OM INSITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Om Group Of Institutions, HISAR

125001

(Session: 2017-2018)

Pavan Kumar
1310463001
Final Year, B. Architecture
Om Institute Of Architecture
& Design, Hisar 125001
Haryana
 SYNOPSIS REPORT

Residential School for Mentally

Challenged Children
Dwarka, Sector 9, New Delhi

(Session: 2017-2018)

Pavan Kumar
1310463001
Final Year, B. Architecture
Om Institute Of Architecture
& Design, Hisar 125001
Haryana
Contents

INTRODUCTION

Objectives

Scope of Project

Limitations

Target Group

Methodology

INTERVENTIONS

Barrier free architecture and Universal Design

SITE

AREA REQUIREMENTS
Introduction

Name of the Project: Residential School for mentally Challenged Children

Location: Dwarka, sector-9 , New Delhi

Site area: 14,160 m2

Client: Department of Social Welfare, Government of National Capital Territory of

Delhi

Department of Social Welfare is responsible for social protection activities and

providing security to the vulnerable and socially disempowered sections of the
society. It has been taking various initiatives for the welfare of mentally
retarded belonging to poor sections of the society. Such endeavors include
setting up of recreational centers and establishment of homes for mentally
challenged in various parts of Delhi. As part of one of such initiatives, DSW
intends to develop a Residential Care Institution for mentally retarded children
at Dwarka, Sector-9, Delhi through Public Private Partnership mode.

Objectives:
To create a built environment which is conductive to learning for the mentally
challenged children, while overcoming constraints imposed due to mental retardation in
terms of space, accessibility, guidelines while providing :
A residential setup for children who are mentally retarded employing universal
design concepts.
To provide interactive spaces by means of helpful interweaving of the built and
un-built to provide positive stimulation for learning.
To provide special therapeutic units, classrooms, physiotherapy units,
occupational therapy workshop and training units and a medical unit for round-
the-clock supervision.
To provide a learning center to generate awareness and a training center where
parents can be trained for services to disabled children with special needs.

Scope of Project:
Architectural Design Process does not cover the urban context. It is limited to the design
of institutional and residential facilities according to barrier free architecture and
universal design concepts. Use of different color schemes for alteration of mental
behavior also included.
Limitations:
Lack of availability of case-specific buildings as very little work has been done in the
field of architecture in India with regard to creating barrier free buildings.

Target Group:
Mentally challenged children and adolescents & those suffering from learning disorders
and cognitive disorders.
Methodology:

LITERATURE REVIEW
Survey and information collection from primary and secondary sources.

CASE STUDY
Selection of cases to study.
Comparative analysis of design interventions of the cases.
Analysis of a rehabilitation unit, interaction of built and un-built form, bye-laws,
codal specifications.
Derivation of inferences from the analysis and final area program requirement.

SITE ANALYSIS
Study of site and analysis on basis of climatic interferences, existing vegetation,
topography, approach etc.
Study of bye-laws applicable to the site to determine suitability of site and that
bye-laws permit carrying out of design process.

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Development of an appropriate design language on basis of the literature
study, case studies and site analysis .
Development of an integrated solution, fulfilling all the requirements .

REFINEMENT OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

DESIGN DETAILING FINAL

DESIGN SOLUTION
Interventions

BARRIER FREE ARCHITECTURE

What is a Barrier-Free Environment?

A barrier-free environment is a space that allows for free and safe movement, function
and access for all, regardless of age, sex or condition. A space or a set of services that
can be accessed by all, without obstacles, with dignity and with as much independence
as possible. The environment means buildings, roads, parks, gardens and other places,
services, modes of transportation, products of daily use, etc. There is a popular belief
that a ramp and an elevator/ lift is all that is needed to make a built space barrier-
free.

It must be clearly understood that barrierfree goes far beyond just a ramp and has
many other necessary aspects. These range from door and passage widths to flooring
surfaces, from counter heights to door handles and railings, from signage and auditory
signals to tactile guides.

Making a building barrier free means:

Recognizing the features that could form barriers for some people.
Thinking inclusively about the whole range of impairments.
Reviewing everything- from structure to smallest detail.
Seeking feedbacks from users and learning from mistakes.

Who all face barriers?

On the face of it, it is only persons with disabilities for whom barriers become major
obstacles. However, it is necessary to realize that every person, at some stage of life,
faces barriers. A small child, an elderly or infirm person, a pregnant lady, the
temporarily disabled, all are vulnerable to barriers. Therefore, to list out people
affected by barriers -
Wheelchair users
People with limited walking/movement abilities
People with visual impairment or low vision
People with hearing impairment
Elderly and infirm persons
Pregnant ladies
Children
People with temporary disabilities

Why is it necessary to remove barriers?

Barriers make an environment unsafe and cause a high level of difficulty to the user.
But more importantly, barriers cause spaces to be out of reach, denying people the
opportunity of participation in various spheres of life. This ranges from education,
economic, social, cultural and many other activities. This loss of opportunity is not only a
loss for the person concerned but also societys loss which misses out on their
contribution. Simply put, a barrier causes exclusion and its removal is necessary for
ensuring inclusion and participation of all in
society.

Access is a basic right

A barrier-free environment is a basic right of all. It is not a matter of choice or option.
Ensuring access is a basic social necessity benefiting all.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Throughout the world it is being realized that there need not be an exclusive design
effort to suit the needs of people with differences. One proper design, which keeps in
mind all the requirements, can work for all. For example, if a
door is wide enough to allow passage of wheelchair or crutch users that door is good
enough for all persons.
Designing therefore should focus on being universal rather than fulfilling separate
needs. A single design not only helps in controlling space and expense but also reduces
exclusion and
promotes inclusion.

Simply put, Universal Design is a framework for the design of places, things,
information, communication and policy to be useable by the widest range of operating
in the widest range of situations without the need of adaptation of specialized design.
Universal design is human-centered design of everything keeping everyone in mind.
The term " Universal Design" has evolved from "Barrier Free design" , "Accessible
Design" , "Trans- Generation Design" , and "Adaptable Design". It is now considered to
be synonymous with " Design for all" and " Inclusive Design"

To this end, Universal Design is the process of embedding choice for all people in the
things we design.

Choice involves flexibility, and multiple alternative means of use and/or

interface.

People include the full range of people regardless of age, ability , sex etc

Things include spaces, products, information system and any other things that
humans manipulate or create.
Site

SITE LOCATION
The site is located in the South-western part of New Delhi at sector-9,
Dwarka.
The site area is 14130 square meter.
The site is a corner plot, surrounded by 9 meter wide road on the North
West, 18 meter wide road on the North East and a 30 meter wide road on
the South West.
 BYE-LAWS
Maximum permissible ground coverage : 30%
Permissible F.A.R : 1.2 (Up to 20% of maximum F.A.R. can be utilized for
residential use of essential staff and student accommodation)
Set-backs : 9.0 meter on the sides facing the road,
6.0 meter on any other side
Height restriction : 26 meter
Parking required: 1.2 ECS/ 100 square meter

CONNECTIVITY
Dwarka has good connectivity with Indira Gandhi International Airport (3km), as
well as domestic airport (5km), Connaught Place (18km), Dhaula Kuan (13km),
Railway Station (23km) and Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) (25km).
The site is easily accessible from road and MRTS line. It is accessible from Road
No. 201 (Dwarka Road) & Road no. 224. The closest MRTS station is Dwarka
Sector-9 Metro Station.
Area Requirements

Name of Space Requirements for the Building are as Follows:

ADMINISTRATION
Entrance foyer + Reception + Waiting lounge

Directors Room with attached toilet + PA to the

director
Accounts Section + General office
Counseling Rooms
Conference Room
Supervisors office
Store
Pantry
Staff toilets
General toilets
Lift & staircase(2)

REHABILITATION FACILITIES
Physiotherapy unit
Occupational therapy unit
Speech therapy unit
Sensory integration unit
Hydro therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy room
Group therapy (max 12 patients)
Music room
Medical Examination Room +
medical store
Consultation + Sick Room
Rehabilitation Psychology
Prosthetics workshop
General toilets
LEARNING CENTRE SPORTS & RECREATION
Library Open play fields
Class rooms, type I Indoor play rooms
Class rooms, type II Activity & art center
Class rooms, type III
Class rooms, type IV CIRCULATION (in percentage)
Staff Room
Audio Visual room
Awareness centre for parents
Training centre for volunteers
General toilets

VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Supervisors Room
Exhibition cum Sale
Order Placing
Dispatch
Computer room (10 terminals)
Book binding + Store
Card Making/ Photo Frames
Chalk making + Store
Clay Modeling + Store
Candle Making + Store
General toilets
HOSTEL FACILITIES
Double seater rooms + room for attendant
Common room
Quiet rooms
Linen storage + Laundry
Play rooms
Kitchen + ancillary services
Store & wash
Staff toilet
Dining hall
Wardens residential quarters
Support staff quarters
General toilets
Lift & staircase

The value of Areas required are not provided as they have to be formulated
according to the Case Study.