PRE-THESIS REPORT

Integrated Office Building for Divisional Offices

Bachelor of Architecture

By Ayesha Iqbal

Roll No.
1900880810015

Apeejay Institute of Technology,

School of Architecture and Planning,

Greater Noida

DECEMBER | 2023-2024
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Integrated Office Building for Divisional Offices

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the award of the degree of

Bachelor of Architecture

By Ayesha Iqbal
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Building for Divisional Offices” is a record of original research work undertaken
by me towards partial fulfilment of therequirements for the award of the bachelor of
Architecture in the Apeejay Institute of technology School of Architecture and Planning,
Greater Noida. The work has not been submitted to any other organization/ institution for
the award of any Degree.

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part of the Thesis.

Name: AYESHA IQBAL

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Title Page No.

Preliminaries
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS i
PREFACE / ABSTRACT ii
LIST OF TABLES iii
LIST OF FIGURES iv
LIST OF SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS v

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 1-11

1.1 Abstract 2
1.2 Background/ Need for the study
1.3 Aim
1.4 Objective
1.5 Methodology
1.6 Scope &limitations

Chapter 2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE

12-19
2.1 THRUST Area 1 learnings 12

2.2 THRUST Area 2 learnings 15

2.3 Building Domain learnings 17

Chapter 3. REVIEW OF CASE STUDY 20-25

3.1 text text text text 12
3.1.1 text text 19

Chapter 4. SITE INFORMATION 26-29

Chapter 5. CONCEPTUAL DRAWING 30-35

Chapter 6. POST ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSIONS 36-39

Chapter 7. Final Design Drawings (to be done in X sem)

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LIST OF
TABLES

S. No. Title Page No.

1.1 Environmental Service Deficiencies in the NCR Region 14
1.2 Research Design and Elaboration of Tasks 31
2.1 Overview of the Semi-structured Interview Plan 36
2.2 Types of Slums Areas, Delhi 44
2.3 Environmental Legislations in India 55
3.1 Characteristics of Weak and Strong Livelihood Aspects 61
3.2 Planning for the Urban Fringe: Different Approaches 75
4.1 Fundamental Differences of Coping 77

LIST OF FIGURES

S. No. Title Page No.

1.1 Location of Delhi in India 24
2.1 Schematic Flow of Fieldwork Strategy 35
2.4 Critical Wards - Analysis Map (2008) 45
3.1 Location of Kolkata in West Bengal, India 65

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Thrust Area
Architecture,
design and
theory ( ADT)

Geomorpholo Integrated
Office Building Social Cause
gy
for Divisional Synergy
Varanasi: Offices

Domain
Institutional
Building

1.1 Aim

The aim of this research paper is to conceptualize and design an integrated office building
catering to the diverse needs of district offices, employing principles of Architecture design
and theory to enhance functionality, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal with
maintaining the cultural identity of the city.

1.2 OBJECTIVES

• To analyze the specific requirements of a Divisional Office, including spatial

needs, departmental interactions, and technological integration.
• To develop a comprehensive architectural design that optimizes space
utilization, promotes energy efficiency practices, and prioritizes the well-
being of occupants.

• Analyze existing district office structures to identify spatial inefficiencies,

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functional challenges, and architectural shortcomings.

• Synthesize relevant architectural design theories and principles to develop

a conceptual framework tailored to the unique requirements of an integrated
district office building.

1.3 NEED AND SCOPE OF THE STUDY

SCOPE OF THE STUDY:

• In-depth research into the unique requirements of a Divisional Office,

including functional departments, workflow, and spatial organization.

• Development of architectural plans and visual representations for an

Integrated Office Building that accommodates various workspaces,
meeting areas, and common facilities.
• Consideration of technological aspects, including smart building systems,
communication infrastructure, and adaptable work environments.
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NEED OF THE STUDY:

• Efficiency and Productivity: Understanding how these buildings impact

efficiency and productivity can help organizations optimize their office
setups..

• Cost Considerations: Organizations need to assess the cost- effectiveness

of integrated office buildings to make informed decisions.

• Employee Well-being: Employee satisfaction and well-being play a

significant role in productivity, so studying their experiences is vital.

• Challenges and Solutions: Identifying challenges and proposing solutions

can assist organizations in successful implementation.

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1.4 HYPOTHESIS

• An integrated office building designed to meet the specific needs of

divisional offices will enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

• Sustainable design and construction principles applied to integrated office

buildings will lead to reduced environmental impact and long-term cost
savings.

• Employees working in integrated office buildings will experience improved

collaboration, communication, and job satisfaction.

• While there may be initial higher construction costs, the long-term cost
savings and benefits of integrated office buildings will outweigh the
expenses.
• Challenges in implementing integrated office buildings can be mitigated
through effective planning, stakeholder engagement, and change
management strategies.

1.5 RESEARCH QUESTION

• What are the key requirements and functions of an integrated office building
for divisional offices?

• How does the design and layout of the integrated office building impact the
efficiency and productivity of divisional office operations?

• What are the challenges and barriers faced in the implementation of

integrated office buildings for divisional offices?

1.6 LIMITATIONS
• The planning will be done with whatever data available online or through
any verified resource person of this project.

• Separate space will not be provided for various offices instead few modular
space/designs will be created and will be repeated throughout the building.

• Limited parking will be given as the area has a parking space available near
the site.

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METHODOLOGY:

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LITERATURE REVIEW
S. Research Author Content/ Intent of the document
No. Paper/ Book/ Name
Article with
year

1. Importance of Ayushi This article describes the importance of contextualism in

context in Samarth Architecture , different types of context .It explains through
architecture few examples of building of different architects.

2. Contextual Academic It tells about introduction, etymology, history, and criticism of

architecture Accelerator contextual architecture.

3. Architecture of Nina It tells about architecture , architectural elements and features

Varanasi Sabnani, of kashi. It explains the context of Varanasi .
Sumant Rao,
Ruchi Shah
and Piyush
Verma

4. The Impact of Basma S. The research displays some International examples of smart
Using Smart Saad , buildings, to achieve a checklist for the (Functional -
Architecture Essam Eldin Formational - Structural – Technological) elements which must
on B. Abou Al- be followed on designing smart building affects positively on
Architectural Einen and creativity in the building
Creativity Faysal M.
Abo El-Azm

5. Smart Dr. Oman It tells several definitions of smart architecture, difference

Architecture - between smart and intelligent, analyzes the different approach
contemporary of this theory through various case studies.
architecture

6. 14 patterns of William This paper moves from research on biophilic responses to

biophilic Browning, design application as a way to effectively enhance health and
design Catherine well-being for individuals and society
Ryan,Joseph
Clancy

7. The concept Faysal Abou It tells Importance of using modern, innovative technologies,
of “Local El Azm along with traditional and culturally sensitive materials and
Smart know-how to meet the needs of local communities while also
Architecture” preserving the past.

8. The Practice Stephen R. This paper tells that Biophilic design is about creating good
Of Biophilic Kellert, habitat for people as a biological organism in the built
Design Elizabeth F. environment. It explains that it is more than just a technical
Calabrese tool. Biophilia and biophilic design necessitate recognizing

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how much human physical and mental wellbeing continues to

rely on the quality of our relationships to the world beyond
ourselves of which we remain a part.

District Administration

• The District is the state’s principal administrative unit. It is an administrative

unit that handles the majority of the government’s departments.
• The district is the most favourable geographic unit for concentrating the entire
machinery of public administration and bringing it into close contact with the
people.
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Features of District Administration
• The state government interacts with the people at the district level.
• The challenges at the district level are specific to the district.
• Policy formulation concludes at the district level, and policy implementation begins.
• The District Officer is the state government’s last point of contact and the “man on
the ground” for any action or incident in the district.
• There is an operational aggregation of units in the district. The district is home to a
considerable number of department field offices.

Functions of District Administration

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Structure of District Administration

The key elements of a typical district administrative structure include:

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Design Solution:

ADT( Architecture Design and Theory)

WHY Design Theories??

• Explore new possibilities, challenges, and opportunities in architecture, and express
the vision and identity of the government and the nation.
• Define the purpose, function, and form of the building, and how it relates to its
context, users, and environment.
• Generate, evaluate, and refine design solutions, and ensure their quality,
consistency, and coherence.

“Architects consistently rely on philosophical reasoning (of some kind) to defend their designs.”
“In architecture, a theory is not divorced from practice, rather theory and practice are inseparable.”

What is Design Theory?

• Architectural or Design theories are formulated by eminent architects and theorists
based on various beliefs, studies, experiments, research, and analysis.
• They are taught in architectural schools that include its principles, systems,
processes, understanding of architecture, philosophies, objectives, etc., and are
published in books, magazines, newsletters during these modern times.
• It includes Form, organizing principles – symmetry, repetition, gradient, Datum, axis,
hierarchy; Function – performing and expression of spaces; Materialization – an
articulation of materials enclosing rooms; Design objectives; Ideas; organization of
design principles, Form, and function, etc

Theory 1: Contextualism
WHAT is Contextualism architecture?
• The term contextualism is derived from the Latin contexere, meaning to weave
together or to join.
• Contextualism is a philosophical approach in architectural theory that refers to
the designing of a structure in response to the literal and abstract
characteristics of the environment in which it is built.

WHY Contextualism ??
• “Architecture should speak of its time and location, but desire for

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timelessness,” says Frank Gehry. Contextualism can help to manage crowd by

respecting the local character and values, and enhancing the sense of place and
belonging.
• For example, the design of the building can reflect the regional identity, the
cultural diversity, and the historical heritage of the government and the nation,
and create a welcoming and respectful environment for the employees and the
public.

Contextualism has three distinctive facets

Vernacular Architecture

• Vernacular architecture is distinguished by its dependence on local requirements,

building resources, and customs. It is a style of architecture unique to the time
and places it was created.

Regional Architecture

• regional architecture emerged, which advocated that buildings should refer to

their physical, cultural, and political surroundings. It entails combining
conventional, regional resources with contemporary ones. It was motivated by
understanding the significance of re-establishing harmony between people,
artefacts, and nature in a contemporary setting.

Critical Regionalism

• critical regionalism is as a regional architectural strategy that aims for universality.

It accepts modern architecture critically for its universal, progressive aspects while
also considering and appreciating context-specific reactions. It uses contextual
allusions to establish a feeling of the location to counteract modernism’s lack of
meaning.

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Architecture Context of Varanasi

Kashi reflects diversity in construction,pattern and detailing. Ancient buildings falling to
ruins, strong - proud pillars, traditional balconies, red brickwork, connected congested
lanes and intrusive modern buildings.

Flat stones and arranged bricks

sandstone of Chunar with

stunning porches and greek pillars

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Carved windows at Manmandir Ghat.

Parasitic buildings have emerged

Varanasi Development Authority

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Smart Architecture Theory

WHAT is Smart architecture?

It is a blend of passive and active technological and architectural strategies that
harness computationally networked, globally connected, complex-adaptive and real-time
responsiveness so as to form a co evolutionary whole with the inhabitants.

WHY Smart Architecture?

Smart building can decide on time, the most effective ways to create an environment
and sustainable responsive, to raise the efficiency of its occupants with the lowest
possible costs throughout the life span of the building.

Automated & Tech

Building
Two Approach
Responsive
Buildings

• Automated Buildings
Building represent responsive environment to achieve its work. gs that have a group of
innovating technology
controlled automatically in order to perform its work.
• Responsive Building
Buildings that responds.

Benefits of Smart Architecture

❑ Flexibility
• Using internal walls that change its
• properties according to users’ needs.
• Using external walls that change its properties according to environment.

❑ Ventilation
Providing natural ventilation by:
• Using air parcel systems.
• Using heating radiators and fans between the double
• facades
Providing artificial ventilation by:
• Using smart responding systems to control ventilation according to number of
occupants

❑ Lighting
Providing natural lighting by:
• Using smart glass in the outer skin of the building which control degree of passing
natural sun light.
• Using retractable glass roof.

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CASE STUDY :CIVIC CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL

CORPORATION OF DELHI, INDIA

The Civic Centre is located in New Delhi, at the intersection of JawaharLal Nehru
Margand Mintoroad, opposite to Delhi Stock Exchange building. The site is bounded on
the 4 sides up in the immediate vicinity by the following:
East :bounded by Waqfboard land and M.T.N.L. building.
West :Vivekananda road (Mintoroad)
North:Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg runs along the northern boundary of the site.
South:southern direction is CPWD hostel, Tagorehostels and Press enclave.

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• The Civic Centre is a complex of multi-storeyed buildings,which comprises of four

six storey building blocks and one 28-storey tower block.
• The complex is functionally segregated into distinct zone of institutional and
commercial office activity with about 50% of the space designated for institutional
activity and 50 %of the space designated for commercial activity.

Parameters Values
46,702 SQ. M (11.54
Site Area
ACRES)
Proposed Ground
23.5%
Coverage
Ground Floor Area 10,973 SQM
Total Covered Area 1,16,000 SQM
Landscaping And Green
60%
Area
Peak Height 112 M

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Ground Floor Plan

Typical Floor Plan

Basement Plan

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Office

Auditorium

Parking

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SITE ANALYSIS

Master Plan Varanasi

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PLOT AREA :27033 SQ.M(6.68 Acres)

FAR: 2.5
Ground Coverage: 40%

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Key Plan

Traffic Analysis

Days 8:00 AM 12:00 PM 8:00 PM Inference

Morning: Empty
roads.
Noon: Busy with
Weekdays
office traffic.
Night: Moderate
traffic

Morning: Empty
roads.
Noon: Moderate
Weekends traffic.
Night: Smooth flow
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