GEETA MANDIR BUS TERMINUS

GEETA MANDIR BUS TERMINUS

BUS STATION- AHMEDABAD, INDIA

ARCHITECTS:LEWIS & HICKEY

AREA: 108500 M²

YEAR: 2012
 INTRODUCTION
u GEETA MANDIR BUS TERMINALS IS A UNIQUE ADAPTIVE
REUSE PROJECT – ONE OF THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN INDIA’S
INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR – AND INCLUDES THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF AN EXISTING BUS TERMINAL
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE AHMEDABAD.
u IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HISTORIC POL AREA (ALSO
CALLED THE OLD CITY), THE DEVELOPMENT HAS TWO
COMPONENTS: A BUS TERMINAL FACILITY, AND A MIXED-
USE SALEABLE AREA TO BE OPERATED AND MAINTAINED
BY HUBTOWN LIMITED FOR A PERIOD OF 30 YEARS.
u GEETA MANDIR BUS TERMINALS IS A TRANSIT-ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT (TOD) UNDER A PUBLIC-PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECT BETWEEN GUJARAT STATE
ROAD AND TRANSPORT CORPORATION AND HUB TOWN
LIMITED.
DETAILS ABOUT SURROUNDINGS
u LOCATION: AHMEDABAD, INDIA .
u DISTANCES OF IMPORTANT LANDMARKS FROM SITE :
u • HIGHWAY- NH- 8 (5.5 KM)
u • AHMEDABAD RAILWAY STATION (2 KM)
u • AIRPORT (10 KM)
u • SABARMATI RIVER (1.59 KM)

BUS TERMINAL TO
SABARMATI RIVER BUS TERMINAL TO AIRPORT
RAILWAY STATION
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
u GEETA MANDIR BUS PORT, AHMEDABAD
u GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES 23˚00’46.87”N 72˚35’33.25”E
u ELEVATION 52 M
u CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: HOT AND SEMI-ARID
CLIMATE.
u AVERAGE MAXIMUM CLIMATE- 43˚C.
u AVERAGE MINIMUM CLIMATE- 13˚C. WIND
WAVES
u AVERAGE RAINFALL - 751mm (29.6")
SOUTH SUN
u SOIL FOUND IN AHMEDABAD ARE ALLUVIAL
SANDY LOAM TO SANDY CLAY LOAM
u THE PREVAILING WINDS BLOW FROM THE WEST TO BUS TERMINAL, SITE MAP
THE EAST.
DETAILS ABOUT PROJECT
u THE PROJECT HAS TWO PRIMARY ASPECTS - A BUS TERMINUS FACILITY
FOR GUJARAT STATE ROAD AND TRANSPORT CORPORATION AND A
REVENUE GENERATING COMPONENT FOR HUBTOWN DEVELOPERS.
u AREA: BTF (BUS TERMINAL FACILITY) =18200M.SQ.
u RESIDENTIAL = 15200M.SQ.
u HOTEL/ SERVICED APARTMENTS = 10700M.SQ.
u COMMERCIAL = 9200M.SQ.
u RETAIL = 55200M.SQ.
u SCOPE: MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING BTF, RESIDENTIAL,
HOTEL/SERVICES APARTMENTS, COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL.
 DESIGN PRINCIPLE
u THE MOST IMPORTANT DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOLLOWED IN
THE BUST PORT ARE GIVEN BELOW:-
u SEGREGATION OF FAST AND SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC
u WELL DEFINED ENTRY POINTS, EXIT POINTS AND
CIRCULATION
u SEGREGATION OF LOADING AND UNLOADING PLATFORMS
FOR FASTER OPERATION AND EASY MANAGEMENT
u SEGREGATION OF DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN TERMINAL
BUILDING AT DIFFERENT LEVELS.
 CONCEPT & FORM
u THE BUS TERMINUS DESIGN INCLUDES RESOLUTION AND
DETAILING OF ARRIVAL AND CONCOURSE ZONES,
PASSENGER REST AND F&B AREAS, ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICES, OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION FOR
EMPLOYEES AND OFFICER REST ROOMS. THE
COMMERCIAL COMPONENT INCLUDES THE RETAIL UNITS
AND OFFICES WHICH ARE GROUPED IN 4 ZONES
FORMING THE PRIMARY PUBLIC FACE OF THE
DEVELOPMENT.
u THE FORM IS INSPIRED BY THE NOTION OF CONSTANT
MOVEMENT. THE FACADE DESIGN CREATES A STRONG
HORIZONTAL EXPRESSION, WITH CONTINUOUS SHADOW
LINES HOLDING THE FORMS TOGETHER AND
CONNECTING TO EXISTING CONTEXT, THUS
ACCENTUATING THE IDEA OF MOVEMENT.
VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

LEGENDS

- PRIVATE VEHICLE CIRCULATION

- BUS CIRCULATION

- BUS TERMINAL MAIN ENTRY/EXIT

-PEDESTRIAN & VEHICLE MAIN ENTRY

-BUS MAIN ENTRY

- PEDESTRIAN & VEHICLE MAIN EXIT

-BUS EXIT
 FACILITIES
u THERE ARE 25 UNLOADING AND LOADING BAYS WITH 6 INCLINED
BAYS FOR GOODS LOADING AND UNLOADING.
u TOTAL 1800 BUSES ARRIVE AND DEPART FROM THE PORT.
u PROPER WAITING LOUNGE ARE PROVIDED (SEPARATE FOR MALE AND
FEMALE).
u GOOD FACILITIES FOR TOILET, EATING, DRINKING WATER, PUBLIC,
TELEPHONE, DIGITAL DISPLAY, DELUXE AND FULLY AIR CONDITIONED
WAITING AREAS, ETC.
u ESSENTIAL FACILITIES FOR ACCOMMODATION, ENQUIRY COUNTERS,
ETC. ARE PROVIDED.
u CONTROL ROOMS ARE PROVIDED AT VARIOUS SPOTS.
u PROPER SIGNAGES ARE PROVIDED WHICH PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO
THE FACILITIES.
FACILITIES
u SHOPPING COMPLEXES ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE SITE.
u PARKING SPACE FOR 30 BUSES IS PROVIDED AT THE BACK SIDE OF THE
TERMINAL.
u SPECIAL PROVISION FOR PARKING FOR AMBULANCE IS PROVIDED.
u BASEMENT PARKING SPACE IS PROVIDED FOR CARS AND 2- WHEELER
u THE PORT IS DIVIDED INTO 4 DIFFERENT BLOCKS: -
u BLOCK A- COMMERCIAL
u BLOCK B- COMMERCIAL
u BLOCK C- COMMERCIAL
u BLOCK D- BUS TERMINAL - D2 - BTF OFFICES & HOTEL
 ACTIVITIES
u BASEMENT FLOOR
u PARKING AIR CONDITIONING PLANT
u GROUND FLOOR
u CIRCULATION OF BUSES CLOAK ROOM SUB STATIONS
WAITING AREAS RESTAURANTS SHOPPING AREAS WORKSHOP
METER ROOM STORE SHOPPING AREA ( COMMERCIAL BLOCKS)
u FIRST FLOOR
u •DELUXE WAITING AREA •BTF OFFICE AREA •VIP REST ROOMS
•CANTEEN •SHOPPING AREA( COMMERCIAL BLOCKS)
u SECOND FLOOR
u •GYMNASIUM •REST AREA FOR CONDUCTORS •BTF OFFICE AREA
•CAFETERIA •SHOPPING AREA ( COMMERCIAL BLOCKS)
u THIRD, FOURTH & FIFTH FLOOR
u •OFFICE AREA •SHOPPING AREA (TERMINAL BLOCK)
ZONING

GEETA MANDIR INTER STATE BUS TERMINAL ZONES

• BLOCK A
• BLOCK B
• BLOCK C
• BLOCK D
• BLOCK E
• GREEN AREA MARKED
• ENTRY / EXIT MARKED
• RAMP MARKED
ZONING

LEGENDS

- ADMIN & STAFF AREA

- TICKET COUNTER & WAITING
AREA
- RETAIL SHOPS
- SERVICE AREA FOR BUS
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
- COMMERCIAL BLOCKS
BASEMENT FLOOR
1.PARKING
2. AIR
CONDITIONING
PLANT ( HVAC UNIT )
GROUND FLOOR
1.CIRCULATION OF BUSES
2.CLOAK ROOM
3.SUB STATIONS
4.WAITING AREAS
5.RESTAURANTS
6. SHOPPING AREAS
7.WORKSHOP
8.METER ROOM
9.STORE
10.SHOPPING AREA (
COMMERCIAL BLOCKS)
MAIN BUS TERMINAL BLOCK
1ST FLOOR

1. BTF OFFICE
2. DELUXE WAITING
AREA
3. VIP REST AREAS
MAIN BUS TERMINAL BLOCK
2ND FLOOR

1. OFFICE AREA
2. CONDUCTOR
WAITING AREA
3RD – 5TH FLOOR
MAIN BUS TERMINAL
BLOCK 3RD – 5TH
FLOOR

1. COMMERCIAL
OFFICE AREA
DESIGN
u THE BUS TERMINUS DESIGN INCLUDES RESOLUTION
AND DETAILING OF ARRIVAL AND CONCOURSE
ZONES, PASSENGER REST AND F&B AREAS,
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, OVERNIGHT
ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYEES AND OFFICER
REST ROOMS.
u THE COMMERCIAL COMPONENT INCLUDES THE RETAIL
UNITS AND OFFICES WHICH ARE GROUPED IN 4 ZONES
FORMING THE PRIMARY PUBLIC FACE OF THE
DEVELOPMENT.
u THE PRIMARY FAÇADE DESIGN INTEGRATES
NECESSARY FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS, WHILE PROVIDING
HIGH LEVELS OF SHADING AND VENTILATION, WHICH
ARE IDEAL FOR THE LOCAL CLIMATE. LAYERED OVER A
MUTED PALETTE ARE BOLD COLOURED VERTICAL FINS
WHICH PLAY ACROSS THE FAÇADE AND ECHO THE
VIBRANT LOCAL CULTURE AND AESTHETIC.
STRUCTURE
u USE OF GLASS SHALL BE MINIMAL TO REDUCE
LOAD ON AIR CONDITIONING AND ELECTRICITY
CONSUMPTION AND TO REDUCE THE HEAT
ISLAND EFFECT.
u ROOF SHOULD MEET REGULATORY REQUIREMENT
AS PER ENERGY CONSERVATION BUILDING CODE
BY USING APPROPRIATE THERMAL INSULATION
MATERIAL TO FULFILL REQUIREMENTS.
SERVICES & SAFETY

u MAIN ENTRY AND EXIT SHALL BE SEPARATE AND CLEARLY MARKED IN

THE FACILITY.
u THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ALL BUILDINGS
SHALL BE SUCH AS TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SAFETY FROM FIRE OR ANY
SUCH DISASTERS / UNFORESEEN SCENARIO.
u USE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, HOSE REEL, WET RISER, YARD HYDRANT,
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
u FIRST AID BOX SHALL BE MADE READILY AVAILABLE IN ADEQUATE
QUANTITY AT ALL THE TIMES.
SERVICES & SAFETY

u DEDICATED POWER BACK UP SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE

CASE OF POWER FAILURE & EMERGENCY OF FIRE WATER PUMPS.
u NECESSARY AUTO GLOW SIGNAGE AT ALL APPROPRIATE PLACES
SHALL BE PROVIDED TO GUIDE THE PEOPLE TOWARDS EXITS AND
ASSEMBLY POINTS DURING POWER FAILURE & OTHER EMERGENCY.
u OUT OF THE TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT OF 2799 KL/DAY DURING
OPERATION PHASE, FRESH WATER REQUIREMENT OF 1253 KL/DAY
SHALL BE MET THROUGH WATER SUPPLY FROM THE AMC AND REST OF
WATER REQUIREMENT SHALL BE FULFILLED THROUGH RECYCLED
TREATED SEWAGE.
u USE OF RAIN WATER HARVESTING
GREEN BELT

u GREEN AREA SHALL BE DEVELOPED OF

16864.88 M2 IN PLOT.
u DRIP IRRIGATION / LOW-VOLUME, LOW-
ANGLE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHALL BE USED
FOR THE LAWNS AND OTHER GREEN AREA
INCLUDING TREE PLANTATION.
BARRIER FREE DESIGN

u USE OF RAMPS
u PROPER SIGNAGE PLACED AT THE DIFFERENT ZONES.
u PARKING FOR AMBULANCE IS PROVIDED.
u SEPARATE QUEUE FOR SPECIALLY CHALLENGED PEOPLES.
u PROVISION OF LIFTS.
 CONS

u ENTRY TO THE BUS TERMINAL IS FAR FROM THE STRUCTURE FRONT.

u VERY LESS AREA IS PROVIDED AND USE FOR LANDSCAPE ( GREEN
BELT ).
u LESS OPEN & SEMI OPEN SPACE.
u WHILE CONSTRUCTION A 400 YEAR OLD 15 FT TALL MUGHAL ERA
HERITAGE WALL AND GATE HAD BEEN DEMOLISHED AND HAD BEEN
FINED RS. 25 LAKH BY AMC.
u LEAKS THROUGH THE ROOF OF AC WAITING AREA. HENCE IT HAD
BEEN CLOSED AND WAITING FOR MAINTENANCE.
SITE PICTURES
• Rather than introducing projects
like Metro and bullet train, State
needs to improve existing
transport system which is used by
majority of the population