ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

HEALTH & HYGIENE

AWARENESS CENTRE
Hauz Khas, Delhi

Abhishek Khemariya 17AR10004

Gauri Karkhanis 18AR10012
Ravi Kumar 18AR10021
Jyotish Vudikavalasa18AR10038
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
TODAY’S DISCUSSION

1. Introduction
2.Site
3.Site Analysis
4.Climate Analysis
5.Energy Conscious Design
6.User Behaviour and Preference Analysis
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 What’s an ‘Awareness Centre’?
“Awareness is the greatest agent for change.”

● Facilities that can intend for all kinds of users of different

age groups, and linguistic, socio-economic, and cultural
sectors.

● Their primary purpose is to impart knowledge and

information that a user can perceive and be
well-informed about a particular situation or
development.

1.2 Why Health & Hygiene?

● In the context of the current pandemic spread, the
importance of Health and Hygiene has become more
significant in our lives.

● The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government

of India, has decided to set up awareness centres in all
major urban areas. Such a centre for Health and Hygiene
is also being planned for New Delhi, the capital of India. Fig 1. Iranian National Museum of Medical
Sciences History, Tehran.
1.3 Design Brief
Post-pandemic, there will be an increasing need for awareness
regarding health and hygiene. Brief is to design a Health and
Hygiene Awareness Centre in New Delhi, the capital city of
India.

1.4 Scope
● The site located in the urban village Hauz Khas, provides
ample scope for planning and landscaping since this
awareness centre would give equal importance to the
natural serene greenery of the surrounding Hauz Khas.

● This project aims to deal with the visual, technical,

behavioural and functional aspects of design.

Fig 1. Iranian National Museum of Medical

Sciences History, Tehran.
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SITE
2.1 Site Given ● Delhi is of great historical significance as an important
commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as
the political centre of India.

● It boasts of housing several museums, memorials etc

which can help a person to know about India's history
and present.
2.1 Site Given ● Delhi is of great historical significance as an important
commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as
the political centre of India.

● It boasts of housing several museums, memorials etc

which can help a person to know about India's history
and present.

● Hauz Khas is an affluent

neighborhood in South
Delhi, its heart being the
historic Hauz Khas
Complex.
2.2 Hauz Khas
The Hauz Khas Village also known as HKV in South Delhi is an
urban hangout hotspot as well as a heritage place. There are
remnants of Islamic architecture roughly colored by splotches
of urban culture.

Hauz Khas has some of the largest green areas in Delhi,

namely Deer Park and Rose Garden.

2.3 Points of Interests

● Historical Places like the Hauz Khas Complex which
consists of the Hauz Khas Lake or Royal Tank, a mosque
and a tomb, all from the time of the Khalji Dynasty.

● Nearby landmarks include Siri Fort Auditorium, Siri Fort

Sports Complex, HUDCO Place and Yusuf Sarai
Community Centre.

● Hauz Khas is witnessing the growth of trendy shops

and lodgings. It is now becoming the centre for Fig 2. Hauz Khas Complex (above)
domestic and international tourists and backpackers. Hauz Khas Village (below), Delhi.
2.3 Places around Hauz Khas

Munda Gumbad

Hauz Khas Complex

Firoz Shah’s Tomb

2.3 Other Tourist Places

Humayun’s Tomb Red fort Swaminarayan Akshardham

Temple

Jama Masjid Qutub Minar and Complex

v 2.4 Characteristics of Islamic Architecture
The elements of the buildings and cities were not only designed for their great beauty but also held
within them a physical expression of Islamic life and spiritualism.

Geometric patterns occur in a variety of forms in Islamic

Art and architecture including:

• Kilim carpets, Persian Girih and Moroccan zellige tilework

• Muqarnas decorative vaulting, Jali pierced stone screens, ceramics
• Leather, stained glass, woodwork, and metalwork.

Muqarnas Moroccan Tilework Islamic Architecture Arch Islamic Architecture Domes

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SITE ANALYSIS
Site Analysis
3.1 SITE SPECIFICATIONS AND DELHI
BY-LAWS

● Site Area: 7500 m²

● Max. Ground Coverage: 35%
● Permissible FAR: 2.25
● Front Setback: 9m
● Rear & Back Setback: 6m
● Allowed projections in
setback areas: Up to 0.75m
width.
● Site Area excluding setback area: 5280 m².
● Max. Ground Coverage: 2625 m².

**http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/Delhi%20building%20byelaws.pdf
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3.2 Landscape

● One of the smaller sides of the chosen site

faces a scenic lake and all the sides except
the one facing the road have a beautiful and
breathtaking view of the lush greenery.

● Hauz Khas lake used to supply fresh water to

the entire South Delhi at one time as it used
to receive the entire catchment from the
surrounding Aravalli ranges. The lake had lost
80% of its catchment area since 1936 from 10
sq km to less than 2 sq km and the lake bed
was a dry, barren pit.
Site Analysis
3.2 Landscape

Views from the site:

Site Analysis ● The soils of the Delhi area are mostly light with subordinate amount
of medium texture soils. The light texture soils are represented by
sandy loam; whereas medium texture soils are represented by silt
3.4 Topography loam.

2012 Hauz Khas topography map

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3.5 Accessibility

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) serves Delhi for

both domestic and international connections, and is
situated in the southwestern corner of the city, alongside
Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway.
By Flight

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station lies 8 kilometres
away. It is under the administrative control of the Delhi
Division of the Northern Railway zone of the Indian
Railways. It is one of the five main stations in Delhi and is
By Train the originating and terminal station for 60 trains
commuters.

The Hauz Khas Metro Station is an interchange station

between the Yellow Line and the Magenta Line of the
Delhi Metro. It serves Hauz Khas Enclave, Sarvapriya Vihar,
Vijay Mandal Enclave, RBI colony, Mayfair Gardens and IIT
By Metro Campus.
Hauz Khas Metro Station
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3.5 Accessibility

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates the

world's largest fleet of CNG-powered buses. Delhi
has one of India's largest bus transport systems.
Buses are the most popular means of transport
By Bus
catering to about 60% of Delhi's total demand.
Indira Gandhi International Airport

Sarvpriya Vihar Bus Stop, near Hauz Khas Hauz Khas Metro Station
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CLIMATE ANALYSIS
Climate Analysis
4.1 Vegetation

Vegetation is
important for any
site analysis to
understand the
natural ecology of
the site.

Tamarind Tree Pilkhan Tree It is one of the most

neglected aspects of
site analysis,
however it helps to
understand a better
Yellow Laburnum design context of
the site and
landscape.

Peepal Tree Neem Tree

Climate Analysis
4.2 Microclimate Analysis:

● Deer Park: Deer Park is located in South Delhi also known as

A.N. Jha Deer Park, named after famous social worker Aditya
Nath Jha. This place is popular for walking, jogging and
weekend outings. Deer Park comprises many subsections
such as Duck Park, Picnic Spots Rabbit Enclosures etc. The
Fig 3. Hauz Khas Lake (above)
Park has historical tombs of Mughal Era. The park is
accessible from Safdarjung Enclave and Green Park, Hauz
Khas Village.

● Hauz Khas Lake: It lies 19 km from main Delhi. It is a popular

tourist destination. It is a part of Deer Park and the lake and
the nearby area is an ideal place for evening walks and
relaxation.

Fig 4. Deer Park, Hauz Khas

 SUMMER
Climate Analysis
4.3 Macroclimate Analysis:
4.3.1 Temperature
25°C - 45°C
Maximum Temperature: up to 47°C MONSOON April,May,June
Minimum Temperature: around -2.2°C

May-June generally are the hottest months, with January being the
coldest. The average temperature of the proposed site is 25°C.

30°C - 35°C
July to Mid-September WINTER

5°C - 25°C
December to January
 SUMMER
Climate Analysis
4.3 Macroclimate Analysis:
4.3.2 Precipitation
25°C - 45°C
Wettest Month: July MONSOON April,May,June
Driest Month: November

The average annual rainfall in Delhi is 642 mm, most of which falls in July,
August and September.

30°C - 35°C
July to Mid-September WINTER

5°C - 25°C
December to January
Climate Analysis
4.3 Macroclimate Analysis:
4.3.3 Wind Direction

The wind is most often from the east for 1.5

months, from July 13 to August 28, with a
peak percentage of 41% on July 29.

Annually, most of the wind blows from

North-West and West directions.

Average speed is 9.01 km/hr.

 SUMMER
Climate Analysis
Macro Climate Analysis:
4.3.4 Solar Power
Delhi is blessed with almost 300 sunny days and the rooftop space 25°C - 45°C
available for solar panels is estimated to be 31 sq. km, giving Delhi a solar MONSOON April,May,June

energy potential of 2500 MWp.

30°C - 35°C
July to Mid-September WINTER

Average monthly sunhours in New Delhi, India

5°C - 25°C
December to January
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ENERGY CONSCIOUS
DESIGN
Energy Conscious Design
5.1 Climatic considerations- Hot & Dry

Source: Climate Consultant Source: Climate Consultant

● Open Courtyards for removing ● Hot and Dry winds can be

stacked up hot air and providing humidified with sprinklers and then
daylight. transmitted to living area.
Energy Conscious Design
5.2 Climatic considerations- Hot & Dry

Source: flickr.com Source: Climate Consultant

● Shading of windows and wall surfaces by ● Trees can be used in the West to
Jali screens diffuses direct light and cools create a buffer, cooling air and
air through increased contact area. provide shading
5.3 Design Ideas for Hot
and Dry climate
Source: Climate Consultant Source: Climate Consultant

● Larger building dimensions should face north & south.

● Double walls with insulation in between are a suitable solution.

● The size of the windows on the east and west sides should be minimized in order to reduce heat gain
 5.3 Design Ideas for Hot Source: onekindesign.com

and Dry climate

● Internal courtyards provide cross ventilation and
natural cooling.

● Suitable radiation barriers in the form of canopies,

chajjas, and long verandahs should be provided on
the west side of the building.

Source: designboom.com
Source: Climate Consultant Source:jshahtradingco.com
5.4 Universal design for differently-abled people
● Slope of the climbing - maximum ramp slope
1:12

● Minimum width of ramp shall be 1800 mm.

● Double Handrail at a height of 800 and 900 mm

on both sides.

Source:
https://www.scpwd.in/images/MANUAL-on-Accessibility
-for-centre-audit.pdf

● Non slippery surface finish at the entrance

of the building.

Source:
https://www.scpwd.in/images/MANUAL-on-Accessibility
-for-centre-audit.pdf
Universal design for differently-abled people
● For locking and opening controls for window and
doors height should not be more than 1400mm
from the finished floor.

● The lift lobby shall be of an inside measurement of

1800 x 1800 mm or more.

Source:
https://www.scpwd.in/images/MANUAL-on-Accessibilit
y-for-centre-audit.pdf
● The minimum size of toilet stall shall be 1500
x 1750 mm.

● Minimum clear opening of the door of toilet

shall be 900 mm. and the door shall swing
outwards.

Source:
https://www.scpwd.in/images/MANUAL-on-Accessibility
-for-centre-audit.pdf
Role of Architecture in the Healing Process

OPEN SPACES:
Positive effect of nature and ROLE OF LIGHT IN TREATMENT:
exposure to the outdoors. Natural sunlight is presumed to
COLOR: be pleasurable and calming,
Is a distraction from stress According to color therapy, colors and it provides a comforting
and anxiety levels of the have the ability to influence many feel to visitors.
visitors. facets like our emotions, mental
state, mood, and energy level.
Role of Architecture in the Healing Process

ACOUSTICS: FENESTRATIONS:
The negative effects of sound and noise are Roger. S Ulrich, through his work ‘power of the
associated with a patient’s slow recovery and window’ has shown and proven scientifically how
increased levels of stress. the patients recovered faster when their rooms
had a direct view of the external natural
environment rather than a blank wall.
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USER BEHAVIOUR
AND PREFERENCE
ANALYSIS
6.1 User Behaviour Analysis
Purpose: To determine the activity and behaviour of the user groups, their relationship with
important characteristics of an awareness centre and to establish the needs of each space
requirement containing containing such activities.
6.1 User Behaviour Analysis
6.2 Activity Analysis
Separate activity should co-exist, without interfering with the others; therefore, the activities
should be well synchronized.