THESIS TOPIC: INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

THRUST AREA: CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ARCHITECTURE

-The style of architecture that takes the roots and ethos of Indian architecture and integrates
them into contemporary vocabulary.

AIM:

The aim of the thesis is to design unique spaces to make people visit from different cities and
countries to attend conference and exhibitions. To create a landmark through unique
architectural design that reminisces the past.

OBJECTIVES:

 To improve the region’s ability to attract large international and national conventions.
 To create a place for social and cultural gathering.
 To create a venue for exhibition and interaction.
 To create interactive spaces and landscaping to generate public interest.
 To create a landmark through contemporary architectural features.
 To explore how it proves beneficial for urban growth.

TYPOLOGY: COMMERCIAL

ABSTRACT:

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) is a type of tourism industry in

which large groups, usually planned well in advance are brought together for a particular
purpose. Nowadays, meetings and exhibitions are not only the trend of publicity but also it is
proved beneficial for society and economy. The development of an international convention
center encourages tourism industries, business sectors, artists, handicraft departments etc. as
well. Thus the idea of international convention center has been derived from the present
scenario of rapid growth of innovation, technology, art and cultures. Therefore a convention
center is a building that is designed to hold a convention, where individuals and groups gather
to promote and share common interests.
TYPES OF CONVENTIONS:

 Trade Conventions: Lays focus on keynote speakers, vendor displays, and other
information and activities of interest to the event organizers.
 Professional Convention: Focus on issues of concern to the profession and
advancements in the profession. They are usually organized by societies dedicated to the
promotion of interest.
 Fan Convention: They usually feature displays, shows, and sales based on pop culture
and guest celebrities.
 Seminars: They are meetings organized to inform a group about a specific topic. Expert
speakers and teachers are invited to speak on various topics.
 Social Events: A large gathering organized to celebrate major life events and religious
ceremonies. They include anniversaries, birthdays, weddings etc.
 Trade Shows/ Exhibitions: Opportunity for companies to exhibit their latest products or
released prototypes to others in the industry.

USERS:

 The Delegates: The group of people that form the major part of the convention center.
 The Exhibitors: The group of people responsible for the delegates to attend the various
conventions and exhibitions.

 The Staff: They form the backbone of the Convention Centre. The group of people that
adhere to all the needs of both the delegates and exhibitors who are new to the place.

We have been trying to address the ill effects of modern energy-depleting technology by
inventing new technologies in architecture. While such a quest is inevitable, I propose
combining solutions developed by our ancestors with contemporary technological
innovations to achieve significant results in sustainable architecture. In India, there is a
millennia-old reservoir of knowledge that can help reduce energy consumption in buildings
today. Typical principles include climate-responsive design, use of local and sustainable
materials, water harvesting, etc. Architectural elements like courtyards, clusters, wind towers,
roof terraces and jaalis (stone lattices), among others, are used for effective climate control
and have become social and cultural elements. The challenge is to reconcile these ancient
methods with modern technological innovations.
 For example if a building is built around a courtyard (a traditional gathering place for
intellectual encounters, cultural functions and social interactions) which acts as a "light well",
providing light to the adjoining rooms. It helps in stack ventilation and forms a safe inside yet
outside environment. The natural light from the courtyard, combined with energy-efficient
lighting systems, results in 88 per cent energy savings, higher than that of an electrically-lit
building of the same size. Sensors detect the illumination levels from the courtyard and trigger
the deployment of efficient electric lighting. Dimmers control the illumination levels by turning
off unnecessary lighting. Some 90 per cent of building spaces have daylight access and views to
the outside. Certain areas use jaalis to prevent glare and heat gain, while facilitating ventilation
and having visual and aural connection with the outside.
Wind towers also help achieve more savings by "catching" air and cooling it as it passes down the
shaft. Cooled by up to 8˚ Celsius, the air is supplied to the air handling units, substantially
reducing the load on the air conditioning system.

These methods are found not just in ancient Indian architecture; if we research and document
similar knowledge of other ancient societies, we would perhaps find some very useful solutions to
today's energy crisis.

METHODOLOGY:

• Brief understanding of the need of topic selected.

• Thrust Area Selection based on the field of interest.
• Defining aims and objectives of the project.
• Understanding various user groups in the project.
• Understanding the scope and limitations in the project.

• Design Standards and guidelines.

• Study of bye-laws and specialised servies.

• Live Case Study

• Net Case Study
• Comparison
• Development of design concept..

• Massing and basic form of the structure

• Plans, Sections and Elevations.

• Final presentation of sheets.

• Final report.

• Justification of site selection.

• Study of climatic data.
• Sun path and orientation.
• Identifying major problems.
• Geographical study of vegatation, slope etc.

• Formation of Design Brief.

• Area Statement.

• Development of various building blocks.

• Development of circulation plans.
SCOPE:
This thesis deals with the design which is well adaptable in terms of typology, function and
climatic conditions.

LIMITATIONS:
 The project will be design oriented.
 It would be focused on the Indian vernacular design concepts alone.

CONCLUSION:
Numerous creations, cultural activities and development, social interaction remain unfulfilled if the
trend of exhibitions and convention are not organized. Such programs need sufficient space to display
and gathering purpose. So the requirement of a center for convention is necessary.
THESIS ON “CONVENTION CENTRE”

-SWEENA ELSA MATHEW

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