Architectural Design VI | Semester VI

Course Plan | Jan – May 2022

School of Architecture and Design, Faculty of Design

Course & Code: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – VI | AR 3201

Theory/Studio: Studio
Year (Semester):3rd Year (6th Semester)
Studio Team: Prof. (Dr.) Madhura Yadav (Studio Mentor)
Ar. Neha Saxena (Course Coordinator)
Dr. Manish Sharma (Co-faculty)
Contact Hours per week: 10 Hrs.
In Sem. Evaluation - 90 Viva-Voce Examination - 60

Studio Brief
Studio Project Abstract
As part of sixth semester, the studio aims to familiarize students with the intricacies of planning large layout schemes in consideration with applicable
zoning regulations and related services. The students will be able to learn and apply the provisions of housing schemes by government in addition to
formulating design requirements for mid/ high income group. The studio shall therefore engage the students in designing a Group Housing in Jaipur.

Course Objectives
The studio project for Architectural Design VI shall enable the students:
• To understand the principles and implications of advance and complex design problems with focus on planning, landscaping, energy conservation
and services considering zoning regulations and seismic sensitivity
• To introduce large-scale layout schemes like group housing schemes
Learning Outcomes:
Students shall be able to:
• Understand the design consideration for large-scale layout / site planning schemes.
• Integrate mixed-use buildings and other services for a large site
• Integrate landscape principles in design
• Understand and apply various climate responsive techniques to the design project

Project Background
Housing is one of the primary requirements of the society. For centuries civilizations have been trying to improve the quality of human habitat. Housing
in India varies greatly and reflects the socio-economic mix of its vast population. Our changing social structure, urban migration and technological
developments are changing the architecture of human habitat.
With urbanization and growing economic disparity, the challenges associated with housing availability, housing provisioning and use have become far
more extenuated in India. The prevailing economic, political, and policy environment provides the context within which concerns about affordable
housing, homelessness, poor housing quality, and mismatches in demand and supply of housing can be understood.

Proposed Project – Group Housing in Jaipur

Housing is one of the primary functions that architecture caters to and there is no template that housing conforms to. Each project generates a
different user experience and fulfills functions that are tailored for the project. Housing projects can be generic apartment schemes, row house
schemes, plotted development, assisted living quarters for the old and differently abled, single occupant studios etc. These schemes are usually
categorized based on planning - as introverted or extroverted, on economic segregation – LIG/MIG/HIG/EWS, on density – low-rise low density, high
rise medium density, high rise high density, midrise high density etc. Another major aspect that defines the housing project is the context of the site
and the immediate surroundings.
The prime objective of this exercise is to design a Group Housing as per climate, local prevailing building byelaws and contemporary needs of the
society.
This shall enable students to learn about optimization of space, cost and resources & use of technologies to create efficient living environment. Housing
societies in current scenario are not succeeding in creating the ambience of a community and hence leading to increasing isolation among residents.
The essence of communal living needs to be re-invented in current context for success of these living spaces and also to mitigate the issues mentioned
above. Housing scenarios differ for varying reasons; be it the user requirements, financial restrictions, land use regulations etc. This challenge provides
an opportunity to the young architects to assess the context and come up with optimum solution.

Design Considerations
The Group Housing is envisioned to have state of the art facilities ensuring a good quality of life delivered through following design considerations:
• Modern contemporary working patterns and lifestyles of families and individuals and associated problems of living, commuting and other support
facilities within one campus
• Relationship between indoors and outdoors for individual units as well as the project as a whole
• Design enabling social interaction and a community living without compromising on privacy
• Optimum utilization of space for living as well as storage
• Universal Accessibility
• Following a hierarchy of open spaces

Design Requirements
The formulation of requirements and area statement shall be based on the literature/ live case studies, housing schemes and policies, building
regulations and other relevant codes and standards. However, the tentative project requirements shall be as follows:
• 1/2/3/4/5 BHK units (justified through group/ individual studies) – areas and no. of units to be derived based on individual/ group studies
• Community services such as Club House, Gym, Library, Parks, shopping centre, community centre, crèche, mess, etc.
• Parking facilities as per norms
Site
The site is located near Asiana Umang, Mahindra SEZ, Jaipur with an approximate area of 5 acres.
Maximum Ground Coverage 40%
Minimum Setbacks (Front) 9m
Minimum Setbacks (Side and 9m
Rear)
Maximum Height 1.5 X Road Width + Front Setback
BAR 2

CAD drawing of the site plan shared separately

Literature Studies and Case Studies
It is mandatory for all the students to go through these reading materials before starting the project.
• “Site planning” by Kevin A. Lynch
• Chief Minister Jan Awas Yojna 2015 (with amendments)
• Rajasthan Building Regulations 2020 (Unified Building Byelaws of Rajasthan)

Suggested Case Studies

• Tara Housing New Delhi
• Tube House Ahmedabad
• Kanchenjunga Apartments, Mumbai
• Aranya Low cost Housing
• Belapur Incremental Housing
• Carabanchel Social Housing, Madrid Spain
• The Interlace, Singapore
• Works by Christopher Charles Benninger, Sanjay Puri, Somayya & Kalappa, etc.
• Habitat 67

The students are free to choose case studies other than the ones mentioned here that are relevant to the scale of the project. It is recommended to
study contemporary projects by the leading real estate groups in:
• Metro Cities PAN India such as DLF, Unitech, Hiranandani, Lodha, Omaxe, Suncity Projects, etc.
• Jaipur such as Vatika, Mangalam, Mahima, RidhiRaj, ARG, etc

References
1) BIS, 1987. Recommendations for Buildings and Facilities for the Physically Handicapped. New Delhi: Bureau of Indian Standards.
2) BIS, 2005. The National Building Code of India, SP: 7. New Delhi: Bureau of Indian Standards.
3) Neufert, Ernst and Peter. Neufert Architect’s Data. 2012, A John Wiley Blackwell & sons Ltd. Publications.
4) Chiara, J. D., 1983. TIme Savers Standard for Building Type. New York: McGraw Hill.
Studio Schedule
Week Topic Learning Outcomes Assignment / Submissions
Introduction to the Studio Project, Literature It is expected that after this thorough exercise − Initial week shall comprise of library studies oriented
references and relevant Case studies each student shall be in a position to towards collection and analysis of data pertaining to
Week 1 − Components of design of a multistoried/ understand the scope of the project, various the climatic and architectural character of a specific
(10 Hrs)
multi-functional group housing. design criteria and challenges that need to be climatic zone and other technical studies as defined
− Multi-disciplinary approach towards answered, spatial configuration and defining by the scope of the project. This shall be followed by
complexity in structure and services the area statement. a Group Presentation (4-5 members) comprising of
− Role of byelaws and development controls. Case Study and Literature Review. Based on the
− Selection of literature and case studies. studies a brief list of spaces and area statement shall
− Surveys for user groups and profiles be generated.
Discussion on Building Bye-Laws − Quizzes/ assignments related to concepts of
− Sources – NBC, JDA, Housing Board. designing multi-storied and multi-functional group
− Policy Documents housing.
Analysis of Literature and Case Studies Discussion of live case study will help students − Discussions with Case Study groups of identified live
Week 2 − Data Collection- Norms & Standards to gain understanding of important design & literature case studies.
(10 Hrs)
− Defining major design challenges parameters.
− Compliance with byelaws and development
control regulations Develop understanding of building byelaws and − Analysis of Building Byelaws from policy documents.
− Listing down major spaces & generating the their function
final area statement
− Integration of structure and services with
the built form.
Week 3
REVIEW – 1: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDIES & ANALYSIS OF BUILDING BYELAWS
(10 Hrs)
Conceptual Framework and Built Form The interrelation between physical dimensions Based on defined area statement and correlation matrix
Week 4 Configuration and physical form is brought to the notice of the overall built form configuration shall be derived. This
(10 Hrs) − Site analysis and zoning that shall lead to students. Students also learn about importance will be associated with circulation and services on site.
Site Planning based on Site Potential of structural implications and integration of
− Developing a conceptual framework and services at the initial stage of designing.
defining the ‘Character’ of design
Week Topic Learning Outcomes Assignment / Submissions
− 3D spatial configuration of built form
incorporating the services and structural
implications
Week 5
REVIEW – 2: SITE ANALYSIS, AREA PROGRAMMING AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
(10 Hrs)
Week 6 Design Development: Preliminary Integration of structure, services, and multi- Integration of structure with spatial organization and
&7 − Function, structure, and services-based functional spaces to create a cohesive spatial selection of building materials as part of sustainable
(20 Hrs) floor plans development. initiative. Integration of services as part of physical
− Developing Sections planning. Students shall represent the same through
− Developing Elevations floor plans, sections, elevations, 3D views and
− Indicating service areas and depicting development models
structural interventions & innovations
Block Model
Week 8 INTERMEDIATE PROGRESSIVE MARKING
(10 Hrs) Design Development: Progressive Integration of structure, services, and multi- Integration of structure with spatial organization and
− Function, structure, and services-based functional spaces to create a cohesive spatial selection of building materials as part of sustainable
floor plans development. initiative. Integration of services as part of physical
− Developing Sections planning. Students shall represent the same through
− Developing Elevations floor plans, sections, elevations, 3D views and
− Indicating service areas and depicting development models
structural interventions & innovations
− Block Model
Week 9
REVIEW – 3: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (External)
(10 Hrs)
Week Design Development: Detailing and Special Successful completion of this stage shall define Detailed plans, section and elevations along with
10, 11 & Inputs the level of detailing required. detailing the services, sustainability and climate based
12 − Service and Safety inputs Not just mere aesthetics, but ensuring inputs shall aid in refining the overall structural and
− Landscaping inputs occupants safety and comfort actually add physical form of the design. Integration and
(30 Hrs)
− Energy conscious inputs value to a design. enhancement of design through inputs on safety,
− Treatment of Multifunctional Spaces
 Week Topic Learning Outcomes Assignment / Submissions
landscaping, services and energy saving shall ensure a
holistic design.
Week 13
REVIEW – 4: PRE-FINAL REVIEW
(10 Hrs)
Week 14 Final Sheets - Sheet Composition - The intended output of this final stage is to The Final Portfolio shall be a culmination of drawings /
(10 Hrs) Presentation Techniques / Views - List of promote an individual’s design through details done as part of the previous stages. Students are
Sheets / Format - Detailed Model effective and impact based presentation skills. free to employ any mode of presentation to enhance
their work.

Evaluation Criteria
Responsiveness to typical architectural considerations such as site, context, function, circulation, structure, building services, construction, and
climatic and environmental issues • Clarity of thinking and effectiveness of the visual presentation and design assignment.

Submittals Specifications Evaluation Criteria Mode Stages of Assessment % Weightage

• Literature and Case PPT Presentations/ • Relevance of selected case studies Group Review – 1: 10%
Studies Analysis Videos/ sketches • Comparative analysis of data w.r.t. design criteria and calculations (not Work Comparative Analysis
• Background study of just reproduction of data collected) Of Case Studies &
Byelaws and relevant • Specific design proposals as solutions for analyzed issues that can be Analysis Of Building
norms and standards adopted during individual design process Byelaws
• Contemporary Surveys and • Quality of presentation – should be to the point and legible/ self-
stakeholder interviews through a explanatory; drawings, sketches, etc. should be analytical and not just
feedback pre-formulated aesthetic/ artistic; appropriate architectural representation
questionnaire
• Site Analysis PPT Presentations/ • Relevance to context Group Review – 2: Site 10%
• Applicability of Videos • Aspects of site analysis covered Work Analysis, Area
byelaws and Sketches, drawings, • Analytical presentation of the data collected Programming And
regulations infographics, charts • Quality of presentation – should be to the point and legible/ self- Conceptual Framework
explanatory; drawings, sketches, etc. should be analytical and not just
aesthetic/ artistic; appropriate architectural representation
• Area Program Tabular matrix for • Detailed tabular matric for area statement Individual
• Conceptual Spatial Program and • Appropriate justification of areas assigned to each space - norms/ Work
Framework Area Statement standards, case study derivations, stakeholder surveys
Sketches, drawings, • Relevance of concept with context and user behavior
infographics, charts, • Novelty and possibility of translating concept into architectural design
videos and further execution Progressive
3D views and physical • Quality of presentation – should be to the point and legible/ self- Assessment 1
models explanatory; appropriate architectural representation of sketches, +
drawings, rendered views and physical models Review – 3: 15%
• Site Plan & site 1:200/ graphical scale • As per annexure on guidelines for Architectural Design Individual Intermediate External +
sections • Translation of conceptual framework to architectural drawings Work review 20%
• Floor Plans 1:100/ graphical scale • As per annexure on guidelines for Architectural Design Individual + +
• Translation of conceptual framework to architectural drawings Work Progressive 15%
• Elevations 1:100/ graphical scale • As per annexure on guidelines for Architectural Design Individual Assessment 2 +
• Translation of conceptual framework to architectural drawings Work + 30%
• Sections and Details 1:100/ 1:50/ 1:20/ • As per annexure on guidelines for Architectural Design Individual Review – 4: Pre Final
graphical scale • Translation of conceptual framework to architectural drawings Work Assessment/ Internal
• 3D Views and Views and models • As per annexure on guidelines for Architectural Design Individual Final Assessment
Physical Models must convey and • Translation of conceptual framework to architectural drawings Work
represent the specific
ideas and spaces as
shall be experienced
in 3 dimensions

Grades:
The assessment will be based on progressive reviews and juries of the assignments, participation in discussions and activities. Critiques will examine
Concept, Execution and Composition. Records will be kept regarding the timeliness of assignments. This will also have a direct bearing on final grades.
Attendance
Meeting the basic attendance requirement as specified above is a prerequisite to be eligible for final portfolio submission. Any form of unexcused
absence will result in a diminished final grade. You are responsible for all required work. If you miss a class, you will be responsible for the work
assigned.