URBAN VISION: IN SEARCH OF A CIVIC SPACE URBAN VISION FOR GURGAON…ROLE OF A CITY CENTER B.Arch, MBS School of Architecture and Planning, Fall 2012 Studio Director: Ar. Aditi Padhi M (Arch)

DESIGN EXERCISE To – establish, regenerate or extend urban structures and detail complex/ multifunctional buildings and spatial systems within larger urban frameworks; understand the making of meaningful urban environments; explore principles and frameworks of spatial design & functional distribution; relating parts to wholes; organization of urban infrastructures – including landscape, transportation and pedestrian/non-motorized movement systems; response to climate and other environmental issues; create a culture of city space; translate the larger urban context to the level and detail of human scale.

EVOLUTION OF THE CITY During the 18th century Gurgaon consisted of various small settlements Beginning in 1980s Gurgaon witnessed rapid development as it became a booming commercial hub areas of Gurgaon are home to most new multi-national entrants to India. As a result of this “run-away” urbanism and real-estate land grab

WHY SEC -29 AS CITY CENTER Today Gurgaon has a population of over 20 lakhs, and has set the precedents for tomorrows planning to become one of the 12 megacities in the country The most important about this sector is its placement in the physical sense. It‟s not only centrally located but is placed at the intersection of the National Highway-8 and the M.G Road which are the only two entries and exit points from city towards New Delhi. This sector has the potential to stitch the two fragments of the city.

PROPOSAL OF A CITY CENTER BY HUDA TOTAL AREA : 470 Acres or 19,05,405.3368 sqm TOTAL GROUND COVERAGE : 220 Acres or 924317.55 sqm + 3, 46,928 sqm (parking) PERCENTAGE : 66.7% Plot area= 48% built +18.7% surface parking (excluding buffer greens and circulation) TOTAL FLOOR AREA : 350 Acres or 14, 18,382.46 sqm Since this Scheme was developed before the national highway was transformed into a freeway. It shows various entry/exit points from the national highway no.8 into a series of commercial towers. Thus negating any sort of visual connection, furthermore it accentuates the difference in the built fabric between the two dissected portions of the city. Thus, not helping in the overall amalgamation of the city as a single entity.

SHORTCOMINGS OF A CITY CENTER BY HUDA Since this Scheme was developed before the national highway was transformed into a freeway. It shows various entry/exit points from the national highway no.8 into a series of commercial towers. Thus negating any sort of visual connection, furthermore it accentuates the difference in the built fabric between the two dissected portions of the city. Thus, not helping in the overall amalgamation of the city as a single entity. The site clearly lacks any sort of intervention on the transit front. They have not accounted for the road capacity after the induction of metro route onto the site. The developmental authorities are yet to propose any BRT corridors in this area. The whole sector has been covered with sites for commercial activities, with no cohesion as one city center. Leisure valley which is the only green patch is very small in size in regard to the whole site

PROPOSAL GOALS multiple transit system integrated with the proposed fabric for better and efficient functioning connection between buildings for better pedestrian route it’s about people it’s about creativity it’s about flexibility defining human scale creating urban vistas Various Levels Perforating the block to create hegemonic civic space