NATIONAL INSTITUTE

OF FASHION
TECHNOLOGY
-NEW DELHI
NET CASE STUDY

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J.NAJEELA BANU
M.DEEKSHI ANGELIKKA
P.PADMA PRIYA
A.SALAMATH SAMEERA
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DELHI
INTRODUCTION:
PROJECT DETAILS:
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT campus), Delhi

CLIENT :
• National institute of fashion technology
• Principal architect - B.V doshi
• Structural consultant - himanshu parikh,ahmedabad
• Site area - 11650 sq.mt. (I.E approx. 3 acres )
• Total built-up area - 13570sq.Mt.
• Project cost - rs.8.5million (1994) intakes - 300

STUDENTS COURSES :
• Fashion and apparel,
• Fashion communication,
• Fashion and textiles,
• Fashion technology,
• Garment manufacture,
• Leather garment development,
• Knitwear design.

OBJECTIVE:
The objectives of this institute are to impart education in apparel design for the
ready made garment industry, to undertake research in this field in tune with our
cultural heritage and train personnel in the field of garment marketing. It is hoped
that in future this institute will become an international fashion center and more
importantly a model agency promoting regional institutes all over india to boost
local talents which would enrich the national garment design and manufacturing.
Being the first of such institutes to facilitate easy access to local and foreign
professionals, visitors and buyers a centrally located site in hauz khas at delhi has
been selected by the institute.

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LOCATION:
• The main access is from the mehrauli
road which goes from AIIMS to qutab
minar.
• It can also be accessed from the khel
gaon marg which goes to the asian
games village.
• Surrounded by hauz khas apartments,
spastic society building and the
classical dance institute.
• The institute is situated in the hauz
khas institutional zone. It lies on the
way to asian games village from green
park.
LOCATION OF NIFT

• Access is from north east and south west

side of the campus.
• Site is irregular in shape and is surrounded
by classical dance institute, hauz khas
housing, gulmohar park.
• The entry to the campus is from two sides
front and back.
• As one enters, to the left is security cabin
and front is a green patch and the internal HAUZ KHAS
road leads to the main entrance and
basement.

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CONCEPT:
Doshi’s concept of the building
revolves around form-imagery
perception thus providing the building
with roots, life and history. The NIFT
campus becomes a village square
growing organically over time to
become a theatre, the scene for
unfolding drama of day to day life.
For the central kund like court, wide
casually aligned steps, water-
channels, green areas, over looking
terraces and bridges emerge as
elements of space making to recreate
for fashion and design activities.

EVOLUTION:
Evolution Of The Design,
According to Doshi following
references have been used STEP
WELL , the steps leading to water
body surrounded by platforms and
galleries . INDIAN BAZARS , the
idea of introverted indian bazaars
relating to the theatrical quality of
fashion and traditional chowk or
mohalla to faster a sense of
community . KUND , the main
dominant feature in the formation of
institute design and which guides the
way to the campus.

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ABOUT THE BUILDING:
• The building covers almost the entire site leaving very less green area.
• The plan follows the site boundary with a setback of 6m maintaining its character.
• The opening are designed such that they maintain a visual unity in their form and
proportion.
• Academic clusters have been grouped together to form units comprising class rooms,
labs, common lobby, and service spaces

M
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ORIENTATION:

H
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Building is aligned with its long

R
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sides along NW and SE axis,
facilitating good exposure to the
sun and breeze. Different blocks of
building complex are placed
according to the site lines.
All the peripheral building lines are ENTRANCE

parallel to the site lines. E

Openings for light and ventilation
have been sacrificed for aesthetic
considerations than climatic
comfort. Windows in the academic
block have been provided towards
NW and SE resulting in glare and
heat in the day.
SIDE SURROUNDING OF THE BUILDING
STRUCTURE: This complex is based on
frame structure - square module has been
followed up. The 7.88mts. Grid of square
hollow columns (serving as ducts) works as a
vertical plenum for future air conditioning and
evaporative cooling systems. The roofing is
done with waffle slabs (1.7mx1.7m) thus
providing a column free space of 6.85 sq., this
sub-division used is a basic module for all the
components of the building.The external
thickness of 990mm (3-2) Acts as adequate sun
protection for the Windows, providing
insulation. STRUCTURE R.C.C and brick
walls.

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SITE PLANNING:
Flat land with artificial contours . Proper segregation of functions as building blocks are
places in certain set of zones which is determined by the function character of the
building block .The planning revolves around the two courts- the sunken cover with a
stepped kund and the amphitheatre . Although apart from the zonal green there is not any
substantial green area to be landscaped, the institute gives a feeling of richly landscaped
environment. Two types of circulation pedestrian and vehicular . An inner road leads to
the main car park just outside the main entrance . The entry to the campus is from two
sides. Front and back.

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ZONING: DELHI
• The site is basically divided in to three basic zones.
• Academic block are similar in plan and in function also, occupies the left
portion of the site.
• Administrative block along with canteen and library is in right hand side.
• The Hostel block is placed right at the back of the site.
• Glass screened bridge separating kund like court from amphitheatre court,
act as a movement path between 2 academic blocks

Hostel Block

Amphitheatre

Sunken court or Kund

Administrative Block

Academic block

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BUILDING LAYOUT :
Different blocks acquire different shapes and forms depending upon the functions they
are accommodating. Permeability of the blocks, due to accessibility from all the sides.
The building blocks are concentrated around the sunken court thus generating activity
and creating lively environment

FOYER:
ENTRANCE PLAZA:
It is a series of steps with seating at various
The double height gateway like gate
levels from the entrance plaza giving an
gives way to the academic as well as
informal atmosphere to the area.The foyer
administrative block reached by a series
leads to the reception & also opens out of the
of steps.
sunken courtyard

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ACADEMIC LABORATORIES:
BLOCK ; Fashion design demands extravagant gaps to handle
The whole complex sprawling fabrics and numerous accessories they require
forms a vibrant larger tables, space for mannequins. So , there is a
composition with a complaint of space due to increase in no. of students
double height entrance
to the reception. it LECTURE ROOMS :
attains most Different Space in between the labs and toilets acts as lounge/lobby-
forms with a truncated interaction space which is quite large enough so actual
pyramid. The space is being used by the faculty members
academic blocks are
connected through
different systems of
circulation
overlooking the central
court. Double height
Reception with a large
glazed waiting hall and
this reception is
overlooked through the
exhibition
area.Academic
facilities have been
provided in the areas
joined together in the
form of a cluster. The
cluster comprises of
lobby , lecture rooms,
laboratories and
toilets.

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LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE :
Library and the resource centre share the third floor.Library is used by all the students and
outside people from the industry and profession, for research and reference work Resource
centre consists of valuable audio-visual collection of videotapes, slides, CDs and
photographs.Resource centre also comprises of material collection of textile, costumes,
jewellery and other related reference material

AMPHITHEATRE HUB OF ACTIVITY: Glass for the day lighting

in the Library area
It is mainly designed to accumulate the persons for
fashion shows as it helps the students to keep a
contact with the changing friends .The NIFT
amphitheatre is too much a topic of controversy and
criticism . It has not been constructed as it was
designed.
It was supposed to have the stage floating in the
water body below . But the direction of the stage
has also been changed, without taking into
consideration the orientation of the sun, i.e seating
of the audience and stage exchanged their seats
during construction.
Total seating capacity is for 300 students ,Which is
not large enough for large gatherings .
Amphitheatre view from administrative blocks
balcony Front court view with central bridge
separating the court from amphitheatre creates an
inwardly bazar, livened up by designed displays and
movements of students as well as visitors through
entire space.
Area covered by Amphitheater = 319.35 sq.mts.
Bridge separating the kund and the Amphitheatre

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN CLASSROOMS
LABS.
ADM.BLOCK
TOILETS
CAFETERIA
KITCHEN
RECEPTION
HORZ.CIRCULA
TIO
VERT.CIRCulatio
n.
AMPH.+COURT
GREEN

GROUND COVERAGE
=2892 sq.mts. (25%)

Labs in the way due to insufficient space

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
LANGUAGE AND
MODELLING ROOM
LABS.
TOILETS
ART ROOM

EXHIBITION HALL

Adm. Block covers projection

and research office,
administrative office and
officer’s cabin

One lift serving both the

academic blocks

Narrow corridor of
administration block with ending
up at toilet blocks on both sides

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

CLASSROOMS
LABS

TOILETS

ART ROOM

EXB. HALL – UPPER LEVEL

LIBRARY
RESOURCE CENTRE

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Circulation forms a major space for channelising.
CIRCULATION :
The architect has treated it with a very elaborate
The circulation on site from the
network of corridors, steps, lobbies, staircases,
gate to the point where the
lounges, bridges, and terraces. A unique
building begins is
experience in going through the bridge and
vehicular.Beyond this, the
watching the court below gives the view of all the
circulation is totally pedestrian
happenings in the campus.
with the play of levels and
The components of circulation are:Three level
interesting movement patterns and
walkways with a cross breeze flowing to stand
landscaping.Pedestrian movement
and gaze Staircases evolving out of free flowing
is Not channelized. On entering
cut-outs, indicative of design forms.Staircases
the building, the circulation is
leading to the terraces, which are intended to be
totally pedestrian through central
used by the students during their leisure time.
court leading to resp. blocks. A
Circulation acting as Interacting mediumOpen as
series of highand low
well as glass screened bridgesseparating the court
platforms,softand hard
from amphitheatre court, not only remain as
landscaping, the space multiplies
movement path, but also double up as the cat
as entrance court, central
walk for the fashion shows which can be viewed
green,displayplatform,informal
over from the class rooms, corridors, library as
theatre and a visualfocus.
well as the administrative block.Total no. of 5
This forms apart of informal
Staircases are provided serving the academic and
circulation. Parking chaos created
administration block and 2 lifts , each in both the
at the entry only. Such interactive
wings are provided.
spaces become the centre of
activity during the free time of the
students

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PARKING
ENTRANCE
• Both covered and open parking was
planned but the basement is not used for the
purpose and used for the workshop
purpose.Surface parking has been provided
along with the paved access of the building.
• One side is flanked by staff car parking and
the other by visitor parking.Road side
parking infront of the institute is also done.

• Way to basement being blocked by

dumping waste furniture.
HORZ.CURC.
• Two wheeler parking. VERT.CURC.
AMPHI.
• Open paved parking at the PEDESTRAIN
entrance of the building block. VEHICULAR

• Parking along the way leading to inside

of the campus ENTRANCE

Car parking

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LANDSCAPING:
Although apart from the zonal green there is
not any substantial green area to be landscaped,
the institute gives a feeling of richly landscaped
environment]
Site boundary is lined with deciduous and
evergreen trees. A series of highand low
platforms,softand hard landscaping have been
Used in the amphitheatre court.
Landscaped cut-out and lawns. Entrance
has been supplemented with potted plants and
flowers thereby giving one a feeling of being in
a natural environment.
Parking is flanked by greenery with earth
mounds flowerbeds and trees. In this campus,
soft landscape is negligible environmentally not
good.

CLADDING
Random rubble stone masonry on some part
of the plinth , pilasters in some places, imported
float glass used as a special material as a non-
reflecting glass used as a complete wall, steel
frame screened with reflected glass, and use of
vibrant colors in the interior spaces.

WINDOWS
An interesting part is the use of jharokhas of
traditional architecture to new materials and
expression. Their asymmetrical placement bears
an incomplete look.

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FACADE TREATMENT:
One of the most striking features of the
building is the faade, which convey the
contradictory sense of immobility as well
as flexibility. The building acquires its
overall finish in its outer faade in grey
colored grit with grooves breaking the
surface. The exteriors are uniformly
finished in grit, the interiors come in as a
surprise, with composition of white, grey,
and greens of the court
FLOOR FINISH:
different floor finishes are used in different
areas black granite and white marble check
flooring in reception hall, kota green and
jaisalmer yellow in corridirs, plain cement
floor finish in classrooms and laboratories,
chips flooring in exhibition hall, open
spaces with rough kutni stone

TORN PAPER AESTHETICS:

As a gesture to the evolution from the
concept of ruins, the architect has used the
elements of tearing a stone wall slowly
generating starkly colored bands and
finishing in grit.
A grey mass puncture the undulating
surfaces and the skyline formed by steps
and terraces give a unique character to the
buildingMurals at the entrance of the
building

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AREA ANALYSIS
AREA STATEMENT OF BUILDING

BASEMENT FLOOR AREA - 5609SQFT

GROUND FLOOR AREA – 3280SQFT
FIRST FLOOR AREA – 4280SQFT
SECOND FLOOR AREA – 4430SQFT
THIRD FLOOR AREA – 2130SQFT

4% Academic
12%
5%

2%
Administration
62%

8%
Canteen

Toilet
8%

Hostel

GROUND AREA
Circulation

Open Area

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