DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS OF SOUTH GOA COLLECTORATE

Project: District Headquarters of South Goa Collectorate

Location: Margao, Goa

Architect: Studio KIA, Gurgaon

Site Area: 30,375 sqm. ( 7.5 acres)

Built Up Area: Over 36,000sqmts

Project Status: Completed Feb 2013

Client: Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (GSIDC)

Design Team: Rajiv Khanna, Sabeena Khanna & Umang Garg

planning Key Areas

The plan for District Headquarters has been carved from the architect's inception of intelligent planning, efficient zoning and
sustainable building strategies. The Collectorate building has a built up area of nearly across 6 floors. It houses various
departments and facilities for public convenience.

The incorporation of deep corridors and open windows all around was done to make the public spaces conducive to the local humid
& wet climate, thereby adding a realm of relief and a unique dialogue between open and built.

The building is climatically responsive and environmentally sensitive

The facade creates an impression crowned with a central dome.

The colored glazing which is contemporary in design yet vernacular in appeal is an emulation of the stained glass windows which
are integral to Goa.
 Design
Form follows Function is an old paradigm and in this building form and function co-exist.
The planning function desired the segregation of public movement and staff circulation at the horizontal plane yet has vertical
connectivity which has been beautifully achieved by creating internal and external corridors for independent, designated circulation
yet essaying the Iconic identity of the building.

A serious emphasis has been made to reinterpret Goa's vernacular architectural language by overlaying it with Portuguese
Urbanism.
The built form has been developed keeping into account the active and passive design strategies.
Aligned on the true north-south axis, the access points into the building have been sited on the four cardinal points composing
themselves through the grand porches.
That is at the corners of the building.

The four corners, like the four 'stambhas' or the cosmic columns are the vertical circulation cores of the building, depicting the bond
between earth and the heaven. The north end of the site has a large Parade ground for formal government functions.

The stately dome or the 'chhatra' is the embodiment of kingship and is symbolic of a blessing. It is the most important area of the
building and in this case it encases the V.I.P. lobby which opens onto a grand porch terrace having the flag hoist.

E.AYYAPPA
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS – CASE STUDY 15041AA025
VIII SEM THESIS COLLECTORATE
SVCA
 "The building stands testimony to the administrative function, providing a whole new dimension to it."

District Headquarters building is a climatically suited building with deep overhangs & corridors with central landscaped courtyards
for air circulation & spaces emphasizing on cross ventilation. Energy efficient lighting has been adhered to as well with large
openings for natural light.

The building is not only climatically suited but is also functionally disabled friendly where all the accesses are defined and easily
accessible. Public convenience has been one of the prominent features of the project. Provision of tactile on the floor (blind paths),
handicapped-user-friendly restrooms, ramps with handrails have been incorporated in the structure. Public dealing counters for
active interaction and facilities such as Citizens Facilitation Centre and Senior Citizens room have also been weaved in the
exemplary design of the structure.
Structure & Materials
RCC frame structure with brick infill walls in the superstructure is supplemented with local Laterite stone in the sub soil structure
and boundary wall.

Plastered finish in the typical Goan colors & character along with the traditional cast iron railings, Mangalore tile roofing and stained
glass glazing completes the Portuguese character.

Easy to maintain stone & tile floorings indoors, non skid floorings in weather-exposed areas and marble flooring in VIP areas have
been used. Grass pavers in parking / landscaped areas and concrete road owing to heavy rains in the region have been laid.

Sliding UPVC windows, best suited for the humid and windy climate, have been used so that no open, hinged shutter can hurt
anyone in this public building. Tremendous emphasis has been laid on making the building as people friendly and safe as possible.

 Project highlights
 1. Plot Area 33,729 sq. mts.
2. Built-up area is 38,054.00 sq. mts.
3. There are three central open courtyards for natural light and ventilation into the rooms.
4. The flooring for offices and chambers vitrified tiles. The public circulation spaces, are provided with granite flooring and
dado.
5. Floor wise facilities are as follows :-
i. Basement : Area 6,880 sq. mts. For 100 cars.
ii. Ground floor : Bank, post office, senior citizen room, disaster management control room, CFC room, press room, bar
room, litigant’s room, NIC training centre, strong room, police control room, etc. Area : 7770.00 sq. mts.
iii First floor : Administrative offices for Mamlatdar (Salcete) and SDM (Salcete), Area : 4700.00 sq. mts.
iv. Second floor : Offices / court rooms for Sub Registrar (Civil), District Rural Development Agency, Land Survey
Department, Dy. Director of Panchayat, Block Development Officer etc. Area : 4570.00 sq. mts.
v. Third floor : Accounts Department, NIC room etc. Area : 4700.00 sq. mts.
vi. Fourth floor : Collector, Additional District Magistrate, VIP chambers, conference halls, seminar hall , Area : 4700 sq.
mts.
vii. Fifth floor : Store room, utility rooms, etc Area : 4535.00 sq. mts.
viii. External facilities : Parade ground – Area : 4000.00 sq. mts., ample parking for four wheelers and two wheelers, RCC
road, landscaping, etc.
 Open space
 An open space is provided at the 1st floor for people to wait
 Open space is provided around the building.

E.AYYAPPA
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS – CASE STUDY 15041AA025
VIII SEM THESIS COLLECTORATE
SVCA