PRESENTATION FOR URBAN DESIGN

SECTOR 17,CHANDIGARH

SUBMITTED BY
BIRINDER SINGH
HARPAL SINGH
KASHISH GUPTA
SURPREET SINGH
TANISHA SOLANKI 1
 Central Business District, Amritsar.
LOCATION & APPROACH
• This city center in sector 17 is situated in the heart of the city where if capital complex is considered
as the head, the industrial area as the left hand and university as the right hand.
• The site is accessible by the arterial roads and MADHYA MARG on the North West.
• The city center is the most popular and vibrant commercial area in Chandigarh.
SITE ACCESSIBILITY-
•Distance from Railway Station- 8.8km
•Distance from Bus Stand-2.8km
•Distance from Sukhna Lake- 5.7km
•Distance from Airport- 13.2km

Site=280Acres

SITE-
•Sector 17 has a total site area of 280 acres. Bus Stand
•Site dimensions are 1200m x 800m.
•The site is surrounded by V2 and V3 roads,
V2 roads i.e Madhya marg. Udyog marg, jan
marg and Himalayan marg on north east, Dove of Peace,
south west and south east respectively. . Heart of
•V4 shopping streets bisect the sector. Central piazza
Sukhna Lake
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SITE CHARACTER AND SITE ORIENTATION
Total Site Area- 280 acre
Topography- SITE is quadrilateral in
shape with primarily flat terrain.
•The design is site responsive such that it
matches with site character. Taking into
consideration the bustling traffic flow that
surrounds the site, the design of the C.B.D
was such that there is the proper
segregation of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic.

SITE ORIENTATION-
•Site is north-south oriented.
•Full advantage of N-S orientation is taken.
•Building is oriented such that maximum number of Work spaces area
faces N,S,SE,NW direction.
•North façade-public face of buildings (Neelam Cinema) glazed to
allow diffuse light
Shows The Impact Of Heights On Urban Form

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ZONING
Zoning act as an important part in City Centre , so as to make it functionally compactable zone.

Originally to be divided into three zones- Northern and Southern , by

the V4 Shopping Street and Sides which comprises of high rise
buildings.
The basic zoning in the complex is Commercial , Administrative And
Recreational Zone .

Northern Zone •COMMERCIAL ZONE - is the northern division of the sector which
comprises of centralized market area with the large open area in front .
Area – 125 acres
•AMINISTRATIVE ZONE - is placed in the southern division of the sector

High Rise Buildings

High Rise Buildings

which comprises of the offices , district courts .

Area – 115 acres
•RECREATIONAL ZONE – includes theatres, library , mela ground . Area
– 40 acres.
•The main shopping area is placed in the centre around a plaza with
peripheral approach roads . Thus the main plaza acts as the major hub
of activities in the centre. Initially there were three cinemas in the city
centre which acts as nodal points . Out of them two are proposed to be
Southern Zone converted into multiplex.
V4 Shopping Street
23% Comm. & Recr. Area

50% High Rise Buildings

Grounds, Bus Stand &

27%
Services

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ZONING Sector Zoning-
ZONING
•The basic zoning in the complex is
commercial, recreational, administrative A B
and public facility zone.
•The offices dominate over the shopping
area.
• The hotel have been assigned separate
C D
zones which give it an identity.

FUNCTION SEGREGATION
•The Hotel Area
E F
•The Administrative Area
•The SCO’s & Recreational Area
•The Office Buildings Site is divided into 6 blocks –
A,B,C,D,E,F Interconnected
•Public Services
with roads and pedestrian
pathways .
Legend-
Public Amenities Recreational Area
Offices
Shops/Office Misc. Areas
Recreation
Roads Area Open Area
Residences
6%
11%
Commercial / Office
47%
Informal Areas 18%
Bus Stand
15%
Informal areas = 41.80 acres i.e. 16.8%
3%
Formal areas =47.89 acres i.e. 17.10%
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SITE LANDMARKS

HOTEL TAJ
Fountain, Heart Of Plaza.
ANAND CINEMA KC THEATRE
NOW TDI MALL NOW DEMOLISHED
BANKS
R.B.I BUILDING
TOWN HALL BUILDING R.B.I Building
TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE STATE LIBRARY

GPO BUILDING

SCO
DOVE OF PEACE
Petrol Filling Station
NEELAM CINEMA PETROL FILLING STATION
MELA GROUND
TREASURY BUILDING
FOOTBALL STADIUM

DISTRICT COURTS BUS STAND

OF SECTOR 17
Neelam Cinema
PARADE GROUND

Parade Ground
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AREA DIVISION Areas

400

200

0
Total Floor Area Total Site Area
View Of Kiosks In
Graph Shows The Relation Of Built-Up Area
Informal Area Site Is To Built-
To Site Area
Up Relationship
Legend- • Site area- 280 acres
Offices • Ground coverage- 51.20 acres
Recreation • Floor area- 212.50 acres
Residences
Informal Areas •Total ground coverage is 18.2%
Commercial / Office
• F.A.R. is 0.75
Informal Areas
•Road area is 62.20 acres
Bus Stand
•Open spaces are 45.8 acres
View Of Vendors In
Informal Area

Formal Areas
Urban Furniture In
Informal Area
Informal areas = 41.80 acres i.e. 16.8%
Formal areas =47.89 acres i.e. 17.10%
View Of Informal Events In The View Of Informal Gatherings
Central Piazza In The Central Piazza
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BUILT OPEN-OPEN BUILT RELATIONSHIP
•Built to open space ratio in the City Centre
is 1:5 .
•Narrow spaces open into the grand spaces
providing hierarchy of spaces and a visual
link between two parallel blocks.
•The excessive open spaces can be judged by
the fact that for 58’ high building nearly
150’-200’ wide streets are provided which
open up into piazza of dimension 440’ x 560’.
•Open spaces in front of each block links the
semi-covered corridors with the outer plaza .
This establishes a good balance between the
exterior and interior spaces.

HEIGHTS

30 26

Open-Built Plan Built-Open Plan 17.6 17.6

20

8
10

0
Off. SCO Cinema Bus
Bldgs. Stand
Large open spaces between
Shows The Impact Of Shadows and Heights Graph Shows The Height Variation In The
buildings-no sense of enclosure
City Centre In Metres
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BUILT OPEN-OPEN BUILT RELATIONSHIP
•The dimension of the plaza makes the domination of the
built mass difficult and thus diminishing the enclosure with
the built mass.
• The corridors make physical connection between the two
blocks and at the same time create a visual link between
two parallel blocks.
•The City Centre is having Coarse Grain and Uniform
Texture

Piazza Between Buildings Out Built To Open Relationship Out Of Human Scale
Of Human Scale 45’(1:1)
No Sense Of Enclosure
Proposed 11 storey high
S.C.O. 4
building-157’-4”
storey high-57’-6”

High rise buildings

Single storey
on periphery ht.
high proposed
85’-6”
parking-29’-1”
North south
View Showing Height Of Buildings In Sector-17 oriented buildings

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CIRCULATION
Two types of circulations are considered :
Vehicular and the pedestrian
Below plan shows the movement of vehicular circulation.
MADHYA MARG-V2 ROAD NETWORK AND HEIRCHY
Vehicular circulation -
•The vehicular circulation is predominantly peripheral with
central areas left for pedestrians.
•Circulation at site level in the district centre is mainly the
BRIDGE
vehicular circulation from the peripheral V2 roads to service
roads which internal peripheral roads in the city centre .
• Earlier the V4 road bisected the sector but now it has been
cut-off for making a plaza.

HIMALAYA MARG-V2
• Vehicular circulation is confined only to the parking areas .
JAN MARG-V2

BRIDGE •In order to facilitate the movement of the vehicular traffic in

city centre without interfering with the pedestrian traffic ,
two bridges were built above the pedestrian areas .
Pedestrian circulation -
•The core of city centre is designed on the pedestrian scale.
•There are a number of pedestrian paths which lead to
different piazzas with the largest piazza in the center of the
sector.
• The covered colonnaded verandas are provided in every
block which also connects the adjacent buildings.
•At every difference , ramps are provided at pedestrian scale .
• The outer areas are reserved for future expansion of the
office buildings.
UDYOG MARG-V2
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CIRCULATION
CONTINUOUS COVERED CORRIDORS FOR PEDESTRAIN MOVEMENT

V4 ROAD LEADING TO ENTRANCE TO SEC-17

ENTRANCE TO PERIPHERAL HIGH
POLICE STATION AND FROM JAN MARG V2 ROAD RISE BUILDINGS FROM V3
FOOTBALL GROUND ROADS

PERIPHERAL V3

PARADE GROUND FOR

EXHIBITIONS MADHYA MARG
(V2 ROAD)

PEDESTRAIN PATH TO BANK

SQUARE

FLY OVER (V4 ROAD)

AREA RESERVED FOR

BUS TERMINAL FUTURE EXPANSION
ENTRANCE FROM V3
ROAD

LOCATION OF PETROL ENTRANCE ROAD FROM

PUMPS ON V4 ROAD CENTRAL PIAZZA WITH SHOPS NO VEHICULAR ACCESS TO PIAZZA FOR MADHYA MARG
ON BOTH SIDES,NO ROADS IN SAFETY OF PEDESTRAINS
PEDESTRAIN AREAS NOTE-ENTRANCE THROUGH
ENTRANCE FROM HIMALAYAN MARG LEADING TO SIDE ROAD
SHOPS

CIRCULATION PLAN
Note- Roads Marked In Yellow
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LANDSCAPING
• The City Centre which was once alleged to be the
concrete jungle has now bloomed with a number of shady
trees arranged in groups or aligned in rows.
•Interest has been created by creating level differences and
by providing small landscaped pockets and water bodies .
•There are 3 sculptured fountains in centre ,out of one in
front of Neelam Cinema is very popular with the visitor .
Number of shady trees are planned in the row in the central piazza •This pedestrians paradise scattered with fountain
around them built in furniture is provided ,sculptures and groves of trees , is blend of cuboids and
open spaces .
•It is felt that the landscaping features have greatly
enhanced the beauty of the centre but the area for soft
landscape (water bodies ,fountains) is very small as
compared to landscape (concrete paving) these paving in
summers radiate a lot of heat creating uncomfortable
The city centre which once alleged to be the concrete jungle has now conditions.
boomed with number of shady trees arranged in group or aligned in rows.

Landscaping court in
front of central library
A specialty in area and the centre of attraction is dove of peace
sculpture where cascades down from one level to another in
geometrically shaped tanks,amidst delightful play of colourful Dove of Peace
lights. Schematic Landscape Plan
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PARKING
There are three types of parking provided in the centre:-
•Open parking
•Basement parking
•Multi-storeyed parking

•Vehicular parking has been provided along with each block but
people prefer parking under the shade. Open Parking Parking Out Of Use Even
•Basement Parking: has also been provided. But it is not used During Peak Hours
since it is dark and dingy. Also a serious problem of water
drainage occurs as rain water enters the parking space. So it is
completed out of use.
•Multi-storeyed Parking: because of shortage of parking space
and increasing congestion , multi-storeyed parking will be
provided. It is under construction.

Shaded Parking

Open And Basement Parking

AREA STATEMENT-
•Area under the roads-62.2 acres (15.4%)
•Total parking area – 30.0 acres (11%)
•Surface parking – 24.4 acres
•Basement parking-5.58 acres
•Parking Required as/ 2 ECS=17000cars

•Parking Provided=5300cars
Two Wheeler Parking Parking Under Construction
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PARKING
Parking not sufficient for Basement parking in high traffic zone
visitors coming from Jan Marg although not in use, thus creating
Parking for shop keepers
shortage
on the back side and Parking for Reserve Bank
service entrance for SCO’s of India across the road

Open Parking for Anand

Cinema, used only during
No separate peak hours.
parking for parade
ground Combined parking for
Jagat Cinema and offices-
only four wheelers.

Sufficient parking Open Parking for K.C.

for football ground Cinema
Parking enclosed by
Perfectly located
buildings on all sides- no
parking for bus
covered parking even for
stand results in
staff.
efficient usage.
Basement parking for municipal office due to large
Common parking for mela number of visitors. Two wheeler parking not as per
and football ground. requirement, hence results in congestion during peak
Main two and four wheeler parking hours
for the shopping area, insufficient
Pedestrian areas used for parking in some areas
during evening hours
due to little level difference between the two.
Plan Showing Parking Areas
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HUMAN INTENSITY MODEL
The below plan shows the more concentration in areas where food courts

Percent-age of persons
and branded items and informal activities are been taken i.e. Central Bar Chart
Piazza.
100

less 50

0
12:30-1:30 01:30-2:30 02:30:3:30 03:30:4:30 04:30-5:30

Ideal Timings
less View of the piazza at
12:30 pm From the above fig we could analysis the fact
that human intensity increase after 2:30
more At the evening the maximum footprints are
seen in Central Piazza and light shopping
areas and also in recreational zones like
Neelam Cinema and play area etc.

View of the piazza at

1:30 pm

View of the piazza at View of the piazza at

3:30 pm 4:30 pm
View of the piazza at
2:30 pm 15
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AREAS OF VARIOUS LANDUSAGE
Space usage
GROUND COVERAGE
S.NO. BUILDING %AGE FLOOR AREA
(ACRES)

1. S.C.O. 20.86 7.45 58.6

2. BANK 3.4 1.21 13.6

3. CINEMAS 3.2 1.14 4

4. PETROL PUMP 2.4 0.86 2.4

5. MULTISTOREY OFFICES 22.6 8.07 70.8 Circulation 38%

Total shop area 18%
6. HOTELS 21.4 7.64 55.6
Offices 30%
7. LIBRARY 1.1 0.39 2.8 Services 18%
8. BUS STAND 14.6 5.21 1.2 Different land usage governs
9. FOOTBALL GROUND 4.1 1.46 -- their different identity in the
10. COURTS 1.8 0.64 3.8 district centre.
11. ROADS 62.2 22.21 --

12. PARKING 30.2 10.79 --

13. PAVEMENT 29.5 10.54 --

14. OPEN 45.8 16.36 --

15. ADMINISTRATIVE 4.5 1.61 6.4

16. MISCELLANEOUS 2.7 0.96 1.9

Source- Sketch by author
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 Central Business District, Amritsar.
NORMS ANAYLSIS
TWOTYPES OF PARKING:
CONSIDERATIONS REQUIRED ACHIEVED ANALYSIS Surface Parking:
AS PER NORMS Area 24.4 acres = 8.7%
Total no of parking 17000 5300 Basement Parking: provision for 5.58 acres
spaces as per ECS (as per DDA
norms- 2 ECS) ROAD AREA= 22.3%
Space per car 2.4 m X 4.8 m 2.4m x 5.0 m OPEN AREA=45.8%
(Source: Neufert)

For Individual Office Building

Minimum Width of 6m 8m
two way road (source :TSS) D.D.A MALE FEMALE ANALYSIS
NORMS
Minimum turning 5m 5.2 m in
Water One for One for
radius (source :TSS) corners
closet every 25 every 15
persons persons
Urinals 3 for 71 – -------
CONSIDERATIONS REQUIRED ACHIEVED ANAYLSIS 100 pers.
AS PER NORMS
Wash basin 1 for 25 1 for 25
F.A.R 1-1.5 .75
persons persons
Drinking 1 for 75 persons
GROUND COVERAGE 40% 18.2%

SHOPS OFFICES
HEIGHT 40M max. 28M
Cars 2.5/100 sq.m 1/100 sq.m
Two wheeler 5/100 sq.m 2/100 sq.m

Cycle 1.25/100 sq.m 1.5/100 sq.m

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 Central Business District, Amritsar.
ANALYSIS
S.NO. ASPECT CASE STUDY- IMAGE ANAYLSIS
17 SECTOR, CHANDIGARH

1) LOCATION Located at the intersection of Madhya Marg Location wise the 17-Sector
and Jan Marg. The centre is designed to cater caters app. the whole
the whole Chandigarh. Chandigarh because it is
located in the heart of the
city

2) SITE Area =280 acre High Open Spaces dominates

Height up to=7 storey the City centre .

Sco’s With
3) LAND USE The basic land use is the commercial having Recreational Appropriate recreational
shops in majority , offices , administration Courts facilities (i.e. cinemas) and
and recreational playing area. the Open Piazzas act most
Office Towers appropriately to informal
sector.

4) ZONING The design gives adequate frontage to the Zoning is defined in C.C
shops . offices have been placed on the giving adequate privacy to
upper floors while lower floor is for shops. important areas like offices
and hotel.
Public Zone

Private Zone

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ANALYSIS
S.NO. ASPECT CASE STUDY- IMAGE ANAYLSIS
17 SECTOR, CHANDIGARH
5) PARKING 3 types of parking- Parking is not adequately
Surface parking designed. According to
Basement parking present ECS the parking is not
Multistoried parking sufficient.
6) CLIMATIC Concrete louvers have been provided. The veranda height of SCO is
CONCERN Building rise in height towards the centre excessive which allows the
of development . Courtyard type of harsh summer sun to enter the
planning . shops hence creating
discomfort.
7) CIRCULATION Vehicular traffic is completely avoided Pedestrian traffic is fully
inside. segregated from the vehicular
traffic by means of bridges.
8) MATERIAL The exposed concrete is used in the whole The district centre convey its
City centre. identity thru its material, but
excess concrete results in
formation of Heat Inland
Aspect 17 Sector Remarks during summers.
Shops Area 10-35sqm Appropriate
Parking 350 Cars 100 Scooters Inefficient
Height 8m-26m High Rise Concept
Staircase Width 2-2.5m Appropriate
Corridor Width 2-3.8m Appropriate
Piazza Dim . 60-90m Wide To Accommodate Public Activities

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ANALYSIS
•Parking areas have been provided in different areas keeping in mind the no. Of
users.
•Basement parking's need to be designed better for frequent usage.
•Large open left out spaces make the future expansion possible.
•The approach to the site is from all the four sides which makes it user friendly.
•Circulation within the site is very well done which keeps the traffic moving even
during the peak hours.
•The high rise buildings on the periphery are oriented at such an angle the most of
the windows open towards north and south and there are no openings on the
western side.
•Proper ramps are provided with adequate slope to facilitate disable friendly
movement.
•The zoning of the site is done in such a way that each type of activity has no link
with others and hence efficient working is possible.
•The covered colonnaded verandas are provided in every block which also
connects the adjacent buildings protecting from extreme climates.
•The dimensions of the piazza are out of human scale which results in lack of
sense of enclosure
•The verandas height of S.C.O. Is excessive which allows the harsh summer sun to
enter the shops hence creating discomfort.
•The City Centre convey its identity thru its material, but excess concrete results
in formation of Heat Inland during summers.
•Floors applied by owners in front of their SCO’s differs in levels which disturbs the
ease of movement.
•Inadequate parking space
•Sign boards disturbs the aesthetics of the original structures.

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