HYDERABAD HABITAT CENTRE

Khanamet, Hyderabad, Telengana

THESIS-2018

Submitted by:
Hardik nagpal
Roll No.:‐ 15bac017
 1. INTRODUCTION
Building inclusive healthy, functional and productive cities is perhaps the greatest challenge
humanity is facing today and there are no easy solutions. A key part of the puzzle, though,
lies right at the heart of the world’s urban areas: its public spaces.

Public spaces range from parks, squares, plazas, green spaces and streets, the success of
which is based on the activity and quality of human interaction they make possible. This
allows for a great opportunity to create an urban realm that engages actively with the people
that it encompasses..

It is a center of contemporary cultural, economic, business, social events. The concern for
the habitat & its environment works as the back bone of habitat center. It not only provides
an improved working environment to its employees but also contribute to the urban level
functions that a living city requires it provides an ideal physical environment with a range
of facilities that would maximize the effectiveness of the individuals and institutions, in
their holistic support of habitat. Its principle “to restore at every level” environment
and ecological - A balanced, harmonious and improved way of life is reflected in its
concept and design .

The habitat is not only a home to these offices and research organizations but in order
to facilitate their interactions, the center provides a wide range of facilities like conference
venues, exhibition halls, seminar rooms, restaurants and club and performance venues for
the cultural activities. To incorporate innovative new technologies in building management
systems, conference systems, communication and energy conservation, creating probably
the most intelligent building in the country.

The art & Culture of a city is its representation giving it an identity and shaping its image &
personality. Hyderabad, also known as the 'City of Nawabs' is steeped in rich culture and
history. The city is known for its opulent heritage, with a wide array of mosques, churches,
temples, monuments, historic places, food and the arts. The city of Hyderabad is recognized
for its hospitality and is the one place where you can find a perfect amalgam of North and
South Indian dwellers belonging to different regions. There are innumerable art centers for
all those wanting to savor a taste of the world of 'arts' in Hyderabad. Head straight to a
cultural center or a local university to learn more about Telugu/Urdu literature or head out
to an art center to witness the mesmerizing forms of dance and music.
 2.PROBLEM STATEMENT
To design Habitat Centre providing the finest office space along with socio-cultural
infrastructure like convention facilities and bringing back the Culture of the city back to its
roots.

3.AIM
To develop HHC with the components of Visual Art Gallery, Sculpture Courts, Artiplex
theatres, Learning Centers, Open Air Theatre, Outdoor facilities including Landscape
gardens, Theme Parks, Shades etc. with support facilities such as Office complex,
Convention facilities, Club house, and Restaurants & Food courts.

OBJECTIVES
 Develop an integrated physical environment in which various professions and
institutions dealing with different facets of habitat and habitat related
environmental issues would function, interact and attempt to resolve habitat
related problems in a coordinated manner.
 Promote awareness in regard to habitat related environment issues including water,
noise, air & waste pollution, energy& its conservation, water and human waste
management and other such matters.
 Promote better urban and rural settlements relevant of the Indian social, cultural and
economic context and related to the lifestyle of its people. Document all relevant
information pertaining to habitat, human settlements and environmental issues.
Advise and if needed , assist the government in the implementation of policies related
to habitat, and human settlements.
 Promote education, research, training and professional development on habitat and
human settlement and environment related issues. Organize and promote
conferences, seminars, lectures, public debates and exhibitions in matters relating to
habitat, human settlements and environment. Acquire, hold, improve and develop
lands and construct building related facilities on behalf of members of the centre.
4. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
 With the proposal for development of the stretch of land between the Hi-tech City
MMTS Station and the Proposed Shilparamam Metro Station in the lines of Transit
Oriented Development and mixed-use zoning, the area holds great potential to turn
into a thriving commercial and cultural hub near Hi-tech city.
 This area is currently full of IT Parks and the supporting infrastructure, including
some functions such as an auditorium, a tribal arts and crafts village, etc.
 Since the site is near Hi-tech city, Hyderabad International Convention Centre
(HICC), Shilparamam ad many IT Companies, and is thus a highly successful
commercial and office area, which sees a lot of footfall during all times of the day.
 The locality is set to see the further growth in economy, commercial and residential
activity, thus validating a public realm.
 Given the lack of dedicated public spaces in this part of the city, there is potential in
creating a plaza where the variety of users who visit the locality can meet and
interact, thus creating an anchor for community life.
 There is a scope for creating interactive spaces for the offices users to add interesting
aspects to the monotonous nature of work.
5.SPATIAL REQUIREMENT
 Banquets for Conferences and Seminars
 Auditoria and Conference Venues
 Guest Rooms and Suites – 58 Rooms
 Fitness Centre
 Swimming Pool
 Gym
 Spa
 Eateries
 Offices
 Libraries
 Art Galleries
 OAT
 Learning Centre
 Admin
 6.SITE INFORMATION
Site Location: Khanamet, Hyderabad, Telengana
Site Area: 12 Acres
F.A.R = 1.5
Accessibility

• Close to Hi-Tech City railway station

• Rajiv Gandhi International Airport- 36.7 KM
• Hyderabad Deccan Rail Way Station- 14 KM
• Hi-tech City Bus stop- 0.5 KM.

Site Validation
7.PROPOSED METHODOLOGY FOR STUDY
TOPIC SELECTION

SITE SELECTION &

VALIDATION

SETTING UP AIMS &

OBJECTIVES
 COLLECTION OF
SITE STUDY
DATA

CASE STUDY &

LITERATURE COMPARATIVE
STUDY ANALYSIS OF DATA

CONCEPTUAL
DESIGN

PRELIMINARY
DESIGN

FINAL DESIGN

8.LIST OF EXEMPLARS
INDIAN HABITAT CENTRE, NEW DELHI
HYDERABAD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, HYDERABAD
ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTRE, ORLANDO, FLORIDA

9. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT

  HMDA has realized the need for the city to have a public space available o all, that
brings together the diverse population to recognize, appreciate and take part in
conserving the art, culture, habitat and heritage of the city.

10. SOURCES & COLLATION OF BASIC

DATA
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Hyderabad-Metropolitan-Development-
Authority-finalises-plan-for-Hyderabad-Habitat-Centre/articleshow/31761001.cms

https://www.hmda.gov.in/Developdept8.aspx

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-06-10/Hyderabad-Habitat-
Centre-project-put-on-hold/305641
https://www.commonfloor.com/guide/hyderabad-habitat-centre-31390.html

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/hyderabad-habitat-centre-proposed-on-
new-delhi-model/article6416714.ece

http://www.hmda.gov.in/pressRelease/Press_Release%2025-09-2013.pdf

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hyderabad-habitat-centre-hanging-
bridge-in-offing-114081400848_1.html