SRM Institute of Science & Technology

(Deemed to be university u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

School of Architecture & Interior Design
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THESIS 2020

REVIEW 1 - REQUIREMENTS

1. Approved structured synopsis copy.

(Aim, Objectives, Design Scope, Thrust Area, Requirements in tune with the topic approved and
Conditions imposed if any, Approved Site Details)
2. Site – Physical parameters – Site Contextual Study (Physical and Historic, Cultural, Socio Economic
where applicable) with key plan, Climatic study and existing features.
3. Detailed AutoCAD drawings – Topo plan, key plan and site plan with Contour and site sections.
4. Time saver Standards, NBC and Local bye laws, Fire Norms, Barrier Free and Environmental Laws
relevant to the project.
5. Two case studies relevant to the project scale – With Inferences relating to the following:
a. Focus of the project and Target Users
b. Site Area, Planning and conceptual parameters
c. Project requirements in terms of architectural spaces
d. Space Planning, Area allocation aspects – Characters, Circulation and Zoning
e. Analysis of form, Massing and aesthetic consideration
f. Materials and Finishes - Reasoning
g. Structures and Construction Technology
h. Special Features – If any
6. Literature study – as per the thrust area and design requirement of the project.
7. Establish comparative analysis between the case studies.
8. Developed design brief including the sequence of functions and space programs from literature, case
study, site analysis and synopsis.

REVIEW 1 – DELIVERABLES & PRESENTATION STANDARDS 1

 SRM Institute of Science & Technology
(Deemed to be university u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
School of Architecture & Interior Design
_______________________________________________________________________________

PRESENTATION STANDARDS FOR REVIEW 1:

SYNOPSIS:
1. Final Synopsis in Word/PDF format in A4 size not exceeding 5 pages (Supporting documents
should be attached)

SITE STUDY:
1. Site plan to scale with dimensions and connected aspects as referred in Point no. 2 of the
requirements in A4 sheet.
2. Detailed AutoCAD site plan in minimum 1:500 with contextual references marked along with the
site section including contour with intervals/levels/slope analysis.
3. Site Plan should identify the existing buildings, mapping of the existing trees, water bodies within
the site/channels/canals along with surrounding natural impacts on the site for a distance of 200 meters.

STANDARDS AND BYELAWS:

1. Students should produce relevant and appropriate standards for the thesis topic. Appropriate
standards for example. Corridor spaces, Staircase width, Space requirements stipulated therein as
applicable to the thesis topic.
2. Critical aspects of Byelaws (for example. Permissible Plot Coverage, FSI, Building height)
3. Open Spaces and other special setbacks mandated for the chosen site.
4. Fire Fighting Norms, Environmental Protection Norms, Barrier Free Norms and Regulations.

CASE STUDIES:
1. Site Plan, All relevant floor plans, elevations, sections, should be legibly presented in an
appropriate scale.
2. Conceptual analysis and study should be legibly presented in an appropriate scale.
3. All the requirements mentioned in the point no. 5 should be legibly presented in an appropriate
scale.
4. Research and understanding of the thrust area as relevant should be presented in a logical
sequence with the appropriate inferences.
5. Design brief should be presented in A4 size.

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REVIEW 1 – DELIVERABLES & PRESENTATION STANDARDS 2