sar lee Greener Pera iUgrg Cea Steer me el AS) ua tel _ JUBIN JACOBABSTRACT nder-emphasized the generation has often w inning can benefit ning cities. Urban pla framework and focuses on conceptualizing relates to the art form. The motive p to both national and urban public space style. The Jinked. Urban planning and ret tionist approach to desig! is thesis project uses th jing arts that responds and .ce for artists which lives uj exaggerate unconventional fable on urban public spaces and also from my forming art. This thought process and research rence of major social activities along with Culture, urbanism and planning are inter relevance of adopting a cultural and social integra significantly by using culture as a determinant. Thi and creating an urban space for specifically the performi behind the project is to not just build a space for performan international expectations but also to create interventions that design intends to incorporate learning's from prior research avai personal association with music, art, theatre and other forms of pel behind the project stems from the recognition of the widespread occu performing arts and there of the lack of adequate spaces to promote it in the city. The site chosen for the project is located in Dwarka sector-11, which lies in New Delhi, the capital city of India. The rationale behind the selection of. this site stems from its strategic location i.e. the close proximity of the site to the airport, and unique socio-cultural are interests in various forms of point for people from all over India who shi performing arts but also become a hub for large seale conferences and seminars. The following study will offer unique insights into the relevance of culture specific urban pla ing in the context of India along with proposing a viable design for a urban space that through pert forming arts promotes cultural and social progress.OVERVIEW Building context eae ae eee sith increased exposure to the urbanization and globalization processes which have Se GRETA ONeGT a ay ne extents. This trend has contributed to the growth of cities in a manner that is eee sing yg and expanding all at once. Delhi in my perspective is one such city as life here is now yy the impact of globalization which has led to increased migration, the widening gap between rich and poor, high youth unemployment and cultural heritage. Even though these social, economic and cultural elements have promoted movement and blurred boundaries, they have ‘also divided the city, created confusion around the ideas of identity and belongingness and influenced its inhabitant’s access to spaces both public and private. nization and globalization process has brought in the need to recognize ‘and rather promote a homogeneous and inclusive existence. Performing Aris in my opinion is one such movement that has the foree to bring together individuals of different walks in a city that ie as diverse and divided as Delhi. Itcan contribute to the creation of a stone Se of identity and foster a more rooted ‘and culture sensitive society, In my endeavor to visualize a space 0 Delhi that is homogenous, inclusive and accommodative I propose the creation ofa center that uses performance arts as @ medium to articulate the diverse nature of Delhi. ‘Amidst all the chaotic development the urbai phenomena’s that can cut across these barriers‘Through my thesis project I would like to throw light on the following varying facets. + Firstly, architecture and design shape the social and how the social intervenes and transforms architecture and urban design. Exploring the potential of designing in a manner that captures and addresses the complexity around the diverse demographic of a city like Delhi and simultaneously caters to the requirements of different kinds of performing arts. A unique architectural element would be how the design is molded to be multi-purpose in use. From the perspective of the social the center will offer a space that will help foster a sense of community, homogeneity and inclusivity. ‘The following section provides an understanding of what performing aris entail in the modern day context. The purpose of defining it and situating it in the world view context is to gather an understanding on the extent to which these concepts would feed into the designDEFINING PERFORMING ARTS aie Sea m sad art where an individual or a group of individuals choose to artistically express ae a Variety of disciplines that can be executed in various ways, from body movement to use of ce, ins truments or even purely creation of visual art, However, these are intended to be performed to a live audience. The audience for the same can vary from a large one such as a music concert to one at a smalll scale or a more intimate performance depending on the type of art and performance. For the purpose of this study it has been classified into broad categories such as music, dance, theatre, stand-up comedy , poetry, painting, sculptures, photography ete. i NTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON PERFORMING ART CENTRES “The notion of performing arts centers on the ideation that ideas and emotions can be expressed PY the use of mediums other than language. It has the potential to communicate and influence a large and di ferse audience while possibly fostering change and is thus an asset to the greater community. Similar prototypes of spaces ae Pi evalent in the intemational context for instance the Trafalgar square in London is a space that is available for concerns and celebrations and is surrounded by art galleries, museums and musical theaters which attracts fowls and city dwellers in equal proportion and offers an exclusive and enriched experience. However, Suc concepts of performing art centres, or sucio cultural centers are lacking inthe eountry despite the growing interest levels ‘and demand for the same. Even though Delhi is populated with platforms such as auditoriums, convention centers and amphitheaters that give artists the opportunity to showease their skills, the location and exclusivity of these spaces often make them inaccessible. For instance spaces like the India Habitat Center, India International Cent ‘ort auditorium or the Sri Ram Center, few very well-known platforms often exhibit very different or specific forms of performing arts and conventions are located in separate regions of the city.PURPOSE OF THE STUDY My Research Exploring the possibility of creating a space ina chaotically planned metropolitan city where various performing arts can be used to represent diversity and bridge gaps. jerforming arts and conventions. | nclusive center will enable us to practice ‘o-economic and cultural progress of In entirety my efforts look at conceptualizing a Socio-Cultural center for p believe that every form of performing art is interlinked and thus creating an and experience all these various forms and simul neously contribute to the soc the city. This space in the future will have the potential to be a cultural recreational spac: in design and promotes varies forms of art. I envision it to be incorporative of p center for different styles and genre of music, drama, dance, comedy, creative art, etc. that matches international standards ‘erformance as well serve as a learning sculpture, photography, visual medand art as a of theatre, music Motivation ‘The rationale behind this endeavor stems from my personal motivation in the sphere promoter and music as an artist and teacher My inclination towards designing a soc ‘al-cultural space for the performing arts js rooted in my journey in the world of music. My association with music began th rough my oundaries of my religious practices from where I have now moved on (0 e knowledge I possess through training and teaching. At san audience for my music to lization process within the b music and imparting th 1g a space that attract: social experimenting with different forms of every level I have encountered limitations which span from findin; id available equipment to teach this form of art. and the extent to which conferences and er of theaters and having a space an rds the performing arts is populated with egated and spaced acro: pace that promote intel n pose restrictions in tern instance, most times rela comedy shows or a theatre minars and conferences an Thus a space that understand: reeted demographic will be highly ha considerable numbs gs all over the city an sraction and give the op| ms of capacity (numbe tively big auditoriums are production. There id at the same time is the complexity d make it portunity rof inhabitants of Delhi towa ganized in the capital, Di .e. However these are seer ventions to happen in as ly the existing spaces oftel Given the inclination of the knowledge sharing sessions are 0 auditoriums that serve this purpos: difficult for different art forms and cot to be inspired by each other. Additional! people it can accommodate) and the nature of the performance. For pred for intimate performing art forms such as & small scale stand-up have also been instances where multipurpose auditoriums are used for si used for other purposes like a musical concert that it is not suitable for. diverse needs of the ta and needs of different performing arts and caters to the suitable for DelhiSituating the design in Dwarka Keeping in mind the complex design and the n an Institutional hub, with rise created the demand for a large institutional hub for the same. ‘Additionally the Delhi devel enclave that will house multiple embassies in Dwarka w IL mé lucrative. Given that the center focusses on both cultural and ec eed for space I decided on Dwarka as my in number of offices and trade opportunities scale convention space that can accommodate and facilita Jopment author ity’s plan ake the presence of the so ‘onomic growth locating i avenues for business development as well. site, The growth of Dwarka as owing to its proximity to the airport has te conferences and act as an ‘on the creation of diplomatic cio-cultural center even more ‘tin Dwarka will cater to theScope The focus of this research is on studying various styles of performing arts and creating a space for the same that socially and culturally act as a melting point for different communities. Keeping in mind the present day scenario, this research paper will also help us respond to the need of a dedicated socio cultural centre that lives up to international standards of design. It will also help the readers to understand the situation of certain existing public performing art spaces and consequently developing design ideas that help in sustaining its growth and evolution. Limitations Since the centre is based in Delhi it will eater to only forms of art specific to Delhi and its audience. Considering there are numerous styles and disciples of performing arts, my interests and understanding of only a few of those have thus restricted me to creating a space for only a few of the art forms. Mainly ~ Music, fine arts, theatre, comedy, poetry, photography. The design and intent will hopefully be accommodative Additionally what might come to forefront is the issue of this space replacing the existing auditoriums and cultural heritage that accompany these existent centres. While this is a space for the performing arts the idea is for it be multi- purpose, accommodative in terms of capacity and to promote and add to the existing efforts that work towards 22CHAPTER 2.0 CASE STUDIESCASE STUDY NAME: KILDEN Performing Arts Centre PROGRAM: 24,600 m2: INTERNAL SPACESCASE STUDY LARGE CAPACITY THEATRE KILDEN , NORW VAY Kilden, a theater and concer in Kristiansand, Norway, has brought together all the city's performing arts tutions. Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra now has a concert hall accommodating 1,200 attendees. The regional Agder Theater is performing in a theater with a capacity of 750, that can be transformed to accommodate opera performances by the local ensemble Opera South. In addition, there is a stage for experimental theater and a multi- purpose hall with a level floor. theater and mu Kilden produces experiences. The way the concei without interference forms the core of its arc separates reality from fantasy. Passing through, performing arts. This wall made of wedged CNC m concrete tactile a which also improves the acoustics emphasizes the spectacle of the foyer. purpose halls are serviced efficiently and nental abstract form of the wall made of local oak move from natural landscape to the realm of sguised the: effect but a foyer. The infinite blackness of the other facadesCASE STUDY KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR PERFORMING AR’ Location: Kansas City, Missouri Square Footage: 285,000 f2 Design Architect: Moshe Safdie Architects MEP/Fire Protection Engineers: Arup USA Inc The Challenge: The primary goal of the Kauftinan Center design team was simple: maximize patron comfort. Achieving this, however, was no easy task. ET Placing underfloor diffusers beneath auditorium seats offered distinct energy efficiency advantages, but also risked creating uncomfortable drafts around the ankles of theater-goers. Additionally, the theater’s sound-conscious design demanded that the HVAC system be both quiet and hidden. The Center's lobby —a four-story atrium with 40,000 fi2 of glass, and high solar load — posed another challenge. It was clear that efficiently conditioning the open space would require a hybrid approach combining a variety of air delivery methods, including underfloor air distribution and displacement ventilation FORM TRANSLSASE STUDY The Solution: Extensive firsthand witness testing was conducted before finally selecting an underfloor solution. Price responded with short lead times and collaborated closely with the engineer, architect and contractors to help achieve a stunning and functional solution. Price was the only manufacturer with the custom capabilities required to design and produce the more than 100 feet of custom curved linear floor grilles that wrap the exterior wall, theaters and staircase. The diffusers blend seamlessly with the space. The chosen solution has significantly reduced the building’s energy usage, as conditioning the atrium using traditional overhead air distribution would have tripled or quadrupled the required air volume. PLANNED LAYOUT FOR PERFORMING SPACESCASE STUDY ANALYSIS KILDEN performing arts centre , Kristiansand, Norwa’ + Its important for the form to be uniform and flow similarly inside and outside the buil Its integral to build transformable spaces with respect to scale and size. «This building has an exceptional design in terms of the plan and functionality in terms of layout of spaces. «Clever use of light and transparaney , better to have a porous built form. KAUFFMAN performing arts centre . Kansas State, Missouri + very well managed services and HVAC system, keeping in mind the kind of performing art requirement. Under seat ducts to reduce noise levels. . A huge built form structure always helps in creating an iconic image to the building. « Better to have one big form running through and through along with internal integrated spaces.RESEARCH ANALYSIS “GOING PUBLIC” by Gestalten talks about a lot of ideas to enhance the experience in an urban public space. Everything from small int with street furniture to large building for tackled smartly. A number of t s your attention that must be considered and given importance while designing a performing art centre. Some of those are listed below. entions related issues that can be The Den Norske Opera & Ballet in Oslo, Norway is an incredible example of how to use a strong built form as the strength to the design, considering a performing art centre’s all over the world is always looked upto as an inconic image more than its functional aspect. ( Refer fig. 1 ) A8ERNA , Netherlands is a great example of how the negative spaces under the flyover has been used in the most productive way, and hence helps in making sure that the design doesn’t leave room for any negative spaces. ( fig .2)RESEARCH ANALYSIS Vienna Museum quarter set an example with an interv where it installed comfortable street furniture that let people relax and rest in leisure and that became an active pu (fig 3) Miami beach soundscape gives us the inspiration to use huge plain facade walls for public entertainment activities. Eg. Projection of movies, or national sports matches Specially when we build huge plain fagade walls to avoid the harsh south west sun in the summer months. This intervention can be crutial. (fig. 4 ) Open air library , Karo, Germany shows us urban ways to integrate art and non conventional ideas to formal spaces, Eg, The lower part of the building . ( fig 5) can be used for expression of art in any form by individuals and can be beautifully integrated within the facade design. Also, a great example of how a formal library space can be unconventional designed in an open space that is more stimulat for the activity of reading. FIG. 3CHAPTER 3.0 PROJECT DETAILSAUDITORIUM FOR GUESTROOM SEMINAR HALL, erie ‘THEATRE, 50-75 PPL 500 SQM, Bie 700-800 4500 SQM COMPUTER LABS. 350 SOM OPEN AIR THEATRE 1600-700 PPL MEETING '3500 SQM. ROOM 2000 PPL. 10000 SQM EXHIBITION ‘GALLERY. 1500 SQM RESTAURANT ff LEARNING: ROOMS 1000 SOM RECORDING ROOMS 300 SOM Wvudoud VadREA PROGRAM _ DISTRIBUTION mw CONVENTIONAL m= PERFORMING ART ml RECREATIONAL mw ADMINISTRATION mw RESIDENTIAL —O———EEESGREENS & INFORMAL BUSKING SPACE [entey J LIESURE GREENS & | OPEN EXHIBITION SPACECHAPTER 4.0 SITE AND CONTEXT ANALYSISnda re and mix er the yeas this city has built strong s y Owes it unique and has opened opport SOLAR ENERGY AND SURFACE WIND PATTERN OVER THE YEAR 26aia ne Airport and Gurgaon, which is about 10 kms, and has emerged as a bustling LAND USE - DWARKA ‘eGROSSRESIDENTIAL [NCOMMERCAL ‘NGOVERNMENT [BRECREATIONAL [ETRANSPORT ‘mT ‘= PUBLICISEMIPUBLIC DWARKA ZONAL MAPpWARKA ROAD NETWORKS ROA Sara 100m wide road from the NH- 8. and underpass tunnel directly connecting Dwarka Multiple flyover ‘s have been constructed on the main ring road. ‘Active Inter city bus networks Najafgarh to Brijwashan link road is proposed A network of roads within Dwarka running throughout that well connects every part. Construction of ISBT adjacent to the road connecting to NH-8 RAIL NETWORKS, SAIL NETWORKS The 8 lane railway underpass connecting dwarka to delhi and gurgaon. The Delhi metro railway line currently runs between Connaught Place to Dwarka line 3 Extension of the metro lines from Dwarka sector 9 to sector 22. Plans to later extend till IT park in sector 25, Metro stations proposed in Dwarka sector 10 and sector 2awill further expand the metro line connection.Sfff CONTEXT . DWARKA SECTOR TTCONTEXT DETAILS HIGH TENSIO}SERVICE LANE 45M WIDE ROADpoRTANCE OF THE SITE ‘on the 45m wide in Dwarka hese suburbs, the e g s aes ‘embassies from chanakya puri to dwarka has increased its potential as large part of the Dwarka to CP Land has been allotted to DTC. Design being finalised by a consultancy firm. Freight Complex (160 ha) Drawing for the terminal to be finalised in a year. Service area will be auctioned by DDA. Bharat Vandana park (81 ha) ‘Assembly space intended for recreational and social gathering along with an OAT ‘Software technology park (10 ha) ‘Area of 10 ha in sector 25. bids have been invited for the project design. Commercial development along m 1e (55 ha) ntre, planeta ;pment along the metro i id libraries. Knight Frank has done a Golfeourse Proposed adjacent to al | | iawn ‘Dwarka has been linked by the metro since 2005. Metro rail has connected id plot on sector 24oSALS AND BY LAWS. IN DWAR KA ror 1 «, RANSPORTATION NETWORK poRT 10 the Inter a iz eis connected to the International Airport by 00 H-8. mn th i 0 ¥ the 100 m link road connecting Dwarka with NH-8. TATIONS Sonsare shown in the zonal developme iar nt plans and ee zones namely residential, commerci aa the sector 0 : a plans, At th i See otal Aleady cae i ida DSP lie an terrae a bs os neat of eas ations are to be ear marked as per se alone, till the layout plans/1 sti i lans/local area plans/redevelopment ee for Peer! vehicles may continue for re prepar sos ei his PUIPOS PARKING ark yer to meet parking requirement as per MPD- fi Per MPD-2021 norms exclusive multi-level parking are als lin th 0 proposed in the cub city eater, community center, terminals, isola ear anand area are to be finalized ted pockets and redevelopment ar ized in consultation with tate developme ace 4 locations are indicated on plan. Exact nt. ication an ISBT. ApISBT with an area about 10 ha in sector 22 has b e AY NH-I0 en proposed which is on the 100 mm road connecting Dwarka with NH-8 Integrated Metropolitan Passenger Terminal An Integrated Metropolitan Passenger Termins 2 ger Terminal has been proj i Northern Railway and DMRC as a Passenger ne aoe 21 ith an ee of Soon A aedortation system for enhar envisaged which a mul : 3 , ‘ged Which consis 1 The hierarchies of road systems adopted in Der sy rigor oads- 100m ROW and sen ROW ae ty arterial roads~ 60 m ROW and 40 m ROW iy aterial (collector)- 30 mts v eub-arterial (collector)- 18 mts incement of intercity and intra city movement. ts of a hierarchy of road network supported with -city are as under: ys inary Se Cond AREAS FOR URBAN DESIGN ran design of the linear district center specifically around the metro stations in a gaas approved by the Delhi Urban’ Art Commission sector 14, 13,12,11,10 has been preparedCONSERVATION OF BUILT HERITAGE built heritage in K-II zone are significa Jan are to be taken up by the lo, he P| evi ont lopme ‘ges within the K-Il zone for w wal agency for development of these vill lage built durin ly one mosque ef of the Palam village) as p how 'g the reign of the | * Mughal Emperor, rotected monument, Babar dated A.D. 1528 (South-west from RECREATIONAL USE ize cit ional uses has 3% of the land has been proposed for recreational Use. The large size city level recreational Le eee 16,19,20,23,24,25899, 5 ‘ a propos PROPOSED LAND USE tor 29 of Dwarka 2 «development and Sector 1 to sec pais ses the built up area, proposed for re ee The proposed and Bae ae Road. Already notified Landuse plan of Zone K (Part) Dwarka (0 | oul athe ore ae a Annexure-II and the ground realities dif further m«Setback from the sides of the plot—12.5m ™ Setback from the Front - 15m Setback from High tension lines — Sm In case of con munity recreational clubs, 50 FAR shall be adi le on the area beyond 2000 sqm. and below 5000 sqm. 120 %m 1. Patking sandad @ 2 ECS /100 4 m * In the open area apart from outdoor games/sport oe was, oe a facilities, swimming pool would be permissible sc, dace & a tod poling nicyacy cae Lcrad upto a area of 300 sqm free from ground coverage. oe be prepared aking into canderation é High tension lines running through it. res is mandatory, rimented and played around wi fa et of context form that needs to "tm wis ith considering the “eighbourhood is comparatively barren and thus € responded. to, Uf SITE SHOWING DETAILS, SUN PATH MOVEMENTf the airport near by doesn't permit us yore Ls ye maximum FAR with respect to the ‘the Nallah towards the north of the sence Delhi’s extreme climatic conditions, consi ing, ality of space. For instance- Sout ’ ¢ ; sir: down the temperature in certain th WIND DIRECTION ise the buildin, Bround cover ‘e height above 26m, age. and thus makes it E LOCATION 423 PART 2_~ DESIGN TRANSLATION CHAPTER 6.0 DESIGN DEVELOPMENTes of various different forms of performing arts. The built form Artand hopes to reciprocate to it through its architectural language. m would be interconnected to each oth wilt Pe which is functionally strong and al icon er through horizontal and vy ertical elements, creating a magnificent So creates a visual stimulus, lenge is to have an iconic built form and yet have ther ‘or chal : ight relationship between the built and the unbuilt. The re conceptual sketches would depict a lot of Constructivism and deconstructivism with the right mix of solids and th on erocking geometrical forms. canes“aciPTUAL DESIGN c ign was developed while doing a step by step analysis ede Mo noise, traffic movement, sun direction, wind ih ba and many other integral aspects, move gin mind the idea of confluence and integration of i forms of art through the architectural form and and at the same time aesthetically keeping them keepin aitorem™ 1- WEST FACING WALL FOR MULTIMEDIA 02- VERTICAL CIRCULATION 03- PLAZA SQUARE FOR URBAN ACTIVITIES. 04- OPEN GREEN SPACES. 05- UNDERGROUND PARKING 06- AUDITORIUM CLOSER TO THE EDGE 07- ADMIN CONCEPTUAL SCHEME 08- MEETING SPACESCHAPTER 7.0 DESIGN EVOLUTION 41‘SECTOR 1. SPonrs conmuse VEHICULAR ENTRY I) ooonnnnnin ee ote PUBLIC SQUARE \s \% \& HIGH = TENSION jf}; LINES | \ ss: VEHICULAR ENTRY — ¥WOEROW woe VEHICULAR ENTRY PERFORMING ART aces eff ReswenTIAL smace Wb sstrutionat space RECREATIONAL space 48FINAL DESIGN 3DINTERACTIVE SPACES 5 qi. TB PERFORMING ART SPACES JB RESIDENTIAL SPACE BB ssrrrutionaL seace I prov ore DESIGN CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENT > 2 DEDICATED DROP. OFF’S FOR DIFFERENT BLOCKS INSTEAD OF 4 > CONNECTING GREENS AND MULTIPLE INETRACTIVE SPACES ZONING RE LOOKED ATAND SIMILAR GENRE OF SPACES CLUBBED TOGETHER ORIENTATION AND ZONING OF BLOCKS ACCORDING TO THEIR FUNCTIONSCHAPTER 8.0 FINAL DESIGNAi CREATEAN URBAN PUBLIC SPACE, Thay PERFORM OFERENT FORMS OF CULTURAL s CiMULATES SOCIAL INTERACTIO| INITIAL STAGE |soLAR PANELS 's 2 Photovoltaic module or a ‘Solar cells, Solar panels can be mponent ofa larger PV Getermines the area of a module glen the same rated output ~ an 8% efficient 230, watt module will have twice the area of a 16% efficient 230 watt module, STRATERGY FOR AUDITORIUM ROOFING SOCIO-CUETURAL CENTRE NASASPAcE. INTERMIDIATE, STAGE ENCOURAGES ING ARTS AND TREBLE CLEF, MUSICAL NOTE BEING THE INSPIRATION FOR THE FORM DESIGN GREEN PLANTERS corporate, they help in ‘creasing the quality ofthe indoor space and of couse the look ofthe bung, Forinstance: English ‘reduce the amount of matealrequred compared toa ‘conventional lens by diding the esto eto ‘concentric anlar sections ‘height atone point and ge ‘Sunlight concentrated by bulng facade sing thin Basti resnel lenses and then afew qc oi concentrated PY would generate lecictyfor the building with record breaking eficiency ol €0%. Bxa. al STRATERGY FOR BALCONIES. STRATERGY FOR CUT OUTS: (@O)\ Gayo SITE PLAN SOCIO-CULTURAL CENTREBeeensuna G@ENTRE\ Sf GELe Ly | imey T Ad), ql | + HI 4 |SOC{O-CULTURAL CENTRE & ROOF PLANSOCIGEEULgence =<yurvR pejoryconsisted oF Architects ‘and professors Ar. M.L Bahri, Ar. Shirish 1g the pis sescheme’s ‘an integrated space for different forms of art and its attempt at estab BEE sam urban public spe was app of the different blocks was accepted and deemed appropriate. sre zoning and mass jon centre block was questioned. ial specification of the shell structure ofthe building was expected tobe given emphasize suceural det inthe drawing: presentation 3D and model was praised. uly of the aS ee EMARKS Malpani,, Ar. Ashok Lall and Ar. Sharat 65‘pIBLIOGRAPHY Going Public by Gestalten ‘New German theatre by Smith kidder Public Space as a Catalyst for Change - Copenhagen 2011/2009 Urban Design- Street and Square. By Moughtin, C. (1992). Amsterdam: Architectural Press. Google maps for images Zonal development plan, Dwarka 2010 Master plan delhi, 2014 9p A Library (Arehitestre) Project information memorandum, volume 3 aiid et