Krupali Thakkar 10th Semester, 5th Year

IIM - Nagpur

Preface:

Introduction: Nagpur, popularly known as the ‘Orange City’, is one of the fastest growing metropolis
and the third largest city after Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra. The city is located on the eastern
part of the state and is the geographical ‘center’ of India (country’s ‘Zero-Milestone’ is located here).

Since ages, it has been a city of cultural and political importance. As far as roads, railways and air-
flights are concerned; the city is well connected and well served to all the major cities of India.

There are many aspects to Nagpur city that indicate that the city is growing in terms of business,
education, industry, manufacturing and research. As per media reports, Nagpur is already the 11th
most competitive city for investment and has got an advantageous geographical location.

Nagpur being the one of the major educational hubs with a literacy rate of 91.37 %( census 2011)
has major National level institutes like IIT, NIT, AIIMS, and Symbiosis etc. with their own campus.

Present Scenario: At present, IIM Nagpur is located within the campus of VNIT Nagpur till it moves
to its own campus (of approx. 135 acres) at MIHAN, Nagpur.

Building Typology: Institute

Objectives:

1. To focus on the efficiency of internal pedestrian linkages and interactive spaces.

2. To respond to the local climate.

Aim:

To design Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Nagpur, with special emphasis on campus grid
planning, pedestrian linkages and interactive spaces.

Scope:

1. Incorporating local climate and local materials.

2. To design and detail the academic and interactive areas.

Limitations:

1. Only the basic services will be taken into consideration.