CITY LEVEL PROJECTS

INTEGRATING THE METRO STATION

WITH THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Mandi House Metro Station
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Contents Summary

1 Introduction 8 Mandi house area is popularly known as the cultural hub of Delhi. The presence of many
significant cultural institutions and government offices along with the transit node gives an
2 Historical Significance 10 opportunity to strengthen and enhance the pedestrian system along with bicycle loops to
2.1 Early and Late Mughal Period 10 connect different districts.
2.2 Early 19th Century, Delhi 1914 11
The site demonstrates how isolated cultural districts and surrounding developments can
3 Context 12 be part of a pedestrian and bicycle system with the provision of proper pedestrian spaces,
3.1 Zonal Plan D 12 open green spaces and abutting transport interchanges. Provision for pedestrian and
3.2 Ward Boundaries, Location and Connectivity 13 biking lanes with appropriate widths, auxiliary amenities for pedestrian walks – the design
proposal authenticates these essential urban spaces as anchors, making them vibrant, useful
4 Mapping and Site Analysis 14
and attractive to people.
4.1 Site 14
4.2 Movement around the Site 15
4.3 Open Space System 22
4.4 Development around the Site 26
4.5 Heritage Monuments 28
4.6 Architectural Heritage 29
4.7 Mandi House Metro Station 30
4.8 Urban Design Analysis 32
4.9 Cultural Hub 42
4.10 Conclusion 46

5 Design Proposal 48
5.1 Proposal I 48
5.2 Proposal II 50
5.3 Proposal III 52
5.4 Proposal III: Site Proposal 58

6 Annexure 72
6.1 Physical Characteristics of Pedestrian 72
6.2 Spatial Standards 74
 Introduction

1. Introduction
Design Intent:
1. To create of an Art District by bringing together cultural facilities.

2. E nhance urban connectivity at the local and city level along with the local pedestrian
network and traffic, at an urban scale; bicycle routes, autos, taxis, Metro, pedestrian
connections.

3. Provide safe pedestrianization and ease of parking in the city’s cultural district.

Methodology:
Site Surveys

Mapping and Site Analysis

Approach:
The study demonstrates three proposal with respect to the context and significance of the
Introduction

cultural district of the city, which are discussed briefly:

1. Proposal I – Minimum Intervention: Existing Infrastructure with enhanced efficiency.

2. Proposal II – Institutional consolidation and creation of soft boundaries

3. Proposal III – Exploring potentials: A consolidated art district

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 2.1 Early and Late Mughal Period 2.2 Early 19th Century, Delhi 1914
Historical Significance

Historical Significance
Early Mughal Period Early 19th Century
It is said that Shah Jahan shifted his The area south of Shahjahanabad,
capital from Agra to Delhi because near the village of Jaisinghpura,
of the extreme heat of the summer belonged to the Raja of Jaipur. It
months which he felt was unfit for consisted of a few villages, some
a monarch (Gupta, 1981).The Royal gardens and brick kilns. It had ruins
Palace was built between 1638 and of buildings from past eras, and was
1648. The city walls, the Jama Masjid, therefore called ‘Khandraat Kalaan’
and palaces for nobles and some (the great ruins)(Singh M., Mukherjee
public buildings were erected by R., Kapoor P., .2009)
members of the family of Emperor
Shah Jahan. The Palace was inhabited
for nearly five to six years after it was
established.
The study area lies to the south of
Historical Significance

the walled city which was sparsely

inhabited.

Delhi 1914
In 1911, the British Government
Late Mughal Period decided to shift the capital of India
The city of Shahjahanabad was not from Calcutta to Delhi. Edwin
limited to the area enclosed by the Lutyens, Herbert Baker and others
great wall. It was not the only hub created the present New Delhi. The
of the urban complex, but extended layout was structured on a geometric
to the north, south and west and grid with the seat of power at the
along the opposite bank of the river apex of the layout, two ceremonial
to the east. According to Joseph avenues intersecting each other at
Tieffenthaler, the suburbs extended the central point, with roads placed
eight miles beyond the Arab Gate to at thirty or sixty degree angles where
the south. (Blake 1991) they crossed each other, interspersed
with roundabouts and open spaces.
The important elements of the
Viceregal Estate included a dramatic
vista along the Imperial Avenue,
or Kingsway.The North and South
Blocks on the either side led down
the gradient to the Great Place with
the Council House on the left and
on to the War Memorial (now India
Gate). Along the hexagon lay the
palaces of some of the maharajas of
India. (Singh M., Mukherjee R., Kapoor
P., .2009)

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 3.1 Zonal Plan D 3.2 Ward Boundaries, Location and Connectivity
CONTEXT

CONTEXT
Introduction
Zone ‘D’ mainly comprises Lutyens’ Garden City and its extensions. This zone
is situated between River Yamuna on one side and the ridge on the other. The
zone inncludes some important areas of Central Delhi.
New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens in a geometric pattern, based Ward Boundaries
on a triangle, which had three major functions at its apex., viz. commercial, On 15th February, 1931, the new capital was officially
governmental and recreational: Connaught Place, the Government Complex inaugurated. In the year 1932, the New Delhi Municipal
(Viceroy’s Palace and the Secretariat) and the India Gate are the respective Committee became a 1st class municipality. It was
centres of these major activities. entrusted with supervisory powers to look after all
services and activities it was called upon to undertake.
The study area falls under the New Delhi Municipal
Council.
Source: https://www.ndmc.gov.in/ndmc/history.aspx
CONTEXT

Ward Map of Delhi

Mandi House
Circle Location
The Luytens Bungalow Zone forms a central part of
the city with government accommodation. The area of
study – Mandi House Metro station and its precincts
– holds important cultural and art institutions along
with government institutes as well as some residential
Special Characteristics of the Zone: components.

Source: DDA
Zonal Development Plan: Zone ‘D’ Google image of the site
This zone consists of many large parks and recreational facilities which include
the Delhi Flying Club, National Stadium, Delhi Polo Club, Race Course,
Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Pragati Maidan (Trade Fair Grounds), Central Vista,
Zoological Gardens, etc.
Towards the north of Rajpath, Connaught Place, the metropolitan city
centre (D-1) is the hub of the city. Major public and semi-public facilities near
the Ramlila Grounds (D-2) and sociocultural institutions located near Mandi Connectivity
Connaught Place House (D-3), serve the entire city. Mandi House Phase III extension of the Delhi Metro consists of
Source: https://walksonbarefoot.files.wordpress.
com/2017/01/456578274.jpg?w=660 Prominent medical colleges and hospitals such as the Maulana Azad Medical Circle Mandi House as an interchange station in order to reduce
College, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, etc., and important educational the pressure on Rajiv Chowk Station. This new corridor
institutes like the School of Planning and Architecture, Mata Sundri College, of 6.8 km connects the Central Secretariat to Kashmere
Dayal Singh College, College of Jesus and Mary and Lady Irwin College are a Gate. Mandi House Circle is an intermediate node
part of this zone. connecting the central business district, Connaught Place
Parliament House, Supreme Court, Central Government Ministries, Delhi which connects with the western part of the city. It is well
High Court, Central Government offices, DDA, Delhi Administration offices, connected by bus routes to different parts of the city
etc. are also located in this zone. as well.
Major residential areas, include plots with large bungalows, Foreign Missions,
Lady Irwin College, Sikandra Road State Guest Houses, Government colonies, private colonies and rehabilitation
Source: http://www.ladyirwin.edu.in/index.aspx colonies. Map showing Metro and Road Netwok

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 4.1 Site 4.2 Movement around the Site
MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS
MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS
Site Selection
The area chosen for this study falls under the Lutyens
Bungalow Zone which has a historic significance with
respect to the making of New Delhi. Major components
include the transit node of Mandi House Metro station and
cultural institutions around the Mandi House Circle. The
significance of the area with respect to the history of the
place, as well as its interface with the newer developments
like the new Metro station and its integration with
surroundings is the major thrust of the study.

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and markets attract high traffic volumes and create traffic
congestion along certain stretches of the study area.

Map of showing the extent of the site Feroz Shah Road towards Rashtrapati Bhawan

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MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS
MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS
4.2.1 Movement Issues
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The new Mandi House interchange Metro station, with its influx of people, Though Kamani Auditorium and Doordarshan Bhawan have a few NDMC
has added facilities like para-transit modes to link further to different parts of authorised parking facilities for two and four-wheelers, which are operated and
the area. Due to many significant functions in the area, the volume of vehicles managed by DIMTS Ltd., these are not sufficient for the parking requirements
and parking becomes critical during peak hours. Para-transit modes like auto- of the area. Tilak Bridge Railway Station, a part of Delhi Suburban Railway, is
rickshaws have dedicated stands on certain important roads like Copernicus also located in a residential and commercial neighbourhood of the New Delhi
Marg, which has auditoriums, to facilitate them. During the hours when district of Delhi. It lacks proper accessibility.
Para-transits outside Ravindra Bhawan, auditoriums are in use, four-wheelers are parked in the lanes of residential Access through Residential Lanes for Tilak
Feroz Shah Road areas, creating chaos and traffic congestion in these areas. Bridge railway station.

2 8

Cars parked in residential lanes near Pedestrian entrance to Tilak Bridge Railway
Copernicus Lane Station

3 9

Taxi stand next to the Little Theatre Group 8 Para-transit transport outside the Mandi
auditorium, Copernicus Lane 7 House Metro station

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Bus stop and para-transit outside the Mandi

Parking in front of Kamani Auditorium, House Metro station
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Copernicus Marg
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Provision for bicycle sharing at Mandi House

12 Metro station
Parking, FICCI, Tansen Marg
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Parking along Doordarshan Bhawan,

Parking along Bengali Market Copernicus Marg

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MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS
MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

4.2.2 Pedestrian Movement
4 5 6

Pathway along a residential area, Safdar Hashmi Marg Pedestrians crossing along Mandi House Circle Pathway along Metro Station, Sikandra Road

Key Plan

Pathway along Bhagwandas Road

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Pathway along Copernicus Marg 2

The volume of pedestrians is

considerably high due to various
educational institutions in the vicinity
of Mandi House Metro station.
Well-maintained pedestrian walkways
exist along most stretches with
facilities such as kiosks on certain
stretches. The residential areas are
well-equipped with pedestrian
Pathway along Feroz Shah Road infrastructure .

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MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS
MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

4.2.3 Pedestrian Movement around Mandi House Circle People use the open spaces along the roads and most predominantly the central open green space of the Mandi
Mandi House Circle is an important connection point for people commuting to trans-Yamuna, the western part of the House circle. One of the prime concerns here is that, for using this green space, they have to cross the busy vehicular
city and to the areas like Karol Bagh and further west.. road which is risky for the user. One of the thrust area of design intervention is to ensure pedestrian safety and
The circle also connects significant cultural centres of the city and has an established pedestrian network with green connectivity to different cultural districts. The green spaces have some defunct water fountains along with seating
pockets which form a recreational space for the people working in the area. spaces for pedestrians along the way.

1 3 5 7 9 11

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Drama defunct water fountain. The National Museum of Natural History and parking bay for intermediate para-transit

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Natural History Sikandara Road

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 4.3 Open Space System
MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS
MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

MAPPING AND SITE ANALYSIS

4.3.1 Tree Avenues

Source: Krishen, 2006, Trees of Delhi.

The new city was planned as a

The erstwhile Maharajas were ‘garden city’, based on a geometric
granted large plots in the study area grid with avenues and axial vistas that
to build their palaces in the new terminate at hexagons.
capital. The officer’s bungalows were The avenue trees chosen were
designed with small and compact based on the fact that the vistas
quarters for gardeners and clerks. were mostly flat and uninterrupted.
Neighbourhood park Wide green zones with pedestrian tracks The size of the bungalows for Behada Tree, Barakhamba Road Barakhamba Road These avenues highlighted significant
different levels of gazetted officers architectural monuments such as
were planned according to their Purana Qila, the Lodi Tombs and
official hierarchy. Senior civil servants Safdarjung’s Mausoleum. The size of
lived in large houses that were set in the special trees selected determined
spacious, walled-in gardens. (Singh M., the width of the avenues in which
Mukherjee R., Kapoor P., .2009) they were planted. The Town Planning
Institutions are a large part of the Committee (1913) picked 13 types
Green spaces along Sikandara Road Green spaces along Feroz Shah Road study area which form a substantial of avenue trees out of very large
portion of open spaces and Sausage Tree, Copernicus Marg Copernicus Marg number that grew in Delhi. (Krishen,
contribute to the open green space 2006)
system.

Residences, Lutyens Bungalow Zone Residences, Lutyens Bungalow Zone

Source: https://www.wmf.org/project/lutyens-bungalow- Source: https://badabingbadabambadaboom.wordpress.
zone com/2012/04/27/my-life/ Jamun/ Rai Jamun Tree, Feroz Shah Road Feroz Shah Road

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4.3.2 Existing Vegetation

The green areas in the area of study
are the result of British planning of
the new capital with spacious plots
and open spaces. Avenues and vistas
were a distinct part of the planning
process which remains a legacy of
colonial rule. This peculiar character
of the Lutyens Bungalow Zone
differentiates it from the rest of Delhi
and forms a green lung in central
Delhi.

Aerial view of Lutyens Bungalow Zone

Source: http://www.thehindu.com

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 4.4 Development around the Site
Mapping and Site Analysis

Bengali Market, Tansen Marg

Mapping and Site Analysis

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The Lutyens Bungalow Zone has typical characteristics such as large plot The area is rich with heritage and has also accorded with the newer
sizes and a pleasant environment. In fact, the area is unique in its low development like the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS), which has improved
density character in the heart of the city. The area is flanked by government its connectivity to the rest of the city
institutions, government housing, educational institutions and is the cultural
hub of the city, with many renowned art and literary institutes of the country.

Little Theatre Group, Copernicus Marg Sangeet Bharti, Tansen Marg

2 8

Kamani Theatre, Copernicus Marg

Ravindra Bhawan, Copernicus Marg

Himachal Bhawan, Sikandra Road
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Embassy of Nepal, Barakhamba Road 8

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FICCI Auditorium, Tansen Marg National School of Drama, Bhagwandas Road
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Bengali Market, Tansen Marg Doordarshan Bhawan, Copernicus Marg

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 4.5 Heritage Monuments 4.6 Architectural Heritage
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Heritage 1 3
Legacy of Architecture
The area is rich in architecture from The area is enriched by the work of
the Colonial era. A few palatial significant and renowned architects
residences were later converted for of the country from the British
different uses. Residential palaces like era to the present day. Different
Bahawalpur House, now the National architectural styles from different eras
School of Drama and Malerkotla can be seen here.
Modern School, Barakhamba Road Lady Irwin College, Sikandra Road
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Modern_School,_ House, now the Embassy of Nepal, Ravindra Bhawan, Copernicus Marg Embassy of Nepal, Feroz Shah Road
Delhi.jpg
are a few examples. Lady Irwin Lady Irwin College (1930)
2 4
2 5 College is an example of Colonial Architect: Walter George.
Architecture.
Ravindra Bhawan (1957-63)
Architect: Habib Rahman

Shri Ram Centre (1966-1969)

Architect: Shivnath Prasad
Embassy of Nepal, Feroz Shah Road Residence, Sikandra Road
Lady Irwin College, Sikandra Road
3 6 Triveni Kala Sangam (1957-63)
5
Architect: Joseph Allen Stein

Doordarshan Bhawan (1957-63)

Architect: Raj Rewal

Himachal Bhawan(1982)
National School of Drama, Bhagwandas Road Tehri Garhwal House, Bhagwandas Road Doordarshan Bhawan, Copernicus Marg Triveni Kala Sangam, Tansen Marg Architect: Satish Grover

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 4.7 Mandi House Metro Station A
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The Mandi House Metro Station is located on the Blue
and Violet Lines of the Delhi Metro. It serves the cultural
hub of Delhi – Mandi House area – which has the
National School of Drama, Ravindra Bhawan, Sangeet
Natak Akademi, Sahitya Akademi, Feroz Shah Kotla, Shri
Ram Centre for Performing Arts and the Triveni Kala
Sangam, besides Bengali Market and the nearby residential
areas.
As part of Phase III of the extension of Delhi Metro,
Mandi House has been expanded into an interchange
station in order to reduce pressure on Rajiv Chowk
station. The new line has integrated with the Badarpur
corridor.
Concourse Level Plan A
Key Plan Source: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

Sikandra Road

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Site Plan: Mandi Metro Station Section - AA

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Mandi Metro Station, concourse level Entrance plaza, Mandi House Metro station

3 4 5

Pedestrian Plaza in front of metro exit Entrance plaza, Mandi House Metro station Metro Entry/ Exit

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 4.8 Urban Design Analysis
Mapping and Site Analysis

Mapping and Site Analysis

Mapping and Site Analysis

Mapping and Site Analysis

4.8.1 Urban Node
Paths
Nodes

Pathway along Feroz Shah road Mandi House Circle

Wide Pedestrian
walkways, Avenues

Pathway along Copernicus Marg Green spaces along FICCI auditorium

Landmarks
Edges Triveni Kala Sangam
Shriram Centre for
Performing Arts

Himachal Bhawan

Triveni Kala Sangam

Doordarshan Bhawan

Ravindra
Bhawan

Doordarshan
Bhawan

National School of Drama

Ravindra Bhawan

Districts
Paths
Triveni Kala Sangam Lutyens Bungalow Zone predominantly consists of wide avenues, pathways along roads with greenery around.
Shri Ram Centre for
Performing Arts
Edges
FICCI Auditorium
The edges in this area are not continuous due to the large plots designed as a part of its planning.
Himachal Bhawan
Bengali Market Triveni Kala Sangam Districts
The art and cultural districts in the area form a significant zone for people visiting these places.

Nodes
Mandi House Circle forms an important junction, with transit interchanges and many districts in vicinity. It is a vital place
locator for individuals to perceive nearby places.
Nepalese Embassy

Doordarshan Landmarks
Kamani Auditorium, Bhawan Many institutions and auditoriums around the area, serve as landmarks to visitors. These landmarks help in orientation
Little Theatre Group
National School of Drama and make places easily identifiable.

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Mapping and Site Analysis

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4.8.2 Boundary Walls
Tansen Road
Wide avenues and large size plots are characteristics
of the Lutyens Bungalow Zone. The boundary walls
along the avenues form a significant character of the
area. As the area mostly consists of government, non-
government institutions, cultural institutions, markets along
with a residential component – there is variety in the
A B
character of the boundary walls. This is an essential design
component to address physical and visual barriers as a
part of pedestrian infrastructure.

Key Plan

FICCI Front Margin Multi- Utility Zone Carriage-way (20 m wide approx.) Multi-utility Zone Front Margin

Section - AA Tansen Marg

Bengali Market, Tansen Marg Boundary Wall, Govt. Housing, Tansen Marg

B B
No Physical Barrier Semi-solid Boundary walls,
With Physical Barrier,
With Partial Visual Barrier

Front Margin (FICCI) Parking Road Road Parking Front Margin

Pedestrian Footpath Pedestrian Footpath (Triveni Kala Sangam)
A B

Boundary Wall, Govt. Housing, Tansen Marg Boundary wall, Triveni Kala Sangam, Tansen
Marg

Solid Boundary Walls,

A A Soft Boundary walls,
With Physical Barrier, With Physical Barrier,
Visual Barrier Partial Visual Barrier

Boundary Wall, FICCI, Tansen Marg Boundary Wall, Sangeet Bharti, Tansen Marg

Carriage-way Front Margin

Semi-solid Boundary Walls, Porous Semi-Solid Boundary Walls, Front Margin
(Residence) (20m wide approx.) (Residence)
With Physical Barrier, Semi Porous With Physical Barrier,
Partial Visual Barrier. Non- Porous Partial Visual Barrier Section - BB

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4.8.2 Boundary Walls
Safdar Hashmi Road
Wide roads with varied land uses have boundary walls
depending upon the building typology. A variety of
boundary wall are seen on Safdar Hashmi Marg, as a
majority of these buildings are public in nature.

A B

Key Plan

Boundary Wall, Shri Ram Centre for Boundary Wall, Govt. Housing, Safdar
Sangeet Side Margin Multi-utility Zone Carriage-way Multi-Utility Zone Front Margin Himachal Bhawan
Performing Arts, Safdar Hashmi Marg Hashmi Marg
Bharti
Semi-solid Boundary Walls, Solid Boundary walls, Section AA
With Physical Barrier, With Physical Barrier,
Partial Visual Barrier. With Visual Barrier
A wide pedestrian pathway with
seating along the pathway and
ancillary facilities like eating kiosks
along Sangeet Bharti makes the path
attractive and usable.
Parking of two-wheelers hinders
A pedestrian movement.

Boundary Wall, Sangeet Bharti, Safdar Boundary Wall, Himachal Bhawan, Safdar
Hashmi Marg Hashmi Marg

Solid Boundary Walls, Solid Boundary Walls, Side Margin (Sangeet Bharti) Multi-utility Zone Road

With Physical Barrier, With Physical Barrier, A

Visual Barrier With Visual Barrier
A Parked buses occupy the space along
the wide pedestrian pathway outside
Himachal Bhawan, which breaks
pedestrian continuity.

Boundary Wall, Sangeet Bharti, Safdar Boundary Wall, adjacent to Himachal

Hashmi Marg Bhawan, Safdar Hashmi Marg

Semi-solid Boundary Walls, Porous Solid Boundary walls,

Road Multi-utility Zone Side Margin Himachal
With Physical Barrier, Semi Porous With Physical Barrier, Bhawan
B
Partial Visual Barrier. Non- Porous Partial Visual Barrier

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A
A B
4.8.2 Boundary Walls
Copernicus Marg
Some of the important cultural centres in this area are
Ravindra Bhawan, Kamani Auditorium, Shri Ram Bhartiya
Kala Kendra and Little Theatre Group. On the other
side of the road is Doordarshan Bhawan, which has an
exclusive entry to the complex.
Ravindra Bhawan Carriageway Pedestrian Front Margin
Zone/ Greens
Section - AA

The boundary walls on the Ravindra

Bhawan side are more porous in
nature with semi-solid character.

Key Plan

Green Zone Carriageway

Boundary Wall, Ravindra Bhawan,
A A Boundary Wall, Doordarshan Bhawan,
Ravindra Bhawan Front Margin
Pedestrian Walkway
Copernicus Marg Mandi House Circle A

Semi-solid Boundary Walls, Solid High Boundary Walls,

With Physical Barrier, With Physical Barrier The boundary walls here differ in
With Partial Visual Barrier character as per the building typology.
Doordarshan Bhawan has very
high boundary walls due to security
reasons.

Boundary Wall, Shri Ram Bhartiya Kala Boundary Wall, Doordarshan Bhawan,
Kendra, Copernicus Marg Copernicus Marg

Soft Boundary Walls, Solid High Boundary walls, Front Margin Green Zone Carriageway
Ravindra Bhawan
With Physical Barrier, With Physical Barrier, Pedestrian Walkway
B
with Partial Visual Barrier

Ravindra Bhawan does not have any

physical barrier.

Boundary Wall, Kamani Auditorium, Porous Boundary Wall, Maharashtra Sadan,

Copernicus Marg Copernicus Marg
Semi-porous
Semi-solid Boundary walls,
with Physical Barrier, Non- porous High Boundary Walls, Source: http://rabindrabhavandelhi.blogspot.in/
with Partial Visual Barrier With Physical Barrier

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4.8.3 Activity Node: Sociocultural 4.8.4 Urban Districts/Node

The cultural hub of the city is well-connected by all The city’s cultural hub are important urban nodes of the
transport modes. Mandi House Metro station is significant city which attract many visitors from all over the city. Each
in terms of people commuting to and from varied places. of the cultural districts are a hub of multi-disciplinary
The area is well-connected by para-transit modes, bus activities, but are disconnected by means of accesibility.
stops and bus-shelters forming an essential element of Spaces where people walk, bicycle, drive, park, shop need
the transport system. essential design considerations for efficient use of space.
Important sociocultural institutions such as Ravindra
Bhawan, National School of Drama, Sangeet Bharti, Triveni
Kala Sangam, Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, etc.,fall
within walking radius of the Metro station.
Natonal School of Drama, Bhagwandas Road The walking radius in the map above indicates the vicinity Ravindra Bhawan, Copernicus Marg
of institutions, offices, market places and residential areas. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sreenivasan/13215522474

Mandi House Circle is a concentration of pedestrian

activity, and is therefore a significant design element
in which a central core of pedestrian related facilities,
connects the concourse level of the Metro without
conflicting with the thoroughfare.

Triveni Kala Sangam, Tansen Marg Shriram Centre for Performing Arts, Safdar Hashmi Marg

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A

A
Shriram Centre for Performing Arts
Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts was originally
known as the Indian National Theatre in 1948. It
promotes arts and culture as well as nurture talents in
Mandi House Circle and its vicinity is renowned as the the field of performing arts and preserve Hindi theatre
cultural hub of the city. The area has many art and cultural along with other forms of globally recognized performing
institutions as well as the city’s important auditoriums. arts. It includes a theatre for the performing arts, a theatre
Some of the institutions were founded just after repertory company and an acting school.
Independence and are still thriving with the same vigour
with which they were started. Source: http://shriramcentre.org

Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts

Key Plan

Tansen Marg
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FICCI KK Birla Auditorium:
FICCI KK BIRLA AUDITORUM has a capacity of 626 and
Tansen Marg

boasts of a large open ground which can be used as a

Triveni Kala Sangam venue for exhibitions, lunches, dinners and team activities.
Source: http://ficciauditorium.com/
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Sundari K. Shridharani, who was also its founding director.
Triveni, as it is commonly known, contains four art
galleries, a chamber theatre, an outdoor theatre, an open
air sculpture gallery, besides this it runs its various art,
music and dance classes.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triveni_Kala_Sangam

Bengali Market
Sangeet Bharti
Bengali Market

Tansen Marg
Sangeet Bharti is another significant institution which
forms a part of the cultural hub. It is one of the oldest Bengali Market (its actual name is Mal Market) is among
institutions which started in 1955. It promotes dance and the oldest and most popular markets in New Delhi. A
music. Dance forms such as Kathak and Bharatnatyam cultural hub, only a few kilometres away from Connaught
form part of the courses offered by the institution. Place, it was built by a Bengali, Mal Lohia, in 1930. It is a
relatively small market, comprising several stores situated
in a circular manner around a traffic roundabout. Today,
it is famous for its North Indian street food, and shops
selling sweetmeats, such as Nathu’s Sweets (specializes in
channa-bhature) and Bengali Sweet House.
Sangeet Bharti Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengali_Market

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Ravindra Bhawan Shri Ram Bhartiya Kala Kendra
Rabindra Bhawan Houses: Sangeet Kala Akademi, Sahitya The Shri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra’s beginnings can be
Akademi, Lalit Kala Akademi traced to a small but exclusive sponsoring body called
‘Jhankar’ which was set up in 1947. The Kendra formally
came into existence in 1952, since then it has grown and
blossomed over the years, as one of the premier cultural
institutions of India.
Ever since its inception, the preservation of the country’s
cultural heritage and the promotion of performing arts
has been the active concern of the Kendra. The Kendra
maintains a permanent dance-drama group.
Source: https://www.thekendra.com/

Key Plan
National School of Drama
The National School of Drama is one of the foremost
Lalit Kala Akademi Sikandara Road theatre training institutions in the world. It was set up by
Lalit Kala Akademi, the National Academy of Art, was set the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units
up by the Government of India on 5 August, 1954, and in 1959. In 1975, it became an independent entity and
was registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, was registered as an autonomous organization under the
ad
h Ro on 11 March, 1957. In pursuance of the objectives set out Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, fully financed by
Sha
oz
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Bh
General Council, Executive Board and other Committees. the School is highly intensive and is based on a thorough,

ag
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Lalit Kala Akademi is the Government’s apex cultural comprehensive, carefully planned syllabus which covers

nd
as
body in the field of visual arts in India. It is an autonomous every aspect of theatre and in which theory is related to

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body, which is fully funded by the Ministry of Culture. The practice. As a part of their training, students are required
Akademi is an independent organization and functions at to produce plays which are then performed before the
arm’s length from the Government. public.
Copernicus Marg

Source: http://nsd.gov.in/delhi/

Since most of the auditoriums are located in this area, parking is one of the prime concerns of the place. The
following table shows the seating capacities of the auditoriums and the parking conditions:

S. No. Auditoriums/ theatre Seating Capacity Parking

Sahitya Akademi On-road parking – Parking along Copernicus Lane

The Sahitya Akademi was formally inaugurated by 1. Little Theatre Group 327 seats and neighbouring streets
neighbouring streets
the Government of India on 12 March 1954. The
Government of India Resolution, which set forth the
2. Kamani Auditorium 632 seats
constitution of the Akademi, described it as a national
organization to work actively for the development
of Indian letters and to set high literary standards, to Sangeet Natak Akademi 3.
Meghdoot Theatre
Theatre 1
327
150
foster and coordinate literary activities in all the Indian The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s first national academy Theatre 2 100
languages and to promote through them the cultural for music, dance and drama, was set up by the Republic
unity of the country. Though set up by the Government, of India, which was created on 31st of May 1952. It is the National School of Drama
the Akademi functions as an autonomous organization. apex body of the performing arts in the country which On-road parking
4. Abhimanch Auditorium 350 Parking along Bhagwandas Road and on
Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, is preserves and promotes the vast intangible heritage Sammuk Auditorium 96 neighbourhood streets
the central institution for literary dialogue, publication of India’s diverse culture, expressed in the form of Bahumukh Auditorium 75-100
and promotion in the country and the only institution music, dance and drama. The Akademi coordinates and
that undertakes literary activities in 24 Indian languages, collaborates with the governments and art academies of 5. Shri ram Centre for Performing Arts 556 Along Safdar Hashmi Marg
including English. different States and Territories of the Union of India as
also with major cultural institutions in the country. 6. FICCI 626 Surface parking in the premises
Source: http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/sahitya-akademi/aboutus/about.jsp

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 4.10 Conclusion
A

A
Conclusion
The area is mostly surrounded by sociocultural
institutions, government offices, markets as well as
residential areas. The cultural hub of the city attracts many
people from distant parts of the city.
Transit nodes like the Mandi House Metro station, which
also is an interchange station, connects this area with
distant parts of the city. Many renowned auditoriums of
the city are located in vicinity of the Metro station. The
opportunity to connect different cultural districts with
a safe pedestrian network is one of the essential design
parameters.

Aims
To connect the isolated cultural districts, enhance
Tansen Marg pedestrian routes and develop bicycle routes.
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Objectives
Copernicus Marg

• Pedestrian mobility with biking facility across all

institutions and adjacent area without interfering
with vehicular traffic.

• Softening edges of institutions, visual connectivity

across radials to enhance pedestrian movement.

• Parking provisions for auditoriums with options

of shared parking for surrounding developments.

• Proposed schemes to be energy sustainable with

water conservation and tree conservation.

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 5.1 Proposal I
Design Proposal
Design Proposal

Design Proposal
Proposal I
A B
Minimum Intervention: Existing infrastructure with
enhanced efficiency

• Use of surrounding roads for parking – Mechanised

Parking
• On-grade pedestrian crossings with programmed
signalization Resi- Little Theatre Group Auditorium Parking Carriage-way Parking
dential Proposed Mechanised parking Pedestrian Pathway Pedestrian
• Enhanced pedestrianization Pathway
Pedestrian Carriage-way
Pathway

Section - AA

The design strategy focuses on the optimization of

available parking in front of the institutions and making
provisions for mechanised parking. This will improve the
efficient width of the roads which are currently choked
due to the on-street parking.

Site Plan

Parking Requirement
Residential Pedestrian Carriage way Proposed Little Theatre Group
A In front of DOORDARSHAN Pathway Mechanised parking Auditorium

BHAWAN A
Surface Car Parking = 35 Nos.

B In front of KAMANI and LTG

Surface Car Parking = 19 Nos.

C Next to Central Administrative

Tribunal = 22 Nos.

D Proposed Stack Car Parking

(2 tier) A
behind Kamani audi/ LTG
= 73 X2
= 146 Nos..
B
A
E Total car parking achieved =
A+B+C+D= 222 Nos. D

A
Surface Parking Carriageway
1.8 m wide Pedestrian Pathway
C B

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Design Proposal

Design Proposal
Proposal II
Precinct Plan: Institutional consolidation and
creation of soft boundaries

• Surrounding surface parking including shared parking

with all the institutions around. A B
• Soft boundaries for visual access
• Enhanced pedestrianization

Ravindra Bhawan Greens Greens Carriage-way Greens Greens Surface Parking (Doordarshan Bhawan)
Surface Parking for Admin Pedestrian Zone Pedestrian Zone

Section - AA

One of the key issues here is to address the parking for

the auditoriums which create congestion on the roads
and abutting streets. In this proposal, parking (inside the
premises) of the surrounding institutions like
Doordarshan Bhawan, Ravindra Bhawan is used with
the available surface parking, along these institutions. The
strategy is also to open up the boundaries which are solid
and visually obstruct pedestrian view.
Site Plan

Porous
Parking Requirement Boundary wall
A
A RAVINDRA BHAWAN: Parking Greens/ Furniture Zone 2M Wide Greens/ Furniture Zone Carriage-way
Shared Parking : Total car parking Pedestrian Pathway

space available : 445 Sq. m. A A A

Car Parks = 16 Nos.

B DOORDARSHAN BHAWAN:
Surface Car Parking = 117 Nos. B

C In front of DOORDARSHAN
BHAWAN
Surface Car Parking = 35 Nos.

C
D In front of KAMANI and LTG
Surface Car Parking = 19 Nos.
E
E Surface Car Parking behind LTG
and Kamani Auditorium
= 51 Nos.

Total car parking spaces

A+B+C+D+E = 260 Nos. Carriage-way Greens/ Furniture Zone 2M Wide Greens/ Furniture Zone Surface Parking
Pedestrian
D Pathway Proposed Boundary Wall
B
for Doordarshan Bhawan

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 5.3 Proposal III
Design Proposal

Design Proposal
5.3.1 Schematic Plan: Potentials
MARKET
potential as an anchor SUNKEN COURT LIFT/ RAMPS
for variety of users, active POTENTIAL AS ACCESS to THE SEATING
node RECREATIONAL SPACE, AREA AT UPPER LEVEL
STAIRCASE TO ACCESS THE AND CONNECTING THE
SEATING AREA ABOVE CONCOURSE LEVEL.
Metro
mANDI HOUSE CIRCLE Potential
POTENTIAL OF DEVELOPING connection to
VIBRANT GREEN WITH ALLIED distant districts
ACTIVITIES FOR PEDESTRIANS 

Earth BERM COMMERCIAL

A GREEN BUFFER TO CURB POTENTIAL ANCHOR FOR
SOUND FROM AUTO MOBILES PEDESTRIANS

Tree AVENUES
ACT AS VIBRANT GREEN SPACE,
ENHANCED WITH PEDESTRIAN
AMENITIES

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Design Proposal
5.3.2 Design Strategy

Metro Entrance Plaza

Entrance Plaza with shade and
waiting areas

Mandi House Metro station Garden of Five Senses, New Delhi

Pedestrian Walkway
A walkway with resting and seating
places Sunken Court

Metro Entrance Plaza

Khan Market Metro station exit. Pedestrian walkway, Police Headquarters,
New Delhi

Kiosks
Anchor pedestrian movement

Tree Avenue

Exits Entry to Basement

The lifts and ramp exits to be in
correlation with the urban context
Kiosks along pedestrian pathway, ITO, New Cheonho Station exit. 7, on the Seoul Auditorium
Delhi Subway Line 5 and Line 8 Entrance Plaza
Tree Avenue

Tree Avenue BuILT-UP GARDENS/ PARKS Playground SOCIOCULTURAL INSTI. GOVERNMENT INSTI.

A physical and a visual connector to UNDER GROUND COMMERCIAL BASEMENT PARKING ROADS PEDESTRIAN NET. SITE DEMARCATION

the plaza

Pedestrian walkway, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

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Design Proposal
5.3.3 Design Development
Basement Level Plan ENTRY /EXIT POINTS PLAZA AND
ENTRY /EXIT POINTS Ramps/ Lifts BASEMENT PARKING
Ramps/ Lifts
Entry to
Commercial RAVINDRA
Shops, Restaurants BHAWAN
PERFORMING SPACES
Theatres, Exhibition Proposed connection
Spaces to Concourse Level
of Mandi House
Metro Station
Bicycle Tracks LAWN
ENTRY /EXIT POINTS
Pedestrian Staircase/ Lift Entry to
Pathways DOORDARSHAN
GREENS BHAWAN
Pedestrian Pathways Staircase/ Lift

Bicycle Tracks Entry to

MEGHDOOT eNtry ramp
THEATRE TO THE basement
ENTRY /EXIT POINTS
Ramps/ Lifts
Bicycle Tracks Commercial

Copernicus Marg
Pedestrian Pathways Pedestrian Track
BICYCLE TRACK

Site Plan ENTRY /EXIT POINTS N

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Ramps/ Lifts
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Pedestrian Walkway Has eNtry ramp
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Pedestrian Crossing Area ENTRY /EXIT POINTS Entry to
Existing Staircase/ Lift DOORDARSHAN
Pedestrian BHAWAN
Green Buffer Walkway

Sikandara Road
Seating for Lawn Below ENTRY
viewing Existing Lawns TO LITTLE
Green buffer THEATRE
Staircase GROUP

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Ramps/ Lifts

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 5.4 Proposal III: Site Proposal
Design Proposal

Design Proposal
Proposal III: Neighbourhood and
Institutional Integration Plan
• Underground parking
• Plazas, precinct connectivity,
• Recreational facilities with amenities like restaurants
and kiosks for pedestrian utility

1
Site Plan

1 Metro Plaza

2 Sunken Court

3 Tree Avenue-I

4 Tree Avenue-II

5 Entry to Basement
4 3
6 Auditorium Entrance Plaza

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Design Proposal
5.4.1 Metro Plaza 5.4.2 Sunken Court
Plazas and pedestrian walkways The Sunken Court and the recreational activities
are planned to provide greater provided on the upper level give pedestrians the
visibility, safety and convenient opportunity to use the open space without crossing
access to the stations. Apart from the thoroughfare. It connects the concourse level of the
providing a continuous pedestrian Metro station and further connects the art district giving
movement, plazas also act as a space pedestrians unhindered movement. Provision of bicycles
of congregation for people. These further strengthens the network. Recreational facilities
also provide opportunity for transit and ancillary activities like kiosks and restaurants anchors
information, identification of a place, pedestrian movement.
and locating the user. Well-paved
surfaces, sufficient lighting and signage Design Exploration
strengthen pedestrian plazas and
corridors making them safe and
usable. g

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Design Proposal
5.4.2 Sunken Court
The concourse level of the metro
is connected to the upper level by
A means of lifts and ramps to facilitate
movement of differently abled,
pedestrians and the bicycle users. The
bicycle booth are provided to issue
the bicycles for further connectivity
to different places.

Key Plan View of the Ramps and Bicycle booth View of the Restaurants, Bicycle track and Pedestrian pathway at concourse level

A B

Section - AA
Commercial spaces are provided in
the form of retail shops. Recreational
facilities like restaurants are
provided as an anchor to pedestrian
movement. The central green space
in the lawn has a performance stage
with provision for seating at the
upper level of the roundabout. The
scheme also takes into consideration
water conservation and harvesting
methods to make it sustainable. View of the Restaurants, bicycle track and pedestrian pathway at concourse level

The recreational spaces provided

on the upper level are separated
with green buffer in the form of
earth berms. These provide a barrier
against noise created by passing
traffic.
Proposed Rain Water Harvesting below central
A Earth Berm along circle, with shops below B
performing space View from Seating area at upper level overlooking the central performing Space.

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Design Proposal
5.4.3 Tree Avenues, Entry to Basement, Auditorium Entrance Plaza

Design Exploration
A A

Copernicus Marg
Section - AA

Entry to
Basement

Tree Avenue -I and II, View showing entry to Proposed Basement in front of Doordarshan Bhawan.
The Sunken Court connects the tree avenues with ramps
and lifts. These open onto each of the respective radials.
The existing tree cover shades the pathway. The service
cores which connect the basement below opens up
into the green space further connecting the pedestrian
network on the upper level.

Entry to Basement
The entry to the basement on the side of Doordarshan
Bhawan gives unobstructed access to the parking
provided just below Copernicus Marg.

Auditorium Entrance Plaza

Kamani Auditorium, Little theatre Group, Shriram Bhartiya
Kala Kendra, Meghdoot Theatre, Ravindra Bhawan form a
large art and cultural district. Thus, this offers a potential
to connect these hubs to a common entrance plaza
which also connects to the basement via staircases and View showing Proposed Entry/ Exit Lifts and ramps on Copernicus Marg
lifts.
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Design Proposal

Design Proposal
5.4.4 Basement I and II

A A

B C

C Mandi House Metro Station B D

B
A

D D

A Entry/Exit B Display Areas C Commercial D Service Core E Restaurants F Performing

Ramps and Spaces
Staircase

Basement I and II
Basement I connects the concourse level to the art and
cultural districts. The sunken court forms a vital green
space at the lower level. The Metro potentially generates
pedestrian traffic, therefore the extended concourse level
is provided with wide pedestrian and bicycle tracks which
B connects different districts. To anchor this pedestrian
movement, commercial and recreational spaces are
provided. As many art and cultural institutes are in the
vicinity, the performing spaces form part of the design
proposal where pop-up practices could be performed.
For effective working of the spaces below, service cores
in alternate blocks strengthen the design. The proposed
basement parking provided below Copernicus Marg
A connects Plazas above and the Sunken Court further.
Basement Level Plan Two levels of basement parking accommodate parking for
surrounding cultural institutes, and auditoriums.

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Design Proposal
5.4.5 Basement I and II

Section - AA

Section - BB
Down to
Basement -II

UP

From Upper Section - CC

Level

Basement I and II
Basement I and Basement -II are provided with 2 tier, four wheeler parking.
Each basement has 302 car parking spaces, making a total of 604 car parking
spaces. The entry/ exit staircase and lifts are provided at regular intervals to
facilitate easy movement and access to the auditoriums above. The study area
is rich with green cover, mostly full grown trees, therefore tree conservation
forms a significant aspect of design proposal.

View showing Stack Parking in the Basement

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Design Proposal
5.4.6 Aerial View

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 6.1 Physical Characteristics of Pedestrian
Annexure
Annexure

Annexure
ANNEXURE

Visual Criteria
Source: Excerpts from Time Savers Standards Landscape Architecture.

Eye Levels and Cone of Vision

Dimensional Criteria The eye-level of an average adult in
a standing position as well as sitting
Human Dimensions and Activity position is illustrated on the left.
Spatial requirements differ in various Pedestrians will focus most of their
regions and between different attention at eye level and below
cultures as a function of accustomed during normal perception of their
densities of people, heritage and surroundings.
social and environmental values. The human cone of vision (i.e.,
the fixed eye) is approximately 30
Forward Spatial Bubbles degrees vertically and 60 degrees
Forward spatial bubbles refer horizontally, with angles of acute
to the extent of unobstructed vision somewhat less than this, as
forward vision held to be illustrated on the left.
psychologically comfortable for the Eye levels and cone of vision are
average pedestrian under various especially important in terms of
circumstances. the placement and orientation of
The spatial requirements for pedestrian signage.
psychological comfort will differ
across regions and cultures.

Visual Perception
Sense of Spatial Enclosure:
Movement Criteria Type mm/min. ft/min km/hr. An external enclosure is most
Average adult 78000 260 4.3 comfortable when its vertical planes
Walking Rates are one-half to one-third as high as
Elderly (75yrs) 64500 215 4
Table-1 shows average walking rates the width of the space enclosed.
Bunching 60000 200 3.7
of adult pedestrians. The average If the ratio falls below one-fourth,
stairways (going down) 45600 152 2.8
walking pedestrian will decrease as the space begins to lack a sense of
pedestrian density on a walkway stairways (going up) 33900 113 2 enclosure.
increases and/ or the clear space Table-I
ahead of the pedestrian becomes less Social Communication
than approximately 4,500 mm For a variety of reasons, the scale
(15 ft). Pedestrian walking rates and form of a space will influence
are not significantly affected by pedestrian behaviour and the type of
grade changes of 6% or less, but social communication that may occur
intersections, stairways, escalators and within that space.
turnstiles will slow down movement Physical distances that bring
people into close proximity, or
Acceptable Walking Distances separate them, are important design
Average range of walking distances considerations.
will vary depending on the purpose Settings are meant to be conducive
of the trip, cultural differences, to active social communication,
climatic conditions, etc. or those meant to allow a certain
degree of eye contact possible, and
probable, within the scale and layout
of the setting.

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Annexure

Annexure
Pathway Width and Slope Tread-Riser Ratios Additional Considerations
Criteria Tread-riser ratios are always constant Outdoor stairways should be made
Widths of pedestrian pathways vary within any particular stairway or set easier to ascend than interior
depending on the purpose and the of stairways, for ease of ascent or stairways. People tend to move at
existing or expected intensity of use. descent, and for safety reasons. greater rates outdoors than they do
In general, a 600 mm (24 in) width On rare occasion, riser heights in indoors.
for each pedestrian is necessary, stairways will vary (e.g., stairways built Single steps in walkways are
which suggests a minimum pathway obliquely into a slope), but these are dangerous and should never be
width of 1,200 mm (4 ft) for public hazardous and should be avoided specified. At least two steps, but
walkways. whenever possible. preferably three, should be specified,
Pedestrians as a group usually do On very gentle slopes of 0.5 to 2.0 %, and their presence should be
not use the entire width of most of a stairway can be built to slope with announced conspicuously with
Longitudinal Slope
the pathways. the grade rather than remain level, in railings, plantings or lighting.
The edge of the walkway adjacent 0% to 3% slopes Preferred order to keep the bottom riser at a Risers for outdoor stairways should
to a curbed roadway, i.e. 750 mm (30 5% slopes Maximum constant dimension. be a minimum of 115 mm (4.5 in.)
in.) from the street edge, is avoided 5% to 10% slopes Possible if Climatic The bottom of stairway grade and a maximum of 150 mm (6 in.).
by pedestrians, as is the edge of the Conditions permit (B.S) can be wrapped to maintain A 175 (7 in.) riser may be considered
building façade, i.e 450 to 750 mm 5% to 8% slopes are Considered a constant along the edge of the for utilitarian purposes.
(18 to 30 in.). ramps bottom tread. Tread should be pitched
These edges are used only under Tread widths also vary for aesthetic downgrade 2 % for drainage.
conditions of high pedestrian density. reasons, as in the case of terraced
The presence of street furniture plazas, when these are used as
and features, such as fire hydrants, informal gathering places rather than
trees, parking meters, telephones, as purely utilitarian transitional spaces.
trash receptacles, fountains, sculpture
and kiosks, also reduce the effective
width of a pathway.

Walkway
Longitudinal slope criteria are based
on user abilities and design objectives,
and cross-slope criteria are based
on the need for positive drainage,
depending on paving material.
Porous paving material thus won’t
require as much of a cross-slope for
drainage as would non-porous paving
material.

Stairways Cross Slope

Widths 1% cross-slope Minimum

• Minimum width for public stairways (Depending on material).
should be 1,500 mm (60 in.). 2% cross-slope Typical.
• Minimum width for private 3% cross-slope Maximum
stairways should be 1,050 mm
(42 in.)

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Annexure
Height Between Landings A minimum of two steps should be The Height between landings should be Seating Criteria
The height between landings is an provided. kept to a maximum of 1500 mm (5 ft) to Benches should be designed to ensure
allow a view of the next higher landing.
important criteria for psychological Three steps are preferred to ensure clear greatest comfort for the individual.
reasons as well as for human legibility of the grade change Height Greater than 1500 mm (5 ft) are Seat walls are typically 400 to 450
psychologically less inviting.
endurance. Landings should be long enough to allow mm (16 to 18 in) wide and between
Abrupt changes in ground levels, an easy cadence with a minimum of three Where this is not possible, a minimum 400 to 450 mm (14 and 18 in), in
strides on the landing. of one (1) landing for every twenty (20)
even as little as 300 to 500 mm treads is recommended to minimize
height, with 400 mm (16 in) being
(1-11/2 ft), can decrease incentive to A 1500 mm (5 ft) length landing is a typical fatigue. most preferred.
proceed. Minimum.
Changes of 1,800 mm (6ft) or Longer landings are typically multiples of
more are found to be strongly 1500 mm (5 ft) i.e. 1500 (5 ft), 3000 (10 ft),
4500 (15 ft) etc.  
discouraging. Hand railings
Thus, heights between stairway Note that the “Multiple of Five” rule for Hand railings are important on all
landings are best designed so that an Stairway Landings Allows an alteration stairways and ramps, and should
between left and right foot when stepping
adult of average height standing on onto and then off a landing. allow a secure and comfortable grip
one landing can see the ground plane for maximum support.
of the next, higher one, ie 1,500 mm Handrailing heights for outdoor
(5 ft) or less. stairways and ramps typically range
from 750 to 850 mm (30 to 34 in).
The ends of the railings should
extend beyond the top and bottom
step by 300 to 450 mm (12 to 18 in.)
and should be rounded off or turned
under for safety reasons.
This detail is important for
individuals with impaired vision.

Additional considerations
Hand railings on both sides of a
stairway or ramp are important
because some people have strength
Ramps only on one side.
Widths Extra wide stairways should
Ramp widths are determined have centre railings for greater
according to the type and intensity convenience. Hand railings should not
of use. be 6,000 mm (20 ft) apart.
One-way travel requires a clear Railings should continue across
minimum width of 900 mm (3 ft), intermediate landings.
whereas two-way travel requires a Hand railings for children, at a
clear minimum width of 1,500 mm height lower than that specified
(5 ft). for adults, are sometimes advisable
If turns occur at landings, adequate and are also useful on ramps for
space for manoeuvring wheelchairs individuals who use wheelchairs.
must be provided.

Slope Criteria
Ramp slopes must not be greater
than 1:12 or 8.33%. Curb cuts are Pedestrian Signage
an exception: 1:8 or 12% being Design and placement of signs
acceptable if the running distance is for use by pedestrians involves
less than 900 (3 ft) consideration of visual field, scale of
letters, proportions of letters and
Distance between Landing: background.
• Landings should be provided within
every 9,000 mm (30 ft) or less of
ramp length.

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