APARTMENT BUILDING

INTRODUCTION

An apartment is a multi unit dwelling ,each unit consists of living room dining
room ,kitchen ,bed rooms etc .an apartment may be owned by a person or rented.
Apartments may be useful in housing more number of families in small area for
any social and economic groups .its history goes back to ancient Rome where tall
buildings (6 to 9 storey) were used by middle class people for living and ground
floors for shops. Similar buildings can be seen in Egypt Cairo. Buildings named
Shibam used to be 7 to 14 storey high and made of mud bricks can be found in
Yemeni city.

SITE ANALYSIS

The site is located in king’s way near hotel yak and yeti. The site is approached
through motor way connected perpendicular to the main road and measures
150’*90*.This site has high commercial value and appropriate for residential
purpose hence it can good decision to construct an apartment building in this
location.

Presently Korean restaurant is placed at this site .it has entrance gate at north
adjoining to that of hotel yak and yeti. Residential; buildings and apartments
(landmark) are along the periphery of this site.

The site had some aspects like narrow entrance and access road. No vegetation,
other buildings are located close to the site which will lead to traffic congestion
during rush hour, difficulty during entry and exit, lack of privacy, block of view.

CONSIDERATION MADE BEFORE STARTING DESIGN PROCESS

• Minimise ground coverage (50% max according to by-laws)to provide open

area , good view of city.

• FAR(floor area ratio) of 3

• Set back of min 6m at front and 4m along sides and back.

• Designing of buildings according to necessity of site (luxurious) ,room size

increased to reduce feeling of congestion .

• Safety factors like fire exit.

• Maximise natural light and ventilation.

 • Community area /office.

• Facilities of waste disposal chute, water supply, generator backup.

• Facilities of gym, swimming pool , sauna , spa, restaurant, day care, laundry,
stores etc

• Open space to hang out, landscaping, jogging track, playing area.

• Terrace to grow plants and relax.

• Parking for a car, 2 motor bike and 2 bicycles per unit.

DESIGN CONCEPT

The concept of building is a response to the changing time .As time passes by many
things change and is changing. Simply the present trend of residing in apartments
is related to change in time. As we know the change in time is marked by day and
nights which is ultimately due to movement of heavenly bodies like sun earth etc
.The movement of these used spherical objects are represented by circle and its
changing form .F low to curve intended to create in plan which represent flow of
time.

DESIGN PROCESS

Following concept and consideration the whole design process is conducted .This
apartment is designed to create link between outside world and people residing in
the apartment. The facilities in the apartment will draw outsiders and create link.

Gym and retailers store along with reception and waiting /sitting area is provided in
the ground floor, while restaurants and daycare at first floor , apartments units with
3bed room and 2 bed rooms are provided in 2nd to 6th and 9th floor.7th,8th and 10th
floor is provided with 3 bed room apartment units and two single bed room
apartment .A duplex unit with two bed room is placed at 11th 12th floor .A
community office is also provided at 12th floor .13th floor has facilities of sauna ,spa
and laundry .Overhead water tank will be provided at the top floor.

CALCULATION AND ESTIMATION

Total area of site=13500 sq.ft.
Area covered by building=3100 sq.ft.

Site coverage=22.96%

FAR=3

No of storeys permitted =13

Area covered by basement parking=4830 sq.ft.

No of cars park able=23

Area for common circulation=342 sq.ft.

3 BED ROOM UNITS -11 (1590sq.ft.)

Area in sq.ft. Area in sq.ft.

Living room 195 kitchen 110

Common bath 46 Dining room 167

room

Master bedroom 212 Attached bath 75

room

Bed room 1 155 Attached bath 40

room

Bed room 2 125 Terrace 125

2 BED ROOM UNITS =6 (1172 sq.ft.)

Area in sq.ft. Area in sq.ft.

Living room 315 kitchen 110

Common bath 34 Dining room 87

room

Master bedroom 267 Attached bath 47

room

Bed room 1 185

1BED ROOM UNITS Type A=3 (465 sq.ft. )

Area in sq.ft. Area in sq.ft.

Living , dining 237 Bath room 34

room and kitchen

bedroom 195

1BED ROOM UNITS Type B=3 (588 sq.ft.)

Area in sq.ft. Area in sq.ft.

Kitchen and dining 227 Bath room 47

room

Bedroom and living 314

room

DUPLEX-1 (2086 sq.ft.)

Area in sq.ft. Area in sq.ft.

Living room 315 kitchen 110

Common bath 34 Dining room 87

room

Master bedroom 315 Attached bath 34

room

Bed room 1 267 Attached bath 47

room

BUILDING SERVICES

No of people living in the apartment =100

WATER DEMAND
Daily water demand =200 lpcd

Volume of water required per day=20000 liters

419 sq ft area has been separated on top floor which will be capable to store
1254000 liters of water sufficient for a week.

SEPTIC TANK AND SOAK PIT

Rate of sewerage flow=135 lpcd

Soil infiltration rate =52 l/sq. m/d

i.e. volume of septic tank=6m*3m*2m and 8 no. Of septic tank of diameter3.5m

and height 3.5m are required.

LIFT SIZE AND NUMBER

Carrying capacity of lift=6 persons

Speed of lift =80m/min

According to calculation single lift is sufficient to carry 185 persons in peak hour of
9am to 10am but two lifts are used for using during failure and reduce unnecessary
delay.