Commercial Complex
Commercial Complex
ELANTE MALL
ELANTE MALL
LOCATION : Chandigarh
LAND AREA : 107,000 Sq meters
ARCHITECT : Architect-Woodhead
CONCEPT : Designed to serve diverse
commercial and hospitality needs.
YEAR : 2013
GROUND COVERAGE : 50%
SUN PATH AND WIND
DIRECTION
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SPACE PLANNING
SERVICES
HOTEL
OFFICE CENTRAL
COURTYARD
MALL
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SPACE PLANNING
● With its planning based on axis Chandigragh
has pursued the "more exposure, more
consumer" approach.
● L-shaped for maximum exposure
● Three main entrances lead visitors to see
through atrium which is main source of
attraction .
● Separate circulation for staff and
visitors.Forced circulation of customers
across the mall via the thoughtful
● positioning of vertical circulation devices like
11 lift and three sets of escalators
● Strategic building arrangement that creates a
pedestrian-friendly short corridor between
major roadways to draw people into the mall
area
● Food court faces the central atrium for better
user experience
● Vertical zoning based planning
● Commercials on ground, first and
second floor and other activities
like office,cinema,children play
area in upper floors.
● Ground and 1st floor : Retail
shops
● 2nd floor : Restaurant
● 3rd floor : Cinemaplex and cafe
● 4th floor : Children play area and
offices
● Atrium serves as a multi-
functional
● spaces for several activities,
concerts, exhibitions etc.
ACCESS
7 ENTRIES TO THE SITE
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ACCESS AND LANDSCAPE
● 7 vehicle entry and multiple pedestrian
access points are provided.
● Interior and exterior divided by
transitional space.
● Transitional space acting as landscape
● The mall's entry is barrier-free due to
the walkway and flushed ramp.
● Every customer is warmly welcomed to
the mall by a large plaza. The plaza's
variety of food vendors has also
brought life to the area.
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USER FRIENDLY DESIGN
MATERIALS
• THE MAIN MATERIAL
SPECIFICATION IS
• STEEL
• CONCRETE
• STRUCTURAL GLAZING( Not
only providing transparency
but also bear stresses and
supports loads)
• ALUMINIUM LOUVRES
• DHOLPUR STONE CLADDING
• GRANITE
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PARKING
● Distinct entrances and exits.
● three storied parking lots can accommodate
5000 four-wheelers at a time.
● The parking of three cars between the
empty spaces has been influenced by
column spacing.ie about 7.1meters
● Driveway: about 14
● meters (measured from google earth)
● Exposed interior idea, with exposed
concrete, pipes, and lines.
INTERIOR
OPEN
WELL VENTILATED,
WELL LIT
USE of skylights