Preference # THIRD

INDRAPRASTHA SANSKRITIK KALA KENDRE

Delhi,dwarka

INTRODUCTION
Dwarka in an emerging sub-city with its growing development and proximity to indira Gandhi international airport (Connected to Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 via Sector 21 Station interchange with the Airport Express Line) it has got strong catchment of not only the nearby people but the visitors from abroad with its planned locality and strong individuality there is always an opportunity for architectural exploration unlike other areas of Delhi. Dwarka also boasts of some the widest and most developed road network for any colony in Delhi and nearby townships. Dwarka is also known for its higher quality and much better maintained infrastructure like roads etc. which many believe sets it apart from nearby townships. It is also frequently referred to as the "Model Township" and is also thought to be the most organized and cleanest of all parts of Delhi and nearby townships.

MAP OF DELHI

AIM AND OBJECTIVE

To design a contemporary socio-cultural centre with an Indian appeal and which can be related by Indians as well as people coming from abroad. Creation of urban spaces within the complex to define the centre in a broad spectrum. Creating a strong sense for that area (dwarka-sub city).

RATIONALE
Being its proximity to Indira Gandhi International airport and location in planned dwarka sub city, it has lot to offer to people residing there and coming from abroad .The design of centre can be very strong landmark and design the image map of dwarka .it can push the boundaries of creativity since in that area architectural vocabulary itself is very modernized and gives appeal of contemporary India. Moreover unlike noida with caparo-ayatti delhi does not have contemporary international socio-cultural centre other than IIC and IHC which are in new delhi ,with growing needs more such platforms are needed to cater growing needs . Dwarka is expected to be connected to Gurgaon by metro in the near future due to its close proximity to the NCR town. Thus there is a strong need of a socio-cultural centre for Dwarka.

CLIENT
DDA

SITE
The site is at Dwarka, sector 11.The area of the site is 5 hectare. it is next to Dwarka sports complex.

GOOGLE IMAGE OF DWARKA SECTOR 11

GOOGLE IMAGE OF SITE

DWARKA SUB-CITY

DWARKA SPORTS COMPLEX

REQUIREMENTS
Centre for visual art Centre for performing art and recreational area Administration and library block Convention centre Residential area

METHODOLOGY
Live and literature case studies. To study the behavior of a socio-cultural centre and social-urban spaces within these complexes. To understand the interrelationship of different zones of a socio-cultural centre and develop a hierarchical relationship of zones. detailing of 3 blocks and marking out of other two blocks. Comparative analysis and inference from that study. Study of research work and available data on Indian architectural elements as well as contemporary architecture. Evolution of concept and physical manifestation of that concept on site.