MBS SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE

SECTOR-9, DWARKA

Subject: Architectural Design-II (AP-202) Second year, Semester-IV, 2020

DESIGN ASSIGNMENT: Artist Village

Introduction:
India has a diverse culture and traditions which are followed till now. Craftsmanship means more than
technical virtuosity. It is not only a profound understanding of materials, and of the tools with which materials
are fashioned, but most importantly it involves a genuine pride which drives an individual to craft and create
things that are beyond the economic considerations or reward.

Assignment
To design an Artist village on the given Site that caters to the Social, Cultural and Economic Empowerment
of the Artists/Craftsmen.

Design Intent:
• The “Artist Village” shall be a place where Musicians, Dancers, Singers, Artists, Painters, Graphic
Artists etc. can perform and show their talent.
• It shall be a place for performances, events, celebrations and for the Artists and Craftsmen to
display their work and talent.
• The Artist Village shall be a place where the artists reside and create art works in studios along with
the art galleries and theatres to exhibit their talent.
• To understand context and derive concepts for the design. To understand the concept of zoning,
circulation, movement and accessibility in an Artist Village.
• To understand role of natural and artificial lighting used to focus attention on the exhibits and
items displayed.
• Design the building in such a way that it becomes a learning/discussion centre for people in the city
and develop potential grounds for interaction between visitors and artists.
Scope:
• Studios, Workshop Co-working areas for the artists and craftsmen
• Design shall have Display and Exhibition Galleries & Exhibit storage areas
• Design should accommodate areas for performances, celebrations, open and semi open spaces
for interactions
• Accommodation-
o Rooms with workspace and Dormitories for 4-5 Adults/ dorm
o Staff Accommodation
• Cafeteria, Community Kitchen with Dining Areas.
• The Design should also have areas of knowledge enhancement like Computer Centre, Library etc.
• Retail areas for economical empowerment.

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 • Administration Areas for the working staff and officials.
• Supporting services and Public amenities

Requirements
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S.No Description Area Total Area
Required
1 Studios and Workshops
2 Accommodation
• Cottages (including workspace)
• Dormitories
• Guest rooms
3 Galleries and Exhibition Spaces
4 Seminar Halls and Classrooms
5 Auditorium/ Performing areas
6 Library
7 Computer Centre
8 Restaurant/cafeteria
9 OAT
10 Services and Public amenities
11 Administrative Areas
12 Parking

Stages of Design

Stage 1- Literature Based Studies:

Students are required to study guidelines, norms, standards and anthropometrical data from the library
and internet.
Stage 2- Case Studies
• Spatial Analysis: Hierarchy of spaces and integration of spaces
• Circulation pattern
• Zoning
• Materials used
• Landscaping
• Parking
• Climatic consideration, if any
Case Study- Requirements
• Location of the Artist Village and its relationship with the surrounding areas/building/open spaces. The
entry and Exit points of the building.
• List of all activities.

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 • Site plan of the whole complex- Layout plan with furniture layout, orientation of the building, open
spaces, relationship of built and open spaces, indicating different areas/activities and their relationship
with the area calculations.
• Study the outdoor spaces, corridors, courtyards and sit out/ hang out spaces w.r.t. location, size/area,
and form/shape.
• Study all the areas w.r.t location, area, capacity, light, ventilation, circulation and anthropometrical
standards and design etc.
• Study of individual building components such as washrooms, staircase, and different spaces etc.
• Free hand sketches and views of interior and exterior spaces to show the character of the complex.
• Photographs of the important areas to show the typical features, detail and elevation of the buildings.
• Proportionate schematic sketch sections of important areas with dimensions.
• Merits/Demerits- evaluation, analysis and comments on the planning and designing of the building.
Stage 3: Site Analysis: Access, Peripheral Roads, Neighbourhood, Climatic Conditions, Orientation, Slope and
Drainage.
Stage 4: - Development of concept and Site plan (detailed site planning with connecting roads, parking spaces,
circulation patterns, green areas and built spaces)
Stage 5: - Development drawings (Floor plans, sections, elevations and view)
• Concept: Conceptual write-up and sketches, Zoning/Proximity, stages of evolution
• Site Plan: Building Block (Roof Plan), levels, landscaping, parking, Area statement, North Pointer,
Peripheral Roads (Dimensions), Internal Roads and Pathways (with Dimension), Arrow depicting
circulation pattern. (Note: Proper colour coding to differentiate pavements, ground cover, trees,
Roads etc.) Scale - 1:100
• Detailed Floor Plans: Double line ground and first floor plans with doors, windows, ventilators(dotted),
Skylight(Dotted), Levels, Areas , Chhajjas (Dotted line), furniture layout, Toilet layout, staircase railing,
up-down arrows (for staircases and steps), Double height roof (Dotted), North pointer (Note : Clearly
differentiate open to sky area with semi open area, draft dotted roof line for semi open areas if any)
Scale - 1:100
• Elevations: Front and side elevations with detailed façade treatments, Levels, Parapet, Railing,
pergolas, trees, human figures etc Scale - 1:100
• Sections: Two detailed sections (one section through staircase), darker and thicker sectional lines and
lighter elevation lines, human figures, levels Scale - 1:100
• Views: Detailed proportionate views of the building, blow ups of interesting areas
• Detailed Model (Placed on site)

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SITE:
The site is located in Vasant Kunj near Sultan Garhi tomb. The site has approximately an area of 2.7 Hectares
and falls in Zone J as per MPD 2021
Development Control Norms
• Ground Coverage: 35%
• FAR: 120
• Parking Standards: 2 ECS per 100 sq.m of covered area
• Height Restriction: 15m
• Setbacks: 15m front, 12m all sides

Building Norms as per Master Plan Delhi 2021

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Guidelines: Circulation, Accessibility and environmental context.
The building entry should be clearly visible from the site entrance. The main/visitors’ entrance to the artist
village should be clearly visible for pedestrians entering the site and should be both visible and accessible from
the car-parking area.
Roads and vehicular access on-site should be kept to a minimum while ensuring ease of parking and access to
the main entrance doors. Where it is unavoidable there should be a clear physical distinction between
pedestrian paths and vehicular traffic on site at all times to ensure adequate safety.
Contribution to the public domain and sense of place - integration with streets and footpaths, connection with
adjoining buildings and spaces.
Response to the environmental context - incorporate or reflect local cultural places or natural features,
enhance local landscapes, reflect vernacular-built form, materials.
Visibility and accessibility - connectivity signage for way- finding, signage to identify uses of a facility, adequate
lighting.
Flexible design that also considers the needs of people with disabilities, children, young people and older
people, adequate storage for multiple uses, car parking etc.