CASE STUDY

(SELECT CITYWALK- SAKET)

T H E S I S TO P I C -
U R B A N E N T E R TA I N M E N T C E N T R E

PRESENTED BY –
SUMIT KUMAR JHA Bachelor's of Architecture
BARCH/15006/14 Birla institute of technology, Mesra
I N T RO D U C T I O N

Select CITYWALK is a 1.3

million sq. ft. air-conditioned,
vibrant and upscale destination
shopping centre. This is a part of
an overall complex of 54 acres
that comprises of three floors of
office space, India’s first Six-
Screen, two Gold Class and four
Premier Class PVR Cinemas, and
approx. 1 lakh sq. ft. of Serviced
Apartments. It is centrepiece of
54-acre, well planned business
district. It is an interesting hybrid
of a European high street and an
enclosed shopping mall, with a
240m facade overlooking a
100,000 square foot of outdoor
plaza and 4-acre landscaped park.
SELECT CITY
WA L K , S A K E T,
DELHI
LOCATION - Saket District Centre,
South Delhi

ARCHITECTS- TEVATIA
CHAUHAN & SHARMA
ARCHITECTS (P) LTD.

COMPLETED in 2007 .

CLIENT – SELECT
INFRASTRUCTURE.

. VEGETATION – SHRUB COVER +

TROPICAL TREES (>10m)

TOPOGRAPHY – 45m ASL / No

contours.

CLIMATE – HOT AND HUMID /

45deg – 12deg / ppt154cm

Site Area: 6 Acres

SELECT CITY WALK is mix-use

development, at district centre, Saket.
OBJECTIVE OF
THE CASE
S T U DY

To understand the services

used in a shopping mall.
To understand the planning
and zoning of the shopping
mall.
To understand how a
shopping mall attracts more
peoples.
To understand the minimum
facilities requirement of a
shopping mall.
 SURROUNDING LAND USE

•The surroundings to
Saket District Centre is
mostly residential, some
of commercial, green
spaces, and public area.

RESIDENTIAL

PUBLIC/ SEMI-PUBLIC

COMMERCIAL

RECREA TIONAL

Source: MPD 2021

 LEGEND
ACCESSIBILITY AND ENTRANCES
ENTRY /EXIT
ROAD CONFLICT AREA
TRAFFIC MOVEMENT
SELECT CITY MALL
MGF MALL
DLF MALL
GREEN AREA
SOUTHERN PARK MALL

AC C E S S I B I LT Y
Bust stop- Khirki Village, 100m
30m wide road in front, MANDIR MARG Malviya nagar metro station – l km

• It is easily accessible through PUBLIC TRANSPORT i.e. DTC IGI airport-15.6 km

buses, Metro rail, Auto rickshaws, and through private vehicles. DLF place mall-200 m

• There is problem in crossing of road as no Pedestrian facility like MGF metropolitan mall-100 m
FOB, Subway is provided nearby to it. So, number of modal Qutub minar-3.7 km
conflicts are more.
GATHERING SPACES INSIDE THE BUILDING.
ARCHITECT’S OBJECTIVE AND CONCEPT OF DESIGN.

PLANNING CONCEPT

Select citywalk is spread over 6

acres and includes a multiplex,
serviced apartments, offices and
public spaces. High-voltage
(youth)
The planning of the select citywalk
Celebration
mall is divided into 4 categorization- (centre-sage)
1. Family & tradition space
2. Celebration (centre-sage) Family &
3. High-voltage (youth) tradition
4. Open plaza/ Landscaped area space
(ground floor)

BUT, the actual planning is different

from concept planning.
Open plaza
STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE, AESTHETIC QUALITY / VISUAL IMPACT.

ELEMENTS REMINISCENT OF VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE LIKE THE FREE-STANDING WALLS OF JANTAR- MANTAR,

FOUNTAIN PLAYS A VERY IMPORTANT
ROLE IN CATCHING THE EYES OF
THE SHOPPERS TO STOP BY IT AND
SPEND SOME TIME AROUND IT.
HALF DOME SHAPED STRUCTURE
CATHCHES THE ATTRACTION OF
VISITORS, WHICH IS VISIBLE FROM
THE ROAD.
AT THE UPPER LEVEL ON THE FRONT
FACADE, SPACE HAS BEEN PROVIDED
FOR ADVERTISEMENTS WHICH ARE
VISIBLE FROM A DISTANCE GOVERNING
THE EXTERNAL ELEVATION.
DIFFERENT FLOOR PLAN AND FACILITIES
GROUND FLOOR PLAN - 11378.81 SQM

 4 LIFT LOBBY

 2 WASHROOMS

 I FEEDING &

 RESTING ROOM

 3 ESCALATORS

 ATRIUM AT

ENTRANCE

Family & tradition  4 DIFFERENT

Youth ENTRANCES
Celebration, centre stage  AT FRONT SIDE.
Lift lobby
 THE PLAZA
Corridor
 I ENTRY FROM
Balcony
REAR SIDE

 6 STAIRCASES
FIRST FLOOR PLAN - 12816.043 SQ.M

 4 LIFT LOBBY

 2 WASHROOMS

 3 ESCALATORS

 6 STAIRCASES

Family & tradition

Youth
Celebration, centre stage
Lift lobby
Corridor
Balcony
SECOND FLOOR PLAN - 6568.06 SQ.M

 4 LIFT LOBBY

 2 WASHROOMS

 3 ESCALATORS

 6 STAIRCASES

 EXIT OF CINEMA

FROM 2ND FLOOR.

Family & tradition
Youth
Celebration, centre stage
Lift lobby
Corridor
Balcony
SPACE ORGANISATION
SITE PLAN AND ITS ORGANIZATION
• Organization of spaces in a linear fashion
along the 20 m wide corridor
• Linear organization.
• L shaped planning with a public plaza in
front which compliment each other
AREA PROGRAM
BUILT SPACE : OPEN SPACE
 Site Area: 6 Acres
 It is centrepiece of 54-acre, well planned business district. OPEN SPACE
35%
 Basements =41578.5(3 levels)+6075(3 levels) =47653.5
sq.M
 Ground floor =9622.345+ 1756.46(multiplex) =11378.81 BUILT SPACE
65%
sqm
 First floor =10803.323+2012.72 (multiplex) =12816.043 Built-up space/ open space activities ratio =
sq.M 6 acres/ 2 acres= 3:1

 Second floor =6568.06 sq.M SPACES RATIO

 Third floor =2921.226 sqm RECREATIOAL SERIVICES
SPACE 4%
9%
 Fourth floor =2776.216 sqm
MULTIPLEX
 Fifth floor =2467.621 sqm 9%

 Sixth floor =2268.241 sqm

 Seventh floor =1948.80 sqm HOTEL RETAIL
11% 56%
 Foyer level area in multiplex= 825.29 sq.M
 Total without basements =43970.307 sqm
OFFICE
 Total with basements =91623.807 sqm 11%
 CIRCULATION OUTSIDE THE BUILDINGS
• The 30 m wide
pedestrian road
traffic and the
Pedestrian
vehicular
along building
traffic is
segregated. Common
• 5m wide, open space
pedestrian 150 x 130
along with 20 m wide
building service lane

• Interconnecte
d ,vehicular
road, within
complex 30m wide
Connecting road
various zone,

Vehicular Service Lane Pedestrian

Circulation Circulation circulation
Plan showing circulation in complex
MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Concrete is used for dome
and Brickwall is used for
straight walls.

SPECIFICA TIONS

1. Type of the Construction : RCC Frame structure

2. External Finish Cladding : Granite, Texture paint,
Composite metal
3. Internal Wall Finish : Plaster with desired paint finish,
ceramic tiles for the toilet.
4. Flooring : Marble, Granite Slabs,Vitrified Tiles
5. Doors : Shutters of ply with TW frames and fire proof
door wherever required.
6. Windows : Aluminium Sections
7. Electrification : Adequate provision for electric outlet, TV
and Telephone Points.
MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION
TENSILE MEMBRANE
Used at
• Atrium roof
• Corridor shed
• Amphitheatre stage
• Sitting space
• At terrace

Corridor shed

Atrium roof
Sitting space Amphitheatre stage
 PARKING
Type of parking Parking
provided at
provided in complex
front for
• Surface parking people
visiting in
• Basement parking
mall,

Ramp Pedestrian
Surface parking entry

Parking provided each

for office, building
is provided
Width of ramp 2.5m with its own
Slope of ramp -1:10 parking in
order to
Size of bay provided reduce the
on surface 5x2.5m Plan showing parking in complex chaos in
Vehicular Service Lane Pedestrian
complex .
Circulation Circulation circulation
• Saket district can take the load of traffic but its surrounding area, are not.
• Complex don't have adequate parking for two wheeler.,
 PARKING
• 1200 cars can be parked in 3 different
floors of basement at one time. Parking to mall entry

• Basement 1- Offices, Parking for 370 cars, Basement parking

Loading & unloading area, Garbage
disposal area
• Basement 2- Parking 470 cars
• Basement 3- Parking 270 cars
• Basement height- 3.5m
Ramp within basement, connecting
• Grid 6x6m
one floor of basement to another.
• BASEMENTS = 41578.5 sq.m (3 LVLS) 7m wide driveway
• There were two separate entries which
were connecting to the parking, from
ground floor.
• One was used for general entry of cars &
The other was used by service vehicles.

Before entering to the mall from

basement, security barrier has to be
crossed over
 BASEMENT
• There were 4 lifts which were connecting basement to
upper floors.
• Toilets and locker rooms Provided for the drivers.
• Signage are clearly marked in the basement.
• Throughout the basement, fire fighting equipment 's like
sprinklers, Fire hose reel, Fire extinguishers were present Electronic Boards
Basements are used for car parking
• Well outlined loading-unloading areas in the basements are
provided.
• Car wash facility is given in basement.
BASEMENT SERVICES
• It includes
Service lift, connecting Sprinklers were provided all
• Fire fighting equipment's basement to upper floors over the basement
of mall
• Loading & unloading area
• Garbage Collection area
• HVAC Equipment
• The waste from restaurants was collected in basement,
through shaft.
• There were 3 separate areas, which were dividing the waste
into different categories.
Air Extractors in basement. Staff collecting garbage
• After separation, waste is dispose of through garbage trucks. from shaft
LANDSCAPE
• Comprises of 4 acres of outdoor
open plaza, for art exhibitions &
performances.
• Landscaped plaza of 8992 sq. meters.
• An OAT, with a capacity of 200+
people.
• Statues & Sculptures were placed all
around the landscaping.
• Flooring: Marble, Granite Slabs,
Vitrified Tiles .
• Sitting spaces is created all over the
landscaped area.
• Fountains
LANDSCAPING

• More use of pots for plants. And are placed in almost all the floors to be energy-
efficient building.
• Terrace garden is being used as outooor seating for the cafe situated on the
second floor.
• Mainly stone wooden, and aluminum furniture is used.

PUBLIC PLAZA PLAN

Public plaza
• Seating spaces created all around the open spaces • A frontage of over 250m overlooking a public plaza with pedestrian
outside the mall pathways extending into 4 acres of green space.
• This plaza provides a pleasant and sitting for rest, • Special features – open air theatres, water bodies, fountain and
relaxation . breathtaking landscaping.
SERVICES
SERVICES
• 2 entries and 5 fire exits are provided.
• 3 level basement parking is provided.
• The placement of the entry to the
basement is such that it also acts as drop-
Drainage inside corridor Elevators
off without hindering the entry to the
basement.
• 3 escalators are provided.
• Service corridors are also provided at the
rear side of citywalk.
• A 20 m wide service lance is provided at
the rear side which also acts as surface
parking.
Dustbins and fire safety equipment Signage in corridor
STORES
• Area to stores were assigned as per their requirements.
• Floor to floor height-4m
• Stores equipped with fire fighting equipment's
• Internal layouts varies individually.
• Shops area ranges form 50 Sq.m- 1500sq.m

WASHROOM
There were 2 washrooms present on each floor.
Each washroom comprises of
• 5 washbasins
• 6 urinals
• 6 cubical
• Hand dryer
• Handicapped washroom
Total Area- 5mx8m
MULTIPLEX
• THERE ARE 6 SCREENS.
• 2 OF THE 6, ARE GOLD CLASS.
• OTHER 4 SCREENS ARE ABOVE THE GOLD CLASS SCREENS.
• THE MAIN ENTRY IS THROUGH THE BRIDGE ON THE FIRST FLOOR WHICH
CONNECTS MALL AND MULTIPLEX BUILDING.
• THE GROUND FLOOR ENTRY CAN ALSO BE USED FOR GOLD CLASS ENTRY.
• TICKETS FOR CINEMA CAN BE PURCHASED FROM GROUND FLOOR &
FIRST FLOOR.
• GOOD POINT IS TICKET COUNTOR IS JUST AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE
MALL.
• PARKING FOR CINEMA IS SAME AS FOR MALL.

GROUND FLOOR 2 GOLD CINEMAS FIRST FLOOR GATHERING SPACE SECOND FLOOR 4 CINEMAS
 THANK
YOU 

SUMIT JHA
BACHELOR'S OF ARCHITECTURE
Birla institute of technology, Mesra, Patna campus