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• Dilli Haat is a paid-entrance open-air market, food plaza, and craft bazaar located in Dilli.
• Virasat-e-Khalsa is a museum of Sikhism. The museum celebrates
500 years of the Sikh history and the 300th anniversary of the

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• The area is run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), • It serves to attract tourists and pilgrims. This results in a
and unlike the traditional weekly market, the village Haat, Dilli Haat is permanent. consultation between religion and emerging need in the building
• The new Haat has been developed with a number of eco-friendly features and is fully environment.

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differently-abled friendly. • One side it promotes hand crafts to locals as well as nurturing a

l • The nearest metro station to reach Dilli Haat Janakpuri is Tilak Nagar or Janakpuri metro
station. The ticket is priced at Rs.10 (adults) and entry for children (below 12 years) is free.
It will remain open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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• It has a provision of 100 craft stalls, 74 open-platform shops and 46 shops. It will have 14

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Level up heritage memorial complex, Anandpur sahib, Punjab 140118

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• Evolved from left over space with storm water drain , garbage dump and a line some
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vegetation , Dilli haat has emerged as an active and engaging public space with an over
growing demand high footfalls .
• The chosen site of 100*300m comprised of a 23m wide storm water drain , a garbage
dumping ground often used for outdoor defecation and sanitation purposes.
Food courts

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• Along the site were number of tree lining both side of the drain , giving it a linear flowing
character but with an identity of a left over space .

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• Conception of programme is as large a design intervention as its physical,
manifestation. The final functionality found an indoor, well equipped 800
capacity auditorium for formal concerts and an informal similar capacity open
–air amphitheatre that works simultaneously with independent spaces and
Amphitheatre
Craft stalls
Food courts S Complex A: Reception, library, auditorium, exhibition
gallery, meeting room and mechanical area
Complex B: Pedestrian bridge and cafeteria

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support services.
• A multipurpose , multi scaled exposition hall for exhibitions and seminars is
proposed.
• A set of four basket houses a music museum a music store and music
Auditorium
A Complex C: Permanent exhibition building, heritage
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• Location: Virender Nagar, Janakpuri, New
Delhi
• Area: 16000m2
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2014- July) and cold in winter (December - January). The
average temperature can vary from 25oC to 45oC during the summer and 22oC to
5oC during the winter.
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view of dilli haat , Janakpur the stage is
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steel sheeting on top . It has glass and wooden façade . This hall work as both individual exhibition
hall and can also be used as a whole.
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The another interesting element is the
puncture in the roof , which allows the
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• Not all service entries are used.
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• The placement system of stalls is convincing
• The decoration enhance the beauty of space.
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provide shade. Because of the structure special identity for pedestrians circulation is a very special feature.
entrance look welcoming and great play of Sense of • Every kitchen has a its own gas and water supply.
scale (large to small). perspective The complex is • Every food stall has different style of seating and shade.
and cheerful planned with • Temporary stall structure can be improvised .

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as an entry for It gives sense of excitement to get • www.Wikipedia.org Architect: Archohm
openness pedestrians a view from certain height. Curvy • www.poster.com Year of completion: 2014
too. into the craft- path helps from making the • www.slideshare.net Tourist footfall: 7000 people on weekends
only zone journey monotonous. 3000 people on weekdays