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International Convention Centre PDF
International Convention Centre PDF
Suptish Mandal
suptish_mandal@yahoo.com
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1. Tentative Topic
International convention centre, New Town, Kolkata
4. Aim
The aim of the thesis is to design unique spaces to make people visit from different
cities and countries to attend conference and exhibitions. To create a landmark through
unique architectural design.
These centres emphasizes both public and private events. Encourages tourism
developments, business developments, cultural activities, social gathering and amusements.
6. Objectives
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To create a landmark through contemporary architectural features.
To explore how it proves beneficial for urban growth.
7. Scope of Work
To evolve a design with forms and spaces with distinct architectural characteristics
focusing on space utilization and functions. This project deals with the design which is well
adoptable in terms of typology, function and climatic conditions.
The project will be design oriented and detailing of structural elements and services
detailing are come under the limitations.
9. Methodology
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9. Proposed Site and Justification of Site selection
The site is at New Town (Rajarhat), Kolkata. It is a fast growing satellite city of
residential and cultural hub by KMDA which is much bigger than its neighbourhood Salt
Lake. The 100 acres site is also a live proposal for India’s largest convention centre by RJMC.
The site is only 12km from Kolkata International airport and metro rail way facilities are
available with a proximity. According to the new proposal of extension of metro line will
connect the site to the core city area. Existing IT sectors, Nicco Park, Science City, Aquatica
all are in between 5-10 km radius of the site.
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