Created By:

Guided By:
Mohammad Zafar (MBA RE&UI)
Prof. Piyush Tiwari
RICS School of Built Environment Studies.
Prof. Jyoti Roa
Amity University, Noida
MAIN ENTRANCE
BREIF INTRODUCTION :

The India Habitat Centre was started in 1993. The public agency for Housing
and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) wanted an office building for
its workers and made the unprecedented decision to invite chosen non-profit
organizations that shared their concern with habitat to share that work space.

 The building was designed by architect Joseph Allen Stein. It consist six
restaurants, four galleries, one auditorium, amphitheatre and an atrium. The
landscaping,horticulture,fountains add to the pleasing ambience of the campus.

Spread on an area of 9 acres, the capital’s cultural hub, known for hosting
plays, book readings, music concerts, dance performances, art exhibitions,
corporate luncheons and office workshops, is also a place to catch up with
friends and lovers.
SITE LAYOUT
 DESIGN REVIEW :

The whole complex consists of five main

building blocks. The heights of the buildings
are 30m, interconnected by aerial walkways.

The entire facade is cladded with

exposed red bricks work gives a
majestic look.

Use of shading devices (Truss) reflects

back 70% of the summer heat. It is
designed as a space frame structure with
blue reflectors that can be aligned
providing shade during summer and
allows winter sun to enter.

Use of horizontal and vertical
ribbon windows having slots in them
for plantation purpose.
The building blocks being separated
create interesting courtyards landscaped
with walkways.

Walls are cladded with Beautiful
textured surface with stone chips and
cement, joins additional feature on walls.
The interesting glass/steel structure
(Ventilation Shafts/ Sky Lights)
near the second entrance provides
natural light to the underground
parking area.
The glass fiber/steel structure standing upon
concrete pillars, gives attractive look to the
Semi spherical dome.

Solar panels are provided for

lighting purposes inside the gardens, it
makes building energy efficient and
environment friendly.
Well designed drainage system
eliminates use of rainwater pipes
and adds to the beauty of the structure.

Triangular bricks work at

outside the Gulin Tower provides
ventilation and aesthetic view to
the structure.
CONCLUSION:

 The India Habitat Centre was conceived to provide a physical

environment which would serve as a catalyst for synergetic relationship
between individuals and institutions working in diverse habitat related
areas and therefore, maximize their total effectiveness (Source – website
of IHC ).

 The principal resolve of the centre – “to restore at every level –

environment and ecological , a balanced, harmonious and improved way
of life”, is to be reflected in its concept & design (Source – Wikipedia).
Thank You !