Salt Lake City Centre
- 1. CASE STUDY SALT LAKE CITY CENTRE KOLKATA, INDIA
- 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1. SITE CONTEXT 2. SERVICE AND UTILITIES 3. FLOOR PLANS 4. ANALYSIS 5. CONCLUSION 6.
- 3. ● PROJECT NAME : CITY CENTRE ● LOCATION : SALT LAKE CITY, KOLKATA ● COUNTRY : INDIA ● AREA : 50, 400 Sq. Mt ● ARCHITECT : CHARLES MARK CORREA ● CLIENT : KOLKATA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ● CAPACITY : 250 pax. ● DATE OF COMPLETION- 2004 INTRODUCTION
- 4. "The City Centre in Kolkata is a very special place...a microcosm of the whole metropolis, catering to multiple land-uses and diverse income profiles...a kaleidoscope of contrast, color and energy. We have in the City Centre a wide range of different-sized residences, entertainment centers, offices and shops - varying from the smallest 'dukaans' to the most glamorous air-conditioned boutiques and large department stores. These multifarious activities, all arranged in a fine-grained mix, are generated by a complex system of spaces...from broad colonnaded public arcades to narrow bazar 'galis' to large terraced plazas...culminating in the kund in the center of the complex. Coffee shops and restaurants, strategically placed at pivotal locations, provide opportunities to rest under wide-spreading trees and observe the world around you...a marvelous tradition, which has always been essential to life in the great city of Kolkata". -Charles Correa, celebrated Architect-visionary, Designer of City Centre Salt Lake
- 5. • Indian architect and urban planner credited with the creation of modern architecture in post- Independent India, he was celebrated for his sensitivity to the needs of the urban poor and for his use of traditional methods and materials. • He designed almost 100 buildings in India, from low- income housing to luxury condos. • He rejected the glass-and-steel approach of some post-modernist buildings, and focused on designs deeply rooted in local cultures, all the while providing modern structural solutions under his creative designs. • His style was also focused on reintroducing outdoor spaces and terraces. • In 2013, the Royal Institute of British Architects held a retrospective exhibition, "Charles Correa – India's Greatest Architect", about the influences of his work on modern urban Indian architecture THE ARCHITECT CHARLES MARK CORREA (1 September 1930 – 16 June 2015)
- 6. - British architect David Adjaye “His work is the physical manifestation of the idea of Indian nationhood, modernity and progress. His vision sits at the nexus defining the contemporary Indian sensibility and it articulates a new Indian identity with a language that has a global resonance. He is someone who has that rare capacity to give physical form to something as intangible as ‘culture’ or ‘society’ – and his work is therefore critical: aesthetically; sociologically; and culturally.”
- 7. OBJECTIVES As a City Centre requires to incorporate the demands the present demography asks for commercial and Cultural Hub. To create a space which can form the node for holding and experiencing commercial, cultural and social activities. Itisina way a hybridbetween a Convention center or a Cultural hub and a Commercial centers at a much reduced scale.
- 9. SITE SPECIFICATIONS • CO-ORDINATES - 22.58°N 88.42°E • VEGETATION - SHRUB & TROPICAL TREES • ELEVATION- 11 METERS • TOPOGRAPHY- NO CONTOURS • CLIMATE - TROPICAL WET AND DRY • ANNUAL MEAN TEMP- 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) • PRECIPITATION- 1,850 MM ANNUALLY • WIND - "VERY HIGH DAMAGE RISK“ ZONE
- 10. • Bidhannagar as it is popularly called, is a planned satellite town in the Indian state of West Bengal. • It was developed between 1958 and 1965 to accommodate the burgeoning population of Kolkata, the state capital. • At the 2011 census, Bidhannagar City had a population of 218,323 (males 111,363; females 106,960) in an area of approximately 13.16 square km with a density of about 16,590 persons per square kilometer • The city has the second-highest proportion of graduates in the country (30.6 per cent LOCATION - DC BLOCK , SECTOR – 1 , SALT LAKE CITY
- 11. ESSENCE OF KOLKATA BUILT FORM ESSENCE OF CONVENTIONAL INDIAN SHOPPING MARKETS PUBLIC SPACE+ INTERRELATIONSHIP OF DIVERSE ACTIVITIES COMMERCIAL+ CULTURAL+ SOCIAL AURA OPEN CLUSTERED PLANNING MIXED USE
- 13. AMENITIES LANDSCAPED GARDEN SECURITY RAIN WATER HARVESTING STREET LIGHT COVERED CAR PARKING ELECTRICITY WASTE MANAGEMENT • This project hosts all amenities and utilities that a contemporary property buyer as well as the public visitor would aspire to have within a commercial complex which are thoughtfully arranged. • City Centre comprises of Residential Plots of different dimensions. • City Centre floor plan enables best utilization of the space. • From stylish flooring to spacious balconies, standard kitchen size and high-quality fixtures, every little detail here give it an attractive look. • The master plan of this project includes many facilities that collectively guarantee a hassel-free lifestyle.
- 14. SCHOOLS COLLEGES HOSPITALS RECREATIONAL AREAS ACCESS TO UTILITIES PARKS
- 15. The Kunda At Salt Lake City Centre, Correa has kept the air conditioned spaces deeper inside so that what greets the visitor is always the embrace of open space and penetrable built form which pulls you in Cineplex Tea Junction A down-to-earth adda place and a highly informal ‘time pass’ idea at the City Centre, where tea is a welcome cup of steaming chai, and the snacks are no– nonsense samosas, vadas and small munchies. You can sit on tea chests and watch the world go by, as you rest your tired feet after shopping. Inox, India’s largest multiplex chain has a four screen multiplex at City Centre Salt Lake with seating capacity for more than 1000. The City Centre Inox is one of the best performing multiplexes of the chain. The Kolkata Store There is a horse-drawn Kolkata tram-car dating back to 1880 which is a celebration of Kolkata’s heritage and love. It evokes in the hearts of Kolkatans a great sense of nostalgia and reminds one of the history of 'The City of Joy.' Great care has been taken in the restoration process, to retain the romanticism of a bygone era.
- 16. Mall within Mall The objective behind creating a fusion between organized and unorganized retail was to unleash marketplace energy where traditional market like interaction between the shopkeepers and the customers is ensured. Special Kiosks Car Parking Besides the car parking facility provided within the complex, there is additional parking space available on the periphery. Parking is handled by a professional group appointed and controlled by City Centre Management. These are the crucial nerve points of City Centre. From the henna stall that started with wedding crowds in mind to the ‘jhalmuriwala’ and the Chinese food takeaway counter, from corn stalls and ice-cream outlets, the special kiosks at City Centre rub shoulders with their better known cousins. The Royal Bengal Room Total Area : 6500 sq.ft. Dining Hall : 2000 sq.ft. Pre function area : 1500 sq.ft. Kitchen area : 1500 sq.ft. Banquets Party Terrace It is an open banqueting space above Hangout at City Centre, Salt Lake. Total area : 4000 sq.ft Capacity : 250 pax
- 17. Built in Charles Correa’s signature style, City Centre Salt Lake is simple, elegant and understated with a very strong geometry. The celebration that is a part of an entertainment experience is provided by the judicious use of bright colors on some surface. The framework is simple, so that the shop they contain can have their own visibility and prominence. A fair amount of greenery is included throughout the complex to provide warmth and intimacy. The context is very Indian and the experience is very contemporary and youthful FORM AND FEATURES
- 18. GALLERY
- 19. PUBLIC PLAZA
- 20. OPEN KUNDA
- 21. CONVENTIONAL SHOPS AND CINEPLEX
- 22. PASSAGEWAY AND FOOD COURTS
- 23. INDOOR PLAZA AND STREET SHOPPING
- 24. THE KOLKATA STORE WITH HORSE DRAWN TRAM
- 25. SHOPPING MALL AND BOUTIQUE
- 26. SHOPS AND FOOD COURTS
- 27. FLOOR PLANS 4
- 29. FIRST FLOOR PLAN
- 31. THIRD FLOOR PLAN
- 33. ANALYSIS 5
- 34. ANALYSIS AREA ANALYSIS INFERENCES KEY OBSERVATIONS MAJOR FEATURES
- 36. KEY OBSERVATIONS Openings on Southwest and Southeast direction to facilitate tunnel effect between blocks. The interlinking corridors facilitate constant air circulation and end at the Kund space. Segregation of activities through levels ,define uninterrupted user specific moment. Kund in southeast direction to have pleasing sun during the daytime. The Kund space is provided on the longer axis of the site to have maximum exposure to the roadside
- 37. OVERALL ANALYSIS
- 38. 5 2 8 4 14 19 48 Percentage Banquet Hall Administration Office Entertainment Health department Food Courts Office Spaces Commercial AREA DISTRIBUTION
- 39. AREA ANALYSIS
- 40. MAJOR FEATURES • Spacious ‘adda’ space where the Kolkatan or his guest can truly relax over cuppa and conversation. • A welcome hybrid difference between a natural and conditioned environment. A street-feel without the street. • To avoid sunlight in summer and rain, it has large pedestrian walkways covered by a polycarbonate roof. • The buildings alongside are so arranged that they provide diffused sunlight and the roof at 25 ft above the ground enhances the sense of openness. • The Indian bazaar format is informal and has intensely personalized seller-customer interaction. • It is also more pluralistic. • The western mall format is characterized by mammoth retailers selling primarily branded products to segmented customers. • City Centre represents a harmonious presence of both. • City Centre has commercial activities, shopping, food and entertainment. • It has the highest number of food outlets among any mall in Kolkata. • It has a four-screen multiplex and a large 10,000 sq. ft electronic games and entertainment section. • It has Shoppers Stop as an anchor and nearly 200 other outlets. FUSING THE BAZAAR AND MALL JUDICIOUS ACTIVITY MIX AND MORE VARIETY OPEN FORMAT RELAXED AMBIENCE THAT ‘BOUNDLESS’ FEELING • The absence of a boundary wall makes City Centre an integral part of the city rather than a gated complex. • A place that doesn’t scream for attention and yet can’t be ignored.
- 41. INFERENCES • The activities linked together by means of linking elements, which not only satisfies the function of activity, but also provides visual connectivity creates harmony. • Concept of conventional Indian marketplace is replicated. • The space, volume and from is designed considering the types of enclosures and the circulation pattern. • Nature of integration between built and open spaces, with the surrounding environment. • Correa has kept the air conditioned spaces deeper inside so that what greets the visitor is always the embrace of open space and penetrable built form which pulls you in. • Consideration of Orientation of the building as it creates shades and shadows on the external surfaces. • Obstructed servicing in staggered blocking planning • Not much scope for informal activities
- 42. IN CONCLUSION • Correa’s design offers a kind of benchmark for all such mall designs , especially in India and Nepal. • Wonderful as it is, Correa’s design not just a skillful piece of architecture but an argument, once again, about the relevance of many old spatial traditions to our most contemporary architectural needs. • Correa’s design is about a sociable connection between the mall as a shopping space, and the city in which it stands. • The international model of the mall is of a completely sealed box which keeps the city out which thrives on turning its back on what is out there. • Air-conditioning is the most direct expression of this attitude. Outside air may not flow freely through indoor space as the barrier to air is also felt as a barrier to our own movement. • The ventilation system, we unconsciously note as visitors, is also subtly about the ease with which people’s movement may flow in and out of a building along with air. • These efforts of the architect is apparent in the layout and the functioning of the complex almost 17 years after it’s completion
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