Master in Architecture
(Urban Landscape Design)
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1. Details of Module and its StructureModule Detail
Subject Name M.Arch - Architecture Paper Name Urban Landscape Design Module Name/Title Ripon Building
Objectives To learn about conservation of landscapes around heritage buildings without hampering the historic sanctity.
Keywords Ripon Building
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2. 2. Development TeamRole Name
National Coordinator
Subject Coordinator Dr. Monsingh D. Devadas Paper Coordinator Mr. K. Raghuraman Content Writer/Author (CW) Mr. K. Raghuraman Content Reviewer (CR) Mr. Deepak Rao Language Editor (LE)
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INTRODUCTION
RIPON BUILDING is the seat of the Chennai Corporation. Ripon, the heritage building is a fine structure in the INDO SARCENIC AND NEOCLASSICAL STYLE. The building was commissioned in 1913 and derived its name from the father of the local self government and governor general of India during British times, Lord Ripon. The building is rectangular and is 279 ft long and 105 ft wide. The total floor area is approximately 90,000 sq ft.
HISTORY OVERVIEW
RESTORATION
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RIPON BUILDING IS A FINE STRUCTURE IN THE INDO SARACENIC AND NEO CLASSICAL STYLED ARCHITECTURE IS A SMOOTH BLEND OF IONIC, GOTHIC AND CORINTHIAN.
FEATURES OF THE BUILDING THAT IDENTIFY ITS ARCHITECTURAL STYLE AS NEO-CLASSICAL:
• SYMMETRY , BALANCED
• USE OF COLUMNS ON THE FAÇADE PEDIMENT
• SEMI-CIRCULAR ARCHES
• EMPHASIS ON PLANAR QUALITY
The elements in this building that belong to Neo-classical architecture are highlighted in red rectangles.
FEATURES OF THE BUILDING THAT IDENTIFY ITS ARCHITECTURAL STYLE AS INDO-SARACENIC
• CLOCK TOWER MINARET
• INTERNAL COURTYARDS
• PIERCED COLONNADED ARCADE
The elements in this building that belong to Indo-Saracenic architecture are highlighted in blue rectangles.
EXISTING HERITAGE STRUCTURES DEMOLISHED TO BE REINSTALLED
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SITE CONDITIONS AND ISSUES
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UN ORGANISED PARKING AROUND HERITAGE BUILDINGS.
PARKING IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO THE HERITAGE STRUCTURE MAY DAMAGE THE STRUCTURE AND ALSO AFFECTS THE IMAGEABILITY OF THE HERITAGE PRECINCT.
ABSENCE OF PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND CROSS OVERS
ENTRY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT INSIDE THE COMPLEX.
SITE CONDITIONS AND ISSUES
ALL STATUES INSIDE THE HERITAGE PRECINCT NEED TO BE RE ORGANISED
SITE AND ITS CONTEXT
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SURVEY DRAWING
RIPON BUILDING- EXTERNAL DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN CONCEPT
BUILDING
• NEO CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE
• LANDSCAPE
• MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN REQUIREMENT:
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
CIRCULATION
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MULTI LEVEL & BASEMENT PARKING
STROMWATER DRAIN NETWORK/ RAIN HERVESTING
MATERIALS
PLANTING
IRRIGATION NETWORK
ELECTRICAL DESIGN
FOOD COURT/ HERBAL GARDEN
VICTORIA BUILDING LANDSCAPE
STREET LANDSCAPING
DESIGN INTENT CIRCULATION:
ENTRY/EXIT: ENTRIES STRATEGICALLY LOCATED CONSIDERING THE METRO/
BUS TERMINAL. SEPARATE ENTRY FOR VIP’S, STAFF’S AND VISITORS FOR SECURITY REASONS AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS DEGREE OF VEHICULAR ACCESS WITHIN THE SITE.
ROAD NETWORK AND PARKING: INTERNAL ROAD OF 7.2M WIDE ALONG THE LANDSCAPE AREA. PARKING LOCATED NEAR THE RESPECTIVE ENTRIES.
MULTILEVEL CARPARKING LOCATED NEXT TO THE STAFF’S ENTRY/EXIT.
FIRE TENDER: 7.2 M WIDE ROAD CONSIDERING FIRE TENDER MOVEMENT AND FIRE HOSE REEL LOCATED AT REGULAR INTERVALS AS PER STANDARDS.
PATHWAY: COVERED WALKWAY CONNECTING THE RIPON AND THE ANNEX BUILDING ACTS AS BUFFER BETWEEN THE ROAD AND THE LANDSCAPE AREA.
MATERIAL PALETTE: USE OF GRANITE STONE.
COLOUR THEME: SHADES OF GREY TO COMPLEMENT THE HERITAGE BUILDING.
RAINWATER HARVESTING:
RAIN WATER HARVESTING PITS AND POND PROPOSED TO HARVEST ALL THE RAIN WATER GENERATED WITHIN THE SITE.
PLANTING:
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ALL EXISTING TREES TO BE EITHER RETAINED/TRANSPLANTED. USE OF NATIVE PLANTS
LIGHTING:
- USE OF UNIMPOSING FAÇADE LIGHTING TO LIT THE HERITAGE STRUCTURE.NO POLE LIGHTS RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO THE HERITAGE BUILDING.
- USE OF SOLAR LIGHTING.
STRUCTURES:
- ALL PROPOSED STRUCTURES IN LANDSCAPE
- COMPLEMENTS THE STYLE OF THE RIPON BUILDING.
- DEMOLISHED STRUCTURES TO BE REERECTED.
SIGNAGE AND STREET FURNITURES:
- BENCHES, DRINKING WATER FOUNTAINS, SIGNAGES ETC
DESIGN SKETCHES:
LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN
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TOTAL SITE AREA: 52536 SQ M.
TOTAL BUILT UP AREA: 7230 SQ.M TOTAL LANDSCAPE AREA: 45300 SQ.M ROADS AND PARKING: 7833 SQ.M
TOTAL LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT AREA: 37473 SQ.M LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN-OPTION 1A
TOTAL SITE AREA: 52536 SQ M.
TOTAL BUILT UP AREA: 7230 SQ.M
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RIPON BUILDING- EXTERNAL DEVELOPMENT FRONT YARD LANDSCAPE
FRONT YARD LANDSCAPE
TOTAL LANDSCAPE AREA: 7300 SQ M.
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FRONT YARD VIEWS
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CENTRAL COURT LANDSCAPE
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COURT YARD VIEWS
FOOD COURT AND HERBAL GARDEN LANDSCAPE
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FOOD COURT AND HERBAL GARDEN - views
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MULTILEVEL CAR PARKING
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VICTORIA HALL LANDSCAPE
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VICTORIA HALL LANDSCAPE: VIEWS
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MATERIAL PALETTE
USE OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE NATURAL STONES LIKE GRANITE.
USE OF LIGHTER SHADES FOR PAVING AND SEATING TO AVOID HEAT GAIN.
USE OF POROUS PAVING WITH INTER LOCKING PAVERS TO FACILITATE INFILTRATION OF SURFACE WATER.
USE OF STONE DRAIN COVERS
COLOUR OF PAVING/CLADDING MATERIALS TO COMPLEMENT THE HERITAGE MONUMENT.
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RAIN WATER MANAGEMENT
LIGHTING
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LIGHTING -REFERENCE IMAGES
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COMPOUNDWALL DETAILS AND SITE SECTIONS
SITE SECTIONS
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PLANTING
PLANTING STRATEGIES
STRATEGIC DESIGN OF ACCENT PLANTS ( PALMS ) FRAMING THE MONUMENT ACCENTUATE THE VISUAL CHARACTER OF THE HERITAGE MONUMENT.
USE OF NATIVE PLANTS TO CREATE MORE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES.
REQUIRE LESS MAINTENANCE MINIMAL WATER DEMAND NO FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDES.
EXISTING TREES TO BE EITHER RETAINED/ TRANSPLANTED.
PLANTING DESIGN INCORPORATING EXISTING TREES AND USE OF FRUIT TREES AND HERBAL PLANTS.
PLANTING STRATEGIES-Palms, Trees, Shrubs and Ground covers
PALMS: TO CREATE VIEWS AND VISTAS HERBAL AND MEDICINAL PLANTS:
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PLANTING PALETTE: HEDGE
PLANTING PALETTE: MASS PLANTING
PLANTING PALETTE: ACCENT PLANTS
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PLANTING PALETTE: PALMS
PLANTING PALETTE: TREES
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TOPAIRY GARDEN
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE AND ELEMENTS TO BE USED
ELEMENTS OF NEO CLASSICAL AND INDO SARCENIC STYLE AS USED IN THE LANDSCAPE
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TRANSPLANTATION
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