PROJECT BRIEF: COMMERCIAL ZONE

DEVELOPMENT (36 ACRES) in

Thirumazhisai Satellite Town Project (127
ACRES)
LOCATION:
• So, for a big metropolitan city Chennai, the ideal ST
option became Thirumazhisai which is located near
Poonamalle Town about 30kms from Chennai. It falls
under the Tiruvallur District.
• The area has fast grown into a leading commercial
hub far west of Chennai, adjacent to Chennai
Bangalore Highway, the busiest highway catering to
business and leisure travel between two of the top IT
hubs of India.
• Satellite Townships (ST) are smaller metropolitan
areas created near to larger metropolitan cities
essentially to accommodate the growing
population and infrastructure needs of people
migrating from small towns to big cities.
• With the sudden exponential growth of Chennai
in the last two decades, satellite townships are
the only way ahead to meet the demands of a
burgeoning city.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Proposed Metro Rail connectivity inside the
township
• Mofussil Bus Stand inside the Township
• BRTS stopping
FOCUS OF THE STUDIO-

• This studio will focus on the role of emerging tools and

processes for understanding of complex and macro forces in
the realm of the built environment as well as designing
within this context.

• It would explore relationships between user groups,

activities, movements, landforms and urban typologies using
diagramming and mapping tools to come up with creative
prescriptions.
• Towards this end, the project this studio will focus on
is of a macro scale involving master planning of site,
oriented towards architectural design situated in its
rightful context.

• Understanding ecological and sociological factors at

play will feed into creating a campus that not only is
seamless and blends into the developing urban fabric
but also act as a catalyst for responsible growth.
• SITE DETAILS: 

• TNHB has acquired about 120 acres at Thirumazhisai

to build the township. The land comes under the
purview of CMDA. Now with the revised FSI
approved by CMDA, there is a huge potential to
increase the no of floors per unit. About one third of
the area is earmarked for infrastructure facilities for
the businesses and residents of the township.
Total site area- 36 acre

35 m wide road

17 m wide road
 STUDY
STUDY
LANDFORM & ECOLOGY 1. Topography
   
Study of hydrogeological and ecological 1. Drainage Analysis
aspects through preparing detailed maps to  
help make informed decisions not only in 1. Water Table
master planning but also in facility planning;  
1. Biodiversity Study (Flora & Fauna)
MOBILITY 1. Entries & Exits
   
Study of various present and proposed modes 1. Modes
of transport to the site and to the broader  
neighbourhood; Understand land use pattern, 1. Network – Pedestrian
social / cultural aspects of surrounding  
settlements to optimize entry & exit points in 1. Network – Cycling
order to create a seamless campus; Study  
potential to create inter weaving networks for 1. Network – Vehicular
walking and cycling to create a vibrant  
campus;
ACTIVITY ANALYSIS 1. Interaction - In separate blocks
   
Study of sociological and demographical 1. Interaction – In between blocks
aspects of surrounding settlements;  
Understand how the proposed development 1. Interaction - Campus / Neighbouring
could foster an inclusive environment for Areas
growth of human resources; Study various  
user groups and their respective activities
within the campus;

BUILT FORM 1. Built Form - Open Space Network

   
Explore various built forms and typologies to 1. Typologies
create an identity that will help in maintaining  
a character through recursive growth in 1. Landscape Planning
various phases of development; Create an  
open space network that runs through the 1. Architectural Style
campus at various hierarchies that also has  
potential to grow;
SERVICES: 1. Water Supply
  2. Rain Water Harvesting
Study of the following services with focus on 3. Sewage
recycling and renewable energy to create a 4. Sewage Treatment Plant
campus that is energy efficient and 5. Solid Waste Disposal
sustainable inside out; 6. Drainage
7. Electricity
8. Solar Energy Capture
9. Fire Services
10. Broadband Connectivity
11. Satellite Uplink
12. CCTV Network
13. Reticulated Gas Supply