NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY

NEW DELHI
RAVI KUMAR (0708803019) Apeejay Institute Of Technology School Of Architecture & Planning Greater Noida (u.p)

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introduction
PROJECT DETAILS National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT campus) , Delhi
Client National Institute of Fashion Technology Principal Architect B.V Doshi Structural Consultant - Himanshu Parikh, Ahmedabad Site Area 11650 sq.mt. (i.e approx. 3 acres ) Total Built-up Area 13570 sq.mt. Project Cost Rs. 8.5 million (1994) Intakes 300 students Courses fashion and apparel, fashion communication, fashion and textiles, fashion technology, garment manufacture, leather garment development, knitwear design.

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this institute are to impart education in apparel design for the ready made garment industry, to undertake research in this field in tune with our cultural heritage and train personnel in the field of garment marketing. It is hoped that in future this institute will become an international fashion center and more importantly a model agency promoting regional institutes all over India to boost local talents which would enrich the national garment design and manufacturing. Being the first of such institutes to facilitate easy access to local and foreign professionals, visitors and buyers a centrally located site in Hauz Khas at Delhi has been selected by the institute.

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location
The NIFT Campus Is Located At The Mehrauli Road In New Delhis Hauz Khas Institutional Area. It Is Easily Accessible From The Aurobindo Marg Or Balbir Saxena Marg.

Access is from north east and south westside of the campus. Site is irregular in shape and is surrounded by classical dance institute , HAUZ KHAS housing, GULMOHAR park. The front courtyard have been developed by DDA and this green area has been given to NIFT for maintenance and upkeep.

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Evolution of the design

Doshis concept of the building revolves around form-imagery perception thus providing the building with roots, life and history. The NIFT campus becomes a village square growing organically over time to become a theatre, the scene for unfolding drama of day to day life. For the central kund like court, wide casually aligned steps, water-channels, green areas, over looking terraces and bridges emerge as elements of space making to recreate for fashion and design activities.

REFRENCES
According to Doshi following references have been used STEP WELL , the steps leading to water body surrounded by platforms and galleries . INDIAN BAZARS , the idea of introverted indian bazaars relating to the theatrical quality of fashion and traditional chowk or mohalla to faster a sense of community . KUND , the main dominant feature in the formation of institute design and which guides the way to the campus.

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Site planning
The site was a flat land. The kund and the levels are all architects creations which has changed overall site contours. The landscape is all planned with no trace of any natural growth of vegetation but main focus has been given to the hard landscape, neglecting the effectiveness of soft landscape. The access is through a plot reserved for zonal green now handled to NIFT on the condition that no building shall be constructed on this part. Way to basement

LOCATION PLAN
The entry to the campus is from two sides front and back.. As one enters, to the left is security cabin and front is a green patch and the internal road leads to the main entrance and basement.

BLDG.BLOCK GREEN AREAS AMPHITHEATRE PEDESTRIAN CIR. VEHICULAR CIR.

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zoning
It has two zones academic and administration. Academic block is divided in to two wings on either side around central court - amphitheatre making central visual axis of the campus. FRONT COURT AND AMPHITHEATRE SERVICE CORES

ADMINISTRATIV E BLOCK

ACADEMIC BLOCK

GLASS SCREENED BRIDGE SEPARATING KUND LIKE COURT FROM AMPHIT HEATRE COURT, ACT AS A MOVEMENT PATH BETWEEN 2 ACADEMIC BLOCKS

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circulation
The circulation on site from the gate to the point where the building begins is vehicular. Beyond this, the circulation is totally pedestrian with the play of levels and interesting movement patterns and landscaping. Pedestrian movement is Not channelized. Such interactive spaces become the centre of activity during the free time of the students Parking chaos created at the entry only A series of high and low platforms, soft and hard landscaping, the space multiplies as entrance court, central green, display platform ,informal theatre and a visual focus. This forms apart of informal circulation

On entering the building, the circulation is totally pedestrian through central court leading to resp. blocks.

HORZ. CIRC. VERT. CIRC. AMPH. PEDESTRIAN VEHICULAR

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Circulation forms a major space for channelising. The architect has treated it with a very elaborate network of corridors, steps, lobbies, staircases, lounges, bridges, and terraces. A unique experience in going through the bridge and watching the court below gives the view of all the happenings in the campus. The components of circulation are: Three level walkways with a cross breeze flowing to stand and gaze Staircases evolving out of free flowing cut-outs, indicative of design forms.

Staircases leading to the terraces, which are intended to be used by the students during their leisure time. Open as well as glass screened bridges separating the court from amphitheatre court, not only remain as movement path, but also double up as the cat walk for the fashion shows which can be viewed over from the class rooms, corridors, library as well as the administrative block. Total no. of 5 Staircases are provided serving the academic and administration block and 2 lifts , each in both the wings are provided.

Circulation acting as Interacting medium

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PARKING
Both covered and open parking was planned but the basement is not used for the purpose and used for the workshop purpose. Surface parking has been provided along with the paved access of the building. One side is flanked by staff car parking and the other by visitor parking. Road side parking infront of the institute is also done.

Two wheeler parking

Parking along the way leading to inside of the campus

Way to basement being blocked by dumping waste furniture Open paved parking at the entrance of the building block

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Building layout
The irregular lines of the plot bind the irregularly growing blocks. Different blocks acquire different shapes and forms depending upon the functions they are accommodating. Permeability of the blocks, due to accessibility from all the sides makes the site totally traversed. The building blocks are concentrated around the sunken court thus generating activity and creating lively environment. ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK

labs in the way due to insufficient space CLASSROOMS LABS. ADM.BLOCK TOILETS CAFETERIA

The front court separated from amphitheatre by terraced academic wing becomes culturally appr. and climatically comforta ble outdoor space

KITCHEN RECEPTION HORZ.CIRC. VERT.CIRC. AMPH.+COURT GREEN GROUND COVERAGE

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=2892 sq.mts. (25%)

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ACADEMIC BLOCK
The whole complex forms a vibrant composition with a double height entrance to the reception. it attains most Different forms with a truncated pyramid. The academic blocks are connected through different systems of circulation overlooking the central court Double height Reception with a large glazed waiting hall and this reception is overlooked through the exhibition area Academic facilities have been provided in the areas joined together in the form of a cluster. The cluster comprises of lobby , lecture rooms, laboratories and toilets. CLASSROOMS LABS. LECTURE ROOMS Space in between the labs and toilets acts as lounge/lobbyinteraction space which is quite large enough so actual space is being used by the faculty members

The exterior hides as to what is happening inside the building.

LABORATORIES
Fashion design demands extravagant gaps to handle sprawling fabrics and numerous accessories they require larger tables, space for mannequins. So , there is a complaint of space due to increase in no. of students.

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AMPHITHEATRE HUB OF ACTIVITY

It is mainly designed to accumulate the persons for fashion shows as it helps the students to keep a contact with the changing friends . The NIFT amphitheatre is too much a topic of controversy and criticism. It has not been constructed as it was designed. It was supposed to have the stage floating in the water body below. But the direction of the stage has also been changed, without taking into consideration the orientation of the sun, i.e seating of the audience and stage exchanged their seats during construction. Total seating capacity is for 300 students , Which is not large enough for large gatherings.

Amphitheatre view from administrative blocks balcony It creates an inwardly bazar, livened up by designed displays and movements of students as well as Area covered by amphitheater = visitors through entire 319.35 sq.mts. space

Front court view with central bridge separating the court from amphitheatre

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Labs are south west oriented which is not good as it causes glare in the peak time causing inconvenient to the students One Lift serving both the academic blocks LANGUAGE AND MODELLING ROOM LABS. TOILETS ART ROOM EXHIBITION HALL

Narrow corridor of administration block with ending up at toilet blocks on both sides

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Adm. block Covers projection and research office, administrative office and officers cabin

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BASEMENT PLAN
ramp down to basement which is presently locked and the way is being used for dumping LABS the waste furniture STORAGE AREA Electrical and plant room Basement covers storage space and labs other than services which was not planned. It was planned for parking which is not in use Pattern making labs and yarn knitting lab in the basement with aluminium partitions SERVICES VERT.CIRC. HORZ..CIRC.

Basement is well lighted by using the skylights covered by fibre sheet which can be seen in central court

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CLASSROOM S LABS TOILETS DIRECTORS CABIN AND BOARD ROOM ART ROOM EXB. HALL UPPER LEVEL LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

Library and the resource centre share the third floor. Library is used by all the students and outside people from the industry and profession, for research and reference work

Resource centre consists of valuable audio-visual collection of videotapes, slides, CDs and photographs.
Resource centre also comprises of material collection of textile, costumes, jewellery and other related reference material.

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landscaping
Although apart from the zonal green there is not any substantial green area to be landscaped, the institute gives a feeling of richly landscaped environment. Site boundary is lined with deciduous and evergreen trees. A series of high and low platforms, soft and hard landscaping have been Used in the amphitheatre court.

Entrance has been supplemented with potted plants and flowers thereby giving one a feeling of being in a natural environment.
Parking is flanked by greenery with earth mounds flowerbeds and trees.

Landscaped cut-out and lawns

In this campus, soft landscape is negligible environmentally not good.

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orientation
Building is aligned with its long sides along NW and SE axis, facilitating good exposure to the sun and breeze. Different blocks of building complex are placed according to the site lines. All the peripheral building lines are parallel to the site lines. Openings for light and ventilation have been sacrificed for aesthetic considerations than climatic comfort. Windows in the academic block have been provided towards NW and SE resulting in glare and heat in the day. This complex is based on frame structure - square module has been followed up. The 7.88mts. Grid of square hollow columns (serving as ducts) works as a vertical plenum for future air conditioning and evaporative cooling systems. The roofing is done with waffle slabs (1.7mx1.7m) thus providing a column free space of 6.85 sq., this sub-division used is a basic module for all the components of the building. The external thickness of 990mm (3-2) Acts as adequate sun protection for the Windows, providing insulation. Labs Labs Labs class room Art room lab s Basement SECTIONS

structure

class room
Basement

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materials
STRUCTURE R.C.C and brick walls. CLADDING random rubble stone masonry on some part of the plinth , pilasters in some places, imported float glass used as a special material as a non-reflecting glass used as a complete wall, steel frame screened with reflected glass, and use of vibrant colors in the interior spaces.

FLOOR FINISH - different floor finishes are used in different areas black granite and white marble check flooring in reception hall, kota green and jaisalmer yellow in corridirs, plain cement floor finish in classrooms and laboratories, chips flooring in exhibition hall, open spaces with rough kutni stone.

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ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION
FAADE TREATMENT One of the most striking features of the building is the faade, which convey
the contradictory sense of immobility as well as flexibility. The building acquires its overall finish in its outer faade in grey colored grit with grooves breaking the surface. The exteriors are uniformly finished in grit, the interiors come in as a surprise, with composition of white, grey, and greens of the court. A grey mass puncture the undulating surfaces and the skyline formed by steps and terraces give a unique character to the building

WINDOWS
An interesting part is the use of jharokhas of traditional architecture to new materials and expression. Their asymmetrical placement bears an incomplete look.

TORN PAPER AESTHETICS As a gesture to the evolution from the concept of

ruins, the architect has used the elements of tearing a stone wall slowly generating starkly colored bands and finishing in grit. Murals at the entrance of the building

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