basement. I. approaching national resource centre and dining

Varying ‘ground’ conditions
with their architectural
articulation cause
accidental interactions and
varying degrees of public
participation, inducing life
into the campus. II. portal to academic zone

The academic sector offers
multi-layered movement
extending studios and
resources beyond defined
territories. III. studios and extension

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electrical layout +
lighting system
- solar charged halogens
- solar street lamps
- electrical line
- cable tray
- electrical chambers
- distribution panels

water treatment + fire
- sewage treatment plan(STP)

- water reacharge pits
note
- landscape irrigated using
retreated water from s.t.ps
- surface run off feed the
recharge pits maintaining water
levels.

solar panel

solar panel light source

fork

connection be-
main lamps
tween panels
pipe under-
and pole
neath
the panel

landscaped recharge pits solar street lamps
Energy saving product for public spaces. With its 7.3 square meters of the main panel
with solar cells and with MoSESS (Movement sensors energy saving system), it is able
to provide illumination throughout all night. All lighting components are connected
underground and to the electric grid which enables sharing of leftover energy in case solar charged halogens
of need.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

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The surface over the academic zone,
strengthens the concept of extending
the terrain by introducing an additive
layer. When serving as a roof it ensures a
perennial comfortable micro-climate and
with its mild gradient, also performs as a
ground.

roof +
ground

As Occupiable Space. The level 1 studios
maintain floor levels with either side of the
trench, while level 0 studios pretend to be
protrusions of trench walls.

occupiable
space

The trench maintains the natural greens.
Performing as the omnipresent ground is an
extension to the studios, with stipples like,
amphitheater, natural terraces, cafe etc.

ground

in between studios studio interior - level 0

ACADEMIC DETAIL 17


recreational and community sky-line/ ground-line

Surface behaves as a conventional roof
over the Administrative block (1), shaped
by surrounding sky-line pressures.
as Roof

To accommodate separate programs
the ground splits to generate multiple
spatial conditions in addition to creating
an envelope for (3) & (4).
as Spatial Divisions

The lecture hall (6) exemplifies a condition
of stacked floors including its roof, which
in turn behaves as an elevated ground for
the academic zone.
as Ground

The Auditorium (2.0) identifies the
Surface as a conventional roofing element.
However, gradual slope above the campus
centre (2.1) permits pedestrian movement.
as Roof + as Ground

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COMMUNITY DETAIL

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residential tract

glazed
extrusions
- The system of alternating
units, their serving daylight
corridors and occasional entry into
sky lounges introduce passages
accidental interactions on
alternating
and between floors.
living units

- Residential passages are
daylight entry
daylit to reduce energy
into single units
consumptions.

sky lounge

Surface behaves as a
conventional roof over the
sky lounge
Residential blocks (5), binding interactive
the three distinct units. corridors

as Roof
typical residential block section

RESIDENTIAL DETAIL 19


NORTH facades >=75% glazed SOUTH facades <=25% glazed

Auditorium Block + Campus Centre

Dining + Gymnasium + Health Centre

National Resource Institute

Administration

Studio (typical) + ancillary functions

EAST & WEST facades - double sided, heat absorbing glass for glazed regions

Lecture Halls tunnel open
mechanical fans - summer mode
skylight open
the shafts are thermal shutter closed

oriented to fans - summer mode
skylight open
harness the
diffused north
cooling HOT AIR
light. tunnel open
WARM AIR
COOL AIR

northLights + light shafts (roof view)
Studio (typical) - Summer
tunnel closed
mechanical fans - winter mode
light absorbing skylight closed
thermal shutter open
glass beneath fans - winter mode
the light shafts, skylight closed

radiating
gathered cooling
light shafts (soffit view) tunnel closed HOT AIR
COOL AIR

Studio (typical) - Winter

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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSES

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AREA REQUIRED AREA ACHIEVED

TOTAL ACADEMIC AREA ( Academic, 27,500 SQ.M. 28,300 SQ.M.
Common Fcilities, Administration)

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL AREA (Community 16,300 SQ.M. 17,950 SQ.M.
Facilities, Hostels)

TOTAL RECREATIONAL AREA(Student's 1,900 SQ.M. 2,560 SQ.M.
Centre , Gymnasium)

TOTAL AREA REQUIREMENTS 45,700 SQ.M. 48,810 SQ.M.

AVAILABLE/PERMISSIBILE ACHIEVED
SITE AREA 80,000 SQ.M.

GROUND COVERAGE 35% 18%

F.A.R 150 61

HEIGHT 17 M 15 M


Area available for Academic use
(1,20,000-18,000) 102,000 SQ.M.
28,300 SQ.M.
Area required for Academic use 27,500 SQ.M.

Area available for future expansion 72,500 SQ.M. 71,140 SQ.M.


Area available for Residential use
(15% of total FAR)) 18,000 SQ.M.
17,950 SQ.M.
Area required for Academic use 16,300 SQ.M.

Area available for future expansion 2,700 SQ.M. 50 SQ.M.

Area Permissible as per Bye-laws Area Required Area achieved by the scheme

Academic 120,000 SQ.M. 27,500 SQ.M. 30,950 SQ.M.

Residential 18,000 SQ.M. 16,300 SQ.M. 17,950 SQ.M.

AREA PERFORMA 21


PHASE 2
PHASE 3
PHASE 4

0 15 60

PHASE 1
Administrative block, Undergrad Studios with their support functions, Lecture Halls, Library, primary hostel block,
and one half of dining facilities have been allocated for the first phase of construction. Apart from ensuring a
definitive operation of the school, Phase 1 demarcates a clear zoning, connecting the academic sector to the
residential through a defined community plaza.

PHASE 2
The 2nd Phase completes the Academic sector by introducing the Postgrad Studios and their supporting systems.

PHASE 3
The housing pressures exerted by the satiated Academic sector is looked after by constructing the remaining
residential blocks.

PHASE 4
Auditorium, exhibitions spaces, complete dining and gymnasium confine themselves to the last phase of
development to culminate into a homogeneous proposal.

0 15 90

future expansion speculation
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PHASING

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built line

0 15 60

Auditorium Block + Campus Centre Dining + Gymnasium + Health Centre
Area - specified by built line Area - specified by built line
Ground coverage - 1775 sq.m Ground coverage - 1760 sq.m
Maximum height -10.5 mtrs, mezzanine floors Maximum height -15 mtrs, mezzanine floors
Entry level - + 11000 mtrs and+6000 mtrs Entry level - + 11000 mtrs and +6000 mtrs
Open space - as indicated in landscape Open space - as indicated in landscape
plan & report plan & report
North facade >= 75%glazed North facade >= 75%glazed
South facade <= 25% glazed
National Resource Centre Administration
Maximum height - 9 mtrs, mezzanine floors Maximum height - 10.5 mtrs, mezzanine floors
Entry level - + 11000 mtrs and +6000 mtrs Entry level - + 11000 mtrs and +6000 mtrs
North facade >= 75%glazed North facade >= 75%glazed
South facade <= 25% glazed South facade <= 25% glazed

Studios Residential
Maximum height - 10.5 mtrs Maximum height - 16 mtrs from highest point
Entry level - + 11000 mtrs and +6000 mtrs Entry level - +6000 mtrs and +3500 mtrs
North facade >= 75%glazed
Active public realms to be incorporated via landscaping, street furniture and signages

URBAN CONTROLS 23


There were several issues that were constantly
discussed within the studio upon the duration of
the competition proposal preparation. Ranging from
project’s presence at the threshold of Urbanism &
Architecture to choice of internal and external furniture
components. Listed below are suggestions and
explorations that would further strengthen the project.

- Structural System - Combination of pre-engineered steel structures and RCC.

- Materiality for roofscapes - Concrete Shells with decking sheets used as shuttering surface
and internal linging.

- Powder coated Insulated metal sheets on pre-engineered
trusses or portals.

- Concrete Shells with calculated drainage systems and water
proofing, layered with earth to accommodate greens

- Solar and Daylight studies

- CFDs for tracking air movements

24 FURTHER EXPLORATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

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