KOWDIAR SITE 5%-10%

10%-15% DRAINAGE
TRIVANDRUM,8.52509,76.96117 15%-20%
20%-25% The steep slope of the site
Kowdiar is one of the main locali�es in the city of Trivandrum, Kerala, India. It is 25%-30% enables water to drain off
one of the most expensive and cleanest locali�es in Trivandrum. It is the star�ng 30%-35% without water logging
point of the Rajapatha (Royal Path) that stretches �ll the East Fort. It lies between 35%-40%
the locali�es of Vellayambalam and Peroorkada- a suburb in the vicinity. The site slopes downward
from the top
ROAD LEADING TO
PEROORKADA

SOIL TYPES

Laterite soil
SKYWING HORSE
CLUB
Moisture content - 13-16%
Texture - Coarse
Colour - Reddish to yellow

ROAD LEADING TO
VELLAYAMBALAM
SLOPE DESIGN SLOPE
N
LANDMARKS The natural slope of the
KOWDIAR PALACE(1.1 KM) 6250
site gives a suitable contour
rise for the auditorium
RAJBHAVAN(1.4 KM) 46.0
design
6021

45.0

CHRIST NAGAR SCHOOL,TRIVANDRUM(1.9 KM) 44.0

0-4%, Used for all purposes 4-10%, Informal ac�vity
43.0

NIRMALA BHAVAN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, TVM(1 KM)

2
965

42.0 93
63
41.0

RELIEF MAPPING
3121

40.0
744

1850
1

56
39.0 36
3412

NEARBY AMENITIES
38.0

37.0
2055

n d s cape The site slope decreases in

La
935

1670
TO
KOWDIAR

TRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT(10 KM)

3549
the downward direc�on
AD
A 10-15%, Hard to climb 25%>, Subject to erosion
PE
RO
O RK

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
Highest point - 46.0 m
TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION(6 KM) TO
Lowest point - 36.0 m
VEHICULAR ACCESS
NH45,NH2 CLIMATE
Maximum avg. temp - 36 C
Minimum avg. temp - 21 C
SITE SYNTHESIS Sec�on with slope band

Strength The site consists of varoius trees that can be retained for shade
Should provide enough
shading through devices or natural greens to prevent direct heat
1.Highly sloped area in the relief map

W eakness
Since it is located on the roadside,there is chance for traffic and
disturbances from the road. Wind is blowing from S-W to
Due to closely spaced contours.Func�onally suited for sloped solved
sea�ngor outdoor sea�ng.

O ppurtunity Play of levels using contours

N-E.This west wind is very strong
Windows can be oriented towards the
2. Flat area in contours
Due to large distance between them.Suitable for driveways and walkways
west windward side for more natural
T hreat Steep contours resulting in excavation which is very expensive.
Waste of soil ven�la�on.
along the site since.This area need not be fla�ened for driveways.

AUDITORIUM
TANIYA SARA PHILIP
SITE ANALYSIS S5 BATCH A|CAT20AR120|B.ARCH