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NEW BLOCK
OLD BLOCK
GREEN SPACE
50%
22%
ROADS
TOTAL BUILT UP
BUILT UP
PARKING
CIRCULATION SPACE
2ND PHASE
ANNEXE
OLD BLOCK
4.1.4 GROWTH
Connemara public library grew in 3
phases to fulfill the increasing book
demands and the population growth of the
city.
At present the stock of books in the
library is 6.36 lakhs , 3.32 lakhs users and
97,196 members.
NEW BLOCK
1ST PHASE
OLD BLOCK
3RD PHASE
Year : 1896
Year : 1973
Year : 1999
No of books : 74,141
No of books : 3,20,385
No of books : 5,97,238
Users : 81,174
Users : 1,91522
Users : 3,20765
Members : 2,268
Members : 13,174
Members : 86,459
GROWTH RATE
USERS
YEARS
1896
1973
BUILT UP
1999
2009
BOOKS
500000
1000000
GROWTH
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REPROGRAPHIC PRESERVATION
Most of the 19th century Tamil, Telgu ,Malayalam and Kanada manuscripts have already
been microfilmed .
RARE BOOKS COLLECTION
This library has got a good number of rare books and periodicals some of them are:
The Bible , 3 Hourtus Indicus Malabaricus 12 Volumes, A Voyage to Suratt in the
years 1689 , Ovington, An account of the Trade in India Lockyer(Charles) , An
account of the religion and government, learing and economy of the
Malabarians, Flora Indica Burmanni( Nicolai Laverrntii) etc.
The total Staff strength is 112. With this Staff strength, this Library is
providing service to the user community through the following
sections.
RECEPTION, MULTIPURPOSE HALL, CIVIL SERVICE STUDY
CIRCLE, LENDING SECTION, BRAILLE AND TALKING BOOK
SECTION, CHILDREN SECTION, EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS/ CD
ROM SECTION, INTERNET SERVICE, REPROGRAPHIC SECTION,
STD-PCO FACILITY ETC.
GROUND FLOOR
REPOGRAPHY
INTERNET
OFFICE AREA
RECEPTION
LANGUAGE SECTION
REFRENCE
ISSUE COUNTER
FURNITURE
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
VIDEOS/CD
FIRST FLOOR
PERIODICAL
CIVIL STUDY
BINDING
DIGITILIZATION
BINDING
STACKING
STAFF UTILITY
LIBRARY
PUBLIC UTILITY
(Gents ladies toilet)
(staff canteen,)
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
MULTIPURPOSE HALL
LIBRARY SERVICE
(P.C.O, Xerox, scanning,
cyber, videos.)
RECEPTION
ENTRANCE
For the convenience and supervision of blinds and children's the bralli and the
children's section has been provided on the ground floor.
Public utility services like the toilets and canteen has been provided in the second
lobby which opens to civil /entrance study section which has been segregated with
double door security.
The lobby in the front acts as a buffer zone. For vertical circulation of man and books
recently a lift has been added in the second lobby even for the disables.
Out of the total floor area
reading area occupies the
maximum space .
A seating capacity of 150
people has been provided on the
ground floor.
Out which 15 are carrel provide
for individual study. Total 37
stacks has been provided with a
storage capacity of 22200 books
approximately. The shelf is 3in
length and 1-6 deep.
As per the demand 6 split A.Cs has been installed recently
in the civil section for the comfort of the readers.
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FIRST FLOOR
First floor consist of periodical section and the mezzanine floor consist
of the staff office and reference section. The new annexes block and
the way to the old block is assessed through the periodical section.
The new block first floor is used as stack room.
The periodical section has a seating capacity of 136 people at a time. It is used on
daily basis by maximum number of people for reading newspapers and magazines. The
periodical section is well lighted by the natural light from the wall opening. A single wall
of 108 ft consist of 11 windows of 5 width.
Minimum amount of
artificial lighting is required
as the day lighting is self
sufficient in it self.
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THIRD FLOOR
The last floor consist the
text book section, old book
preservation section and
the rare book, official
documents
and
manuscripts collection.
The preservation section is housed in the top
most level to keep it out of the reach of the
general public and as this section is rarely
visited by the common public only used for the
research work on Indian literature.
To
maintain
the
room
temperature these section has
been provided with split A.C
units. There is only 18% reading
area on this floor. Some chemical
treatment is also done to preserve
the books. Manuscripts are
preserved with natural herbs.
For future air conditioning of the
building space for the plant has
been provided on the ground
floor.
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TOTAL BUILT UP
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4.1.10 INFERENCES
MERITS :
Located in the old museum complex visited by many tourist and weekly visits by the
school trips.
Easily assessable by public convince.
Located on the entrance of the site , can be easily sited.
Parking space provided in front of the library building.
Separate parking provided for two wheelers.
Buffered from the noise of the main road by the set back of more than 100ft .
Spatial organization as per the library standards requirement.
Vertical transportation easily assessable in the entrance foyer.
Security check and baggage deposit counter at the entrance.
Stacks are arranged with proper spacing with the offset of 4 ft fro m the window for proper
lighting.
Minimum artificial lighting used in most of the areas.
DEMERITS :
Separate section for Braille and children's library is not available.
No separate service lift for books transportation.
No proper canteen area provided.
Natural light is sufficient but creates glare problem on some areas in the room.
Fire fighting measures not installed as per the standards.
No proper temperature and humidity control maintained in the stack and reading areas.
Only few sections has been renovated with these facilities.
No appealing faade treatment and no passive features installed on the south& west
facades.
Over all the general requirement has been fulfilled but the latest modern technologies ,
proper mechanical services , aura of a particular section , inviting interior and self accessible
library features are missing which will be available in the new library in kotturpuram.
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5,18,000
5,60,000
Total Books
2,11,641
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110
35,502
91,20,200
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13
11
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6
12
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The American Corner at the T.S.Central State Library provides a window on life and
culture in the United States and is the first place to visit for accurate and up-to-date
information about political, economic, cultural, educational and social trends in the United
States.
The American Corner has books, Magazines, CD-ROMs with current full text articles.
videos, DVD's and internet access.
CIRCULATION SECTION
This section represents the hub of library activities where lending out of books to
readers is facilitated.
In the circulation Section various functions are undertaken viz. Registration of new
members, lending of books, reminders for overdue books, reservation of books,
renewal of membership cards, records and files, statistics and inter library loans
etc.
Three computers have been installed exclusively for the
members to search books by title author, keywords and subject
through OPAC (On-Line Public Access Catalogue)
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CHILDRENS SECTION
Children Section has been made more attractive to catch the eyes of
the children by adding educational & recreation toys & games
i.e.,soft toys,puzzles, blocks.
A seperate computer has been installed for children's exclusive use.
REPOGRAPHIC SERVICE
Reprographic Service was introduced in the library in 1989 with the purchase of Modi
Xerox Machine, which was set up in the reference section. The readers can get the
material Photostat as and when they require on nominal rates. It has minimized the
mutilation and pilferage of books to a great extent.
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MOBILE LIBRARY
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The total Staff strength is 6 people. With this Staff strength, this
Library is providing service to the user community through the
following sections.
RECEPTION, MULTIPURPOSE HALL, CHILDRENS LIBRARY,
AUDIO- VISUAL, COMPUTER ROOM, PERIODICAL SECTION,
BINDING SECTION.
GROUND FLOOR
PERIODICAL
CHILDRENS SECTION
OPEN STACKS
SECOND FLOOR
AMERICAN CENTER
THIRD FLOOR
NEW ARRIVAL
RECEPTION
FIRST FLOOR
RECEPTION
ASSEMBLY HALL
RAMP
STAFF ROOM
READING AREA
CIRCULATION AREA
OPEN STACKS
READING
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G.L
On the rear side, the changed stacklevels are truthfully expressed on the
faade. These are treated with horizontal
bands and small window openings in the
recessed brick wall.
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NORTH- EAST
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THIRD FLOOR
The floor area of the third floor is 5129 Sq.ft. the last floor consist of
the cafeteria and Acquisition section. The reading area in the second
floor is an open terrace on the last floor . For connecting the last stack
area stairs are provided from the terrace.
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
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4.2.8 INFERENCES
MERITS :
Located in Sector -17 that is the heart of the city so can be easily located.
Easily assessable by public convince.
Parking space provided in the sectoral parking zone at the back side of the building.
Only two wheeler parking provided in the front of the library.
Spatial organization as per the library standards requirement.
Vertical transportation easily assessable in the entrance foyer.
Security check and baggage deposit counter at the entrance.
Stacks are arranged with proper spacing with the offset of 4 ft fro m the window for
proper lighting.
Separate section provided for children's and Braille library .
Separate service lift and staircase provided at the stacking area .
DEMERITS :
canteen area provided but not in working condition at present.
Natural light is insufficient.
Noise pollution due the surrounding site activities.
Fire fighting measures not installed as per the standards.
No proper temperature and humidity control maintained in the stack and reading areas.
Only few sections has been renovated with these facilities. Of the library.
Insufficient stacking space as per the increasing demand of the books.
No separate cyber caf provided for the users.
Parking provided only for limited two wheeler in front
No appealing faade treatment.
Over all the general requirement has been fulfilled but the latest modern technologies ,
proper mechanical services , aura of a particular section , inviting interior and self
accessible library features are missing which will be available in the new library in
kotturpuram.
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SITE PLAN
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LIBRARY
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4.3.3 PLANNING
The plan of the building is inspired by pre-colonial Indian
architecture such as the magnificent Taj Mahal, with its square base
and symmetrical composition.
The plan of the richly adorned Datia Palace (1614 A.D.) in central India is said to be
reminiscent of the ancient Indian mandala.
Another inspiration is the Adinatha Temple (1439 A.D.) at Ranakpur in western India.
Adinatha is square in plan, with cardinal axes meeting at the center, leaving open-to-sky
courtyards in the leftover spaces. In addition to being icons of Indian architecture,
courtyard plans admit daylight and have social and climatic advantages.
Historically, Indian buildings with interior open-air spaces helped in defense. But for
Rewal, in a library that needs neither defense nor ceremony, such forms seem to
symbolize an introversion characteristic of the ancient Indian guru.
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PUBLIC ENTRY
LIBRARY BLOCK
BPST
MLA
READING
HALL
REFRENCE
DOCUMENTATION
ENTRY FROM
PARLIAMENT
(V.I.P)
AUDITORIUM
RESEARCH
INFORMATION
COMMITTEE
ROOM
PRESS
PUBLIC
RELATION
RECEPTION
MUSEUM
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PERIODICAL
PERIODICAL
CHIEF
LIBRARIAN
OFFICE
ENTRANCE
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systems
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and
Simultaneous
LATTICE STRUCTURE
ROOFING THE VIP
ENTRANCE.
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The focal centre is located at the cross axis of the library complex,.
Externally it is also the highest point of the composition. It is a glass
dome framed with stainless steel structural members in the form of
four petals.
The parabolic forms of the petals are tied together on top to a square
member and laced together underneath with tensile rods.
ROOF GARDEN
The extensive roof garden of the library provides a picturesque view of an undulating
landscape punctuated by a series of sculptural domes. In the winter the garden
becomes a public space, where scholars and parliamentarians alike can meet
and discuss the days proceedings; in the summer the sixty centimeters of earth provide
a thermal mass which effectively insulates the floors beneath it. This strategy of using
the earth as an insulating barrier is further exploited by placing two floors below the
natural ground level .
COURT YARDS
The three courtyards that form the inner core of the
building provide the surrounding spaces with a dust
free environment (a major consideration for any
building in the hot and dusty Indo-gangetic plain) from
where a soft diffused light emanates.
Each courtyard symbolizes one aspect of the Indian
constitution. One is an amphitheater, symbolizing
freedom of expression. Another courtyard has a pool
of water symbolizing equality.
A tree forms the focal point of the third
courtyard, representing social justice
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MATERIALS
The use of Red and Beige Sandstone in the new building ensures the harmony between
the new library and the existing parliament. The protruding ceiling canopy protects the
glass windows from harsh sun rays.
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4.3.8 INFERENCES
Lighting and Ventilation is as per standard.
Firefighting Arrangements with Fire Alarm System
Service Staircase and Fire Escape Staircase
Acoustics and Heating Ventilation
Safety and Security of Users and Building
Proper Air between Stacks
Glassed Partitions
Steel Racks with Wooden Panel
Bay Guides
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5. SITE ANALYSIS
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ADYAR RIVER
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RAILWAY STATION
The landmarks that are located near the site are Anna University,
Children's Park, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Cancer Hospital,
Indian Institute Of Technology, Birla Planetarium ,Gems Park High
School, Madras Institute Of Mathematics.
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ENTRANCE TO SITE
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SITE ENTRANCE
SITE OFFICE
G.C : 30%
HT : 8 STORIES/ 42 Mt
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SITE LOCATION
MAIN ACCESS
OTHER ACCESS
EXISTING USE
CONTOURS
TEMPERATURE
: Blowing from SE
SOIL TYPE
PARKING FACILIY
ELECTRICITY
SOURCE OF WATER
75 kld proposed
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5.6 DEMOGRAPHY
Chennai has a long history since 1639. The Chennai City Corporation
was constituted in 1798. The City extending over an area of 68 sq.km in
1901 had a population of 5.40 lakhs. Since 1941, it had grown rapidly
and the growth of population in Chennai City and other local bodies
within CMA . The present population of the city is 43.34 Lakhs.
Chennai is a city of migrants like any other
MADRAS ECONOMICS SCHOOL
metropolitan city in India. According to 2001
Census, migrants to Chennai City from other
parts of Tamil Nadu State constitute 74.5 %,
and the table below shows a downward trend in
the migration to the City from 37.24% in 1961 to
GOVERNMENT
21.57% in 2001. Migrants from other parts of
DATA CENTRE
India constitute 23.8% and the remaining 1.71
% of the migrants is from other countries.
The Literacy rate of Chennai is
76.81% in the city, 76.09% in CMA and 73.51%
in Urban TN.
ANNA GEMS
SCHOOL
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(1) (a) Site Extent:- The minimum extent of site for construction of multi-storeyed
buildings shall not be less than 1500 square metres.
(b) Road width:- The site shall either abut on a road not less than 18 metres in
width or gain access from public road not less that 18 metres
width through a part of the site which can be treated as an
exclusive passage of not less than 18 metres in width.
Provided further that multi-storeyed building may be permitted with limitations on
maximum FSI and maximum height of the building on a site abutting or gaining access
from a public road of min. 12 m/15 m in width, or gain access from public road not less
that 12 m/15 metres in width through a part of the site which can be treated as an
exclusive passage of not less than 12 m/15 metres in width, subject to compliance of
the planning parameters stated in the Table under sub rule (2) below.
EXPLANATION:
(i) Road width means the road space as defined in DR no. 2 (35). The qualifying road
width for permitting multi-storeyed building shall be available at least for a stretch
of 500m along the length of the road abutting the site and the stretch from a
junction can be straight or a curve or zigzag or combination of the above.
To cite examples
a) If the road over its general length is of 18 metres width, but because of some kinks
in front of the site one end is 17.8 metres and the other end is 18.2 metres is
acceptable.
b) If the general road is of width less than 18 metres width, but only widens opposite to
or nearer to the site is more than 18 metres, is not acceptable.
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(ii) Road width measurements for the above purpose shall be of the
road as designed and laid and the existence of unauthorized
encroachments, for which no patta has been given, will not normally
affect adversely provided the shortage in width in the min. stretch
stated above does not exceed 10% of the min. prescribed width.
However permissibility (in exceptional cases) or otherwise in such
specific situations will be decided case-by-case.
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(1)
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(2) VEHICULAR ACCESS WITHIN THE SITE:
Internal Vehicular Access way including passage if any within the site shall have a
clear width of 7.2 m. and such vehicular access shall be available for every
building block in the site. Further, it shall be a clear width of open to sky and no
projection in structure over it is permissible.
(3) CORRIDOR WIDTH: The corridor serving as access for units in the development in whichever floor they
may be situated shall not be less than the standards prescribed in Annexure XVII.
(4) BASEMENT FLOOR: -
(a) The height of basement floor shall not exceed 1.2 metres above ground level and
the headroom shall be minimum 2.4 metres.
(b) No part of the basement shall be constructed in the minimum required set
backspaces required for the movement of snorkel.
(c) In cases where second basement is proposed for parking and incidental uses,
sufficient provision for lighting and ventilation and also for protection from fire to
the satisfaction of Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services shall be made.
(e) During the construction of the basement floor, it shall be sole responsibility of the
planning permission holder to ensure that the building / structure in the adjoining
sites are not weakened / damaged.
(5) FIRE SAFETY, DETECTION AND EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS:
(a) All building in their design and construction shall be such as to contribute to and
ensure individually and collectively and the safety of life from fire, smoke, fumes and
also panic arising from these or similar other causes.
(b) In building of such size, arrangement or occupancy that a fire
may not itself provide adequate warning to occupants, automatic
fire detecting and alarming facilities shall be provided where
necessary to warn occupants or the existence of fires, so that
they may escape, or to facilitate the orderly conduct of fire exit
Drills.
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6. DESIGN CRITERIA
To meet the clients requirements and objectives, including being a
cultural facility and a unique and enjoyable civic place for Chennai and
surrounding districts, such as the open air theatre, exhibition space, sky
courts etc..
Provide adequate space and flexibility for a variety of tasks and for the growth of the
collection and number of users.
Resolution of conflict between lively and reflective spaces. Intercultural and needsbased considerations, consistent with age-groups, interests etc. To design a library
requires clear purposes, and the judges are examining what they see as the result of
these deliberations.
Ideas: culture, learning, information, leisure zoning and display of space conceiving
the user close to content -open areas adjacent to heavier stocked areas, use of
cloistered area .
A sense of being in the community, while doing your own thing the personal and the
community in harmony.
To develop knowledge resources, leisure
space for parents and toddlers, serious
areas deeper in the building or upstairs
Services not just through technology but
through personal contact, the space allowed
for this interaction to take place naturally,
either in adjoining spaces or while walking
around.
H.Q
STAFF
RARE BOOK,
PRESRVATION
UNIT
READING ZONE
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS
TEXT BOOKS
REFERENCE
PERIODICAL
ENTRANCE AREA, MULTIPURPOSE HALL.
CHILDRENS SECTION
SEGREGATION OF PUBLIC
& PRIVATE AREAS
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7. AREA STATEMENT
LOBBY/RECEPTION
CYBER CAF
AUDITORIUM
LIFT, STAIRCASE, ESCALATOR
CURRENT NEWSPAPER SECTION
CHILDRENS SECTION
PERIODICAL SECTION
REFERENCE SECTION
STACK AREA ( TAMIL BOOKS)
READING AREA
STACK AREA (ENGLISH BOOKS)
READING AREA
DRAVIDIAN LANGUAGE
INDIAN LANGUAGE
BACK ISSUE OF NEWS PAPER
READING AREA
BACK ISSUE OF PERIODICALS
READING AREA
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT
STACK AREA
READING AREA
DONOR COLLECTION
READING AREA
AUDIO& VISUAL
RARE BOOKS
DIGITAL LIBRARY
READING AREA
STAFF
BINDING & BOOK SORTING
CONFERENCE HALL
: 6000 SQ.FT
: 7500 SQ.FT
: 15,000 SQ.FT
:1,500 SQ.FT
: 6000 SQ.FT
: 3000 SQ.FT
: 7500 SQ.FT
: 6000 SQ.FT
: 22500 SQ.FT
: 6000 SQ.FT
: 22500 SQ.FT
: 6000 SQ.FT
: 10,000 SQ.FT
: 15,000 SQ.FT
: 12000 SQ.FT
: 2000 SQ.FT
: 12500 SQ.FT
: 2000 SQ.FT
: 26000 SQ.FT
:2500 SQ.FT
: 1500 SQ.FT
: 6000 SQ.FT
: 7500 SQ.FT
: 20000 SQ.FT
: 6000 SQ.FT
: 2500 SQ.FT
: 2000 SQ.FT
: 14000 SQ.FT
: 7500 SQ.FT
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