Habitat centre
Introduction
The habitat centre is modelled after the India habitat centre at New Delhi.
Habitat Centre is a multipurpose building. Mixing work, commercial and social
spaces.This is mainly engaged in the promotion of arts, culture, habitat and heritage.
A habitat centre society will be formed as a special purpose vehicle primarily for
operation, development and management of the proposed facility.
Aim
The aim is to set up an exclusive and permanent facility which can host events
related to arts, culture and heritage.
Objective
To facilitate the exhibition of different art forms, cultural extravaganza and other
activities relevant In displaying the rich cultural heritage of the city. To develop a
common ground for the display of different varlties of fine arts as well as cultural
displays, not only belonging to local talent, but also those belonging to national and
international artists.
Scope
Art galleries and exhibition centres to showcase different arts and culture Setting up
of learning centres such as studios and workshops to develop the talent in young
minds.
Designing of auditoriums and open air theatres to host various performances. Ample
amount of parking facility
Circulation pattern - Pattern How of pedestrians and vehicles inside the complex. To
provide accomodation facilities for guests and artists.
Thrust area
Usage of local materials for construction and developing the building by
understanding the works of Le Corbusier and his styles of Architecture.
Site details
The Habitat Centre is proposed on eight acres in front of Hotel Taj,
Chandigarh,Sector 17
Reference:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/ht-special-reviving-chandigarh-sector-17-long-
road-to-revival/story-hCrXjcUWaLA3fXF2eBb30J.html
Project components:
Office space (Bank, institutes, offices) 30,000 square meter
Auditorium-500 capacity-550 square meters
Audi dome-300 capacity-350 square meters
Theatre X4
function area 3000 square meters
Exhibition hall-150 capacity
visual art gallery-300 capacity
Exhibition area Total 700 square meters
conference room X 10
Guest rooms 50-60
five suites and service apartments
Amphitheatre 250-300 capacity
out door venues: 3500 square meters
library and resource center
cafe, Restaurants, food court
gift shops
retail plaza
parking. 1000 cars and 2000 Bikes
25% of The area must be landscape
CORE FACILITIES
Visual art gallery
Exhibition spaces
Sculpture court
Library
Resourse centre
LEARNING CENTRE
Workshop area
Training studios
ARTIPLEX
theatres
Open air theatre
Auditorium
Landscapped garden
ADMINISTRATION
Office spaces
Board rooms
Conference halls
Banquet halls
MEMBER FACILITIES
Guest accomodation
Food court
Club house
Indoor sports
Car parking facilities
Case study:
INDIA HABITAT CENTRE,Delhi.
Site: eight acres in front of Hotel Taj,
Chandigarh,Sector 17