Table of Contents

1.1INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................1

1.1.1BACKGROUND..........................................................................................................................3

1.1.2 General understanding of topic................................................................................................4

1.1.3Genral spatial features..............................................................................................................5

1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF PROJECT.............................................................................................................5

1.3) Objective of project........................................................................................................................7

1.4) Research question..........................................................................................................................7

1.5) Methodology..................................................................................................................................8

1.6) Scope and limitation of the project................................................................................................9

1.7) Output envisaged.........................................................................................................................10

2). Literature review............................................................................................................................10

2.1) Agro- Hubs Types and Main Issues...........................................................................................10

2.2) Research unit............................................................................................................................12

2.3) Training unit.............................................................................................................................15

2.3.1) Ancillary spaces for training unit...........................................................................................15

2.4) Administration and office spaces..............................................................................................17

2.5) Efficiency of office building.......................................................................................................18

2.6) Trading or business unit...........................................................................................................19

2.7)Inferences from literature review.............................................................................................20

REFERENCE......................................................................................................................................21
1.1INTRODUCTION
Smallholders with small pieces of land and poor agronomic knowledge have
been continuing traditional agriculture by heredity. Due to the small basket size
of input requirement and discrete production volume they cannot take attention
of large and quality ago business companies and traders. Besides, to get
multiple services, they need to reach different service providers (e.g. input
retailers or nursery owners for seed/seedling, fertilizer, crop protection, etc.;
fellow farmers for Agro advice, mechanization service providers/sellers for
machines; local traders or market for selling produces, etc.) where there is no
coherence among the services or service providers.

Agro Hub which is a one-stop commercial service platform creating

smallholders’ access to quality inputs, Agro machines, markets, finance, and
knowledge. It helps increase farm productivity and ensures fair prices.

The Hubs are close to farming zones and transport infrastructure, but normally
far from formal markets. The Hubs serve 500-1000 farmers each, linking them
to 10-20 buyers. These include medium to large traders, processors, and export
companies. The Hubs are owned by any rural entrepreneurs, agribusiness
suppliers, farmers’ cooperatives or government as well. Fees for the services
provide a regular flow of income. As well as selling produce, farmer go to their
Hub to access quality seedlings, farm machinery, post-harvest handling
equipment, marketing information, and agronomic advice. The overall effect is
a rise in farm yields and income. Buyers benefit from product aggregation and
reliable supply.

Different external and internal studies show that the Hubs are a good vehicle for
technology transfer and service delivery to small and marginal farmers in
remote regions. Organizing smallholders this way can greatly facilitate the
production and collection of quality crops from disadvantaged areas. It also
improves compliance with quality standards.

1.1.1BACKGROUND
Smallholder and family farming is a key element of the Nepali model of
agriculture, as identified in the agriculture census of 2069BS. The main
challenges facing family farms in the Nepal are access to farming
resources, such as land and capital, and access to markets, particularly in
terms of bargaining power in the food chain. Moreover, family farms need to
compete not only in terms of productive efficiency (scale productivity) but
also in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship. Family farms need to
collaborate via various forms of producer organizations such as
cooperatives and networks in order to gain scale economies and
negotiating power on markets and for policy.

Very few farmers have managed to transform themselves into efficient

enterprises by entering new markets; utilizing new technologies; and
capitalizing upon flexibility and working commitment, advantages related
to their size and the use of family labor. Within the scope of community
 building, many farms combined these with scale efficiencies achieved
through collective action. Other small farms are shrinking in size and fail to
link with markets or to rationalize their value chains to become economically
viable. Still, there is a great potential for small farms to contribute far more
than they are currently doing to agriculture.

1.1.2 General understanding of topic

Agriculture Hub is an architecture innovation that will serve as the central
facility that is dedicated to rural revitalization and economic inclusiveness
within the locality. This project is a fundamental architectural initiative which is
specifically dedicated to the uplifting of farmers’ way of living and proving to
the nation and to the world that architecture can create an immense impact in
the agriculture development.

Agriculture-Hub is an agricultural production and marketing

agency, which provides opportunities for smallholder farmers to
create significant additional income through the production,
transformation, and marketing of their farm produce.

1.1.3Genral spatial features

agro hub will have different component according to things needed in particular
area. Here we will have administrative units, research units, training units,
trading unit and many more.
1.2 Justification Of Project
In world context scenario Agricultural development is one of the most powerful
tools to end extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and feed a projected 9.7
billion people by 2050. Growth in the agriculture sector is two to four times
more effective in raising incomes among the poorest compared to other sectors.
Analyses in 2016 found that 65% of poor working adults made a living through
agriculture.

In Nepal, agriculture continues to be the main source of employment, livelihood

and income for between 50% - 80% of the population. Of this percentage, small
farmers make the up the majority, up to 70-90% of the farming population.
Small farmers are therefore a significant proportion of the population. They
have traditionally survived on subsistence production. Many in the last 2
decades have experimented with export crops with occasional initial success but
many disastrous failures.
The concept of agriculture hub is almost null in our country so this
is a new concept in the content of Nepal. In a contemporary world,
the innovation is becoming a key driver for the economic growth of
any nation. Therefore, the concept of agriculture hub could be one
of the best options for the development because

most of the developing countries are struggling for economic and technological
development due to less practice of innovation process in agriculture. Moreover,
most of the developing countries facing the difficulties in terms of lack of
scientific and technological activities and linkage among the different sector of
agriculture.
1.3) Objective of project
1. To create architecture innovation that will serve as the central facility that
is dedicated to rural revitalization and economic inclusiveness within the
locality
2. To use architectural features in a symbolic way in conveying sustainable
agriculture that will serves an example for peaceful coexistence.
3. To uplift socio-economic condition through agriculture

1.4) Research question

 How to design a space which can contribute to the agro hub embraced
with most productive strategies?
 Is it possible to engage local people through architectural planning of the
proposed project?
 In what manner can architecture and design connect agriculture and
people
 What are the problem that farmer is mainly facing in terms of architecture
and built space?
1.5) Methodology
The methodology adopted to make this report was literature review through
secondary sources like internet, social media, interviewed etc. The case study
was done by field visit and questionnaire on the site.

The research will follow a mixed method, qualitative/quantitative approach. Site

visit will be conducted to see how the site is affected by the environment.
Research on site condition and analyzing the geography, the climatology and
the location of possible building location is crucial to designing the finest
possible space. analyzing the environment to determine the most efficient ways
of incorporating nature into the design will be done during the site analysis and
through case studies. Examining a variety of case studies related to the project
typology is important. Various establishment will be visited to study the major
determinant of the design. The existing features will be analytically reviewed
along with positive and negative aspect so as to provide application measures
for the design component of the proposed building.

1.6) Scope and limitation of the project

The need for rural revitalizing on, economic inclusiveness and eradication of
stigma attached to the Nepalese agriculture sector gave the impetus for the
design proponent to propose an innovative architecture solution.

The agro-hub will serve as the “community” forms the essential link between
the small farms and the globalized urban market. Agro-hub will have
enhanced the environmental, economic, social and nutritional shape of a
specific region.

Subjective limitation
The project will focus and limited on the following program to be incorporated
in the design in order to achieve the prospected result.

 Administration unit
 Research unit
 Training unit
 Business or trading unit
 Landscape green lawn
 Parking
 Other requirement like staff quarter etc.

1.7) Output envisaged

After all thesis literature review and case studies, I think I can smoothly precede
my design topic. I expected to give my effort in fulfilling this project and this
agro hub to be a marvelous instance in architecture. The research result will be
considered and the design would try to provide the best solution

2). Literature review

Agro hub are envisaged to provide expert services and advice to farmers on
cropping practices, technology dissemination, crop protection from pests and
diseases, market trends and prices of various crops in the market and also
clinical services for animal health etc. which would enhance productivity of
crops/animals.
2.1) Agro- Hubs Types and Main Issues
According to the literature, there are several different approaches for the
concept of the Agro- Hub that actually reflect their primary goals. The former
approach defines the main objective of such structures as to address
consumers’ demand for local products and to regulate the mainstream
food system by reducing what have become “unacceptable externalities”,
while the latter emphasize on prioritizing environmental and social goals.
The literature also stresses that the hybrid nature of Agro- Hubs goes
beyond the contrast between “conventional” and “alternative” food
systems.
The first concerns are gathering of products from local small and
midsized producers and providing source-identified locally grown
products to wholesale buyers. The second regards the provision as easy
access, opportunities and viability for small producers and low-income
consumers with the main purpose of contributing to a healthier, more
vibrant and equitable system.
According to Baraham et al. [14] and Morely et al. [15], emerging
definitions of Agro-Hubs can be grouped into two general distinct
approaches, depending on the goals or expectations attached:

□ Those that narrowly define Agro- Hubs in terms of market efficiency

functions towards opening new, more financially viable market
channels for smaller farmers (values-based approach) and
□ More expansive definitions that incorporate Agro- Hubs into wider
visions of building a more sustainable food system, including
community development (Figure 2).
 Figure 2. The two main Agro- Hub approaches met in the
literature.

In this direction, Franklin at al. [16] suggest that hubs should be

designed mainly to assist the economic and operational performance of
producers and distributors and to promote the sustainable development of
community in which hubs have social linkages (community cohesion, social
gain, healthy eating options, etc.) while, at the same time, to promote
environmental protection and wellbeing.

2.2) Research unit

Research unit is developed area where methodical investigation into a subject in

order to discover facts to establish or revise a theory or to develop of action
based on the facts discovered can be done in a feasible environment. The
concept of research Centre is to cluster offices with similar function within
single area .so unlike commercial and business houses, a peaceful and quiet
environment is more desired than a highly accessible area or a city Centre.
Research Centre has led the trend of decentralization of relatively quitter
officers from the city Centre to the perimeter which in perfect in the given
locality. There are almost always or developed in various phases as technology
sector is bound to grow with time.it is imperative that laboratory planners are
aware that the research facility must not be designed exclusively and
permanently for any one pattern or type of research work. The focus of research
is constantly changing.it should be expected that the direction of the facility
research program may change between design and activation. Therefore, the
goal is to achieve a facility that is flexible enough to accommodate future
program while maintaining cost efficiency at the time of design.

The design of a laboratory is a response of four major challenges:

 Flexibility: the nature of research can change in unpredictable ways.it is

important to assess the kind and extent of flexibility that can be rationally
planned while considering guidelines.
 Safety: high risk factors to research include possible contamination from
specimens, explosion and exposure to chemical. Exits must be clearly
marked and the location of fume hoods must eliminate the possibility of
endangering the workers.
 Quality of environment: the presence of natural light, pleasing colors, and
a quiet environment within the laboratory enhance productivity.
 Cost efficiency: assuring quality facilities while maintain cost efficiency
is a strong goal in this project

Component of research unit

Inside there will be different section mainly there will be 3 section which are
described below:
  Research section: where information is generated
 Resource section: where information is stored
 Interaction section: where the information is disseminated

These are the area that are necessary for efficient operation of a lab. The space
is often shared by multiple laborites

Different types of lab that will be in agro hub are

 Soil, Water Quality & Input Testing Laboratory

Soil and water analysis plays an important role in crop yield. So, farmers always
look for good quality soil testing centers. However, a well-equipped unit
demands substantial capital in laboratory equipment investment.

 Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory

This is another profitable business for biotechnology students. Plant tissue
culture is a profitable business. In addition, it doesn’t demand a large space for
operation. However, you must provide laboratory infrastructure for setting up
the business.

 Seed Processing Unit

The seed processing unit is an important sector of the Agro hub. we can procure
seed and process it for selling. In another way, we can provide the processing
service to the other seed growers.

 Feed Processing and Testing Unit

The success of livestock farming hugely depends on good quality nutritious
feeds. In addition, farmers also look for a testing center to test the feeds they
procure from the market.
2.3) Training unit

Training unit are environment where people meet, learn, share ideas and
collaborate. Since they are intended to accommodate such a wide range of
activities, these rooms must be designed and outfitted with one word in mind:
flexibility.

Several areas need to be special consideration when developing a model

training facility.

2.3.1) Ancillary spaces for training unit

Regarding ancillary space, there are a number of things to be consider

 Restroom and closet/storage space should be nearby, although it even

better if closet/storage space is inside the training room.
 Food service should be close
 Break out area outfitted with different types of furniture are ideal for
small group work. this might include a spacious hallway with seating or
an outdoor patio.
 Finally, commons area should be proximate but not directly adjacent to
the training room so that their hustle and bustle isn’t distracting to those
inside the room.

Space standard in the teaching and learning area vary, depending on the purpose
for which the space is to be used. The main factors affecting the allocation of
space and thus determination of spaces standards are summarized below:
  The number of student
 The equipment number of items, size, required clearances for operation
 Furniture-number of items, sizes and spacing
 Size of project assembly area and live project working stations

But, besides the spaces essential for the activities in the workshop or laboratory,
provision has to be made for activities. This may include teachers, offices,
material stores, project stores and preparation rooms.an allowances of about
30% of the workshop area should be added in calculating the total area for each
particular activity.

2.4) Administration and office spaces

Proper planning, design and management of work place is key to success of any
organization. today, productivity is the key word and it widely accepted that the
employees working environment directly effects his level of comfort and
thereby his performance output. Irrespective of the strength of its relationship to
performance, worker satisfaction with the workplace is important to the
wellbeing of office workers and to the health of the organization. Satisfaction
with office space can have a positive influence on perceptions of the jobs, the
organization, and other life satisfaction.

The introduction of new technologies and an increased concerned for energy

efficiency, growth and change have added and will add new dimension to the
set of intersecting, subsystem that constitute the work environment .in
responding to these new forces, offices designers and management personnel
have increasingly focused on three issues of office design:

 Lighting
  Air quality
 Open office panning

2.5) Efficiency of office building

Efficiency of office building is the ratio of the total rentable space to the total
space in the building. Average efficiency of the office building is 70% and with
well-organized planning the efficiency can go as high as 85%.the remaining
area is non rentable space which includes elevators, stairs, toilets, lobbies,
corridors, ducts, janitors and closets. These facilities are usually planned in a
compact unit called service core.

General requirement

 Space per person:8m2-13m2(optimum 10m2)

 Floor to floor height:12 ft.
 Finished celling height:8ft to 8.5ft
 General corridor widths:5 to 6 ft.
 Maximum distance from employee desk to nearest exit:150 ft.
 Maximum distance from desk to rest room and drinking foundation:150
ft.
 Lighting requirement:
Corridors=200 lux
Conference and reception=300 to 400 lux
General office=400 to 600 lux
2.6) Trading or business unit

Many things come under the trading which have been described below in the
paragraph

1. Agricultural Equipment Maintenance & buying

Agricultural equipment includes a wide range of items. It includes tractors,
tillers, seed sowing machinery, and numerous small tools.

2. Bio fertilizer Production Unit, Vermiculture units,

Bio fertilizer contains living organisms. It helps in many ways

3. Consultancy and insurance Service Unit

The farmers of our country always needed for honest and non-biased advice for
the betterment of their crops.

4) Post Harvest Management house for sorting, Grading, Standardization,

storage and Packaging
5)Metallic and nonmetallic Storage structures
6)Business/marketing unit for Agricultural products.
7) Plant Protection Service Centre
This type of service includes pest surveillance, diagnostic and control services
including integrated pest management. Furthermore, you can offer both services
and products both. However, you must apply for permission to offer pesticides,
insecticides, or fungicides to the farmers.
2.7)Inferences from literature review

 Understanding the background and context for planning and designing

the agro hub
 Planning, design principles and forms used
 Basic principle of agro hub
 Space allocation for built up spaces of research and training related
activities.
 Understanding standard spaces for program formulating in future
development of the thesis

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CASE STUDY

NATIONAL CASE STUDY

NATIONAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTRE(NARC)

Scope of study

 Understand the spaces required in laboratory

 Architectural study
 To know about the working process of NARC


General information
Location=satdobato,Kathmandu

Established=1991 as an autonomous organization under "Nepal Agricultural Research Council Act

- 1991"

Topography=plain land

Total area=more than 800 ropanni

Area owned by=government

Purpose of construction = to conduct agricultural research in the country to uplift the economic
level of the people

The Government of Nepal established the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) in 1991
as a policy-making, .autonomous research organisation within the Ministry of Agriculture. The
council was made responsible for all crop and livestock research previously undertaken by
various agencies under the MOA. With the establishment of the council, a natural convergence of
research and development efforts at sector and subsector levels was expected Here, the main
objectives of NARC are presented, followed by a description of its structure.

• To formulate research policies and coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate all research
programmes

• To prioritise research activities and improve research facilities and their utilisation • To improve
fiscal and personnel management

• To develop research plans with short-term and long-term objectives and improve research
efficiency for generation and transfer of appropriate technologies

• To strengthen linkages between research, extension international agricultural research

organisations, and relevant national research centres and institutions

• To publish research results and information on new technologies in appropriate forms for use
by extension personnel, farmers, and scientists

NARC is run by financial support from government of Nepal,grants from national and
international donor agencies and governments and also by Funds obtained from research or
consultancy services.there is a very vast area with more than 800 ropani furthermore there are
many units inside the NARC in which very short portion is shown in the figure below.
Working structure

Under the general guidelines of NARC, all divisions and commodity programmes prepare their
research proposals and submit them to NARC for approval. These proposals are scrutinised and
discussed by the concerned technical panels and are then adopted for implementation by
various agencies. Priority is given to research activities that are directed towards generating
technologies for increasing the productivity of cereal crops, grain legumes, cash crops, potatoes,
fruit, vegetables, livestock, and fisheries.

NARC reviews and assesses all research programmes and also provides guidance to strengthen
the research and out-research programmes of various farms/stations. At the central level, a
research library has also been established to improve information and documentation for
scientific exchanges among scientists.

Acess to site and entry

The Distance of NARC from ring road is about 500m .there are two entry one from satdobato
another from dhapakhel as shown in the map above.
Source:google map

STUDY AND OBSERVATION

Provision for visitor

Visitor are free to visit the NARC Except researchs rooms and laboratorieswhere only researchers
and concerned professionals are only allowed to entered as there may be the chance of
contamination however one can get information from the exhibition area.

PARKING

There are more than sufficient area for the parking in different unit which can hold more than
 Laboratory

There are many different types of the laboratory in different unit of NARC but
we were only allowed to enter certain portion only as we may contaiminate the
seed or bring germs into labs but we get all detail information through
staff.mainly we found that there are

 Specific equipment function space, Communications / server rooms and administartaion.

 Equipment storage spaces
 Medification room(chemical storage room)
 Operational function areas, such as test laboratories
 In some laboratory there was needed of kitchen also
 Emergency showers and eye wash / basins
Storage unit

There is a storage unit for the agricultural product which can be seen in the picture below.the
agricultural product are dried on the cemented floor and kept inside the warehouse.

Architectural Analysis
we can find building with slopped roof made of the CGI sheet on roof and flat roof.the minium floor
height was 9ft.we can find the passage length varing 5ft to 9 ft commonly but we can find even more
in some place.mainly the plans of the building is as shown in the figure.there were clearstorey window
,vertical sun shading device etc to enter the sun light in various place.although many techquique were
used to bring natural sunlight we can still find many passage dark where we should turn on light even
in day.we come to know that all these building were made by a same American architect so we could
find the similar types of plan in almost all types of building.we can find negative space where the
spaces is not used completely in both building and some portion we can find of the outerspace
also.there is also lacking of ventilation,sanitation and indoor air quality in some room.

Inference

 The building should respond to the function perfectly

 The laboratory shall be completely separated from outside areas
  If the laboratory has windows that open, they must be fitted with insect
screens
 The floor must be non-pervious, one piece, and with covings to the wall. This
can be achieved by use of glue, heat welded vinyl flooring, epoxy coated
concrete slab, etc.
  Each laboratory must contain a sink for handwashing. 
 Laboratory sinks shall have lips that protect sink drains from spills
  Chemical storage shelves shall not be placed above laboratory sinks
 Sufficient space or facilities (e.g., storage cabinets with partitions) shall be
provided so that incompatible chemicals/gases (waste and non-waste) can be
physically separated and stored.
 All furniture must be sturdy. All work surfaces (e.g., bench tops and counters)
must be impervious to the chemicals used. The counter top should incorporate
a lip to help prevent run-off onto the floor. 
  The aisle clearance must be of sufficient space.The lab shall have a minimum
aisle clearance of at least 24 inches. Main aisles used for emergency egress
must have a clearance width of at least 36 inches
 A pathway clearance of 36 inches must be maintained at the face of the
access/exit door
  Designated storage space should be provided for lab carts. Location must not
reduce width of corridors or aisles to less than code-required widths. Lab carts
should be secured with earthquake restraints when not in use.
 Laboratory shelving should NOT be installed at heights and distances which
require workers to reach 30 centimeters above shoulder height and extend
arms greater than 30 centimeters while holding objects 16 kg or less when
standing on the floor or on a 12” step stool
  The laboratory doors shall be automatically self-closing. Such self-closing
doors are to be able to be opened with a minimum of effort as to allow access
and egress for physically challenged individuals
 The laboratory shall be designed so that it can be easily cleaned. Spaces
between benches, cabinets, and equipment must be accessible for cleaning
and allow for servicing of equipment
  Laboratory areas shall be provided adequate natural or artificial illumination
to ensure sufficient visibility for operational safety
 Sufficient space or facilities must be provided for the storage, donning and
doffing of personal protective equipment used in the laboratory

NEPAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

Nepal academy of science and technology(NAST) is an autonomous apex body to promote science
and technology in the country.

General Information

 Location=khumaltar,lalitpur
 Established=1982 AD
 Client=Nepal government
 Topography=Plain Land
 Construction Type=reinforced concrete
 Approach Road=8m wide black-toped road

This academy is entrusted with four major objectives:

a) advancement of science and technology for all-round development of

the nation

b) preservation and further modernization of indigenous technologies;

c) promotion of research in science and technology,

d) Identification and facilitation of appropriate technology transfer.

Nepal offers only fewer buildings that entirely are oriented to research.
Most of such buildings are within the institutional framework, which is
affiliated to some university of institution. NAST, however, is highly
appreciated as it identifies the need and constructed as the model building
which gives concept of research space in context of Nepal.

Study and observation

• Method of research

It is an Academy of science and technology. Here the research is done by

practical experimentation in the field of science and technology. The
experimentation is further supported by a research library and the required
information is gathered by reading and writing. So the main research tool is
library.

Figure 4-15 Meeting Room

• Planning

Parking area to the south of the building and between the lanes of the
parking area is planned vegetation. The west potion is on the lower level
than the ground floor so there is a temporary metal staircase leading from
the lower ground floor level to the ground floor level.
In ground floor, central foyer system is adopted main entrance leading to
foyer. Main administrative spaces along with other service spaces arranged
radically with respect to central foyer. The connecting foyer is given special
architectural treatment because of its centrality. Through central atrium
diffused natural light is introduced.
In upper floor spaces for semipublic offices and laboratories are
provided.the spaces are connected by circumferential corridor surrounding
the central void. The internal space divisions are achieved through
aluminum partitions.
 Provision for visitors
Except researchers and concerned professionals,the external visitor are
not allowed to enter the research rooms and laboratories however one can
get the information from the library.
 The support facilities
Library
Library is located in south-west corner of the building. Functioning as one
of the research tool and documentation center it consists of wide range of
collections. The provided area is 170 sq.m which seems insufficient and
this has reduced space for inner circulations although the flow pattern
seems functional. Natural light is adopted for lighting through large corner
window. The positioning of window in south west direction has aides in
maximum natural light and in the same time problem of glare is tackled by
using dark colored glasses.
Laboratory
Current laboratory is placed on the second floor of the administration block.
Since the spaces allocated for the labs were not designed for the same, it
seemed congested. Also the way to lab room seems congested in case of
emergency
 Service study
Lighting
Massive windows are made with dark colored glasses. Natural lighting is
adequate in most spaces of the building. Foyer is lighted through entrance
door. Office room is lighted through dark colored glasses, which is sufficient
for general office work. The central court is lighted through the three
lavered skylight. This light sufficiently lights the first floor corridor and circulation area. Also there is
provision of artificial lighting for both functional and aesthetic purpose.

Figure 4-16 Three layered skylightParking

Sufficient space provided to accommodate up 50 cars provided on the southside of the building. The
parking space is easily accessible from main gate there is enough space for turning and backing of
vehicle. The parking arrangement is in two lanes with two sides parking in each lane.

 Analysis

The NAST building is a well-constructed building with the right form and with right materials and
technology. But the full function can be examined only after all the blocks of the NAST complex are
completed. The form of NAST building is very interesting and praised by everyone. This is also true
with the adjoining blocks of the NAST according to the master plan. However due to lack of spaces
different functions have been placed in one building like labs, offices, library in the same block. The
drainage system also be maintained by punning the surface again.

In the interior it seems that the designer has attempted to include traditional details like use of
traditional bricks for cornice like projections. But this does not seem to match well with the modern
materials like aluminum frames and glass panels.

 The building plan is composed of square grid plan.

 The central atrium system gives the internal environment a soothing feeling.
 Vertical division of space is adopted as per the privacy level.
 The symmetrical composition of openings in vertical and horizontal pattern gives a sense of
sense of balance in form and harmony.
Area Analysis

Ground floor - administration and supports

Reception and display area: 100 sqm

General administration: 75 sq. m

Secretary: 75 sq.m Library: 170 sq.m Auditorium: 230 sq.m

Restroom: 18 sq. m

Spaces

Auditorium library Secretary Room

Administration Reception and display area

Figure 4-17 Space distribution Ground floor plan First floor - semi-private offices

Meeting room: 110 sq.m

Seminar hall: 40 sq. m (50 capacities)

Planning and evaluation division: 130 sq.m

Statutory and internal audit division: 30 sq.

Manpower and infrastructure division: 70 sq.m

Vice chancellors room: 110 sq.m