OBJECTIVES OF URBAN DESIGN STUDIO
To study the socio-cultural influence and its spatial manifestation
To analyse the issues ans problems faced by the urban spaces, the mechanism of growth
and adaptability
Area should highlight its historic resources
Showcase the recognizable and unique identities of different areas of the community, improve
the visual environment and creation of a sense of place
To review the potential and viability of the place to live, work and visit, in the current context of
rapid urban growth, sprawl and development
Proposals of renovation, reuse and redevelopment of the built environment leading to urban
enhancement of the neighbourhood.
Feasibility of plazas, pocket parks or improved open space
Environmental approach to design in the context of sustainability
APPROACH AND CONTENT
The study groups have to evolve a checklist, explore and analyze the dynamics and varied
dimensions of urban spaces. The groups are to follow a methodology as in :
1. To understand the spaces, its location and its significance
2. Components of the space and its character, legibility and image
3. Network and interdependencies
4. People and their usage of space as in function / activities
5. Historic precedence, heritage / conservation values
6. Potential and problem mapping
7. Problems / issues faced
ANNEXURES
1. Schedule & List of Deliverables
2. Group List Study Groups & Topics
3. Base Map
DESIGN OUTCOME
1. Street as a social space - Lifestyle & activity pattern of inhabitants
2. Social manifestation in the physical form - Community, Form & Architecture
3. Reinstating cultural/historical identity - Possibility of a cultural revival
4. Addressing densification - Improvements in Traffic & Infrastructure
5. Renewal mechanism - Revitalizing of the older neighbourhood
CHECKLIST
S.No: Topics Studies / Data Presentation
A Location Profile, Area, Landmarks, Fact file
Accessibility, Aerial Precinct,
Site Base map
Model (3 dimensional ) showing
bulk & density factor
B History Chronological Evolution, Spatial Mapping, Chronological tables
evolution
C Land use Existing, Categories, Zones Land use Map
Identification, Classification,
Details Built fabric
D Zonal Precincts Each zone - %, features, Zonal maps showing footprints,
sample study, issues, impact gross bulk and density
study
Potential / Problem Mapping
Impact Study
Proposals
E Development Built fabric, Bulk and density, 3d visualization
dynamics trends and practices of urban
growth, Govt. Policies / Density mapping
Programmes, Role of agencies
F Housing Typology, Govt. Policies, Govt. Mapping, Architectural drawings
Projects, Need and Demand, Typology
Infrastructure
Problem and Potential mapping
G Commercial Typology, Type of goods, flow Mapping, Problem and Potential
of goods, parking, level of mapping
services
H Traffic & Network / Physical Structure, Transportation Network
Hierarchy, Traffic studies on
Transportation volume, vital statistics issues, Potential / Problem Mapping -
proposals, impact study SWOT
Impact study
I Infrastructure Water supply, Power, Solid Mapping
Waste, Drainage Social
Infrastructure Compliance to the UDPFI
Standards - Tabulation
J Imageability Character, Identity, Visual Survey
Streetscapes, Street furniture,
Urban art, Iconic value Skyline
Mental Mapping
Micro Environment
Haptics & Kinesthetics
K Socio Cultural Festivals, events, community Video / Audio Clippings
fervor, Public Realm as a social
space Photographs
Folklore studies Transcripts
L Inclusive Paradigm Elements of sustainability, Design Policies
Green, Barrier free, Climate
responsive, Site responsive Tools
M Impact study Macro & Micro level highlighting Impact Mapping
all the zonal issues
N Proposal Design issues, Policies, Architectural design product,
Scheme Renewal measures Physical
Spatial, Economic, Socio cultural
factors
Image to the city Design concept
Report
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SITE DOCUMENTATION - GROUP 1
Location and Accessibility.
Site selection and Planning.
Detail, Landmark, Approach, Entry / Access.
Aerial Precinct, Site study.
Traffic and Transportation Quantity.
Issues, Proposals, Impact study.
Overall Map.
Locating Landmark, Nodes, Bus stops, Terminals etc.
Street Hierarchy with road width, edge conditions, Typical road sections.
Green concepts, Barrier free, Climate Responsive, Site responsive.
Societal issues / Environmental concerns.
EIA (Environmental Impact Assesment)
UHIA (Urban Heat Island Effect)
SERVICES
Water supply and sewage / Sanitary management
Drainage and solid infrastructure Storm Water, Reservoirs, Supply and Harvesting
Electricity, Power supply, Sub station Transformer
Telecommunication
ON SITE
Location / Area
Climatology
Hydrology
Geology
Ecology
Topography
Existing Structures
Quality and Quantity
Services Watersupply, Sewage, Electricity, Telecommunication
OFF SITE
Surrounding views from site to inside, from outside to Site.
HISTORY, CHRONOLOGY SOCIO ECONOMIC & CULTURE - GROUP 2
1) Chronology, Development over 100yrs (MAP)
2) SOCIO ECONOMIC STRUCTURE
a) Population
b) Age and Gender
c) Literacy
d) Income
3) Existing Socio Infrastructure, Schools, Institutions, Community Hall, Market, Shopping etc,
Religious centre.
4) Imagability, Character, Identity, Street scapes, Street Furnitures, Urban Art, Iconic value
5) Festivals, Events, Community fervor, Public Realm as a Social Space
6) Folklore Studies and Historical background if any
7) Macro and Micro level highlighting all the zonal issues in connection with Socio Economic
factors.
LANDUSE, HOUSING TYPOLOGY AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - GROUP 3
1) Landuse classification as per CMDA master plan
2) Existing Landuse categories, Zone / Typologies, Identification, Classification
3) Detailed study of each Zone (in percentage calculation)
4) Features, Sample study, Issues, Impact study
5) Urban Fabric, Space and Density, Trends and Development of Urban growth
6) Unplanned Expansion of Cities, Decongestion options
7) Transit Oriented Development
8) Government policies / Programes and developments, Role of NGOs
9) Government on going Projects, need and demand, Infrastructure
10) Parking Standards and level of Services
11) Macro and Micro level issues highlighting all the Urban context
12) Identify conforming and non conforming use
13) Landuse conversion if any identified
14) Percentage of different Landuse within 1Km radius
15) Building Typology map, density, height restriction, old and new structure
16) NBC, DCR, UDPFI guidelines
VISUAL ANALYSIS - GROUP 4
1) Study of demarcated area with regard to Urban Design principle
2) City Graffitti
3) Street views
Heights
Skyline
4) Urban Art and Landscape
5) Identify prominent views and surrounding site
6) Styles, Architectural features, Characters and Elements
7) Diurnal Variations (Timeline of Streets)
8) Figure Ground relationship
9) Building Bulk
10) Imagibility of City
