CASE STUDY

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INTRODUCTION

THE CASESTUDIES UNDERTAKEN ARE:

1. INDIA HABITAT CENTRE , Lodhi Road New Delhi – by architect Joseph Allen Stein, completed in 1993
This was the only case study close to my thesis of NOIDA HABITAT CENTRE so it was very useful to study this complex to
understand the organization, planning and functioning and the element of such a complex.

2. INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE , Lodhi road New Delhi - by architect Joseph Allen Stein, completed in 1962.
This was the first building complex of the type , though on a smaller scale and with lesser functions but with the smaller kind
of activities.

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
India Habitat Centre (IHC) has been conceived as an ideal physical environment with a range of facilities, that would maximize
the effectiveness of the individuals and institutions, in their holistic support of the habitat.
The principal resolve of the Centre - "to restore at every level - environment and ecological - a balanced, harmonious and
improved way of life," is reflected in its concept and design.

Spread over nine acres in the heart of New Delhi, IHC has a built up area of approximately one million square feet. It
incorporates innovative new technologies in building management systems, conference systems, communication and energy
conservation, creating probably the most intelligent building in the country.

The whole complex consists of five main building blocks with aerial walkways interconnecting the building blocks.
These building blocks being separated manage to create interesting courtyards that are partially open to the elements.

Symbol
The India Habitat Centre logo, an amalgam of the divine archer Shiva, juxtaposed

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against the downward pointing triangle that represents his consort Shakti, symbolizes
the archetypal marriage of energies projected in abstract form - a key to the secret of
cosmic and universal harmony.

Project detail

Site : 9.6 acres

Architect: Joseph Allen Stein
Ground coverage : 9549 sq.m
First basement : 18819 sq.m
Second basement : 18819 sq.m
Approx cost : 100 crores
Parking : 1000 cars
LOCATION
The India Habitat Centre, located in New Delhi, India, was conceived to be a catalyst relationship between individuals and
institutions (e.g. NGO's) working in habitat related areas to increase their effectiveness. The architect who designed the building
complex was Joseph Allen Stein.

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 Blue coloured Reflectors at an angle - Shading Devices

Purpose of the Construction of Indian Habitat Centre

Indian Habitat Centre has been constructed for various activities apart for commercial purposes. It is a centre for cultural,
economic and social activities. Dramas, plays are also organized at the centre. There is banquet hall and party lawn and also a
Restaurant. Basically, it is open for public use also. . The Habitat Centre would be a home not only to those offices and research
organizations but in order to facilitate their interaction, the centre provides a range of facilities like conference venues, exhibition
halls, seminar rooms, restaurants and performance venues for cultural activities.
Design Concept of Indian Habitat Centre
The creation of a green and healthy environment forms the backbone of the complex. This contributes to the urban level
functions and also creates a healthy and pleasant environment for the working employees.
The height of the building is around 30m high. The entire facade is cladded with red bricks which give a majestic look to the
structure. Vertical and Horizontal ribbon windows have been used with a special glass that restricts the entry of sunlight.
The atrium of the structure is beautifully designed with various landscape features such as sculptures, green areas in the centers
resulting in the formation of a roundabout in the atrium. The atrium is rectangular in shape and is divided into three parts. The
middle one is left open whereas there is landscaped roundabout formation on its either sides.
Shading Devices`

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The reflectors are installed above the building to provide shade and prevent sun from entering into the building. The reflectors
are aligned at an angle which reflect back 70% of the sunlight and change their angle during winter to allow sunlight to fall on the
windows.
OBJECTIVES

Develop an integrated physical environment in which various professions and institutions dealing with different facets of habitat
and habitat related environmental issues would function, interact and attempt to resolve habitat related problems in a
coordinated manner.

Promote awareness in regard to habitat related environmental issues including water, air, noise and waste pollution, energy and
its conservation, water and human waste management and other such matters.

Promote better urban and rural settlements relevant of the Indian social, cultural and economic context and related to the
lifestyle of its people.

Inculcate better awareness and sensitivity in regard to all aspects of creative human activity including the significance of art in
habitat.

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Document all relevant information pertaining to habitat, human settlements and environmental issues.

Advise and if needed, assist the Government in the formation and implementation of policies relating to habitat, and human
settlements.

Promote education, research, training and professional development on habitat and human settlement and environment related
issues.
Organise and promote conferences, seminars, lectures, public debates and exhibitions in matters relating to habitat, human
settlements and environment.

Acquire, hold, improve and develop lands and construct buildings and related facilities on behalf of members of the Centre.

Constitute or cause to be constituted Regional Centres at convenient places to promote the objectives of the Centre

To do such all other lawful activities as the Centre considers conducive to the attainment of all or any of the above objectives.

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 ARCHITECTURAL SCHEME
The IHC is composed of variety of functions
which have been put together in such a
compact form. it has been planned a series
of four to seven story blocks with shaded
courtyards protecting from the excesses of
tropical climate and motor traffic of adjacent
heavily traffic intersection .The various
functions are
•RENTED OFFICES SPACE
•RESTURANT
•AMPHITHEATRE
•AUDITORIUM(537 SEATING)
•EXHIBITION HALL
•ART GALLERY

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•FITNESS CENTRE
•CONVENTION CENTRE
•LIBRARY

Orientation
• Building is designed with a view to keep
minimum exposure on the east and west
site.
• North block with number of openings
recessed behind two blocks to shade it from
NW sun.
• Eastern face conveys a fortress like
quality.
• Building width have been restricted to 15
mts enabling the interiors to be lit from both
sides
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DESIGN REVIEW
• Though of an imposing nature, the building complex manages to blend in with its surroundings through its natural embellishments. In
keeping with its habitat theme, the whole complex has been generously provided with natural greenery to provide an undiluted experience of
open nature.
• The fountain just beyond the second entrance serves purpose not only by being spectacular, but also by relieving the surroundings of the
heat.
• The interesting glass/steel structure near the second entrance provides natural light to the underground parking area.
• The building’s two entrances are not one and the same.
• The first entrance depicts a seemingly long deep corridor.
• The second entrance seems to hide the spacious courtyards.
• The absence of roof gutters rids the complex of clutter. Instead, separations between walls that are lined with tiles facilitates the disposal
of rain water.
• The roof shading devices not only look spectacular in sky blue, but also serve to block out the Sun’s rays.
• The external facade of the Convention centre has a mundane appearance which masks the open inner space.
• The courtyards laden with various types of vegetation from tall trees to small shrubs create different spaces.
• The presence of an amphitheatre also marks an interesting feature of the complex.

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• The area without the shading devices is laden with grass lawns to provide a different setting altogether.
Construction Technique
Massive Steel girders have been for the construction purpose. The entire office block rests on the steel girders without any support of the
columns in between the longitudinal plan.
Most of the horizontal ribbon windows have slots for plantation purpose which add to the beauty of the entire complex.
Energy Efficiency:
•The building stands out in energy efficiency.
•The interesting blue sunshade provided between the two buildings in court helps to maintain the environment and gives a cool effect.
•The trees also helps to maintain the environment and gives the natural effect. Trees are planted at very part of the court.
•Fountains makes the environment more cooler & gives a effect of lightness.
•Allen stein planned the building in such a way so that the maximum part of the floor enjoys sunlight.
Universal Access:
Handicap car parking is provided, plus railing is provided at very parts of the building where needed.
Lift is provided from basement to the terrace.
Emotions:
IHC serves different emotions at different places.
Gate no.2 creates curiosity to a person when stands in front of the building.
Gate no.3 gives surprise when it opens to a huge space.
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AUDITORIUM PLAN

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

SITE PLAN

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LOWER BASEMENT PLAN
UPPER BASEMENT PLAN

SECTION
FLOOR PLANS OF THE INDIA HABITAT FLOOR PLANS OF THE AUDITORIUM AND
CENTER The open within the Entry for convention THE CONVENTION BLOCK
and auditorium
complex is by a
series of block AUDITORIUM CONVENTION
courtyards. The Service entry to BLOCK
entire ground floor basement
is pedestrianised Service way not
interfacing in
public passage

Scooter
parking
kept closest
to the ramp FIRST FIRST
and
FLOOR FLOOR
segregat
ed from car
parking
GROUND FLOOR

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UPPER BASEMENT FLOOR
Vehicular THE PLAN OF IHC IS
entry from INTROVERED ONE AND IT
conventio LOOKS ON INSIDE RATHER
n center THAN OUTSIDE. THE
gate EASTERN FACE OF THE GROUND
Only car parking BUILDING CONVEYS A GROUND FLOOR
FORTESS LIKE QUALITY
FLOOR
in lower
basement WHEN VIEWED FROM THE
ADJACENT SCHOOL
PREMISES

Service
areas
clubbed
together TYPICAL FLOOR BASEMENT FLOOR
THE CIRCUMBULATION AROUND BASEMENT FLOOR
LOWER BASEMENT THE AUDITORIUM BLOCKS HELPS IN A
FLOOR
Two basements CHIEVING AN IMPORTANT CIRCULATION
connected by PATTERN WHEREIN THE SERVICES ARE NOT IN THE PUBLIC
circular ramp APPEREANCE. THE USAGE OF CIRCULATION SPACES FOR FOYER
AND DINING PURPOSES ALSO RETARDS THE CIRCULATION WITHIN
SECTIONAL ELEVATION THE CONVENTION CENTER.
CONFERENCE
S
&
BANQUETS
GULMOHAR

JACRANDA CHINAR
CASUARINA

MAHOGANY

DOCUMENTATIO

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N CENTER

AUDITORIUM

SILVER THEATRE
OAK

MANGOLIA
MAPLE
CONFERENCES AND BANQUETS GROUND FLOOR
1. AUDITORIUM
LOWER GROUND One of the best Auditoria
1. THEATRE (AMALTAS , KADAMBA, RUDRAKSHA) in the country, the
The trinity of rooms is an extremely Auditorium at Habitat
flexible set with individual as well as World is equipped with
combined usage possibilities. Ideal state-of-the-art
for workshops, board meetings and infrastructure enabling
theatre/cultural performances of all direct telecast, 35 mm
kinds when combined. Can be used projection and
as three individual meeting rooms simultaneous
too interpretation in 4
2. CASUARINA languages. The hall is
A fixed seating hall equipped ideal for large
with state-of-the-art conferences, seminars,
multimedia facilities and each film screenings,
table equipped with a set of 2. SILVER OAK
presentations, theatre
mikes. Ideal for seminars, One of the finest
and cultural halls at
performances

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corporate presentations, press Habitat, Silver
of all kinds Oak also has
interactions, product launches outdoor attachments in form
etc of a patio as well as garden space.
3. MAGNOLIA Ideally located on the ground floor level, the
A free seating hall, allowing hall allows versatile use of space for
flexible seating option suited everything - ranging from exhibitions,
for both conference and party conferences, seminars etc. to the finest
usage banquet parties in the evening. The hall
4. DOCUMENTATION CENTER
The Documentation Centre at could even be divided into two separate
Habitat has 6 cabins as well sections,
FIRST further enhancing its versatility
as 6 workstations that can be
hired for variable periods of
FLOOR
1. MAHOGANY
time. Fitted with all modern A hall best suited for small gatherings.
business aids. Ideal for VIP requirements when used
with the Auditorium
5.MAPLE
The Maple room has been 2. GULMOHAR
elegantly done up for that A large fixed seating hall with multimedia
exclusive party or small facilities. Each table is equipped with a set of
conference. mikes. Ideal for large seminars, corporate
presentations, press interactions, product
launches.
 SERVICES HAUS PIPE FIRE
AIR CONDITION
6 UNITS
600 Ton – 5
units
300 ton – 1 unit
COMPANIES
Hitachi & Trane MAIN MOTOR
UNIT
CHILLER GENERATOR, HYDRANT PUMP & JOKI PUMP
UNIT
SUPPLY LINES
CONDENSER (TO SPRIKLER &
BYEPASS}

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CHILLER WATER PUMP
STATEMENTS PIPELINES LAYOUT
WATER PLAN
POWER FOR CONVENTION FIRE ALARM
CIRCUIT BREAKERS STORAGE
SUPPLY
2 INCOMERS - 33 KV TANK OF 10
CENTER BLOCK CONTROL
PANEL
5 OUTGOERS – 33 KV LAKH LTTREATMENT
WATER IS PLANTS
PROVIDED
WATER TREATMENT
TRANSFORMER PLANTS FOR
NO’S. : 5(2000 KV CIRCUIT BREAKERS LT PANEL DRINKING
EACH) 1100 – 440 KW GARDENING
CONVERT : 1100 - 440 FLUSHING
GENERAT
4
ORGENERATORS 6 MOTORS
1000 KW 10KW
500KW 20KW STORED WATER AFTER
500KW 15KW TREATMENT
1000KW 20KW
500 KW 1000 KW 15 KW
6KW
3.
Elegantly carpeted,
JACRANDA
Jacaranda could be used as
one large space or further
divided into two independent
units. Ideal for corporate
meetings, seminars,
workshops and fine parties.

4. CHINAR & WILLOW View of landscaping

Ideal for small functions like courts.
View of the enterance toBeautiful
the
conferences, board complex
meetings, presentations, combination of hard
workshops, seminars and and soft landscape.
parties, these rooms can be
used separately or together
combining the foyer too.

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STRUCTURE AREA CHART FOR AUDITORIUM AND CONVENTION
AREA AREA (sq m) Step landscaping
BLOCK View of the auditorium
AUDITORIUM BLOCK behind the dead wall
and convention block
1. Auditorium 558 of the auditorium
2. Audi dome 385
3. Basement theatre 194
CONVENTION BLOCK
1. Mangolia 128
2. Casurinas 127
3. Silver oak 1 120 View of the landscaped courts The ceiling is made of solar
4. Silver oak 2 73 panels and the architecture is
from the prefunctional areas. such that cool breeze
Landscaping on the different
5. Silver oak room (1+2) 465 These courts form an integral welcomes you even in severly levels of the convention block
6. Silver oak lawn 554 View of a water
part of the complex, as well as scorching summer months. IN PREFUNTIONAL
7. Chinar 28 body in the area
the building. used for the
AREA & CIRCULATION
8. Willow 52 It also shows the view of the SPACES, MARBLE IS
9. Gulmohar 245 outdoor parties. USED AND VARIOUS
outdoor parties, the complex PATTERNS ARE MADE
10. Jacranda (1+2) + foyer 338 has complex open air parties,
11. Mahogany 40 in the landscaped area.
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• The orientation and designing of building of the building is done keeping in mind the comfort of the users and making it eco –
friendly.
• The site is very pedestrian friendly with a smooth pedestrian flow but one gets confused about what is where. There is
problem of signages .
• The core system makes the movement very rigid and makes the connectivity between the blocks very poor.
• The zoning of the functions have been done according to existing buildings around the site. Hence , responding to the
surroundings.
• The beautifully landscaped courts and open spaces are well linked to each other and spaces seem to flow into each other.
• The complex has its own water purification plant, making it even more energy efficient.
• Administration centre is located in the centre of the complex so that it is easily accessible to all.
• Open spaces like amphitheatre make the complex lively.
• An important consequences of combing the public spaces with offices is the creation of informal activity arrangement as may

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activity spaces ensures that the campus is alive and populated even after office hours.
• The convention centre has been given a separate entrance so that it does not interfere with other functions even in case of
an event.
• All the public activities are located on the ground floor and semi public and private activities are located on the higher floors
for smooth functionality.
• All the parking has been provided in the basement , except the VIP parking. This keeps the surface free of traffic movement.
• The complex is well serviced , with major chunk of the services in the lower basement and services are well connected to the
buildings through cores.
• The articulation of the open spaces is features that makes the IHC a distinctive and active public space in the city.
• There is focus on creating an improved climate environment by introducing low energy climate controls.
• Passive solar techniques like using shading canopies which reflect the unwanted raditation , keeping width of the court is
equal to the height of the building, makes the centre the energy efficient.
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INTRODUCTION
The India International Centre (IIC) is a well known non-official organization situated in New Delhi, India. It was founded in
1958, and inaugurated in 1968. It is a unique establishment in that it serves as a meeting place for the various cultural and
intellectual offerings the city has to offer, while maintaining its non-official character, non-aligned motivations and remains
uncommitted to any particular form of governmental, political, economic or religious affiliation.
CONCEPT
According to its official blurb, the centre is alluded to as 'Triveni', which in Sanskrit means Convergence. It provides three activity
streams:
The Intellectual Stream, which is supported with the organization of seminars, symposia, meetings, discussions, and a well

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stocked library that also helps publish papers.
The Cultural Stream, through events like dance recitals, film screenings, and drama.
The Social Stream, through its hostel and catering facilities which brings together people in a pleasant setting.

The India International Centre was designed by Joseph Allen Stein, an American architect who practiced in New Delhi from
1955 to 1995. It is one of several major buildings in the same area designed by Stein, giving the area the unofficial name
"Steinabad".

The India International Centre is among the best convention centers in Delhi. This non-profit institution works for the cultural
interaction between nations. The institution broadly provides three kinds of service to its members and others. The first one is to
provide intellectual service through seminars, symposium, meeting, debates and discussions. It also houses one of the best
libraries in India that also undertakes regular publications. The second is cultural service, which is undertaken through the
regular song and dance performances apart from Film screenings. The third and last is community service through its hostel and
catering facilities where people meet and mingle together.

HISTORY
The idea of the India International Centre first came up in October-November 1958, when Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, then Vice
President of India, and Mr. John D. Rockefeller III discussed setting up a centre for the ‘quickening and deepening of true and
thoughtful understanding between peoples of nations’. Mr. Rockefeller suggested an International House on the model of Tokyo’s
International House of Japan, in whose founding he had played a great part and offered a generous grant towards this end.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, then Prime Minister of India, was so enthused by the idea that he personally took interest in the
selection of the beautiful 4.76 acres site adjacent to Lodi Gardens, on which the present complex stands. Later, as the activities
of the Centre expanded, an Annexe was added to the main complex in December 1996.
LOCATION
India International Centre (IIC) is a well known non-official organization situated in New Delhi, India. The architect who
designed the building complex was Joseph Allen Stein.

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AIMS & OBJECTIVES

Some of the important objectives of the Centre, as proposed in the Memorandum of Association, are:

• To promote understanding and amity between the different communities of the world by undertaking or promoting the study of
their past and present cultures, by disseminating or exchanging knowledge thereof, and by providing such other facilities as
would lead to their universal application.

•To undertake, organize and facilitate study courses, conferences, seminars, lectures and research in matters relating to different

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cultural patterns of the world.

•To undertake, facilitate and provide for the publication of newsletters, research papers, and books and of a journal for the
exposition of cultural patterns and values prevailing in different parts of the world.

•To establish and maintain libraries and information services to facilitate study of world cultures.

•To cooperate with approved institutions and interested bodies for the purpose of helping the cause of understanding among
peoples of different cultures.
•
•To organize and maintain, as far as possible on a no-profit/no-loss basis, limited residential accommodation, with cultural and
educational amenities, for the members of the society as well as non-members specially invited to participate in the activities of
the Centre.

•To invite cultural leaders, scholars, scientists and creative artists, who may or may not be members of the society, to take
advantage of the facilities offered by the society.

•To establish for the management and administration of all the properties, moneys, assets, and activities of the society, a Trust
consisting of seven trustees, five of whom shall be Life Trustees and the remaining two elected, one by individual members and
the other by institutional members.
ABOUT IIC
Considered one of the country’s premier cultural institutions, the India International Centre is a non-government institution
widely regarded as a place where statesmen, diplomats, policy makers, intellectuals, scientists, jurists, writers, artists and
members of civil society meet to initiate the exchange of new ideas and knowledge in the spirit of international cooperation. Its
purpose, stated in its charter, was ‘to promote understanding and amity between the different communities of the world’. In
short, the Centre stands for a vision that looks at India as a place where it is possible to initiate dialogues in an atmosphere of
amity and understanding.

Three core departments provide fitting platforms for its activities; the Programmes Division, the Library and the

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Publications Division. The activities of each of these departments complement the work done by other. Moreover, none of
these activities are commercial in nature but are carried out in the spirit of public service.

The Centre is equally famous for its gracious hospitality, and its hostel rooms are in great demand as they provide comfortable
and personalized service with modestly priced meals. Beautiful gardens, with shady trees and fountains, a bar, a tea lounge
and several refreshment areas are popular venues for members to meet or entertain guests.

If you live in Delhi or are passing through the city, you may happen to visit the Centre for a conference, to listen to classical
music, or converse over tea in the veranda overlooking the lily pond. Against the frenetic pace of city life, there prevails here a
different order of things. You are offered an ambience for reflection and leisured conversation. Cradled by the vivid green of the
Lodi Gardens stretching out towards the southwest, the Centre seems to extend beyond into another time and space.
BUILDING ENVIORNMENT
The buildings of the Centre are located in an ideal environment. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, the Centre is adjacent to the
Lodi gardens overlooking a magnificent landscape of gardens and historic monuments from the sixteenth century.
The India International Centre was the first among seven institutional projects in this area, such as the Ford Foundation and
World Wide Fund for Nature, each designed by Joseph Allen Stein and laid out like an informal campus of architectural spaces.
The Centre retains its own distinctive character of a green oasis amidst the newer buildings in Lodi Estate. In the hurried pace
of life it imparts a sense of leisure, with the buildings opening into outer and inner courtyards, lawns and flowering trees and
pools of still water. The site was carefully developed under the supervision of Dr C.D. Deshmukh, and Dr Durgabai Deshmukh

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who took personal interest in planting the trees. This precedence of nurturing the gardens has become a tradition at the Centre.

Three separate wings of the IIC complex are designed to reflect the different functional aspects of the Centre. A grand central
portico greets the visitor at the entrance driveway, extending across a north-south axis. Each courtyard and each wing serves a
different purpose. Residential rooms in the north wing, the dining areas in the west and the third complex of the library,
auditorium and administrative offices in the south wing, are connected to each other by walkways with overhanging eaves.

Respecting the garden traditions of north India and the refinement of indigenous techniques, Stein integrated these elements
with the modern use of exposed concrete and massive piers and exposed roof patterns. The use of local materials such as
rugged quartzite stone and blue Kota flooring is softened by screened jalis in ceramic blue tiles that resonate with the intricate
patterns found in Islamic architecture. Austerity and simplicity combine with intricate detailing, to bring a sense of repose at the
Centre.

Despite its institutional role the architect conceived the IIC complex as an informal approach. The buildings respond with
sensitivity to their specific location in Delhi. The curving façade of the residential wing corresponds to the curving paths and
walkways in the adjacent Lodi gardens. The large windows of the dining hall and conference room on the second floor overlook
the wide vistas of tombs and gardens. Overall, there is a sublime fusion of the IIC complex with Lodi Gardens.

The Annexe of the India International Centre, like the main building, blends harmoniously with the environment of the Lodi
gardens. In keeping with the spirit of the entire complex, it offers spaces for seminars and cultural performances, refreshments
and boarding in a serene and tranquil environment.
FACILITIES

The main complex of the Centre is laid out with three wings, on the north, south and west, each designed to serve a separate
function. While cultural programmes are open to the interested public in the south wing, the Centre offers residential facilities to
members and their guests in the north wing. The Lounge, Dining hall, Private Dining Hall and Terrace Pergola are located on
the west side, overlooking the Lodi gardens.

The main complex houses C. D. Deshmukh Auditorium, two Conference Rooms, known as Conference Room-I and Conference

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Room-II., The Publication division, the Library and the main administrative offices are also located in this complex. The other
facilities here include forty eight single rooms, twenty five double rooms and two Fellows’ Flats. Similarly, the IIC Annexe has an
auditorium, one Conference Room known as Conference Room – III, two committee rooms known as Committee Room III and
Committee Room IV and an Art Gallery. It also has eighteen double rooms.

Most residential rooms at the main complex open directly to the lawns or the Lily Pond on the ground floor, and are provided with
private verandas on the first and second floors.

The residential and catering services are open to the members and their guests. The Fountain Lawn, the Rose Garden and the
garden space of the IIC Annexe offer an additional outdoor for hosting lunches, dinners, high teas, book launches, etc.

The Centre’s beautiful and low-profile buildings express, as the architect Joseph Allen Stein himself said, the ‘informal or
romantic approach, where each function seeks out its own expression’.
Services - Introduction
Entertaining at the Centre
Eating in the dining room is an occasion to enjoy the privilege of being a member or a guest, or a visitor staying in the
guest rooms. The Centre offers wholesome meals at affordable prices, limited varieties of Indian, Continental and Chinese
cuisine, varieties of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are also on offer to members and residents. The Tea Lounge offers a
more informal sitting arrangement.

Main Centre
The main building houses the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium with a seating capacity of the 231 persons, two Conference Rooms --

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Conference Room-I with sitting capacity of 80 persons, and Conference Room-II with sitting capacity of 60 persons. The
residential block has 48 single and 25 double rooms. There is a Main Dining Hall and a Private Dining Hall, a Tea Lounge, a Bar,
a Terrace Pergola with supporting Kitchen and Pantry facilities.

IIC Annexe
The India International Centre Annexe was inaugurated on 29 December 1996 by Dr. Karan Singh, then President of the
Centre. The Annexe building is an extension of the India International Centre. The IIC Annexe has a Conference Room–III with
capacity of 60 persons, an Auditorium with sitting capacity of 100 persons, Committee Room–III, Committee Room IV for small
meetings up to 20 persons, an open lounge terrace for hosting get together up to 60 persons and a Court for hosting get
together up to 175 persons. There is an Art Gallery in the basement for holding exhibitions of photographs, crafts, paintings,
puppet, etc. The Annexe also has a Dining Hall, a Tea Lounge cum Bar and 18 residential double rooms.
Private Dining Hall ( Main Building , Ist Floor) :
Flexible sitting arrangement for 25-30 persons for meetings and 40-45 persons for Lunches and Dinners
Terrace Pergola : ( Main Building, IInd Floor) :
Flexible sitting arrangement for 25-30 persons for meetings and 50–60 persons for Lunches and Dinners
Fountain Lawn :
Out door facilities for the arrangement of Lunches and Dinners for about 350 persons
Rose Garden :
Out door facilities for the arrangement of Lunches and Dinners for about 300 persons
Lounge Terrace (Annexe) :

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An open space on third floor with the lift facility, for the arrangement of dinners for about 75 persons
Annexe Court :
An open space at the ground level, for the arrangement of Lunches and Dinners for about 150-175 persons
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From the case study it was concluded that:

• The building, although constructed in the year 1960 , is still being maintained to the core by the organized committee persons
of the centre.

• The need for more space is felt at places like auditorium of 240 capacities which at present is unable to accommodate the
growing spectators day by day.

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• Also felt is the need for more conference rooms and exhibition spaces other than present in IIC.

• Regarding the guest suites, the IIC had only 46 guest suites while it was designed but now it has been able to include some
more taking it to 65 suites.

• Parking in the IIC has now become insufficient for cars, two wheelers and buses.
VIGYAN BHAVAN PLANNING CONCEPT AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
•Vigyan Bhavan was built in 1956 by Central Public
Works Department(CPWD) and is also maintained by
them till date.
•It is India’s premier Conference Center that offers
conferencing facilities that can compete with those in
any corner of World.
•It has been the venue for many historically and politically relevant summit
seminars and conferences.
•After a major fire in early nineties ,the conference center was rebuilt with
some modifications in the earlier structure.
•The main building is a three storied structure with total plinth area of about
17,222 sqm with 3 entries for VIPs

LOCATION
•Vigyan Bhavan is situated at a prime location,
at the midst of the two prime structures of Delhi
i.e. INDIA GATE and RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN.
•Facing Maulana Azad road, sandwiched between
National Museum on west and Vice President’s
house on east.
•The building adjacent to the Vigyan Bhavan is the

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Annexe Building, which was functional as a Media
Center, but now converted
Into office. VOLUME &SPACE
•The three entrances to this ANALYSIS
complex is accessible from •Floor to roof height is 3.5 m.
Maulana Azad Road. •Space room of 1.7 – 2.1 sqm/person.
•The low height structures •Separate entries for VIPs in west, for
around complement the general public and delegates in south
streetscape. and for the staff in east.
•The thick belt of trees •Mezzanine floor are approached by
•in the front of the complex staircase on one side and lift on the
Partially hides the elevation Other side.
of the complex.
GROUND FLOOR BUILDING PROGRAME
The main building , a 3 storeyed structure with a total plinth area of about
17,222 sqm.
The parking facility is not enough for the VIPs near the enterance, but is
provided behind the complex. The building houses the following committee and
commission rooms and functional areas.
1.Planery hall i.e the main function hall
1285 Seating capacity(persons)
2. Three Committee Rooms
Hall 1 74
Hall 2
68
Hall 3
83
3.Two Commission Rooms
Hall 4
171
Hall 5
263
4. Pre view cum Projection Theatre
Hall 6
PLANERY 78 HALL HALL TYPE
•It is5.the biggest
VIP Lounge main
andfunctional
VIP dininghallHall, has

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three 6. enterances.
Atrium
•The 7.hall has a stage
Conference approached by
Offices
steps, a press gallery at first
8. Exhibition hall and floor. Itcentre
Business also
houses state of art equipments,which aid
various components. PICTURE
HALL 1
•Adjacent to the
planery hall at the
ground floor.
•Reserve for HALL TYPE (1)
exclusive use for
PICTURE
Head of States:
President or Prime
MInister
 HALL 2
FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR Small meeting and conference hall, for
small press conferences and business like
meetings. Provided with hi tech
conferencing facilities.
HALL 3 HALL TYPEPE (2)
Microphone system for
each member which are
controlled from control PICTURE
room. Provided with
central Audi and video
recording facility. In
HALL TYPE
addition it also has the 8 (3)
channel language
selector switches. PICTURE
HALL 4
This hall is with
seating capacity for
145 delegates.
21 observers and 5
speakers on the Dias.
HALL TYPE (4)
It has an attached
conference secretary
room.
HALL 5 PICTURE

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Seating arrangement
is in rows facing
towards the Dias,
STRUCTURE AND FORMMATERIAL AND TEXTURE where the main
•Building is in form of cuboids. speaker sits. This hall
•All corridors are straight and line with has three entrances HALL TYPE ( 5 & 6)
columns.
•The atriums rear and main have HALL 6
space frame above them. •All the corridors, pre function areas and foyers have Separate provision PICTURE
•Planters have been made on the granite flooring. for 16 mm and 35
•Carpeting has also been done along the corridors.
outer side of the corridors overlooking mm film projection
the main atrium. •Walls and ceilings in the corridors, pre function system. It also has
areas and foyers have been plastered to white finish. an attached PICTURE
conference secretary
room.
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