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1 DILLI HAAT Dilli Haat has been planned as a democratic space in the city. Public space is integrated with a backdrop of a food and craft market to create an ambience reminiscent of traditional Indian bazaars. This is an egalitarian space where people from all sections of the society come to buy crafts, to eat, to relax and to engage in diverse social interaction. Unlike the traditional weekly market, the village Haat, Dilli Haat is permanent. Some shops are permanent but other sellers are rotated, usually for fifteen days. Products offered may include rosewood and sandalwood carvings, embellished camel hide footwear, sophisticated fabric and drapery, gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, and silk and wool fabrics. Shows promoting handicrafts and handlooms are held at the exhibition hall in the complex. To sell wares, there is an application process and spaces are allocated according to which state the seller is from. On festive occasions activities like mehandi, friendship band making, calligraphy, name writing on rice grain etc also take place.
1.1 PURPOSE OF CASE STUDY To study the various permanent structures, temporary structures, display systems of shops and the activities associated with each area.
1.2 AREA DISTRIBUTION Dilli Haat covers an area of 2.4 hectares (6 acres) of land. The site was reclaimed by covering a storm water drain with slab. The entire area has been divided into several spaces, they are administrative offices, shopping street, food courts, meeting hall, public toilets, drinking water area, and amphitheater respectively. The buildings, constructed in exposed brick and stone, with shady verandahs have been inspired by the vernacular architecture of the region (Refer Plate 1).
Plate 1: Dilli Haat Plan Permanent Built Structures
Semi- Permanent Structure
Circulation Spine + Shopping Street
Landscape Area
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1.3 CIRCULATION
Entrance
The circulation space of Dilli Haat is mainly linear with few diversions from the main street. The entrance plaza leads to the arrival area which consists of the souvenir shops and craft shops. The arrival plaza further leads to the main shopping street which has the covered shops, semi covered shops, open shops/ kiosks and the public toilets. This in turn leads to the food courts and ends at the amphitheater which is the termination point of Dilli Haat (Refer Plate 2). Tribes India Shops Central Plaza
Crafts Stalls
Administrativ e Office
Crafts Stalls
Food Court Open Air Theatre
Central Plaza
Crafts Stalls Souvenir Shops
Public Toilets
Food Court
Meeting Hall
Plate 2: Circulation at Dilli Haat
1.4 SPATIAL ELEMENTS 1.4.1 Built Spaces The built space include the permanent shops, administrative office, meeting hall, food courts and some of the permanent seating structures that have been made around the food courts. The permanent shops are exposed brick structures which have roofs made from tukdi slab (Refer Plate 3, Figure 1). The walls of these shops are white from inside while all the display shelves are wooden covered with glass to create an ethnic as well as modern look. Recessed ceiling lights have been used with 42” fans and air conditioning. False ceiling has been made on the sides with wooden beams. For the floor, off-white colored tiles 2’x2’ have been used. The meeting hall and the administrative office are also exposed brick structures so as to maintain uniformity in the entire area while the food courts have mosaic work on their external facade to create an interesting look and at the same time break the monotony. The Permanent shops are constructed with exposed brick and stone having vaulted roofs and their flooring is done with brick tiles. The ceiling is made with tukdi slab which have four beams each. The permanent size of the shops is 8’x10’x12’. All the permanent shops have shelves for displaying their materials. One of the shelves measures 6’x2’ which was adequate for display while the other shelf on the side measured 5’x8” which was in adequate for display. All the shops are white in color from inside while they give an ethnic look from the outside. Each of the shops has tube lights and CFL’s and they also have one ceiling fan each.
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Figure 1: Permanent Shops at Dilli Haat
Figure 3: Section through Permanent Shops
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Figure 2: Permanent Seating Arrangement at Food Court
Figure 4: Ticket Windows at the Entrance
Plate 3: Built Spaces at Dilli Haat
1.4.2 Semi Open The semi open areas include the cafeterias, shops and verandahs. The flooring for all three of them was done in Agra Red stone tiles 2’x2’. The roofs of the verandahs were made in tukdi slab supported with wooden beams and MS angles (Refer Plate 4, Figure 2). Some of the cafeterias are decorated with a colored textile to provide shade while some of them are left entirely open (Refer Plate 4, Figure 3). The amphitheatre has a green room attached at its back side which is also made of exposed brick structure (Refer Plate 4, Figure 3). The stage area is covered with Kotastone tiles 2’x2’ with its edges of granite while its steps are covered with Red Agra stone tiles 2’x1’. The diameter of the amphitheatre is 28’6”, the tread of its steps is 1ft and riser is 6”.
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Figure 1: Semi-Open Shops at Dilli Haat
Figure 3: Amphitheatre
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Figure 2: Tukdi Slabs
Figure 4: Semi-Open Cafeteria
Plate 4: Semi-Open Spaces at Dilli Haat
1.4.3 Open areas The open areas include the temporary kiosks that are set up for the selling of traditional materials and the food court areas which are entirely left open. Their roofs have been made using bamboo and cane which are supported by MS angles and MS rods. Also their roof is covered with a tripal which extends in the front and sides so as to increase their display area. The people display their wares on a raised platform which is made from brick (Refer Plate 5, Figure 1, 2, 3 & 4). Each kiosk is provided with tube lights and CFL’s with each having a wall fan. They use 2’-3’ of the area outside their kiosks for display and also hang their products on the poles. The outdoor seating provided in the food courts is open and collapsible furniture is set up for people during the day. The color scheme of each food court is as per its theme and the representative colors of that state.
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Figure 1: Open Shops at Dilli Haat
Figure 3: Open Stalls at Dilli Haat
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Figure 2: Open Stalls at Dilli Haat
Figure 4: Open Stalls at Dilli Haat
Plate 5: Open Spaces at Dilli Haat
1.5 LANDSCAPING The paving in Dilli Haat has four types of stone used ie: brick tiles, Agra Red stone, Kotastone and Delhi Quartzite. In the veranda area Red Agra stone has been used for the flooring while in the interior of the shops Agra Red stone has been used. In the central circulation area a combination of brick tiles and Red Agra stone has been used (Refer Plate 6, Figure 1 & 2). In some areas concrete blocks have also been used for paving.
Figure 1: Paving at Dilli Haat
Figure 2: Paving with Plants
Plate 6: Landscaping at Dilli Haat
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The circulation spine is also landscaped with platforms made around it for people to sit and also for evening activities like selling of wooden toys etc.
1.6 COLOR SCHEME The color scheme of Dilli Haat is traditional. All earthy colors have been used like brick red, browns , red, mustard etc. along with the colors used the colorful items displayed enhance the look of the entire area with their bright colors.
1.7 SIGNAGE The signages are made of Agra Red stone with the area names engraved in them both in English and Hindi with arrows indicating the direction of each place (Refer Plate 7, Figure 1 & 2). All the signages are supported with MS rods.
Figure 1: Signage at Entrance
Figure 2: Signage outside Food Court
Plate 7: Signage at Dilli Haat
1.8 MERITS
Both permanent and temporary kiosks have adequate space for products.
1.9 DEMERITS
Shelves provided inside the permanent kiosks are very small, thus inadequate for keeping wares Signages can be improved and can be more eye catchy.
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2 CHOKHI DHANI Capturing the spirit of Rajasthan and ensuring the perfect Rajasthani experience is Chokhi Dhani, a unique Village Resort. Chokhi Dhani literally means a “fine hamlet” i.e. a quintessential village that offers an ideal pastoral experience. Away from the urban life the quaint mud and thatch dwellings in the resort give the right blend of traditions - modern amenities in typical ethnic environment. Chokhi Dhani Village has been the mirror of Rajasthani culture since 1989. Started as part of ambiance for a restaurant, over the years it has evolved as a tasteful and authentic symbol of ethnic village life of this most colourful state in the country. Today, the name of Chokhi Dhani is synonymous with Rajasthani culture throughout the country. 2.1
PURPOSE OF CASE STUDY
To study the various structures and with the activity associated to each of them and to understand the traditional Rajasthani elements incorporated in those structures.
2.2 AREA DISTRIBUTION Chokhi Dhani village is spread over 10 acres of beautifully landscaped area for a rustic look, it is dotted with machaans & platforms where different folk artists perform concurrently. The entire area has been divided into several spaces. They are the entrance , arrival plaza, performance areas , food areas, craft stalls, gaming area, amphitheaters, traditional huts, public toilets, drinking water and activities like astrology, fortune telling, palm reading etc. The buildings are cemented structures painted with mud colour to give a realistic mud structure look (Refer Plate 1).
Plate 1: Plan of Chokhi Dhani
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2.3 CIRCULATION The movement space in Chokhi Dhani is in circular pattern with the craft bazaar located at the centre and the food area, amphitheatre, performance areas, traditional huts, maize, gaming areas, public services, activities like camel and elephant ride etc located at the periphery (Refer Plate 2)
Entry/Exit
Ticket & Brochure Counter
Food Area
Open Air Activity Areas
Open Air Performance Area Area for Camel & Elephant Safari
Open Air Theatre
Craft Stall Swings Area
Haat Bazaar
Traditional Huts
Open Air Theatre
Maze Gaming Stalls Plate 2: Circulation at Chokhi Dhani
2.4 SPATIAL ELEMENTS 2.4.1 Built spaces The built spaces in Chokhi Dhani village include the entrance, arrival plaza, food area, craft stalls, gaming areas, public toilets, drinking water, traditional huts. All these structures are cemented and painted with mud colour giving a realistic village look with traditional Rajasthani painted walls in bright colours. The walls of the entrance and the arrival plaza are decorated with niches, lanterns and colourful designs in on the walls (Refer Plate 3, Figure 1 & 2). The food areas are also cemented with mud colour paint on the walls and colourful paintings on its exterior. The steps to the food area are covered with Agra red stone with its tread 1’ and riser 4’. The ceiling is cemented and covered with terracotta tiles creating and ethnic look. The craft stalls are all permanent structures having mustard colour interiors (Refer Plate 3, Figure 4). Each craft stall has have wooden and glass shelves for displaying products while some of the products are also displayed on the walls. All gaming stalls which are also permanent in nature have an asbestos sheet below the ceiling. These stalls do not have any permanent shelves in them, they are only provided with wooden tables for setting up the games which can be removed when required. The public service areas are well decorated with niches and bright coloured paintings on the walls (Refer Plate 3, Figure 3). The traditional huts represent the ethnic Rajasthani culture. The ceilings of the built structures are cemented and are covered with thatch so as to create a realistic village look
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and at the same time protect the structure from bad weather.
Figure 1: Entrance of ticket counter
Figure 3: Built structure for drinking water
Figure 2: wall decorated with niches
Figure 4: Permanently built stalls
Plate 3: Built Spaces at Chokhi Dhani
2.4.2 Semi open The semi open spaces in Chokhi Dhani include the performance areas, verandas, semi covered seating areas, activities like puppet shows etc. The performance areas and semi covered seating areas have cemented platforms painted in brick red colour which are covered with thatched roofs (Refer Plate 4, Figure 1 & 3). On the other hand the veranda area outside the permanent stalls have a raised platform about 1’6” high on which temporary craft stalls are put up (Refer Plate 4, Figure 2). The roofs of the verandas are made with slabs of Agra red stone. Shelves of size 2’x9”x9” are made on the backside walls of these temporary stalls which are used by the craftsmen for the display of their products. The craftsmen display their products on the platform itself and also in open plywood cabinets.
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Figure 1: Thatched roof covering
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Figure 2: Veranda area with stalls
Figure 3: Semi open performance area
Plate 4: Semi-Open Spaces at Chokhi Dhani
2.4.3 Open spaces The open spaces in Chokhi Dhani village include the amphitheaters, open seating areas, activities like astrology, palm reading, fortune telling, swings for children and camel and elephant rides. One of the amphitheaters measures about 30’x15’ with steps have tread 1’ and riser 7” (Refer Plate 5, Figure 3). For seating people khatias are provided in front on the amphitheater. The other amphitheater is 15’-20’ in diameter and has steps which have tread 2’6” and riser 8” for people to sit on. The open seating areas provided at varying intervals in the Chokhi Dhani are of varying lengths. Their width is 3’ and height 1’6”. These seating areas are cushioned with cotton mattress to provide comfort (Refer Plate 5, Figure 1). Activities like fortune telling, astrology etc take place on platforms either round or square in shape ranging from 7’- 12’ in size. All the above mentioned activities take place on cemented platforms which are covered with brick red paint and decorated with patterns in green, yellow and white colour (Refer Plate 5, Figure 2).
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Figure 1: Open seating area
Figure 2: Platforms for temporary activities
Figure 3: Open air theatres at Chokhi Dhani
Plate 5: Open Spaces at Chokhi Dhani
2.5 LANDSCAPING The entire area of Chokhi Dhani has mud flooring. Certain areas are covered with Agra red stone tiles 2’x2’ used for the platform areas and the gaming stalls while the flooring of the haat bazaar area is done with kota stone tiles size 2’x2’. Trees such as neem, gulmohar, small shrubs etc and lanterns are put up in the entire area to create a typical Rajasthani village atmosphere (Refer Plate 6, Figure 1 & 2).
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Figure 1: Ethnic lanterns
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Figure 2: Permanent landscape elements
Plate 6: Landscaping at Chokhi Dhani
2.6 COLOUR SCHEME The entire area of Chokhi Dhani has made use of bright and earthy colours. All the structures have been coloured mustard while all the platforms and stairs have been coloured in brick red colour. All the paintings on the walls are done in green, yellow, blue, red, and white colours. Together the entire colour scheme of the area creates a traditional Rajasthani village atmosphere (Refer Plate 7, Figure 1 & 2).
Figure 1 & 2: Ethnic and traditional Rajasthani use of colours at Chokhi Dhani
Plate 7: Colour Schemes at Chokhi Dhani
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2.7 SIGNAGE In Chokhi Dhani the signage are either made on stone and painted yellow or they are made on iron plated and painted red with the name of the place written both in English & Hindi and arrows indicating the direction of the specified area (Refer Plate 8, Figure 1).
Figure 1: Signage at Chokhi Dhani
Plate 8: Signage at Chokhi Dhani
2.8 MERITS
The Chokhi Dhani craft village is a tasteful representation of the traditional Rajasthani village culture. The layout of the village is well planned, allocating adequate space for each activity.
2.9 DEMERITS
Since Chokhi Dhani village has mud flooring in the entire area, during the monsoons it becomes very slushy, this makes the place inconvenient for the visitors. Certain areas of the village have improper lighting.
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3 FLEA MARKET- SELECT CITY WALK The Flea Nite on Wednesdays is a very popular and vibrant market which is put up at the first floor balcony in Select Citywalk Mall, Saket between 4PM to 11PM. In terms of products apparel, home furnishings, jewellery, handicrafts, garden equipment accessories, pots and plants, home décor, fashion accessories, kids wear and accessories, bags, adoption of puppies, stationary and gift items are available. Besides this live music, caricature and tarot are some of the highlights of the flea market. To set up a stall at the flea market the product photographs and the samples have to be shown at the office of Select Citywalk.
3.1 PURPOSE OF CASE STUDY To study temporary shopping activities at the flea market and in order to see how tensile structures are set up for such periodic activities.
3.2 AREA DISTRIBUTION The entire area occupied by the flea market is on the L-shaped balcony located at the first floor of the mall. The market consists of 20- 25 stalls, each having an area of 60sq ft. The balcony has a clear width of 14ft out of which a distance of 7.5ft is occupied with the tents and the space available for walking varies from 4ft- 5ft (Refer Plate 1).
Balcony
Plate 1: Plan Showing Balcony at Select City Walk
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3.3 CIRCULATION The circulation in the flea market is in a linear pattern however the direction of movement depends on the entry of the person. One may enter from the any one of the two doors located at either ends of the market and then move in a linear pattern towards the opposite end. A person may also enter from the two doors located centrally and then and may chose to go in either direction as he/she pleases (Refer Plate 2). Entry/Exit
Entry/Exit
Entry/Exit
Permanent Structures
Balcony Entry/Exit
Temporary Tented Structures
Plate 2: Plan Showing Balcony at Select City Walk
3.4 SPATIAL ELEMENTS The tensile structures used at the flea market of select city walk are canopy tents (Refer Plate 3, Figure 1). Their top frame is constructed from iron in the shape of a square pyramid which is welded. Further iron poles are attached to the top frame which is screwed to the ground. The top frame is covered with polyester canvas which is water proof and is tied to the frame with ropes. Also the poles of the tent are draped to create elegance and soften the look. Lighting in the tents is provided with electricity from the mall. Light holders in groups of four are attached to the hook which is situated in the center of the frame of the tent and incandescent bulbs are fixed in each of these holders (Refer Plate 3, Figure 3). The mall authority provides 3 tables and 2 chairs with covers for each tent and stands hangers etc have to be carried if required by the people who display their products.
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Figure 1: View of Tent
Figure 3: Lights for the Tents
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Figure 2: Iron Poles
Figure 4: Evening View of Flea Market
Plate 3: Spatial Elements at Flea Market, Select City Walk
3.5 LANDSCAPING Since the flea market is put up in the premise of the mall, the flooring used in the balcony is unpolished granite tiles, size 2’x1’ with small marble tiles of size 4”x4” placed in between to from a design pattern (Refer Plate 4, Figure 1). The ambience of the area is enhanced using small pots which are placed in clusters around small plants which are planted in squares enclosed by granite slabs. Potted plants are also placed along the length of the balcony near the tents (Refer Plate 4, Figure 1 & 2).
Figure 1: Plants along the Length of the Market
Figure 2: Pots clustered around a small plant
Plate 4: Landscaping at Flea Market, Select City Walk
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3.6 COLOUR SCHEME The tensile structures that are set up in the Flea Market, Select City Walk are all light grey in color. But at the same time liveliness is created with the green plants at frequent intervals, the display of colorful products and the well-lit environment during the evening time.
3.7 SIGNAGE The signage used in flea market is made of cardboard which is covered with brown textured paper and has bears the name of either the products sold or the name of the designer. It is then hung up on the front side of the stall (Refer Plate 5, Figure 1).
Figure 1: Signage at Flea Market
Plate 5: Signage at Flea Market, Select City Walk
3.8 MERITS
A good periodic entertainment activity during the week.
3.9 DEMERITS
Inadequate circulation space in the market.
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4 MYSTIQUE CENTER- KINGDOM OF DREAMS The Mystique center is located on the first floor in the culture gully at the Kingdom of Dreams. It has activities which predict the future like astrology, palmistry, tarot card reading and numerology.
4.1 AREA DISTRIBUTION The Mystique center at the kingdom of dreams is a rectangular area with a slight projection on one side which looks like a part of a decagon. The total available area for the Mystique center is approximately 36’x26’ which consists of five kiosks each of size 8’x8’. In each kiosk different activities take place with palmistry taking place in two of them (Refer Plate 1).
Tarot Card Reading Astrology
Entry/Exit
Numerology
Shelves
To Toilets
Tarot Card Reading Palmistry
Plate 1: Plan of Mystique Center
4.2 PURPOSE OF CASE STUDY To understand the area distribution of each activity in the Mystique center so as to incorporate it in the design prototype of 500sqft.
4.3 CIRCULATION The bridge on the first floor leads to a passage which leads to the entry of the Mystique center. All the kiosks are located on the edges of the Mystique center with the circulation being central and the circulation area being 20’x10’ (Refer Plate 2).
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Shelves Palmistry
To Toilets
Tarot Card Reading Circulation Space Entry/Exit
Tarot Card Reading
Numerology
Computer Table
Astrology
Plate 2: Circulation at Mystic Center
4.4 SPATIAL ELEMENTS The entire area of Mystique center has kiosks where activities such as astrology, palmistry, tarot card reading, numerology etc take place (Refer Plate 3, Figure 1 & 2). Each of the kiosks is 8’x8’ in size with a tented look. The frame of the kiosk is made from iron while it has a broad square wooden base at the bottom for better support. Each of these activities foretell the future of people in their own unique way. Ceiling & Walls: The ceiling and walls are installed with wooden panels which are painted with shlokas in Sanskrit with golden color (Refer Plate 3, Figure 2, 3 & 4). The surroundings of Mystique center are decorated with ethnic shelves, lanterns and mirrors. Also, smoke detectors and speakers are installed on the ceiling at frequent intervals. Pictures of tarot cards are framed and hung on the ceiling throughout the Mystique center. Flooring: The flooring consists of tiles of different sizes 1’x1’, 2’x1’, and 2’x2’ which are arranged in a geometrical pattern, somewhere vertical an somewhere horizontal (Refer Plate 3, Figure 6). Upholstery & Tapestry: Each of these kiosks is hung from hooks which are attached to the ceiling and are covered with rich colored velvet, silk and tissue cloth.
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Services: For lighting, each kiosk is equipped with one CFL light each hanging from the ceiling and a table lamp with central air conditioning in the entire area. Tables provided in the kiosks are of size 3’x1’6”x1’6” while the sofas are 4’6”x2’6”x1’6”. The Mystique center has yellow bracket light which are installed to create a personal atmosphere (Refer Plate 3, Figure 3).
Figure 1: Activity Kiosk at Mystique Center
Figure 2: Activity Kiosk at Mystique Center
Figure 3: Wall at Mystique Center
Figure 4: Ceiling at Mystique Center
Figure 5: Interior Elements at Mystique Center
Figure 6: Flooring Mystique Center
Plate 3: Spatial Elements at Mystique Center
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4.5 COLOUR SCHEME The Mystique center has made use of majestically rich colors like maroon, violet, golden, majenta, green, royal blue, etc (Refer Plate 4, Figure 1 & 2).
Figure 1: Picture showing Colour Schemes
Figure 2: Permanent Seating
Plate 4: Colour Scheme at Mystique Center
4.6 SIGNAGE Each kiosk is represented by the symbol of the activity carried out in that kiosk. Framed boars of the corresponding activity are taking place inside are put up outside each kiosk (Refer Plate 5, Figure 1 & 2).
Figure 1: Palmistry Signage
Figure 2: Tarot Reading Signage
Plate 5: Signage at Mystique Center
4.7 MERITS
The interior elements used at mystique center give a rich feeling to the place. Well planned circulation area.
4.8 DE-MERITS
The area uses dark colours without complimenting them with lighter ones.
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5 TIGER MACHAN- RANTHAMBOR Tiger Machan Camp has 10 Luxury Air Conditioned Tent filled with all modern and luxurious amenities. All tents have attached bathroom with 24hrs hot and cold running water. These are erected on a platform on a steel frame with all the modern amenities. The bathrooms are minimalist using simple natural materials with beautiful tiles in the bathroom to give a modern charm without compromising on comfort and functionality. The lawn area in front of the tents is used for bonfires and cultural activities during the evenings (Refer Plate 3, Figure 7 & 8).
5.1 AREA DISTRIBUTION Tiger Machan covers has an area of 99,000sqft or 2.27 acres out of which 38,600sqft is used for the luxury tents. Each tent has a total area of 26’x14’ including the veranda area. The bedroom is 14’x14’, while the verandah and the bathroom areas are 6’x14’ each (Refer Plate 1).
PERMANENT BUILT COTTAGES
DINING HALL
SWIMMING POOL
TENTS
LAWN
RECEPTION
PERMANENT BUILT COTTAGES TENTS
PATHWAY
Plate 1: Plan of Tiger Machan Resort
5.2 PURPOSE OF CASE STUDY
To study the tensile structures in detail and understand their framework
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CIRCULATION
The reception of the resort leads to a pathway which in turn leads to the camping area consisting of the tensile structures. The circulation moves around a centrally located lawn in which the evening activities take place (Refer Plate 2).
Swimming Pool
Permanent Built Cottages
Dining Hall
Tents Lawn
Reception Permanent Built Cottages Tents Plate 2: Circulation at Tiger Machan Resort
5.4 SPATIAL ELEMENTS The Tiger Machan camp makes use of tensile structures which are erected on a concrete platform 4” high on a steel frame having all the modern facilities (Refer Plate 3, Figure 1 & 2). The framing of the tents is done with iron pipes which are joined to each other using Tjoints. The diameter of the poles used for these tents is 2”. These poles are then anchored into the concrete platform Polyester canvas which is water proof is used to cover these frames. Three layers of different types of cloth are used for the top covering of the tensile structure. The top most layer is made of water proof polyester canvas, the middle layer is made of the cloth called “latha” which is a strong fabric and is also used for making the covers of quilts. The third or the bottom most layer is called the sheeting which is a cotton fabric on which the printing of designs is done for the tent. The upper part of the frame of the tent is fixed between the top most layer of canvas and the bottom most layer of sheeting so that it is not visible. After the entire tent structure is made it is given extra support with thick cotton ropes on the sides so that is remains firm and tight. The essentially required furniture like bed, table, chair, and an open cupboard are provided within the tents and the floors of the tents are carpeted (Refer Plate 3, Figure 4, 5 & 6).
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Figure 1: Outside view of Tents
Figure 2: View of Tent at Night
Figure 3: View of Tent at Night
Figure 4: Bedroom inside Tent
Figure 5: Bathroom inside Tents
Figure 7: Bonfire at Tiger Machan
Figure 6: Bedroom inside Tent
Figure 8: Rajasthani Dance Performance at Resort
Plate 3: Spatial Elements at Tiger Machan
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The power supply of the tents is got from the resort itself and in case of any problems generators are installed from which the power supply is taken. Table lamps and lanterns are provided inside the tents to keep its interiors well illuminated. Window air conditioners are provided for each tent which are supported on iron stands at a height of 3ft (Refer Plate 3, Figure 3).
5.5 COLOUR SCHEME The tensile structures put up at Tiger Machan are white in colour having printed designs on the cloth for the interiors which enhance the look of the tents. The furniture provided inside the tents is of dark wood colour with earthy colour carpeting on the floors and durries in rich colours (Refer Plate 3, Figure 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5).
5.6 MERITS
The tents have adequate space for each activity with good interior features. Good luxurious facilities for accommodation provided within a natural setting.
5.7 DE-MERITS
There is a problem of proper ventilation within the tents due to which the tents smell of dampness.
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6 MARKET SURVEY 6.1 WOOD Name Pine wood Sagwan (C.B Teak) Nagpur Teak Steam Beach Ivory Coast Champ wood Shisham Wood (Indian Rosewood) Oak White ash American Maple( white cedar) Mahagony Indian Teak Rosewood Mirandi Poplar Rubber wood
Category Soft wood Hard wood Hard wood Hard wood Hard wood Soft wood Hard wood Soft wood Hard wood Hard wood Hard wood Hard wood Hard wood Soft wood Soft wood Hard wood
Cost Rs 500per cubic feet Rs 2200 per cubic feet Rs 2200 per cubic feet Rs 1150 per cubic feet RS 1400 per cubic feet Rs 1350 per cubic feet Rs 1200 per cubic feet Rs 1500 per cubic feet Rs 1150 per cubic feet Rs 3000 per cubic feet Rs 2500- 2700 per cubic feet Rs 1150 per cubic feet Rs 200-2200 per cubic feet Rs 850 per cubic feet Rs 600-650 per cubic feet Rs 1200 per cubic feet
6.2 PLYWOOD Type MR (moisture resistant)
BWP(boiling water proof)
BWR (boiling water resistant)
Marine
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Size 8'x 4' 7'x4’ 6'x4' 8'x3' 7'x3' 6'x3' 8'x 4' 7'x4' 6'x4' 8'x3' 7'x3' 6'x3' 8'x 4' 7'x4' 6'x4' 8'x3' 7'x3' 6'x3' 8'x 4’ 7'x4' 6'x4' 8'x3' 7'x3' 6'x3'
Thickness 4mm 6mm 8mm 12mm 15mm 18mm 24mm
Price Rs 40/sqft – Rs 170/sqft
4mm 6mm 8mm 12mm 18mm
Rs 52/sqft – Rs 185/sqft
4mm 6mm 9mm 12mm 16mm 19mm 25mm
Rs 44/sqft – Rs 212/sqft
4mm 6mm 9mm 12mm 16mm 19mm 25mm
Rs 52/sqft – Rs 233/sqft
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THEME BASED DESERT CAMP Type Flexi ply
Size 8’x4’
Teak ply
8’x4’ 8’x3’ 7’x4’ 7’x3’ 6’x4’ 6’x3’ 6’x2.5’
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Thickness 3mm 5mm 8mm 16mm 4mm 6mm 9mm 12mm 19 mm 25mm
Price Rs 51/sqft – Rs 178/sqft
Thickness 16mm 19mm 25mm
Price Rs 104 – Rs 167/sqft
16mm 19mm 25mm
Rs 114/sqft – Rs 180/sqft
16mm 19mm 25 mm
Rs 162/sqft – Rs 187/sqft
Rs 69/sqft – Rs 181/sqft
6.3 BLOCK BOARDS Type MR
BWR
Teak board
Sizes 8'x4' 7'x4' 6'x4' 8'x3' 7'x3' 6'x3' 8'x4' 7'x4' 6'x4' 8'x3' 7'x3' 6'x3' 8’x4’ 8’x3’ 7’x4’ 7’x3’ 6’x4’ 6’x3’
6.4 MDF (MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARDS) They can be finished in the following ways – painting, polishing, high gloss finish, lamination, veneering, PVC overlays, carving, routing, moulding, lattice work.
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Type Plain MDF
Size 8’X4’ 8’X6’ 7’X6’ 7’X4’ 6’X4’.
Prelaminated MDF
8’X4’ 8’X6’ 7’X6’ 7’X4’ 6’X4’.
HDF (High Density Fibreboard)
8’X4’ 8’X6’ 7’X6’ 7’X4’ 6’X4’
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Thickness 2.3mm 2.5mm 3mm 4mm 5.5mm 6mm 8mm 11mm 12mm 15mm 17mm 18mm 25mm 30mm 35mm 6mm 8mm 11mm 12mm 15mm 17mm 18mm 25mm 30mm 35mm 2.3mm 2.5mm 3mm 4mm 5.5mm 6mm 8mm 11mm 12mm 15mm 17mm 18mm 25mm 30mm 35mm
Price Rs 20/sqft – Rs 70/sqft
Rs 35/sqft – Rs 110/sqft
Rs 25/sqft – Rs 100/sqft
6.5 FINISHING MATERIALS Type Laminates
Size 4’x8’ 5’x12’ 4.25’x10’ 3’x7’ 8’x4’
Veneers
Thickness 0.8 mm 1 mm 1.5 mm
Price Rs 550/sheet – Rs 1500/sheet
1.25mm – 1.35mm
Rs 900/sheet- Rs 15000/sheet
6.6 PAINTS AND FINISHES Type Enamel
THESIS 2011
Size 1 ltr 4 ltr 10 ltr 20 ltr
Thickness
Price Rs 160/ltr onwards
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THEME BASED DESERT CAMP Plastic
Duco paint
3m Dinoc film finish
1 ltr 4 ltr 10 ltr 20 ltr 1 ltr 4 ltr 10 ltr 20 ltr 48”x164’ roll
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Rs 140/ltr
Rs 550/ltr
0.2 mm
Rs 50/sqft onwards
Thickness 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm
Price Rs 35/sqft – Rs 90/sqft
6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm
Rs 80/sqft – Rs 140/sqft
6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm
Rs 100/sqft – Rs 350/sqft
4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm
Rs 55/sqft – Rs 70/sqft
6.7 GLASS AND ITS SUBSTITUTES Type Clear glass
Toughened glass
Lacquer glass
Mirror glass
Decorative glass Digitally printed glass
Acrylic sheets
THESIS 2011
Size 10’x12’ 8’x6’ 8’x4’ 8’x3.5’ 6’x4’ 6’x3.5’ 10’x12’ 8’x6’ 8’x4’ 8’x3.5’ 6’x4’ 6’x3.5’ 10’x12’ 8’x6’ 8’x4’ 8’x3.5’ 6’x4’ 6’x3.5’ 10’x12’ 8’x6’ 8’x4’ 8’x3.5’ 6’x4’ 6’x3.5’
6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 2mm 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm
Rs 100/sqft onwards Rs 450/sqft
Rs 90/sqft – Rs 250/sqft
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6.8 UPHOLSTERY MATERIALS Type Leather Leatherite Suede Velvets Jacquards
Width 54” 54” 54” 54” 48” 54” 54” 54”
Jute Synthetics/Polyester
Price Rs 950 Rs 750 Rs 950 Rs 500 Rs 500 Rs 500 –Rs 2500 Rs 250 – Rs 2000
6.9 BRICKS Name First class bricks Second class bricks Third class bricks Chatka brick Fly ash brick Hollow bricks Machine made bricks Brick tiles Light weight concrete blocks
Size / Thickness 230mm x 110mm x 75mm 230mm x 110mm x 75mm 230mm x 110mm x 75mm 230mm x 110mm x 75mm 230mm x 110mm x 75mm 215mm x 150mm x 100mm 230mm x 110mm x 75mm 600mm x 300mm, 600mm x 400mm, 400mmx 300mm 600mm x 300mm x 150mm
Cost Rs 4 Rs 3 Rs 2.50 Rs 1.50 Rs 6 Rs 22- Rs 25 Rs 7- Rs 12 Rs 2.50 Rs 40- Rs 45
6.10 CARPETS & RUGS Type Woollen Synthetic Mix
Size 3 x 5, 4x6, 5x76x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14 3 x 5, 4x6, 5x76x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14 sizes 3 x 5, 4x6, 5x76x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14
Acrylic Silk Rugs Durries
3 x 5, 4x6, 5x76x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14 The smallest size available is 2 ft by 3 ft 2.5’X5’, 2’X6’, 3’X5’ 3’x5’, 2’x 2.5’,1’x1.5’,5’x7’, 7’x9’,9’x12’,6’x8’,5’x8’
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Cost Price starts from Rs. 10000/ carpet Prices start from Rs. 6500/ carpet. Prices start between Rs. 7000 – Rs. 8000 Rs 250/ sq ft to Rs 300/ sq ft. Rs 50000/ sq ft Prices start from Rs 1000. Prices start from Rs 600
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