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01 ‘CITY CENTER’

AIM:
To create an intriguing and dynamic space which can be perceived as a
landmark and satisfies commercial and social needs of the neighborhood.

OBJECTIVES:
To study the origin, existing scenario and future interpretations of a city
center.

To observe various issues faced by the existing city centers and discover ways
to resolve those issues with design interventions.

To explore and analyze the outcomes of design due to amalgamation of

different activities.

To integrate the essence of traditional retail spaces, food eateries and

corporate spaces with the contemporary design, keeping in mind the need of
current and future times.

NEED OF THE STUDY:

A new approach is needed in the designing of shopping centers

Conventional shopping streets are of a very vibrant and active nature
to date, But it has to face many problems like congestion, no proper
pedestrian spaces , not enough parking spaces.

The conventional Shopping malls in India have restricted their area of

selling to major international and National brands. which makes the
goods sold there a bit more expensive. Also it lacks the vibrancy of the
street shopping

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In metropolitan cities. the necessity of such a space which is

vibrant, inviting for everyone to spend and enjoy their day in the
weekends or after a tiresome day at work is immense . Therefore, a
space is needed where all can enjoy. which has both local and major
brands and which includes activities for recreational purpose.

City Centre is a compact place where all the needs of the people
are satisfied with the provision of a large range of options. it is also
profitable for the business running there as people with different
motives to visit the place might get interested in their products and
buy commodities. Also as a lot of people visit the place, every
business there gets advertised to the people

EXAMPLE OF CITY CENTER IN ANCIENT TIMES:

01 THE GREEK AGORA:

The Greek Agora was
located in the center of the
polis and was also the focal
point of the town which
functioned as a market as well
as gathering space for the
political assembly. Thus, it had
social, political as well as
economic importance. it also
acted as a formal and informal
meeting space for the citizens.
THE GREEK AGORA

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02 THE ROMAN FORUM:

The functions of the Greek
acropolis and agora were
brought together in "forum"
during the Roman Empire . It
was a contained, semi-
enclosed, and open space
where commerce, religious
and political activities,
athletics, and informal
meetings were carried out.
The forum was a public space
THE ROMAN FORUM
dominated by the citizens in
the same way as Agora.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

THE STREET & AMPHITHEATRE – SHOPPING | ART EXHIBITION| LIBRARY

|CULTURAL CORRIDOOR COMMERCIAL COMPLEX – OFFICES | ROOF PLAZA
|KIOSK BUSINESS HOTEL – CONFERENCE |SUITE | BANQUTE |MEETING
HALLS SHOPPING COMPLEX – SHOWROOMS | KIOSK |OPEN THEATER

RELATED CASE STUDIES:

City centre , Kolkata

Select City Walk , Delhi

Ansal plaza , Delhi

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02 CULINARY INSTITUTE
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02 ‘CULINARY INSTITUTE’

AIM:

Keeping in mind the disconnect that has developed towards our

social relationship with food as a result of urbanization, this thesis
aims to propose an experiential programmatic mix centered around
food, architecture, and people in the southern part of India.

To incubate small food businesses and cultivate both culinary and

cultural happening.

Encourage tourism and public involvement; promote informal

events and activities. events and activities
OBJECTIVES:
The goal is to rejuvenate a place and give a place and give a new
identity in the city to make it a vibrant social hub for all types of
culinary Gastronomical engagements.

To provide an efficient master-level plan for all the programs

inside the campus.

To provide a culinary centre That resolves to discover, taste,

experience, and research understanding food preparation and the
sensory qualities of human nutrition as a Whole.

To create a food gallery that exhibits the history, cultural lineage,

food trends, customs, and tradition.

To provide a fine dining multi-cuisine restaurant to enhance and

imbibe Indian flavour to the public

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SCOPE:

The project is going to be a culinary complex that includes, a

culinary school, a live kitchen, a restaurant, informal markets & a food
plaza to engage the public.

The food hub brings together people from diverse backgrounds.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Reception
Waiting Area
Admin offices-Head, COO, Gen. Office, Finance, Faculty, Conference
Room
Pantry for Faculty
Lecture Halls
Main Kitchen (+ Storage+ Tasting Room)
Bulk Kitchen (+ Storage+ Tasting Room)
Demonstration Kitchen (+Tasting Room)
Boarding for students
Baking Kitchen (+ Storage+ Tasting Room)
Brewery (+Aging Room+ Tasting Room)
Workshops (Food Photography+ Table Setting + Food Styling)
Recreational Area
Garden Area
Food Lab
Library
Food street
Café
Locker Rooms
Toilets

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RELATED CASE STUDY:

Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad

International Institute Of Culinary Art’s, New Delhi

OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT:

The proposal is to be transformed into a city-level destination for
food that spreads knowledge and awareness about gastronomical
activities.

To create a permeable open space that is versatile and inclusive

To increase the revenue. preserve culture through education,

manage the food waste within the complex, provide design solutions,
and incorporate a culinary centre as a new public food plaza in the city.

Making the project identity for food culture and keeping up with the
spirit of the city-unfolding architecture and food simultaneously

URBAN FARM:
Producing or growing food in
a city or other heavily populated
areas is known as Urban farming.
It refers to agricultural practices
in urban and their peri-urban
areas. It increases the availability
of food for people in need by
supporting and encouraging the
establishment of gardens on URBAN FARM
unused land and space.

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03 RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
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03 ‘WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT’

INTERODUCTION:

In general, a waterfront is the zone of interaction between urban

developments and the water and a waterfront area is considered as
a unique and irreplaceable resource.

Moreover, the waterfront is characterized as a place integrating

land with water and having a natural attraction to people. In fact,
the seashore and riverfront are the most attractive water features
for human settlement and, in most countries the land in front of
water is developed earlier than the inland areas .

Waterfront development refers to any development in front of

water and a water body a river, lake, ocean, bay, creek or canal.

WATERFRONT TYPES:
commercial waterfronts

cultural, educational and environmental waterfronts

historic waterfronts

recreational waterfronts

residential waterfronts and

working waterfronts.

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AIM:
To Explore, Understand And Develop An Approach Toward
Waterfront Of The City.

OBJECTIVES:
To provide a resting space away from the bustle of the city

Know about the parameters of waterfront development

Know about the lakefront activities and the function of lake.

Identify current situation of lake for improve the connection of it

with the other tourist destination

Identify the key issues in the design and development of lakefront

Perceive relation between water and surrounding context.

Create an identity of the city on its waterfront.

To create a socio interactive space for the city

BASIC AMENITIES:
Pedestrain walkways.
Cycling track.
Open plaza.
Water sports.
Street furniture.
Kiosk.
Food street.
Open amphitheatre.
Docks.
parks.
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RELATED CASE STUDIES:

Sabarmathi river, Ahmedabad

Kankariya lakefront development, Ahmedabad

LATEST NEWS RELATED WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT:

Inland Waterways Authority

of India has then chosen a
portion of south Buckingham
canal between Sholinganallur
and Kalpakkam to facilitate
movement of cargo vessels and
passenger vessels –
(https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chenn
ai/wrd-to-pitch-for-riverfront-development-in- CANAL DEVELOPMENT
cooum-adyar-in-chennai/article66424352.ece)

CHENNAI: The Chennai

Metropolitan Development
Authority (CMDA) plans to take up
lakefront development in nine
major lakes at an estimated cost of
Rs 100 crore. The nine lakes are:
Perumbakkam, Retteri, Mudichur,
Madambakkam, Sembakkam,
Ayanambakkam, Velachery,
Adambakkam and Puzhal. –
(https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai LAKE DEVELOPMENT
/2022/aug/13/cmda-plans-rs-100-crore-lakefront-
projects-at-nine-places-in-chennai-2487035.html)

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