SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & URBANISM

Bachelor of Architecture
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO VII
(ARC 436)

Display time: 8:30 am

For Friday’s pin-up/jury:

1. Conclusion of site analysis (Less text more sketches)

a. SWOT analysis
2. Multiple iterations of form development
a. Sketches
b. Physical models
3. Design concept/ narrative (100 words)
4. 3-possible solutions of master planning ON SCALE and Based on given FAR
a. Responds to the various dynamics at work in the immediate urban context including,
but not limited to,
i. Environment
1. Solar orientation and shadow study
2. Wind direction
3. Vegetation etc
ii. Traffic access and flow
iii. Pedestrian access and flow
iv. Views to/from the site
1. At Ground level
2. At intermediate levels
3. At high rise rooftops
v. Land-use
1. high-rise on its one side
2. Low-rise skyline on its other side
3. Mixed use development on its back
4. Predominantly primary road with the view of gymkhana Golf Park on
its front side.
b. aims to bring in an intervention that has a positive effect on its surroundings and the
city skyline
c. aims to create a synergetic relationship between the site and its immediate urban
context through the ground level treatment
d. aims to create a focal point for the community instead of reinforcing boundaries and
segregation
e. Iterations to cater following factors
i. Access points
ii. Peak/ off-peak hours
iii. Public vs private nature of programs
 iv. Privacy
v. Access to services
vi. Organizational layout
f. attempts to minimize the feeling of ‘placelessness’ that is a common psychological
feature of high rise residents
g. Seeks to become a blueprint for a region specific understanding of high rise complexes

Deliverable
i. Zoning
ii. Sections
iii. Sketches

Attendance will be marked on the display of your work, we will start the final review by 8:30 am sharp.
Good Luck!

Regards,
Studio Faculty