THESIS SYNOPSIS

Session: 2015-16

SYNOPSIS ON

 “IIT KHARAGPUR RESEARCH PARK

NEW TOWN, KOLKATA”

Name of Guide: ________

DINESH JANGID
Enrolment No-040111018
Batch: 2011-16

Faculty of Architecture
Jagan Nath University
Plot No.-IP-2&3, Phase IV, Sitapura Industrial Area, Jaipur
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION

2. AIM

3. FACILITIES

4. ABOUT THE PROJECT

5. VALIDITY OF PROJECT

6. OBJECTIVES

7. SCOPE

8. METHODOLOGY

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1. INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS AN RESEARCH PARK

AURP (Association of research park) defines a university

research park as a property-based venture, which:
 Master plans property designed for
research and commercialization
 Creates partnerships with universities
and research institutions
 Encourages the growth of new companies
 Translates technology
 Drives technology-led economic
development

IIT Madras Research Park endeavor to enable companies with

a research focus to set up a base in the Park and leverage the
expertise of IIT Madras. It is modeled the lines of successful
Research Parks such as Stanford, MIT and Harvard. These
technology parks have been known to add value and impetus
to industry and business enterprises. The macro guiding
principles behind the park are:
 Creating a collaborative environment between industry and academia through joint
research projects and consulting assignments
 Creating a self-sustaining and technologically fertile environment
 Encouraging and enabling R & D activities that are aligned to potential needs of the
industry.
 Providing world class infrastructure for R & D activities.
 Enabling development of high quality personnel and motivating professional growth
for researchers in the companies through part time Masters and PhD Programs.

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Research parks in India:

1. IIT madras research park

2. Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT), Coimbatore

3. Techno park, Trivandrum

4. Techno city, Trivandrum

5. Alexandria Center for Science and Innovation

6. Info Park, Kochi

7. Hinjawadi IT Park

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2. AIM OF IIT
• Envisaged / visualize as a premier institute of the
country.
• It provides high level of infrastructural facilities required
for the kind of environment needed for training.
• In just four decades IIT have evolved from being India’s
premier technical institute to a notable international
school of technology.

3. FACILITIES PROVIDED IN IIT RESEARCH PARK

Well-planned infrastructure, abundant open space, well

defined covenants, and carefully specified architectural
design guidelines maintain and enhance your
investment in a Park facility. The Park would, apart from
the built-up rental space, provide standard
infrastructure such as electrical fittings, central air
conditioning, communication facilities and water supply.
Other amenities would include substantial car parking
space, dining space, business and conference facilities
etc. Companies will be able to create their own
signature style interiors and layouts to suit their needs.

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4. ABOUT THE PROJECT

PROPOSED PROJECT:-

IIT KHARAGPUR RESEARCH PARK.

• Location:
NEW TOWN, KOLKATA.
• Project Promoter:
Central public works Department
• Site Area:
10 acres
• Purpose:
Creating a collaborative environment between industry
and academia through joint research project and
consulting assignment.
Facilities:

Main Building B+G+9 Storied cum Auditorium, Campus

amenities, recreational areas.
• Connectivity:
Located at the lush green area of kolkata (New Town,
rajarhat). The site is near the Airport.

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5. VALIDITY OF THE PROJECT

Source:www.cpwd.gov.in Existing site photo

CONTROLLING BODY IIT

The IIT Research Park facilitates the promotion of research

and development by the institute in partnership with
industry, assisting in the growth of new
ventures, and promoting economic development.

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6. OBJECTIVES

• MAJOR OBJECTIVES:-

To Create a Knowledge and Innovation Ecosystem through

collaboration between the industry and academia to enable,
encourage and develop cutting edge technology and
innovation that exceeds the global standard.

7. SCOPE
Detailed site plan with landscaping and other features.
Research Park building with various interesting features like
food court, indoor recreational facilities, conference halls,
meeting rooms, auditorium and the most important park
offices spaces.
Parking facilities

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8. METHODOLOGY

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CASE STUDY

ENVIRONMENT
LOCATION REQUIREMENT ARCHITECTURE
CHARACTER

ARCHITECTURA SPECIAL LANDSCAPE

L EXPRESSION ANALYSIS FEATURE

FUNCTION

AREA
REQUIREMENT

CONST.
TECHNIQUE

A FLOW-CHART SHOWING VARIOUS POINTS TO BE COVERED IN CASE STUDIES

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