SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

NAME AND LOCATION: – NIRMAN SADAN
OFFICE BUILDING FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS [BUILDING AND ROADSI AND ARCHITECTURE HARYANA.
The site is located on one of the most important roads, Dakshin Marg in Sector 33-A,Chandigarh.
Cost of project:- 23.19 Crore, Total Built-up Area:- 8479.87sq mtr

BRIEF:-

In order to achieve inter departmental co-ordination and to improve the efficiency of work, it was decided by Govt. of Haryana to bring under one roof ,AII departments involved in infrastructure development of the state .ln view of this policy the Deptt. of Architecture Haryana was entrusted the challenging task of planning a state of the art efficient and modern building to house the department of Architecture and PWD[B& R] on one of the most important roads, Dakshin Marg in Sector 33-A, Chandigarh.

DESIGN CONSTRAINTS:-

The Important location of the site and the strict Architectural control applicable to the site and Building regulations of Chandigarh Administration made the job of planning this building more challenging task. The site, rectangular in shape, measuring 3.19 Acres has access from the main article road and falls on an important crossing opposite Sub City Centre sector-34, Chandigarh The design of this building was a more challenging task due to multiple constraints and parameters imposed by the local administration. The site parameter include zoning setback, height restriction, ground coverage and F.A.R. in addition to the strict facade control which demands the total buildings to be
in harmony with the Architectural character of the city

CONCEPT:-

The building consist of three main Blocks —Block-A which is 0+6 storey, houses all offices of PWD (B&R) department, Block-B contains common facilities and the main reception area and is only double storey. Block-C which is G+3 storey houses complete offices of Chief Architect, Haryana. The two main Blocks have been place in North- South orientations keeping in view the extreme weather conditions of Chandigarh Region which is very hot and humid in summers and extremely cold in winters. The majoro penings were placed on North side for better natural light, ventilation and visibility of outer open areas for conducive environment to cater for better mood, mind and
health of the employees working in this building. The basement, which is spread below all three blocks is well ventilated with proper natural light and can be adopted for any kind of use. The basement is accessible through a ramp, staircases and three lifts for easy and direct approach to all three blocks

MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION:-

The main Blocks have been constructed in R C C frame work and internal partitions are in brickwork, which is non load bearing and aluminum glazing. The building facade has been provided with structural glazing with heat reflecting glass, aluminum composite panels are provided on major elevation which gives it a very pleasant and aesthetic outlook. The building materials chosen are such which resist out side heat of the sun. For internal doors pressed steel frames have been used with solid core factory made flush shutters duly painted in enamel paint. For flooring — Granite stone, Kotah stone and Baroda green marble have been used, and all material has been procured direct from the original source for better quality and economy. Glass lifts have been provided so that one can enjoy the view of green landscape of the internal Courtyards while traveling in the lifts.

SPECIAL FEATURES AND INNOVATIONS

Major innovations and special features adopted in this building are enumerated below:-
ORIENTATION: The orientation of the building has been taken as such which is ideal for natural light and ventilation and cuts down extensive external heat in summers.
Heat reflecting glass has been used to reduce transmission of heat to internal areas.
Central open courtyard has been kept with beautiful landscape for better ambience and air circulation.
All Provision of energy conservation building code (ECBC) has been followed in the building.
Due attention has been given to landscaping, both in outside areas and inside courtyard with thick plantation on south west side to deflect the heat away from the building in line with green Architecture concept.
Toilet block, sub station stores and fire stairs have been kept on western side to serve as a buffer zone to reduce heat intake to office areas and reduce electric load.
All provision has been made for rain water harvesting and solar water heating systems in the building, a step towards making the building sustainable.