Architectural

Footprints of CPWD
 Secretary of Housing and Urban Affairs
Govt. of India
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MESSAGE

CPWD is a premier organization of Government of India and plays pivotal

role in planning and constructions of Governments projects all over the
country. The department has the capacity to undertake various kind of
projects from the smallest work at remotest place to mega projects in
Metro cities with immense resources of proficient Architects, Engineers &
Horticulturists under one umbrella.
The book on “ Architectural Footprints of CPWD” delineates various
activities of CPWD Architects along with some sterling projects designed
by them at inception stage and now in modern era, all over the country.
Contribution made by them in carrying forward the missions of Govt. of
India like Accessible India Campaign, Energy Efficiency and Sustainable
development is worth appreciating.
I wish them all the very best and hope that these kind of books become
regular feature to showcase contribution of CPWD to their clients and
reference for new generations to come.

DURGA SHANKER MISHRA

 DG (Planning), CPWD
Govt. of India
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MESSAGE

Architecture is the only profession which encompasses the four major

fields of human endeavor i.e. Humanities, Science, Art and Technology. It
calls for originality, creativity, conceptualization, perception, aesthetic
values and a holistic judgment of people, places, objects and events.
It has given me immense pleasure that the Architectural Wing of CPWD is
going to delineate some of their recent projects along with some old
marvels in their book “Architectural footprints of CPWD”.
The book shows the imagination and flair of the Architects which is spread
along the length and breadth of the country. It also embraces various
other roles performed by them and handiness of specialized human
resources like Project Management, Urban and Regional Planners,
Housing, Landscape and Environment Planning besides being
Architects.
I am sure once this book reaches the general masses as well as our
clients they will be able to appraise and appreciate the originality and
creativity of the Architects of this department.
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Govt. of India
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PREFACE
“Architectural Footprints of CPWD” includes glimpses of construction projects, landscape
works, interior works and art works designed by CPWD Architects. It gives an insight of the
in-house expertise available in the department and their contribution in bringing glory to the
Nation. It also brings out the role played by them to advise the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs and other Ministries on architectural planning of infrastructure development,
repair and restoration of heritage structures and town planning. The book mentions about
the publications brought out by them and their participation in other technical activities like
presenting papers and delivering expert talks.
As you flip through the book, you will discover the imagination, creativity and originality of
the Architects and will realise the changes in architectural style with times, invention of new
materials and equipments for human comfort i.e. Indo-British architectural style in 1950s,
seen in Supreme Court of India building, Traditional Indian architectural style with influence
of modern architecture in 60s seen in Rabindra Bhawan and finally complete shift to
modern architecture. Promotion of energy efficiency to improve environmental pollution
and quality of life gave rise to creation of most modern - green, energy efficient and net zero
energy buildings like Jawaharlal Nehru bhawan and Indira Paryavaran bhawan.
I wish to express my gratitude to Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Housing and
Urban Affairs for releasing the book, Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, esteemed Secretary for
his support and encouragement, Shri R.K Thathu, Director General (Planning), CPWD,
Shri Prabhakar Singh, Director General , CPWD for their inspiration in bringing out this
book.
I also express my deep appreciation to the Sr. Architect Sh. Abhishek Bose, Architect Sh.
Rajesh Singh, Deputy Architects, Sh. Yogendra Pal Singh Yadav, Deepali Mishra and
Asst. Architect Sh. Gaurav Saraswat, who have put in their sincere efforts and hard work to
bring out this publication and other members of office of the ADG (Arch) who contributed in
preparing out this book.
I wish that the book reaches to the masses and imparts them the sense of visualization to
appraise the importance of imagination, creativity, originality and state of the art technology
of the buildings designed by CPWD Architects.

USHA BATRA
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
S. No. Content Page No.

1 Versatile role of Architects in CPWD 1

2 Architectural Design Projects 21

3 Interior and Landscape Projects 95

4 Other Activities of Architectural wing 109

5 Contribution of Architects in Publications 114

6 Specialized Human Resource in Architectural Wing 117

7 Flag bearers of Architectural wing 123

-Bheeshma S. Mali
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Versatile Role
of
Architects in
CPWD

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ROLE OF ARCHITECTS IN A TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

CPWD is a multi - disciplined organization with officers having core competency in the fields
of architecture, civil engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering and horticulture.
Involvement and close co-ordination between all the four wings is of prime importance for
efficient planning and smooth execution of the work.
Projects are allocated to Sr. Architect unit, based on their jurisdiction, by the Chief Architect.
Projects with value greater than INR 100 Crore are dealt directly by the office of Chief
Architect. The office of Senior Architect is a typical working unit consisting of Architects,
Deputy Architects, Asst. Architects, Technical officer and Assistant (AD)s.
A stage-wise involvement of a typical construction project has been depicted in a graphical
manner. Also, the role of client and CPWD engineers has been highlighted wherever their
inputs are required.
1.Preparation of Concept design, Preliminary Drawings and Specifications: Role of
Architects, in a typical construction project, begins at the project initiation / conception
stage where they are responsible for collating and assimilating client requirements.
Architects are the mastermind behind the project design. Architect visits the site to have
an overview of the same and interacts with the representative of client and collates their
requirements. Requirements are formulated into space functions and conceptual design
of the building, and discussed with client. Architect accommodates additional
requirements, if any. After finalization of concept, he prepares preliminary design and
specifications and obtains approval on the same from client.
2.Preparation of Submission drawings and obtaining approvals from local authority and
other statutory bodies like CFO, Urban Arts Commission, Airport Authority of India etc.:
The preliminary drawings approved by client are converted to submission drawings by
detailing them to the desired extent, including elevation, section, area details and other
required details. Building services are incorporated with inputs from the Engineering
wing. These drawings are submitted to various authorities for seeking approval. Regular
interactions with the authorities are carried out for making any additions / alterations as
and when required in order to obtain approval on these submission drawings.
3.Preparation of working drawings and detailed specifications: After seeking approval
from various authorities, structural and detailed electrical and air-conditioning inputs are
obtained from Civil and Electrical Engineers respectively. These drawings are then
converted into working drawings for carrying out construction at site. Detailed
specifications are also prepared by the Architects, for preparation of detailed estimates
by Engineers.
4.Inputs at Construction stage: As the construction starts, Architects are required to make
site visits and issue detailed drawings e.g. details of doors / windows, flooring pattern,
toilets, kitchen, false ceiling and various other details as per requirement of building/
project.
5.Project completion: Once the building is completed, completion drawings as per actual
construction done at site are prepared by the Architect, for seeking 'Completion
Certificate' from local authority.

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CENTRAL VISTA ADVISORY GROUP (CVAG)

The requisition of development of the Central Keeping in view the changes that had taken place
Vista and Secretariat complex had been over the years. It was decided by the ministry in 2002
engaging the attention of the Ministry of Works to reconstitute the study group with composition as
Housing and Supply since 1962. In view of the follows:
national importance of the area and the need for 1 ADG (Arch), CPWD Chairman
its planned development, it was decided to bring 2 Chief Architect (NDR), CPWD Member Secy
the entire area under strict architectural control. 3 Director/ Dy.Secy. Delhi Divi- Member
No construction or development in the area sion. MoUD and P.A
extending from the Rashtrapati Bhawan to the 4 Chairman, Indian Institute of Member
C- Hexagon around the India Gate would take Architects
place without the specific approval of the 5 One representative of IIA Member
Government of India in the Ministry of Works (Northern Chapter)
Housing and Supply. It was also decided to setup 6 Chairman, Institute of Town Member
a specialized study group of Architects and Town Planners, India
7 One representative of Institute Member
planners to advice the government on such
of Town Planners, India
aspects of the development of the central vista
8 Chief Planner, TCPO Member
and secretariat complex as may be referred to it
9 Chief Architect, NDMC Member
from time to time. The composition of the study 10 Commissioner (Planning), DDA Member
group as per OM no. 6/11/60-WI, dated 11 Secretary/ DUAC Member
04/09/2018 as follows: 12 Joint Secretary, Min. of Envi- Member
ronment/ his representative
1 The Chief Architect & Town Planner –
CPWD Chairman Broad decisions taken by CVAG
2 The Chairman, Indian Institute of
Architects Member
3 One Representative of the Indian Institute
of Architects Member
4 The President, Institute of Town Planners,
India Member
5 One Representative of the Town Planner
of India Member
6 Two representatives of the Town and
Country Planning Organisation Member
7 One senior Architect of the
CPWD Member Addition alteration in r/o Armed Forces Dental Clinic
Secretary 30, Tyagraj Marg Proposal was approved in toto on
June 12, 2018.
The Chief Architect, NDMC was included as a
member of the committee on 09/04/1969.

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Proposal for Office building for Indian Navy at Tyagaraj
Marg, New Delhi was approved in 2018 after incorporating
the observations suggested by CV advisory group like
proportions of dome, color scheme, changes in
connecting part of dome to main building and
improvements suggested in elevation from Tyagraj Marg
side.

Proposal for construction of War Memorial at “C”

Hexagon, India Gate was approved after incorporating
suggestions made by CVAG in 2016 i.e. to reduce hard
paving area, colour scheme of veteran wall, to maintain
symmetry of planned plazas,tri colour landscaping around
canopy, restricting height of busts in Param Vir Chakra to
1.5m, providing amenities as per footfall and provision of
emergency exits.

Make in India Lion Sculpture installation New Delhi was

reviewed after erection in 2016. CVAG suggested removal
of glass cage, change in finish and lowering height of
pedestal, change of lion’s facing etc. And finally the
sculpture was dismantled in 2017.
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Proposal for construction of Office building

of DG S&D at 16 A, Akbar Road, New Delhi
was approved in 2017 after incorporating
the suggestions made by CVAG like missing
imposing character of building, reduction in
glass area, proportions of colonnade w.r.t.
height of building and increase in ht. of red
sandstone as per LBZ area.

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DOCUMENTATION CENTER
The documentation center in the office of ADG (Arch) acts as a repository for a number of documents of
eminent buildings of Government of India. This repository stores approximately 50,000 drawings,
photographs, layout plans, models and slides that date back to pre-independence era, including details
of legendary buildings such as Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, North and South Block amongst
others although most of them are in very bad condition. About 7000 drawings have been scanned till
date which includes Buildings like Bungalows of LBZ, imperial Delhi Government house, Delhi secretariat
legislative building, Race course, Tis Hazari court, Krishi Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan among others.
Recently, the documentation center has been facilitated with an A0 size, Flatbed Scanner which is
capable of scanning the old drawings for easy maintenance of records in soft copy. Many drawings and
models have worn out over the time. Proposal is being worked out for preservation of these drawings/
models for proper upkeep.
The documentation center is presently being renovated which includes creation of an Audio-Visual
Room and Exhibition Space for efficient communication and sharing of data.

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IN-HOUSE PROJECT APPROVALS IN CPWD, DELHI

The Government Building Act of 1899 provides for the exemption from the approval of local body/
municipality for certain buildings and lands which are the property, or in the occupation, of the
Government of India and are situated within the limits of a municipality.
In this regard an OM no. 7/3/2016-WII/DG/Vol.III/312 dated 08 June 2017 was issued by CPWD, which
elaborates the procedure for getting the approval for the construction projects being designed and
executed by CPWD.
All projects in Delhi are now being approved by CA(NDR) and CA(DR) based on their jurisdiction and also
forwarded to DUAC and CFO for their approval for which CPWD and Public Works Department, GNCTD
are treated as ‘other local body’ in terms of Section 11(1) of DUAC Act, 1973
• A committee is set-up under chairmanship of respective Chief Architect dealing with the project
having SE (C), SE (E) & Deputy Director (H) as members, to examine all the drawings and to
certify that the building plans conform to the building by-laws, after assessing all the
requirements of Electric Load, water-supply, sewerage and horticulture, The committee then
submits the proposal in complete shape to respective local body as a notice about proposed
construction.
• The Chairman of the Committee i.e, CA will forward the drawings to respective authorities for
obtaining all necessary approval from DUAC, Airport Authority of India National Monument
Authority, Heritage Committee, Advisory Committee of Central Vista and Chief Fire Office.
• If required, In order to secure Environmental Clearance, a consultant may be appointed as per
the guidelines laid down in CPWD Works Manual.

Several projects have already been submitted and are under the approval process in the office of
CA(NDR) and CA(DR). Some of the already submitted projects for in-house local body approval in CPWD
are:
CA(NDR)
• Govt. of India Press, Minto Road, New Delhi
• Redevelopment of Type Quarters in President’s Estate New Delhi
• Type 7 GPRA at Pkt 1 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi
CA (DR)
• Redevelopment of Bhavishya Nidhi Enclave (Residential Complex), EPFO at Malviya Nagar, Delhi
• Redevelopment of GPRA at Mohammedpur, Delhi
• Redevelopment of GPRA at Thyagraj Nagar, Delhi
• Redevelopment of GPRA at Kasturba Nagar, Delhi
• Redevelopment of GPRA at Srinivaspuri, Delhi
• Akshaya Urja Bhawan, Office of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Lodhi Road, Delhi
• National Center for Integrated Pest Management- Mehrauli, Delhi
• Office of Chief Labour Commissioner, Dwarka, Delhi
• Delhi Public Library, Paharganj, Delhi
• School of Planning and Architecture, Vasant Kunj, Delhi
• Research Center for BSNL at Ghitorni

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Among the projects approved in-House by CA and submitted online to DUAC for approval are:
Sno. Project Name Built up Area Status of approval from
(Sq m.) DUAC
1 National Center for Integrated Pest Manage- 31040 Approved
ment Mehrauli
2 Delhi Public Library – Paharganj 4848 Under Consideration
3 School of Planning and Architecture (New 87000 Under Consideration

Online Local Body Approval Module: e-Governance unit of CPWD has developed an online local body
approval module for registration, processing and online integration with other local statutory authorities
and issue of approval / completion certificate by CAs for in-house Government Projects being
undertaken by CPWD in Delhi.
The module is integrated online with DUAC. The DUAC application form with required documents can be
submitted online by CA, CPWD to DUAC, who after consideration can send comments / NOC online to
CA, CPWD.

Snap shot of Online Local Body Approval Module of CPWD

Delhi Public Library, Paharganj NCIPM, Mehrauli

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HERITAGE CELL OF CPWD

The Heritage Cell of CPWD was constituted to take Presently, the Gorton Castle houses the office of
care of all the heritage buildings under the ambit Pr. Accountant General of Himachal Pradesh. It
of MoHUA, vide MoUD OM No. 2/11/2011/-WII has many special features as shown below which
(CPWD)/EW-I dated 30/03/2012. It is headed by resemble Neo-gothic and Rajasthani style, some
ADG (Arch) as overall in charge with CA (NDR) as of which are described as under:
its chairman. It is created for undertaking • The building has high pitched roof with
conservation and maintenance of heritage Nainital pattern iron sheets, ornamental dormers,
buildings owned by Government of India and its gutters, valleys, ridges, wall and chimney flashing
agencies. The cell also renders advice to field units etc. adding to the aesthetics. Special features of
in CPWD, MoHUA and other ministries on flag post add beauty to the artistic roof line.
conservation and restoration of heritage
• Balconies have ornamental stone work in
buildings. The execution is taken up by the
Rajasthani style with stone railing, jalis, balusters
respective CPWD Engineers.
and handrails on ornamental stone bracket
The recommendations of Heritage cell cover an carved out of single stone. It has ornamental
array of subjects related to conservation, such as copings/arches/Mehrabs at number of locations,
adaptive reuse, restoration, renovation,
that enhance the aesthetics of the structure.
preservation, retrofitting and lighting of heritage
buildings. • Tall canopies having steep sloped conical
shape up to 75-80 degree slope and having height
National Academy of CPWD, Ghaziabad, organizes
up to 9m add to the aesthetics of the building
training session and specialized courses to bring
awareness among the Architects and Engineers of improving overall sky line of the location.
CPWD about the conservation and restoration of • Glass roof in the central staircase area
the Heritage buildings. Efforts are being made to over wooden ornamental trusses avoids artificial
associate SPA Delhi, INTACH and Aga Khan lighting during day time.
Foundation etc. for the preparation of specialized • Central staircase has ornamental cast iron
training capsules, to train architects and railing with wooden treads and risers and
engineers of CPWD. ornamental hand rail which enhance the
Items related to the preservation of Heritage aesthetics of the interior of the building.
structure after consultation with ASI have also
• Two big central courtyards take care of
been included in the DSR-2012.
passages of number of services like rain water
CPWD has numerous drawings related to the drainage and fire hydrant lines etc.
Heritage buildings in its documentation centre.
• A Major fire broke out on 27-28 January
Efforts are being made to digitize these drawings
for proper documentation, reference, ease of 2014 causing massive damage to the building. Top
accessibility and sharing. two floors including the roof were totally gutted in
fire causing severe structural damages to most of
The recent project under consideration of
the components of the building. Heritage cell of
Heritage Cell is Gorton castle building at Shimla.
CPWD visited the site to access the damage and
GORTON CASTLE BUILDING AT SHIMLA further course of action.
The building was commenced in November 1901
and completed in May 1904. The original design of
this building was conceptualized by Sir Swinton
Jacob with the expenditure of Rs. 13,42,901.

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 Special features of Gorton Castle, Shimla

This building is listed as one of the heritage • Fire place to be restored, but not to be used.
buildings by Himachal Pradesh Government, as Top to be closed keeping the view as it is.
well as by Ministry of Urban Development, • Open court yards to be maintained. But all
Government of India, New Delhi. Therefore, round chhajjas added in court yard to be
Heritage Cell of Ministry of Urban Development redesigned to merge with the building.
visited this building. • Chimneys feature to be retained for
After inspection of the building, considering aesthetics but vent pipes to be sealed.
retrofitting measures suggested by CBRI Roorkee • All external walls to have exposed stone finish
and original drawings of the British architects as existing.
prepared during original construction, the • No lift is provided in the existing building.
members made the following recommendations Machine less/ capsule type lifts with features
in order to retain heritage character of the existing matching to building features may be
buildings: provided.
• Walls to be reconstructed using matching
• Provisions to be made for barrier free
stones with lime/cement mortar. accessibility, Rain water harvesting and DGUs.
• Floor finishes to be matching with the already
• All services may be redesigned keeping visual
existing flooring- Mosaic/ CC flooring. aesthetics in mind.
• Minimum amount of false ceiling to be used.
• A well-documented comprehensive scheme
Item for false ceiling- Calcium to be developed for the entire building.
silicate/aluminum perforated/aluminum • All unauthorized constructions to be
strips. removed. Original building external envelope
• All doors to be built as per original design and
to be reclaimed. A clear 6 mtr. wide access all
specifications. around the building for fire tenders should be
• Doors/windows frames and shutters,
provided.
staircase roofing and railing, eve boards, jalis, • Various features such as cornices, balconies,
cornices and arches to be matching with the Jharokhas, eves board, jams, cills, soffits etc to
existing ones. be redeveloped.
• All toilets with modern fixtures and tiles.
• Appropriate seismic retrofit measures to be
• Energy efficient lighting and central heating
provided as per recommendation of CBRI,
system to be redesigned. Roorkee.
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ROLE OF ARCHITECTS AS TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Office of ADG(Arch), serves as the Technical advisor to the Ministry of housing and Urban Affairs
(MoHUA) for offering technical advise on land allotment cases with respect to the provisions of Master
Plan/ Zonal Plan and Development Control Norms. It carries out timely site visits in order to assess the
status of land. It also liaison's with Ministries/ Departments to analyze their requirements in order to
assess the appropriate utilization of Government land under consideration.
It is actively involved to offer technical advise during ‘Land Allotment Screening Committee (LASC)
meeting’ conducted by Addl. Secretary MoHUA for allotment of land . It is also invited to offer advice on
Master Plan, Building Byelaws and Development Control Norms by Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
during their ‘ Technical Committee Meeting’ .
It participates as a technical expert in the meetings of Heritage conservation committee of DUAC,
Council of Architecture, BOW meeting of School of Planning and Architecture, Construction and
Coordination Committee of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and the Technical Committee Meeting on HRIDAY
(Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana to assess the DPRs of the proposed projects under
the scheme).
It is instrumental in preparing land development / re-development proposals in co-ordination with Land
and Development Office as per the updated Development Control Norms.
In addition to the above activities, it is instrumental in development and updation of Standard designs of
general pool residential accommodation (GPRAs) (Type II to Type VIII) and (Type II to Type V) for
paramilitary forces to be followed at various locations across the country.
Overall besides construction projects, Architectural wing of CPWD plays a pivotal role in matters related
to Land, design services for GPRAs and various Schemes of Government of India promoting conscious
Urban Development.

Layout plan showing - Land Allotments and land use plan of Deen Dayal Marg

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ONLINE LAND REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Recently, as per requirement of the Ministry of housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to maintain data
bank for Lands available across the country, new module of Land reporting / management system has
been developed in-house by the e-Governance unit of CPWD in consultation with ADG(Arch) and Land
and development officer for online filling up and updating the data of MoHUA lands spread all over the
country and under maintenance of CPWD by respective EEs. All kinds of required information have been
included. Once complete data is filled up, it will become a wonderful data bank. This module includes
two separate sheets for updating data on
i. Allotted land
ii. Not allotted / yet to be allotted land
and generate separate reports accordingly.
The data can be filled up and edited only by the concerned EEs. The data and the reports can be
generated, viewed and printed by the EEs and concerned controlling officers. The required land
information / management reports of all MoHUA lands under the care and maintenance of CPWD can be
generated, viewed and printed by the ADG (Arch), ADG (TD) and DDG (Works). These reports can be
saved in the excel format.
The module for online land reporting / management system in CPWD is accessible through PIMS login on
CPWD website.

Snap shot of online Land Reporting and Management System in CPWD

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HERITAGE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Heritage Conservation Committee is appointed by The tenure of the Chairman and Members of
the Government to advice / decide on the matters other than Government Department/Local
related to heritage sites, buildings, precincts, Bodies is three years.
street etc. that are of historic, aesthetic, The terms of reference of the Committee inter
architectural, cultural or environmental
alia are:
significance; and those natural feature, areas of
environmental significance or of scenic beauty . • To advice the Commissioner, MCD/Vice
ADG (Arch), CPWD is an active member of Chairman DDA/Chairman NDMC on following
Heritage Conservation Committee. The Heritage issues:
Conservation Committee has been reconstituted • Whether development permission is to be
vide Ministry of Urban Development ’s granted under the bye-law 7.26 and the
notification no.K-12016/6/2003-DD-I dated 15th conditions of permission.
September 2016 as follows: • Whether to allow commercial / office/hotel
1 Special Secretary/Additional Chairman use in the heritage building/precincts and
Secretary, (Ministry of Urban when to terminate the same.
Development) • Operation of Building Bye-laws to regulate or
2 Additional Director General Membe eliminate/erection of outside
(Architecture), CPWD advertisements/ bill boards/street furniture;
3 Chief Planner, Town & Country Member • Whether any relaxation, modification,
Planning Organization alteration or variance of any of the Building
4 Chief Town Planner, MCD Member Bye-laws is called for;
5 Commissioner (Plg.), DDA Member
6 Chief Architect, NDMC Member
7 Representative of DG, Archeo- Member
logical Survey of India
8 Chief Engineer (Structure) in Member
Central Design Organization
(CDO), CPWD
9 Sh. Sanjay Puri (Urban Designer) Member
[Principal Architect of Sanjay Puri
Architects, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai]
10 Dr. Parul Pandya Dhar (Historian) Member
[Associate Professor, Department
of History, University of Delhi]
11 Ms. Vertika Sharma Member
(Conservation Architect)
[Advocate, Delhi High Court]
12 Prof. Dr. Rommel Mehta Member
(Environmentalist) [Professor,
Landscape Architecture Departm-
ent, SPA, New Delhi]
13 Director, National Museum of Member
National History
14 Secretary, DUAC Secretary, Delhi Member
Urban Art Commission Secretary

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• Any other issues as may be required from • To prepare special designs and guidelines/
time to time during the course of scrutiny of publications for listed buildings, control of height
development permissions and in overall and essential façade characteristics and other
interest of heritage/conservation; heritage items of the buildings and to suggest
• Guidelines that are to be adopted by those suitable designs adopting appropriate materials
private parties or public/ government for replacement keeping the old form intact to
agencies who sponsor beautification the extent possible;
schemes at heritage sites; • To appear before the Government either
• To prepare guidelines that are to be adopted by independently or through or on behalf of the
private parties or public/ government agencies C o m m i s s i o n e r, M C D / V i c e - C h a i r m a n
who sponsor beautification schemes at heritage DDA/Chairman, NDMC in cases of Appeals under
sites; DDA/MCD/NDMC Act in cases of listed buildings /
• To prepare a supplementary list of heritage sites, heritage buildings and listed precincts/ heritage
which include buildings artifacts, structures, precincts and listed natural feature areas.
streets, areas, precincts of historic, aesthetic, Recent projects that have been cleared by
architectural, cultural, or environmental Heritage Conservation Committee include
significance and a supplementary list of natural DGS&D office building at Akbar Road, several
feature areas of environmental significance, renovation works being carried out in commercial
scenic beauty. buildings in Connaught Place, and National War
• To frame special regulations/ guidelines for Memorial.
precincts and if necessary for natural feature
areas as well.

“The issue with design comes

when we try to relate design
with theory and get stuck in
the rigidity of structure.”
-BV Doshi

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NATIONAL KAMDHENU CENTRE AND GOKUL GRAM

Kamdhenu Centre Layout Plan

Client : Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Area : 10,000 Sq M
No. of floors : G+3 Floors

Plan and Sections of Cow shed

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Sections of Cow shed

Like GPRAs, certain projects are required to be developed all over India. National
Kamdhenu centre and Gokul grams is one such project of this year i.e.2018. Preliminary
design of these kind of projects is dealt at Delhi to save time, energy , visits for carrying out
study of similar type of project and huge amount of interaction with the client . For these
kind of projects, a prototype study is carried out by visiting similar kind of existing project ,
discussion with client for carrying out modifications in requirements and design as per
latest trends and technology. Preliminary design is then developed after frequent
interactions with client department, modified if required and approval obtained from
client. This approved design is then sent to the concerned chief architect for further
developing by incorporating any minor changes due to local conditions. This helps in
reduced interaction and fast disposal of the project.
Design Philosophy:
• Circular orientation generates focal points which make it convenient to keep vigil over
cattle.
• Layout developed so as to create flexibility in adding or reducing the number of sheds.
• Maximum open space with minimum intervention for the breed stock to exercise and
give a healthy produce.
• Centralized location of amenities to maximize efficiency and reduce workforce.

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SUGAMYA BHARAT ABHIYAN

India is a Signatory to The United Nations • ‘ H a n d b o o k o n B a r r i e r f re e a n d

Convention on The Rights Of Persons With accessibility’ as a Modified volume brought
Disabilities (CRPD) 2008. out in January 2014, by CPWD Architects.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi • ‘Harmonized guidelines and space
launched the Accessible India Campaign standards for barrier-free built environment
(Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) in Dec. 2015, for for persons with disability and elderly
achieving universal accessibility for persons persons’ was published by MoUD in 2016 with
with disabilities. contribution from CPWD Architects.
Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 was
enacted on 1st January, 1996.

• CPWD Architects were the pioneer to

publish the ‘Guidelines and Space standards
for Barrier Free Built Environment for
Disabled and Elderly Persons’ in 1998, which
became a benchmark in barrier free design.

National CPWD Academy, Ghaziabad,

MoHUA, has been selected as National
Resource Institution for capacity building in
conducting access audit of building by
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
a n d h a s i m p a r te d t ra i n i n g to 1 6 5
Engineers/Architects on accessibility audit of
Buildings and declared them as BASIC ACCESS
AUDITORS.
Features of Barrier Free Built Environment

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CPWD undertook the task of making all existing central government buildings under its
maintenance completely accessible by providing bare minimum barrier free design
features like:

1. Earmarked parking bay for differently abled 3. Ramp at entries

persons just near to entrance. • Ramps at entries 1200 to 1800 mm wide.
• Bay size 3600 x 5000mm, • Gradient of 1:12.
• Just near (not more than 30m) to entrance • Handrails at two levels 760 and 900 mm.
• International symbol of parking • Max. length not more than 9 m.
• Unhindered path leading to entry ramp.

2. Providing tactile pavers

• Providing tactile Pavers of size 300x300mm

Guiding Tile Warning Tile

(300X300) (300X300)

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4.Lifts as per prescribed guidelines

• Lift car to have grab bars
• Door opening not less than 900 mm
• Audio announcement with visual
display Inside the lift car
• All lift control buttons with Braille

6. Staircases with continuous handrails on

both sides and step’s edges to be in
contrast color with no open riser

7. Reception counter lowered to 800mm

• At least part of counter lowered to
800 mm

5. One toilet (unisex ) on ground floor

• One unisex toilet on ground floor
• Grab bars
• Low height washbasin without vanity 8. Drinking water point lowered to 700mm
• Low height/tilted mirror
• Automatic flushing systems.

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Architectural
Design
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SUPREME COURT BUILDING, NEW DELHI

Source: Google maps

The main block of Supreme Court building was built on triangular plot of 17 Acres and the
building was designed by Chief Ganesh Bhikaji Deolalikar was the first Indian to head
CPWD and designed Supreme Court Building in an Indo – British style. The foundation
stone of the Supreme Court Building was laid by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra
Prasad on 29th October 1954. The broad decision taken at the highest level in 1956 was
that the ‘Supreme Court Building should be constructed in the triangular plot on Hardinge
Avenue opposite Hardinge Bridge in conformity with wishes of the Prime Minister, the
Home Minister, Minister of works, Housing and Supply and Chief Justice of India”.
Subsequently, the area has been rechristened and now the building is surrounded by Tilak
Marg in the West, Mathura road in the East and Bhagwan Das Road in the South and Tilak
Bridge in the North. The design of the building itself is in the shape of a balance with a pair
of Scales of Justice. Dr. Rajendra Prasad the first president of India on 4th August 1958
while opening the new building of the Supreme Court said – “I do not think it will fall to the
lot of any of my successors to declare open such a ‘Temple of Justice’. This noble edifice
has been conceived and planned by Engineers and Architects who were trained in their
profession according to western standards. The architecture and construction of Building
bear testimony of their western experience and skill of high order and they have
combined with it our conception of justice. Traditionally we look upon justice as a pair of
scales the two pans of which have to be held evenly without allowing the beam from
which they hang to incline to one side or the other. We see two wings on the two sides. At
the end of each wing is a semi circular structure. They represent the pans which are
attached to the beam at the top. This beam accommodate the Court rooms.
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The Central beam from the ends of which the
scales hang, comprises the Chief Justice’s
Court at the Centre with two Court halls on
either side. The right wing of the structure
consists of the Bar room, the offices of the
Attorney General and other Law officers and
the library of the Court. The left wing consists
of offices of the Court.
A black bronze sculpture of 210 centimeter
height of MOTHER AND CHILD was installed
in lawn of the Supreme Court on 20 February
1978. It portrays Mother India in the form of
the figure of a lady. The lady is sheltering the Black bronze sculpture MOTHER AND CHILD
young Republic of India represented by the
symbol of a child, who is upholding the laws of
land symbolically shown in the form of an
open book.

The design of Dharma Chakra Logo of The

Supreme Court is reproduced from the wheel
that appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion
capital of Ashoka with 32 spokes. The
inscription in Sanskrit “yatodharmastato
jayah” means – Truth alone I uphold. It is also
referred to - as the wheel of righteousness,
encompassing truth, goodness and equity.
Dharma Chakra Logo
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VIGYAN BHAWAN, NEW DELHI

The Vigyan Bhawan building was designed in

1955 by R.L.Gehlote of Central Public Works
Department (CPWD), incorporating elements
of British Raj architecture, evident in the
nearby buildings of the Secretariat Building and
of Lutyens' Delhi along with Hindu and Mughal
architecture, as well as ancient Buddhist
architecture, The main feature of the complex Entrance Gate
is the Plenary hall, with a seating capacity of
over 1200 delegates. Besides ,it has six smaller
halls with capacities ranging from over 65
delegates to over 375 delegates. The building
also has a VIP Lounge, the Office block for on-
site offices, secretariat and a documentation
centre, a Studio, a Business centre and an
Exhibition hall. The adjacent building is called
the Vigyan Bhavan Annexe added later on with
Plenary hall
four Committee Rooms and a separate Media
centre. The annexe also houses the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
(MDoNER) of Government of India. The Vigyan Bhavan Annexe stands adjacent to the Vice
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RABINDRA BHAWAN, NEW DELHI

Designed by the Chief Architect, CPWD, Habib Rehman in 1961, this building houses the
functions of three academies : Sahitya Academy, Lalit Kala Academy and Sangeet Natak
Academy. The objective of these academies is to encourage and promote their respective
arts.
The site measures 3 Acres and is located at the corner of Copernicus and Ferozshah roads,
with a frontage to both of them.
The design solution consists of the
administrative block with three wings of
more or less equal length at an angle of 120
degrees to each other and a pentagon
shaped exhibition block the form of which
follows the curve of the traffic island.

Each 4-storeyed wing of the administrative

block houses an academy, the Lalit Kala
being in the wing nearest to the exhibition
block to which it is connected by a covered
walkway. The main entrance in to the
administrative block is where the three
wings meet. The entrance hall, lift and
staircase are placed here, though each of
the three wings have their own staircase
for internal vertical circulation.

A large library on the ground floor of the

Sahitya wing opens out on to the garden.
The Sangeet Natak wing is adjacent to the
site of the proposed theatre. RCC
sunshades in two continuous rows over all
the windows have been provided, the
lower row in each case being placed on
cantilevered brackets so that it is away
from the wall and is no obstruction to
breeze. sun shades are designed to
eliminate the strong morning and
afternoon sun.
Views of the Academy building, showing the use of stone, Information sourced from Architecture + Design , Mar- Apr 1996
jalis, overhanging roof, running louvers and fire brick. issue

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INDRAPRASTHA: Y SHAPED BUILDING, DELHI

Indraprastha Bhawan consists of two

independent blocks of contrasting
design. An eight-storeyed block with a
plan resembling a drum(Mridangum) was
originally designed to house UN Agencies
offices. Its structural columns are
expressed as bold vertical lines projecting
out of the curved exterior walls. The
windows between these columns are
staggered on alternate floors to create an
interesting pattern. The ground floor is
kept entirely free for parking of cars and
scooters.

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DAKTAR, NEW DELHI

Designed in 1954 to house the GPO and
the Posts and Telegraphs Directorate, this
building has a façade which follows the
curve of Patel chowk. The main lobby level
contains the public post office area with
one long curved counter.
The roof of the back section of the building
has open verandas and covered terraces
with staff lunch rooms, a library and
recreation hall.

NEW SECRETARIAT, CALCUTTA

The West Bengal Government's new Secretariat on
Hastings Street, Calcutta, has been planned according to
the modern trend in designs of office buildings and
architecture such as the United Nations Headquarters in
New York and the Ministry of Education building in Rio de
Janeiro. Taking greatest advantage of the site and
orientation, the building has been designed in three
blocks to create a pleasing composition. In order to
obtain uniform illumination and maximum ventilation the
blocks have been made comparatively narrow. Horizontal
and vertical louvers have been used on the east, west and
south side of the blocks in order to cut down glare and
prevent direct sun rays coming into the room.
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WESTERN COURT ANNEXE AT JANPATH, NEW DELHI

Site Photograph

• Cost : Rs 80.45Crores

• Area of the plot : 7.72 Acres (31,278 sqm.)

• Total built Up Area : 9219 Sqm

• Number of Floors : 2B+Ground +3 Floors.

Design Philosophy :- Western Court at Janpath, New Delhi was built pre-independence as
a hostel for legislative councillors of Imperial Delhi. It is a Grade II heritage building. As per
bye-laws, scope of changes in Grade II-A is limited to internal changes by and large subject
to strict scrutiny. In Grade II-B, in addition to above, extension or additional building in the
same plot or compound could be allowed provided that extension or additional building
is in harmony with the existing heritage building(s) or precincts especially in terms of
height and facade. Accordingly, design of new constructed 4-storied Annexe building
reflects the built form of the existing building in terms of linear planning, symmetry, no. of
storeys , classical character of the building and green ambience.
Within height of 3 floors of existing building, new construction has been done for 4 floors.
Two basements are provided to cater to parking requirements of existing and new
constructed building with some surface parking as well.

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Ground Floor Plan

Site plan Design of Unit

Model Photograph
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PARLIAMENT ANNEXE, NEW DELHI

• Cost : Rs 262 crores

• Area of the plot : 39495 Sqm

• Total Built Up Area : 39352 Sqm

• Number of Floors : 2B/B+G+2/6 Floors.

Design Philosophy :- Extension to Parliament

House Annexe building, a well organized
contemporary transformation of British
Classical landscape in to state of art office Democracy Wall opposite VIP Ramp
complex, using species of different climate
zones. The building has 2 main blocks, A block is
a ceremonial block comprising of 4 committees
rooms, Banquet hall, VVIP rooms and
Auditorium. B Block is a high rise block for offices
of chairman and their committee offices. .It is a
Green building with 4 star GRIHA rating. It has
provision for solar power generation and
provides easy access to the persons with
disability. Art work in Double Height Atrium

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Committee Room A - Block

B - Block

Pergola Connecting Block A & Block B Block

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BHAWAN AT NEW DELHI

• Cost : Rs 232 crores

• Area of the plot : 7.785 Acres (31,504 sqm.)

• Total Built Up Area : 59475 Sqm

• Number of Floors : B+Ground +3/5 Floors.

Design Philosophy :- Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan,
the headquarters office building of the Ministry of
Conference Room
External Affairs at Janpath, New Delhi, is a
contemporary state-of-the-art building in
complete harmony with its environment and Sir
Edwin Lutyen’s architecture in surrounding area . It
is the first ECBC compliant Green Building with
Certification of 5 Star GRIHA rating. The building
has three main blocks, four distinct zones, with
separate entrances but inter-connected through
corridors and beautifully landscaped courtyards.
Dinning Room

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Ground Floor Plan

Elevation

Landscape of lawns Vertical Landscaping feature

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INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAWAN, NEW DELHI

Photograph of Model

• Cost : Rs 201.49 Crores

• Area of the plot : 9565.13 Sq m

• Total Built Up Area : 30914 Sq m

• Number of Floors : 3B+ Ground +6/7 Floors.

Design Philosophy :-This building is India’s first ever “Net Zero Energy Multi storeyed
Building with 100% onsite renewable (Solar) Power generation” over and above its
highest green ratings i.e. GRIHA 5star and LEED India Platinum. With a Solar Power system
of installed capacity 930KWp the building is also the largest roof top Solar system in Multi
storeyed buildings in India.
Total energy savings achieved in this building is about 40% and savings in use of water is
about 55% . Against the conventional energy demand of 22 lakh units per year for this
building, actual energy demand is brought down to only 14 lakh units per year by several
energy conservation and sustainability measures.

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Site and Water Management Strategies

Energy Conservation Measures

This entire energy demand of 14 lakh units, is being generated through highest efficiency
monocrystalline solar PhotoVoltaic (SPV) panels, located at rooftop. Energy generation
using this system was started from 19.11.2013 and is being fed to NDMC grid from where
supply is being taken, thereby offsetting the total energy demand.

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The entire central courtyard had to be covered

with space frame in order to create the total
required area of 6000 m2 for supporting solar
panels, Additionally, MS supporting structure over
the terrace had to be extended further by huge
cantilevers and at terrace level and fourth floor
level on Southern side.
This building has many other rare features like
Chilled Beam system of HVAC, Geo Thermal Heat
Exchange system, Regenerative Lifts, Fully Geo thermal energy based system
Automated (Robotic) Car Parking in basements
with Zero surface parking, apart from several other
green building features.
Special Provisions
• Solar Passive Architecture.
• 930 KWP Rooftop Solar Power Plant.
• Geo thermal Heat Exchange system below
ground.
• Chilled Beam System for Air Conditioning.
• LED Fixtures, occupancy and daylight
Roof Plan
sensors.
• Robotic Car parking in basements.
• Energy saving regenerative lifts.
• Low discharge water fixtures.
• Eco Friendly Landscaping with no hard
paving, eliminating heat island effect.
• Fly ash based products in construction.
• Modular Furniture and work stations.
• Audio Visual systems in Conference halls.
• Sewage treatment Plant 30KLD capacity.
Solar Panels used on roof top

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PROPOSED CAMPUS FOR “88 MAHILA BATTALION” SECTOR-8 DWARKA NEW DELHI

• Cost : Rs 140 Cr. (Phase 1)

• Area of the plot : 80466.91 Sqm
• Total Built Up Area : 467456.31 Sqm
• Number of Floors : Ground + 4Floors.

Design Philosophy :- The main purpose of the project is to provide housing facilities for
88, Mahila Battalion personal and have provision of basic infrastructure services like
roads, sanitation, water supply and power supply. The project design concept ensures
unobstructed views of scenic landscape. The blocks are oriented in order to reduce the
heat gain through building envelop and also mutually shade each other. Development of
green belt is of immense importance, as it will not only act as pollution sink for dust
emissions, gaseous pollutants and noise pollution but also enhances the visual
appearance of the developed site. Necessary provisions for barrier free movement of
physically handicapped, such as ramps, railings, staircase width, lifts etc. have been
incorporated in the design.

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Campus Layout Plan

Perspective Views of Type Quarters

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BUNGALOW 9(TYPE-8) AT SUNEHRI BAGH, NEW DELHI.

Perspective View

• Cost : Rs 5 Cr.

• Area of the plot : 6230 Sq.m.

• Total Built Up Area q: 852 Sq.m.

• Number of Floors : Ground Floor

Design Philosophy :- The Bungalow design retains the architectural design, style, elements
such as columns and arches, shading devices (chajjas), etc. and color scheme of the earlier
bungalows. The ‘Lutyen bungalow style’ has been maintained as far as possible and at the
same time, the design has been modified to meet the modern lifestyles of the residents.
The spaces within have a gradual progression from common / transition spaces to semi –
private, private spaces. To enhance privacy and security of the residents the office area has
not been segregated from the main bungalow. It has been connected to the main bungalow
through a covered pathway.
Green Building features such as cavity wall, inset windows, Low-E glass etc has been
proposed. Since it is a redevelopment project, the design as well construction of the
building follows the sustainable building norms to minimize the impact on the existing
ecosystem and optimize resource consumption.
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Model Photograph

Ground Floor Plan

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NARMADA RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX, PRESIDENT’S ESTATE, NEW DELHI

Type-II Quarter

• Cost : Rs 13 Crores

• Area of the plot : 15102.32 Sqm

• Total Built Up Area : 4431.8 Sqm

• Number of Floors : Ground+ 1

Design Philosophy: The design is aimed towards minimum environment impact during
and post construction. This was achieved by the layout which has the new buildings built
on the footprint of the demolished buildings. The natural drainage slopes have also been
maintained so as to avoid flooding during rains. The existing trees on site were retained
and new trees have been planted in the premises. The design adheres to the LBZ
guidelines; more over it has incorporated the Architectural Expression vocabulary and
materials of the President Estate, in order to preserve its heritage character which is of
national importance.

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Type-III Quarter

Site Plan

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SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE, VASANT KUNJ CAMPUS, DELHI

Proposed Layout Plan

• Cost : 500 Crores (approx)

• Area of Plot : 79845.961 Sqm (19.730 Acres)
• Total Built-up Area : 1,15,435 Sqm
• Number of Floors : Ground + 5 Floors

Design Philosophy :- The new SPA Campus at Vasant kunj provides a remarkable
opportunity to create a blueprint for an urban campus for the design economy of the 21st
century. The pan recognizes the instituition’s long standing reputation as a leader in
design education and furthers that by creating a physical framework for it to lead design’
social, ethical, and global cause and make a lasting contribution through critical thinking,
research and innovation.

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Conventional campus paradigm create insular learning environments: a natural setting

uncorrupted by the city. The SPA campus, by necessity needs to be integrated with the
city. The city shall be its laboratory for learning and innovation. The campus master plan is
hinged on three broad principles:
1. Ecological sensitivity towards the site.
2. Connection with the city and beyond.
3. Creating an inclusive, holistic learning environment.
It has features like Interactive spaces/Spill over for students, Defined different zones of
Academic, Hostel, faculty and service zone, Flowing green spaces created by courtyards,
Cross ventilation, a serene and pleasant ambience for all, Maximum Daylighting in
habitable spaces, Barrier free access for persons with disabilities, Green Areas have been
developed on terraces, indigenous plants have been used to reduce demand of water in
Landscaping, Drip irrigation for green areas and Rain water harvesting etc.

Design Features
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MULTI-STORIED FLATS FOR LOK SABHA MP’S

REDEVELOPMENT OF DR. B.D. MARG ,NEW DELHI

Layout Plan

B C
D
A

Part B Part C

Part A Part D
Landscape Features

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Typical Floor plan

• Cost : Rs 188 Cr.

• Area of the plot : 5.695 Acres

• Total Built Up Area : 40,464 Sq m

• Number of Floors : Stilt + 13Floors.

Design Philosophy :- The proposed building complex has been designed to be in harmony
with the existing Narmada and Kaveri Blocks. The Architectural elements incorporated in
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REDEVELOPMENT OF NORTH AND SOUTH AVENUE HOUSING, NEW DELHI

Perspective View

• Cost : Rs 92.5 Cr. (First Phase)

• Area of the plot : 21 Acres

• Total Built Up Area : 15,120 Sq m (First Phase)

• Number of Floors : B+G+1 Floor.

Design Philosophy :- The duplex unit is designed with the balance of Lutyen’s character
and modern architecture. The redevelopment is kept low rise due to close proximity with
Rashtrapati Bhawan. The building materials and construction technologies are energy
efficient. In phase –i, 36 nos. new flats are constructed in North Avenue after demolition
of 64 flats, 47 staff quarters, 9 garages and 3 shops.

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Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

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NATIONAL SECURITY GUARD (NSG ), SAMALKHA, NEW DELHI

• Cost : 39.41 Cr.

• Area of Plot : 98033.24 Sq. M.
• Total built –up Area : 12314 Sq. M.
• Number of Floors : G+3

Design Philosophy:- It is a G+3 storey

structure with no basement. The structure
has been designed as a combination of four
separate building namely 2 barracks, 1
quarter guard, 1 store block and 1 admin
building into one, where each has a separate
entry in order to save space on ground.
All three blocks are completely segregated
by providing separate lifts for each block.
Stone Jaali and Creepers on Terrace

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Ground floor plan

Perspective View

Direct view is blocked from the terraces of the barracks by providing stone jali covered
with creepers. Fourth floor is completely used for barracks. Lifts and stairs of central
block restricted upto third floor only.

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VIEWER'S GALLERY AT JOINT CHECK POST, ATTARI, AMRITSAR

Site Photograph

• Cost : Rs. 23.98 Crore

• Area of the plot : 31,000 sqm.

• Plinth Area : Covered Area 8515.12 SQM , Gallery Area 7246.56 SQM

• Number of Floors : Ground + 6 Floors.

Design Philosophy:- Project is located at joint check post, Attari (international border
between India and Pakistan) Amritsar, Punjab. This check post also serves as a transit
terminal between both the countries. Attari lies on the historic Grand Trunk Road which
passes through both the countries, India and Pakistan. The border is located 32 kilo
metres from Amritsar. the elaborate Attari border ceremony takes place daily at this joint
check post, before sunset which is witnessed by thousands of people.

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The proposal for the Viewer’s Gallery at BSF joint check post at Attari was conceptualised
and finalised by Central Public Works Department in consultation and close coordination
with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Border Security Force. This project has been
planned and designed keeping in mind its National importance and National pride. The
traditional local architecture of Punjab has been followed in this U shaped gallery.
The design elements like juxta position of two dome shaped Chhatari and flat roof
chhatari of varying scale and columns with trefoil arches and stone jaali to give a
monumental character. Sada-e-Sarhad bus connecting Delhi(India) with
Lahore(Pakistan) can pass through the viewers gallery. The linking node between two
countries is visible from both side. Viewer’s Gallery accommodates seating capacity of
13525 persons at a time, Museum, Exhibition Space Cum Souvenir Shop, Medical
Inspection Room, Lounge, Conference Hall with store and observation room, VIP waiting
area, Barracks and Public toilets.
Evacuation of such big number of public is also well thought of with provision of 08 Nos.
staircases, 08 Nos. aisles in the Gallery and 04 Nos. of lifts as future provision.

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Ground Floor Plan

Site Photograph

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DEFENCE ESTATES AND MANAGEMENT, NEW DELHI

Perspective View

• Cost : 44.48 Cr.

• Area of Plot : 4.0 Acres

• Total built –up Area : 6855.9 SQ. M

• Number of Floors : G+2

Design Philosophy:- To create a state of Art and Land Mark Building for NIDEM and to
achieve at least three star rated Green Building with the use of Solar passive Architectural
design and Harnessing the potential of Renewable Energy with a “Innovative” approach.

Perspective View
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ACCOUNTANTS GENERAL OFFICE BUILDING, DEHRADUN

Ground Floor Plan

• Cost : 98 Crore

• Area of Plot : 29269.88 sqm

• Total Built up Area : 21740.56 sqm

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First Floor Plan

Design Philosophy:- Utilizing the shape and topography of the site, a triangular form of
building was evolved. The building is designed with bio-climatic features in order to cut
the summer sun and allowing winter sun light within the building. The building is designed
barrier free and is universally accessible. State of art technology has been used for
firefighting along with three separate fire exit staircase for each wing. The building
incorporates green features such as solar panels at roof top, energy efficient LED light
fixtures, low heat transmitting glass, optimizing daylight window and perforated
interlocking paver blocks.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES,

DEHRADUN

• Cost : 8.25 Crore

• Total Built up Area : 2295.85 Sqm

• Number of Floors :G+1

Design Philosophy:- The building is designed to cater the academic and administrative
requirements of faculty members of NIVH. This two storied building is designed with a
central open courtyard having single loaded 2.9 m wide corridor all around to facilitate
simulation exercise in courtyard and corridor. Provision of universal accessibility given by
using two level handrail, tactile flooring, brail script and lift.
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First Floor Plan

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ANTHROPOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA AT SALT LAKE, KOLKATA.

Perspective View

• Cost : 60 Crores

• Plot area : 20000 Sqm

• Total built up area : 13778 Sqm

Design Philosophy:- This B+G+8 storied building has been designed as a barrier free
building with entrance ramps, lifts, Green building norms like usage of low-e value glass
façade, recessed window, usage of energy efficient fittings, water saving toilet fixtures
etc.
To make the external features aesthetically expressive and to match the existing
surroundings of the City with the millennium tower at the back-drop, structural glazing,
ACP external cladding, modular SS railing, and impressive color scheme have been
provided.

Layout Plan
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SCIENCE PARK FOR I.I.T. KHARAGPUR AT NEW TOWN, KOLKATA.

Perspective View

• Cost : Rs 100 crores

• Area of the plot : 40500 Sqm

• Total Built Up Area : 80950 Sqm

Design Philosophy:- An Integrated Research cum Administrative cum Guest House with
an adjacent 500 capacity auditorium designed around a central courtyard. B+G+9 Storied
Complex has been designed with efficient orientation using energy efficient materials,
barrier free design considerations, water saving and recycling systems and waste
recycling system.

Layout Plan
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FOREIGN VISITORS ACCOMMODATION AT IIT KHARAGPUR

Perspective View

• Cost : Rs 23 Crores

• Area of the plot : Part of Big Campus of IIT

• Total Built Up Area : 6737 Sqm

• Number of Floors : Ground + 4 Floors.

Design Philosophy:- A premier education and research institute like IIT Kharagpur is a
meeting place for great minds to share knowledge and learn through interaction. In
Keeping that in mind the foreign visitor's accommodation at IIT Kharagpur is designed not
only as a place for temporary stay but also as a place for interaction among scholars.
Considering the bioclimatic design principles the building is designed as two parallel
wings oriented along east west axis to minimize solar insolation. To maintain privacy the
wings are split apart by fifteen meters keeping a green zone in between. A series of terrace
takes this green to the topmost floor. Long bridges connect two wings at each floor
creating an Inward green zone for casual interaction.

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Conceptual View

Each of these terraces are covered with The facade integrates two wings visually
extensive and intensive green roof and works as a ventilated double skin
system which will help to reduce rainwater system. The layered facade is developed by
runoff and heat island effect. Moreover placing a diaphragm wall 750mm away
this entire structure is covered with a from the external wall of the building. This
space frame to reduce solar insolation and double wall system will keep the inner wall
thus keeping the space cooler. Meeting shaded and the gap between these two
the basic requirements the building layers will allow wind flow to reduce heat
contains one hundred guest rooms, library, load. Considering the solar orientation the
laundry, gymnasium, reception, office, openings on south facade are designed as
waiting lounge, bicycle parking etc. within vertical slits while the north facade has
floor area of total 6737 sqm. bigger rectangular openings.

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240 BEDDED SUPER SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, BILASPUR

Perspective View

• Cost : 110 Crores

• Area of the Plot : 40 Acres
• Total built up area : 3097Sqm
• Number of Floors : G+10

Design Philosophy:- The zoning is

developed in such a manner to have
maximum day light and ventilation. It is
planned to be partially air- conditioned
and partially natural ventilation.
The services are well planned in the
preliminary stage to cater to all the Ground Floor Plan
requirements such as catering unit, HVAC, CSSD, linen store, etc.
The 4 floor high atrium lobby with skylight gives a feeling of openness within the building. It is
glazed and hence gives sufficient light in lobby area, waiting and corridors. It has been designed
to make it barrier free and accessible.

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PASSPORT OFFICE AT BANER, PUNE.

• Cost : Rs. 17.53 Crores

• Area of the Plot : 1602.47 Sqm
• Total Built up Area : 2505.39 Sqm
• Number of Floors : B+ G + 4 Floors
Design Philosophy:- The plot is a long narrow strip that demands lot of planning
techniques. Due to the stringent parking requirement of Pune Local authority and
Building requirement from Client dept., car parking is provided in Basement floor and Stilt
Floor.
The building facade has been given contemporary look to suit modern building aesthetics
with the help of structural glazing and aluminum composite panels. It has Provision for
Fire fighting systems and Rainwater harvesting system as well.

Layout Plan
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INCOME TAX OFFICE, BILASPUR

• Cost : 68 Crores

• Area of Plot : 13071.34 Sqm. (3.23 Acre)

• Total Built up Area : 7975.89 Sqm.

• Number of floors : 8 (G+7) and 1 Basement

Design Philosophy :- The Income Tax office Building is situated in Tifra, Bilaspur area.
Bilaspur has tropical Hot and dry climate, so all windows provided are sunken windows
with DGU glass for better energy efficiency and thermal insulation. The elevation is a
perfect blend of contemporary and classical elements such as provisions of arch,
structural glazing, external cornices etc.

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Ground Floor

Site Plan Of Income Tax Office, Bilaspur

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GPOA AT BILASPUR, CHATTISGARH

Perspective View

• Cost : 105 Crores

• Area of Plot : 18928.00 Sqm
• Total Built-up Area : 23464.00 Sqm
• Number of Floors : B+G+5 Floors

Design Philosophy:- THE GPOA site is situated in Bilaspur. There are two blocks proposed
in the site. One for office building and another for guest house. Building is designed for
better use of natural light and ventilation to make it energy efficient. Guest house (area
1178sqm) has been designed as a 3 storied (G+2) RCC structure. Bilaspur has tropical Hot
and dry climate, so all windows provided are box windows with DGU glass for better
Energy efficiency and Thermal insulation.

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GPOA AT NAYA RAIPUR, CHATTISGARH

Perspective view

• Cost : 72.27 Crores

• Area of Plot : 11476.00 Sqm.
• Total Built up Area : 14649 Sqm.
• Number of floors : B+G+5 Floors

Design Philosophy:- The GPOA building of Raipur is situated in sector 24 Naya Raipur
area. The building is designed as a 6 storied (G+5) structure with one Basement (area 3200
sqm.) H – shape has been adopted for better use of natural light and ventilation to make
it energy efficient. All floors are well lighted and ventilated. Because of being in tropical
wet and dry climate, all windows provided are sunken with DGU glass for improved
energy efficiency and thermal insulation. VRV system is provided for air conditioning in all
floors. For fire fighting, sprinkler system, wet Riser and fire escape staircase has been
provided. Space frame provided at the top of the building to tie-up the building blocks.

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GPRA AT NAYA RAIPUR, CHATTISGARH

Site Layout View - Plot 'A' (Ty-II,Ty-III and Ty-IV)

• Cost : 308.86 Crores

• Area of Plot : Plot ‘A’ = 59837 Sq m , Plot ‘B’ = 18407 Sq m
• Total Built up Area:
Plot ‘A’ = 49518.00 sq m.(TYPE-II, TY-III,TY-IV)
Plot ‘B’ = 13085.74 sq m.(TYPE- V and TY-V I )
Design Philosophy:- On plot A site Type – II, III, and IV quarters have been proposed with
community facilities Shopping, Nursery School, Dispensary and community center etc.
On plot B site Type – V, and VI quarters have been proposed with Guest House. Each type
quarters designed in a different pocket of clusters surrounded by open spaces created for
recreation and social interaction. Blocks are oriented in North – South direction for
better orientation to have the sun in winters and avoid the same in summers.

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Layout Plan - Plot 'A' (Ty-Ii, Ty-Iii,Ty-Iv)

Site View - Plot 'B' (Ty-V and Ty-Vi)

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CENTRAL ACADEMY FOR POLICE TRAINING, BHOPAL

Administrative Block

• Cost : 210 crores

• Area of Plot : 397 Acres (Area of Campus)
• Number of Floors : Ground +1

Design Philosophy:- It has incorporated integrated planning for maximum functional

space utilization. Dome is Introduced to give sense of authority to the building. “State of
Art” features has been used in this Building with the latest facilities. Courtyard type of
planning is adopted with other sustainability based features including Rain water
harvesting etc.

Academic Block

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Forensic Lab

Campus Layout Plan

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EXPERIMENTAL FACILITY FOR RODENTS FOR N.A.R.F FOR

BIO-MEDICAL RESEARCH, HYDERABAD

Front View of The Building

View of the Complex

• Cost : 210 Crores

• Area of the Plot : 102 Acres
• Total covered built up area : 38568 Sqm

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OFFICE BUILDING FOR CBI AT HYDERABAD.

Perspective View

• Cost : Rs 20 Crores
• Area of the plot : 18,999.25 Sqm
• Total Built up Area : 4,085.72 Sqm
• Number of Floors : Ground +3 Floors.

Design Philosophy :- Concept of blending the natural elements with building is adopted in
the creation of Office Building for CBI, in order to provide refreshing environment to the
occupants.
The Building has been designed as barrier free and in confirmation with green buildin3m,
LED lighting and solar street lighting.
The building reflects its original character, aesthetically pleasing and houses the needs of
client department within the frame work of norms and building bye laws.

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STUDENTS AMENITIES CENTRE FOR UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD

Perspective View

• Cost : Rs 12.25 Crores

• Area of the plot : 13594.6 Sqm

• Total Built up Area : 3196.07 Sqm

• Number of Floors : Ground + 1 Floors.

Design Philosophy:- Amenities Centre, has been conceived on Single Axis creating soft
landscape pockets (which will act also as rain water harvesting resources) for coordinated
interaction of student’s community. The building reflects its original character, aesthetically
pleasing and houses the needs of client department within the frame work of norms and
building bye laws.
Open air theatre is annexed to the Main building with lift facility. Restaurant dining space
located in such a way to cater both Main Block as well as open Air Theatre.

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Sections

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S.T.P.I-INCUBATION CENTRE AT TIRUNELVELI

Perspective View

• Cost : 17.11 crores

• Area of the Plot : 3.07 Acres
• Total built up area : 2342Sqm
• Number of Floors : G+2

Design Philosophy:- This building is designed innovatively incorporating curve forms

on the façade to project an iconic building. The internal layout is carefully planned and
designed so as to provide utmost conducive work environment. As it is a fully air
conditioned building, services for the same have been taken care. The building is
designed as per GRIHA guidelines.

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Ground Floor Plan

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

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HOLIDAY HOME AT RAMESHWARAM

• Cost : 22.67 Crores

• Area of the Plot : 1 Acre

• Plinth Area : 5183 Sqm

• Number of Floors : G+3

Design Philosophy:- Perceived and designed as a stand-alone building. The building has
been efficiently planned to provide utmost privacy and luxury with spacious rooms and
balconies. Green building parameter has been adopted.

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Perspective View

Site Plan/ Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

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TRANSIT COMPLEX FOR INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,

PALLAKAD.

Site Layout

• Cost : Rs 86 crores

• Area of the plot : 28 Acres

• Number of Floors : Ground +2/3 Floors.

IIT-Palakkad, newly formed IIT, is currently functioning at Ahalya educational campus at
Kozhipura, Palakkad . The site is composed of Rocks with steep contours with combination
of plane areas at western corner of middle portion of the site.

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Perspective View

Perspective View

Design Philosophy:- The main road is planned along the boundary at north-eastern side
of the front linear portion. Academic complex/conventional center is placed in the front
and designed along with slope in different levels. Multipurpose hall/Auditorium Block is
designed with car parking onto the side of academic block so as to have segregated public
circulation.
Mess is placed at the pivotal point so as to have equal distance of access from academic
block as well as residential buildings/Hostel Blocks. Girls hostel is kept slightly on high land
and is adequately green-buffered. Boys hostels are clubbed together and are placed on
the way to play ground. A service road with separate entry is provided at the lower
contour area which runs till the rear play ground.
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CENTRE FOR BIO-POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, COCHIN

Administrative block

• Cost : 16.8 Crore

• Area of Plot : 3 Acres

• Total Built up Area : 2555.4 Sqm

• Number of floors : Ground +2

Design Philosophy:- Design of the building focussed on the functional efficiency of the
internal layout. Double Glazed structural glazing system for the front façade, central
courtyard has been provided for maximum Natural light and ventilation. Green building
norms, Barrier free provisions have been adopted in the design.

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First Floor Plan

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GENERAL POOL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION (GPRA)

-PLINTH AREA NORMS
Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs is the Nodal Ministry for providing houses under General Pool
Residential Accommodation (GPRA) to be constructed for Central Govt. Employees all over India. GPRA
norms and designs are prepared by CPWD Architects in consultation with MoHUA.
As per the MoUD OM. dated 25/08/1987, area of type quarter for type I (A) to type VI (E1) in sqm were as
under:

Vide OM dated 16/09/2009 and 23/05/2012, Parking norms were relaxed as under:
Type I- 0.5 ECS/unit, Type II- 1 ECS/unit, Type III- 1.25 ECS/unit, Type IV & IV (Spl.)- 2 ECS/unit, Type V- 2
ECS/unit, Type VI- 3 ECS/unit, Type VII- 3 ECS/unit, Type VIII- 4 ECS/unit
Vide OM dated 22/03/2010, Percentage variation of 5% in plinth area was allowed for architectural
planning / treatment in Type I to V against existing provision of 2% for Type I to III only. Further with
changes in lifestyle, modern gadgets, mode of travel and scarcity of land need was felt to revise these
norms. Vide OM dated 07/08/2013; the revised plinth area norms are as under:

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Utility Area/balcony

Parking norms are as under:

Type I- 0.5 ECS/unit, Type II- 1 ECS/unit, Type III- 1.25 ECS/unit, Type IV & IV (Spl.)- 2 ECS/unit, Type V- 2
ECS/unit, Type VI- 3 ECS/unit, Type VII- 3 ECS/unit, Type VIII- 4 ECS/unit

Type 8 Type 7
(4 Bedrooms, Drawing cum Dining Room, Family (4 Bedrooms,1 Drawing cum Dining Room, 1
Lounge, Kitchen, Office with Toilet, 4 Toilets, Family Lounge, 1 Kitchen, 1 Office with Toilet, 4
Store, Balcony) Toilet, 1 Store, Balcony)

Type 6 Type 5
(4 Bedrooms, Drawing Room, Dining Room, (3 Bedrooms, Drawing/Living Room, Dining
Kitchen, 4 Toilets, Store, Balcony, Servant Room) Room, Kitchen, 3 Toilets, Store, Balcony,
Servant Room)
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(3 Bedrooms, Drawing/Living Room, Dining (3 Bedrooms, Drawing/Living Room, Dining
Room, Kitchen, 2 Toilets, Balcony, Servant Room) Room, Kitchen, 3 Toilets, Balcony,
Servant Room)

Type 3 Type 2
(2 Bedrooms, Drawing/Living Room, Dining (2 Bedrooms, Drawing cum Dining Room,
Room, Kitchen, 2 Toilets, Balcony) Kitchen, 2 Toilets, Balcony)

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STANDARDISED CRPF ACCOMMODATION

CPWD Architects have prepared typical design of type quarters for CRPF campuses to be
followed all over India. These typical designs have been prepared as per latest GPRA Plinth
Area norms and have been approved by the competent Authority of CRPF Directorate.
The Chief Architects and Senior Architects can modify the typical designs in CRPF projects
in their respective jurisdictions based on the prevailing site and climate conditions and
local building Bye Laws.

Type 2 Type 3
Main Unit Area: 54 SqM Main Unit Area: 63 SqM

Type 4 Type 5
Main Unit Area: 86 SqM Main Unit Area: 145 SqM
Servant Room:17 SqM Servant Room:21.50 SqM
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Interior
And
Landscape
Design
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RENOVATION AND REMODELING OF ROOMS FOR INVEST INDIA AT VIGYAN BHAWAN,

NEW DELHI

The project feature a

maximum interactive
office space with
maximum utilization of
each space on lines of
modern office systems.
I t fe at u re s u s e o f
maximum visibility and
efficient LED lighting.
Cost– 5 Crore

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Interior view of MD Room

Features– Modular furniture (in-house designed), LED lighting with false ceiling,
Carpet tile flooring, Laminated Ply board based wall cladding, Full Height Interior
Glass Partition

Interior view of Corridor

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Interior view of Meeting room

Interior view of Conference room

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INTERIORS / REFURBISHING FOR THE OFFICE OF CGA AT E-BLOCK (G+4) AT

GPOA, INA, NEW DELHI

View of Reception

Design Philosophy:- The building is designed to house the office of Controller General
of Accounts. During the course of designing the client had laid out following
requirements-
• Segregation of spaces for Senior Officers from public offices
• Well designated spaces for varied office activities.
• Maximum space utilization
• Modern design while retaining the essence of public building
• Best utilization of available elements/ materials at site
While designing the building, utmost care was given to ensure that all the above points
are taken care of in the final outcome.
To this effect the placement of offices has been done in the order of hierarchy with the
CGA occupying an office space on fourth floor to ACGA chambers being placed on ground
floor. Such provision avoid any heavy footfall/ lack of privacy for the Senior officials.
All the offices spaces have been such designed so that there is minimum generation of
negative spaces with adequate space given to each office activity/ officer as per the
dictated norms.

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CGA chamber

Showing dynamic approach towards design with the use of digital printing on glass
partitions and mural works which not only carry certain messages but also make them eye
catching.

Part of Reception lobby displaying sculpture

Space showing sculpture of Yaksh-Yakshni and Kuber Yantra over glass has been created in
Entrance Lobby/ Reception Area to highlight the function of CGA office- care taker of
finances for Government of India.

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Additional CGA chamber

The form and furnishing selected for furniture are very contemporary in style and color
with individual design for each type of space.

Additional CGA chamber

Wall treatment done in accordance with design details consists of Emulsion Paint, Texture
Paint, High Pressure Laminate Panelling, Prelaminated Boards and Digitally Printed Glass
walls.
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Conference room

Harmonic relation between the flooring , and false ceiling and furniture with strategically
designed lighting to enhance functional utilization of space

Canteen
Blend of contemporary and indigenous style and design forms with contrasting
character has been used in recreational and informal spaces to create a feel of change

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Meeting room

Light colored paneling has been used to improve lux level, to create a soft and sublime
atmosphere and to reduce the maintenance aspects of internal areas.

Library
LED lights have been used in the False ceiling design to reduce energy consumption.

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LANDSCAPE OF PARKS ON DDU MARG, NEW DELHI

Park at pocket 3 A—Based on the geography of cosmos ‘mandalas’ where a series of

terraces lead to the mandala. The park has facilities for walking jogging, meditation, yoga,
and play area beside essential public services.
Area of Park at pocket 6 B, 2.13 Acre

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Park at pocket 6 B – based on Buddhist symbol of purity of body, speech and mind i.e.
lotus.
Area of Park at pocket 3 A, 8.72 Acre

Park at pocket 7 A - based on the concept of rashis, where 12 triangles are positioned
around the existing statue with each triangle representing 1 rashi and has plantation
associated with it.
Area of Park at pocket 7 A, 6.55 Acre

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STREET ART AT LODHI COLONY

India's first open air public art district came into being under the partnership of Central
public Works Department and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Lodhi Art District project
aimed to work with the community and government bodies to use public art to enhance
the visual identity and environment of the precinct, encourage maintenance of the
neighborhood and build a sense of community pride.
The aim of this project is to use Art as a medium of change to spread the message of
Swachh Bharat in a unique way. This will be a new approach to Swachh Bharat by
transforming spaces into beautiful works of art with the direct involvement of the
community.

An astronaut having achieved his destination is observing his environment-from the dense globe till
its more pure elements

Portrayal of an intense cycle of life by depicting diverse and delicate kind of birds, one of the most
characteristic element of capital

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Art depicts the Indian national bird, Peacock, with its feather enclosing the Architecture of the building

Hands (characteristic style of the artist), merged with an intricate greenery, an important element of
Lodi colony and its surrounding

A reflection on the concept of time and the power of creation, using A fusion of Warli and Mandala
with contemporary Art .

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Other
Activities of
Architectural
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ADG (Arch) Mrs. Usha Batra received IBC medal 2014, medal 2015 and IBC medal 2016
for Best papers presented during mid-term and Annual convention and seminars .

ADG (Arch) Mrs. Usha Batra Chaired session on Building services- ICT in buildings during National
st
workshop on National Building Code 2016 held at Vigyan bhawan on 20-21 Feb 2018

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ADG (Arch) Mrs. Usha Batra Delivered expert talk on Contribution of Architectural Design in Green /
Energy Efficient Building Concept at TKM college of Engg. Kerala on 9.1.2018

Ms. Debarati Chakraborty presenting paper in front of delegates of the

World Water Forum held at Brasilia, Brazil during March 18th -23rd2018, in the Session 4.A.1 - Design
For Water - Wise Cities

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Yogendra Pal Singh

Yadav

Mr. Yogendra Pal Singh Yadav, Deputy Architect has represented Badminton Team , Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs as Captain in Inter-ministry Badminton Tournament 2017-18 held from 02nd to 12th
January 2018 at New Delhi. Team Qualified up to Quarterfinal of Tournament.

Ms. Praveen Prabha Sharma, Assistant (AD), has been setting standards for
the women Employees of CPWD by actively participating in competitive
Marathons/ Races regularly. Recently she was placed fifth in her age category
in one of the 10k races. She has also contributed in supervision of painting
Competitions for children, organized by CPWD, in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on
Gandhi Jayanti in 2017.

Praveen Prabha Sharma

Mr. Vinod Kumar Sharma, Assistant (AD), has been participating in

competitive Marathons/Races regularly. He has some Full Marathons, Half
Marathons and Quarter Marathons to his credit with personal best timings of
4 hours 15 minutes, 1 hours 58 minutes and 55 minutes respectively for the
three categories. In one of the Quarter marathons, he was runner – up in his
age category. He is the first person from the Architectural wing of CPWD to
participate and make a mark in this newly trending sport. He is really an
inspiration to the younger generation of CPWD employees for maintaining a
Vinod Kumar Sharma healthy lifestyle.

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Mr. Sachin Sharma, Deputy Architect o/o CA(NDR), New Delhi has designed
several posters for various departmental occasions like CPWD Day,
Vigilance Awareness Week, Rashtrapati Bhawan Lighting Inauguration
Function and Swacch Bharat event. He has designed Certificate of Service
for retired officials and a common Departmental ID card.
He also judged painting competition conducted by Vigilance Unit of CPWD.

Sachin Sharma

Vinay Kumar

Mr. Vinay Kumar, Deputy Architect, Dehradun has been actively participating in competitive Marathons/
Races regularly. Recently He participated in Dehradun Marathon 2017 ,organized by Uttrakhand Police
Department and on the theme of " Women Safety" on 17 December 2017. He participated in 21 km
(Male) category and was awarded with completion medal for finishing 21km in 2 hrs 40mins i.e. within 3
hrs time.

Ms. Debarati Chakraborty, Deputy Architect, Kolkata has been involved in

various research work in the field of Architecture and urban design.
She recently presented a paper at the 8th World Water Forum held at
Brasilia, Brazil during March 18th -23rd2018, in the Session 4.A.1 - Design For
Water - Wise Cities.
The Research Paper was on topic Urban Water for Sustainable Development.
Which is also part of this edition of magazine.

Debarati Chakraborty

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CONTRIBUTION OF ARCHITECTS IN PUBLICATIONS

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Specialized
Human
Resource in
Architectural
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SPECIALIZED HUMAN RESOURCE IN ARCHITECTURAL WING

In this era of globalization and specialization, it is important to have dedicated workforce that is
specialized in varied fields of their profession for delivering state-of-the-art projects.
Architecture is a vast profession that comprises of specific fields such as Urban Design, Town planning,
Landscape Architecture, Housing, Project Management etc. Presently, 78 officers of the Central
Architects Cadre, CPWD are specialized in various fields of Architecture. They have completed their
specializations from reputed institutes like School of Planning and Architecture - Delhi, IITs, NITs etc. This
has greatly improvised the quality of work produced by the Architecture-wing of CPWD.
The number of officers, in the Central Architects Cadre, who have successfully completed their
specialization in the specific fields are shown in the graphic. The details of these officers and their
specializations are elaborated subsequently.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

T S Vivekananda Subrata Maitra Ajay Keshav K. Sudha J S Gaikwad

Rajesh Singh Dharmendra Siva S Tousheef Rashid Deepali Mishra

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they

shape us.”
-Winston Churchill

Yogendra Pal Singh Abhishek Chandra

M.TECH.

Tirunagari Vinay Kumar Aakriti Verma Manish Gupta Firoj Ahmed

"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you

anywhere."
– Albert Einstein

Abhishek Kumar

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URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNERS

Ujjawal Kumar Pal Biswajit Bose Sulaiman Abdul Arun Kumar Tyagi Shaik Khader Basha

Arunima Naveen Bhatnagar Aveek Banerjee Ashutosh Sahu Sreenivas Gujjari

K. Chandrashekhar Namita Nitesh Chandan Khatua Ashu Chaudhari Vrushali Rajesh

Kirti Gupta Sujaya Kashyap Vivit Vedaraj N Vishal Jaiswal Gem George Jocab

Neeraj Preeti Roy Brujbhanu Soumajyoti Das Shahna Shamim

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M. ARCH.

Indu G. Chaudhary Bratati Ghosh Abhishek Bose Shibashish Ch Dhurbadas Sen

Shailja U Sakharkar Debarati Charu Sengar Purnendu P Pathak Mohini A Rehpade

Mitali Saikia Praveen Kumar Akansha Agrawal Sourodop Lahiri Nancy

Ajesh Kapoor Irfan Haider Khan Kamal Passi Gaurav Sarswat Kumar Raushan

" As an architect you design for the present, with an

awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially
unknown."
– Norman Foster

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TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

Abhijeet Vardhan Nikhil Soni Rajat Rashmi Goel Arun Jeph Swati Talwar

LANDSCAPE HOUSING

Biswajit Roy Renu Bhutani Ruby Nee Kaushal Goutam Patel Ruchi Prasad

OTHER

Usha Batra Sanjay Kumar Sahu Pallavi Madaan V. Vanumukil

(MA-PPSD) (PGPPM) (MBA- Real Estate) (MBA)

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Flag bearers
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