CASE

STUDY
NIFT
DELHI
 INTRODUCTION

PROJECT NIFT , NEW DELHI

OWNERSHIP MINISTRY OF TEXTILE, GOVT. OF INDIA
ARCHITECT STEIN. DOSHI & BHALLA
SITE AREA 11,560 SQ MT. (3 ACRE)
BUILT UP AREA 13,570 SQ MT. (INCLUDING BASEMENT)
LOCATION HAUZ KHAS
 ZONING

HOSTEL.

ACAD.
ADMIN.

 Site is divided into three basic zones.

 Academic block occupies the right portion of the site.
 Administrative block along with canteen and library is in the left side .
 Hostel block is placed right at the back of the site.
 LOCATION
 Access is from north
east and south west
side of the campus.

 Site is irregular in shape

and situated in Hauz
khas institutional zone.

 Site is surrounded by
classical dance
institute, Hauz khas
housing, gulmohar park.
 ABOUT THE BUILDING
• The building covers almost the entire site leaving less green area.
• The plan follow the site boundary with a set back of 6m.
• The opening are designed such that they maintain visual unity in
their form and proportion.
• Academic clusters have been grouped together to form units
comprising class rooms , labs, common lobby and service spaces.
 ORIENTATION STRUCTURE
• Building is aligned with its long •This complex is based on frame
sites along N-W & S-E axis, structure-square module has been
facilitating good exposure to followed up.
the sun and breeze, at time •The roofing is done with waffle slab
causing glare. (1.7mX1.7m)thus providing a column free
• Different blocks of building space of 6.85sq mtr.
complex are placed according •The external thickness act as adequate
sun protection for the windows, providing
to the site line.
insulation.
• All the peripheral building lines
are parallel to the site lines.
• Opening for light and ventilation
have been sacrificed for
aesthetic considerations than
climate comfort.
 SITE PLANNING
 Flat land with artificial contour
 Proper segregation of functions
as building blocks are placed in
certain set of zones which is
determined by function
character of the building block.
 The planning revolves around the
two courts sunken cover with a
stepped kund & the
amphitheatre.
 Although apart from the zonal
green there is not any
substantial green area to be
landscaped, the institute gives a
feeling of richly landscaped
environment.
 Two type of circulation
pedestrian & vehicular.
 An inner road leads to the main
car park just outside the main
entrance.
 The entry to the campus is from
two side . Front & back
 Different blocks acquire
•
different shapes and form BUILDING LAYOUT
depending upon the functions
they are accommodating.
• The building blocks are
concentrated around the sunken
court thus generating activity &
creating lively environment.

Ground coverage
25%
Labs in the way due
to insufficient space
FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Common lift

labs

coridoor
Admin block
 THE THIRD FLOOR SECOND FLOOR PLAN

• Library is used by all (student &

outsider).
• Resource centre (audio visual
collection, slides , photographs
, CDs).
• Resource centre also
comprises of material
collection of textile, costumes,
jewellery etc.
 ENTRANCE PLAZA

• The double height gateway

give way to the academic as
well as the administrative
block
ACADEMIC BLOCK

• The academic
blocks are
connected
through
different
system of
circulation.

• Academic
facilities have
been provided
in the areas
joint together
in a form of
cluster. (lobby,
lecture rooms,
labs & toilets).
Sewing machine in labs
 MATERIAL USED IN THE BUILDING

 STRUCTURE : RCC and Brick wall

 CLADDING : Rubble stone masonry

walls imported float glass .steel frame
screened with reflected glass.

 FLOOR FINISH : Granite and white

marble, Kota Stone, Plain Cement in
classrooms and labs, Chip Flooring in
Exhibition Hall, Stone in open spaces.

 FACADE TREATMENT : The

exterior finished in grey coloured grit.

 WINDOWS : Jharokhas for traditional

Architecture and new material and
expression creating an interesting
blend.
 LANDSCAPING

• The institute gives a feeling of richly landscaped environment.

• Site boundary is lined with deciduous and evergreen trees.
• A series of high and low platform, soft and hard landscaping have
been used in the amphitheatre court.
• In surrounding areas of courtyard soft landscaping is done and is
paved with cut outs for basement lighting.