Mixed Use Commercial Project- Architecture Thesis

Summary

The video script outlines a visionary project in Sector 18, Noida, India, designed to integrate the daily needs of office workers into a single, iconic building. It includes facilities for self-grooming, child care, entertainment, shopping, fitness, food, and technological support for e-commerce giants like Zomato, Swiggy, and Ola. The building's strategic location near landmarks and metro stations ensures accessibility. The design features a noise buffer, commercial and vehicular access, and a landscaped social area. The structure is divided into service departments, office spaces, and retail zones, with towers symbolizing growth and unity.

Takeaways

• 🚶‍♂️ On average, an Indian working man spends 7% of the day commuting, with many spending up to 2.5 hours.
• 🏢 The aim is to create a holistic building that integrates daily lifestyle aspects for office workers, including self-grooming, child care, entertainment, shopping, fitness, and food.
• 🌐 The building will also house ID-enabled platforms like DCS, Infosys, and Accenture to provide technological support for e-commerce businesses.
• 📍 The site is located in Sector 18, Noida, a prominent sub-district center, and is conveniently accessible within 8 minutes from the nearest metro station.
• 🏙️ Nearby landmarks include GIP Mall, Wave 1, Mahamaya Park, DLF Mall of India, and Radisson Blue.
• 🌤️ The site's weather condition was studied using data from Sector 16 weather station to plan the building's layout.
• 🔍 The building's design was strategically planned along a grid to face retail areas and multi-level car parking for easier pedestrian access.
• 🏗️ A noise buffer was developed at the northwest corner to reduce noise from the junction at the end of Tulsi Mark.
• 🏢 The building design incorporates a large single block to include all aspects of usage, with an iconic mass that complements its context.
• 🚗 Vehicular access is provided at the end of Tulsi Mark, with commercial access diverting into offices and serviced apartments.
• 🌿 The southern part of the site is designated as the service bay for loading/unloading goods and houses an electrical substation.
• 🏙️ The site is divided into service departments, office spaces, and retail, with two towers symbolizing growth and interconnected wings representing trust and loyalty.

Q & A

What percentage of the day does an average Indian working man spend commuting to work?

An average Indian working man spends seven percent of the day commuting to work.

How much time does the commute take for many Indian working men?

For many, the commute can reach up to 2.5 hours.

What is the aim of the holistic building mentioned in the script?

The aim is to create a building that integrates all aspects of daily lifestyle for an office working person, including self-grooming, child care, entertainment, shopping, fitness, food, and technological support for e-commerce businesses.

Which e-commerce businesses are mentioned as being catered to by the building?

E-commerce businesses like Zomato, Swiggy, and Ola are mentioned.

What are some of the IT platforms that the building houses to provide technological support?

The building houses IT platforms such as DCS Infosys, CoreForge, and Accenture.

Where is the building site located?

The site is located in Sector 18, Noida.

How long does it take to reach the site from the nearest metro station during peak hours?

It takes only 8 minutes to reach the site from the nearest metro station during peak hours.

What are some nearby landmarks of the building site?

Nearby landmarks include GIP Mall, Wave 1, Mahamaya Park, DLF Mall of India, and Radisson Blue.

How was the site's weather condition studied for building planning?

The site's weather condition was studied using data from Sector 16 weather station.

What is the significance of the noise buffer developed at the northwest corner of the site?

The noise buffer was developed to reduce the noise coming from the junction at the end of Tulsi Mark.

How was the site divided and designated for different purposes?

The site was divided into three parts: service departments in yellow, office spaces in blue, and retail in red. The southern part was designated as the service bay for loading and unloading of goods and an electrical substation.

What architectural elements were used to symbolize growth, trust, loyalty, progress, and reliance in the building design?

Two towers were raised along the base of the platform, resembling growth. The towers were then twisted and bridged together to symbolize trust and loyalty. One of the blocks was staggered like steps going up to show progress, and the two blocks were tilted towards each other to show reliance, support, and trust.