LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY TOPIC. Government of Andhra Pradesh hos initiated process of planning and development of "People’s Capital of ‘Andhra Pradesh”, a world class new Capital City for Andhra Pradesh , named as ‘Amaravat’. The site for proposed Capital City with an area of approx 217 sq.km._ is located between existing cities of Vijayawada & Guntur, in Andhra Pradesh, India. The Capital City has been named 'Amaravati’ due to close proximity of new Capital City to historically significant Buddhist archaeological heritage sites at Amaravati village, located within the Capital City Region, Government of Andhra Pradesh’s vision for new Capital City is to create a vibrant, inclusive, modem city for 2.5 milion people ; a symbol of pride & achievement for people of Andhra Pradesh. The proposed Capital Complex of Capital City (seat of governance & administrative hub) is envisioned as a contemporary, smart, green and sustainable urban environment, with both physical & symbolic relationship with its environmental and cultural context, reflecting democratic and inclusive values of people and the state. The Capital Complex. apart from housing buildings for apex institutions of Legisiative, Executive & Judiciary of state Of Andhra Pradesh, shall act and serve as a landmark central, grand public space of the new Capital City with unique architectural and urban design language suitable for the functional and symbolic requirements of the Capital Complex. AIM To design a CAPITAL COMPLEX for AMARAVAII is a place to conduct business and symbolizes as a landmark public place for the people of Andhra Pradesh to celebrate, participate and interact . OBJECTIVE 1. Plan To plan open public spaces in the complexes which can become a center for community interaction and encourage public gathering. Providing security to the users through intelligent design and planning. 2, Design and Architectural expression To design structures that reflect the culture of the people and can reflect their identity 3. Sustainability To design structures that are climate responsive and energy efficient. (ESSITE AND LOCATION BSR csteway The Amaravati Capital Region’s location at the heart of sae Andhra Pradesh, it's proximity with the nearby big cities and central location along India’s eastern coastiine sets . up the Capital Region's intrinsic role as the new Gateway - of East india and also as an access point to the Mekong owed Region. Air, Rail, Road and water infrastructure connect * the Capital region with the nearest landlocked cities giving the Capital Region a key advantage with great trade potential. eg a {| 4 -a5p > i qe 4h |-—= a We dd | I =a eT (ES emer : of. RSIS me RAJBRAUANC UE HOUSING SITE PLANSPECIAL STUDY The site for the Capital Complex is set amidst rich natural landscape. The area has thriving agricultural activities an richly endowed with fertile alluvial soil being on the banks of the Krishna river. Krishna district is, divided into upland and delta zones; the delta region offers fertile land for agriculture towards the coastline. The uplands consist mostly of hill forests many of which have religious significance and occupy temples. eee HISTORICAL POINTS OF REFERENCE Historically the eariest mention of Andhra Pradesh appears in Aitareya Brahmana (8.C.800), and since then several dynasties made spectacular contributions in the field of art, culture. architecture, music, etc., leading to rich cultural ethos and heritage of current Andhra Pradesh, There are important archological site in and around the Capital City area such as Amaravati village, Undavalii and Ghantasals. These can become interesting historical points of reference while conceptualizing the Amaravati Capital Complex. Amaravati was a seat of Buddhism prior to the rise Satavahanas, and the stup@ and monastry were built there during the reign of emporor Ashoka (269-232 BC) under Mayuran empite.The Satavahanas were patrons of hinduism, the ancient temple of Amaralingeshwara gave the city Amaravathi is named after Amereshwara Swamy Temple. (ESARCHITECTURAL CONTENT There is a lot to learn from the vernacular architectural traditions of the region, on use of local material and architecture responsive to the hot tropical climate of the region. State of Andhra Pradesh with long eastern coastiine, blessed with several Buddha period heritage sites, has distinct and rich architectural traditions. This includes building of the legendary city of Amaravathi under Satvahanas. Amaravathi stupa, located 50 km south of vijaywada town, was builtin the 3" / 2" BC. This site is close to the ancient Satvahanas capital, Dhanyakataka. The stupa, builtin brick structure covered with marble casing slabs, was the largest in the eastem Deccan. Another tradition draws on the enormous granite and lime stone reserves of the region, andis reflected in the various temples adn forts built in Andra Pradesh over a very long period of time.This shows the existing architectural content on site and the valve. (ESCASE STUDIES BHOPAL LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY a Tm ya KARNATAKA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MADHYA PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY CHANDIGARDH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (ESLIVE CASE STUDIES TamilNadu Legislative Assembly NET CASE STUDIES Kerela Legislative Assembly Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly BOOK CASE STUDIES Chandigarh Legislative Assembly LIMITATIONS Legislative assembly building, Legislative council building, Central Hall, Library, Admin Block for Assembly, Admin block for Council, Common Facilities centre along with some open land for multipurpose requirements and Vehicle parking area. TOTAL LAND REQUIREMENT 9,88,715 Sqft (22.7 Acres) (ESN