ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE

Asian Games Village by Raj Rewal.

1. ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL

2. LOCATION ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL Site area – 35 acres. Architect – Raj Rewal No. of units – 700 Asian games village - Multi-family housing project located in Delhi. Built in year 1980-82It was first project to house athletes of Asian games, with 700 no. Of units. It is surrounded by Siri fort area near hauz khas village, Delhi. Siri fort sport complex on northern side, Shahpur jat village on southern side, green belt on Eastern side. Built on Khilji dynasty of Siri fort.

3. CONCEPT ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL Influence from Jaipur and Jaisalmer urban pattern. It resembles traditional village and has similarities with Jaisalmer city. -The narrow shaded streets-streets linking a variety of clusters -The streets are broken up into small units, making breathing spaces. Courtyard providing public space within the building. Grid pattern streets with square cluster planning and vehicular access on either side of site. low rise high density with sequence of open spaces linked by shaded pedestrian pathways. The sense, both of enclosure and of continuity are maintained. The pedestrian movement areas are interlinked from one end to the other. Based on a sequence of open spaces, interlinked with narrow pedestrian streets shaded maintaining both recreational and communal area.

4. CLUSTER PLANNING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL The central spine reserved for the pedestrian courts and streets of various clusters. About 80% of the houses and apartments have access to pedestrian enclosures. The public Courtyard accommodates a multiple of activities like festivals, marriages, playing area. The interlocking courtyards creates micro-climate free from dust and heat. The basic unit of 4 apartment linked with the Courtyard that creates interlinking spaces. Each 2bhk flats faces an internal Courtyard A small cluster has 2 apartments on one level served by a single core. A two small cluster share a Courtyard. 3 sets of two clusters each make a big cluster. The density of Asian games village is 15 units per hector. The combination of various dwelling type and unusual diversity makes the Asian games village quite remarkable.

5. CLUSTER PLANNING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL Houses are designed as interlocked usually in a block of four to six flats. Each cluster has its own integrity, being drifted by large darwazas or doorways, featuring of old city quarters in northern India. The houses and roof terraces often overlook the streets ( galis ) and the communal courtyards, creating a sense of participation among residents, in what the architect calls "the theatre of the street."

6. ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL Plan follows traditional method of creating shade via overhang shade, windows, and jali in parapet. The ground floor has attached garage and storage unit with a small courtyard on the entrance leading to the main dwelling. As we rise up we can see recess in the facade which acts as a terrace or balcony for the unit. The 2nd floor has a mezzanine floor which acts as the third floor and leads to the terrace. Most of the villas are connected to the main vehicular road directly and have attached parking with the house facing towards the Siri forts sports complex. UNIT PLANNING

7. ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL There are 4 typologies A, B, C, D A(120sqm.) Have largest floor area with car porches and large terraces, 13.5 of total height and 3m each unit of height is provided B(200sqm.) Located on the periphery of the parking squares, and have attached car porches and servant quarter. C(60sqm.) To form cluster with either four or six units to create a variety of inner spaces D(80sqm.) To combine as different permutations that mix and merge to shape new elements, each adding a different experience. Each unit has its own private open-to-sky space, in the form of a courtyard or a terrace, also sharing a larger communal garden area. The house clusters, give feel of the mohalla a sense of participation in communal activities. UNIT PLANNING

8. Green spaces: Lush of green spaces creating a micro-climate which in turn helps to reduce heat effect. The concept is based in the sequence of open spaces interlinked with narrow shaded streets - careful mix of recreational and communal areas. Courtyards: The front, communal courtyard is formed. S paces belong solely to the surrounding inhabitants so they willingly look after them. ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL DESIGN FEATURES

9. Roof Terraces: The individual houses are linked together, sometimes as terrace housing. V ertical, with roof terraces at various levels and courtyards in both the front and rear. Gateways: Gateways reveal another part into the square. The Development Authority, advised them not to put the toilets on top of the living room or the kitchen due to leaking issues. They suggested that they cantilever them out over the street so accessible. This trick also provided the gateways. ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL DESIGN FEATURES

10. Material: C rushed Delhi quartzite stone was applied to the surfaces. Pedestrian pathways are paved with white or red sandstone. The doors and windows to the houses are of metal with bright colors Structure of beams and reinforced concrete pillars are coated with pebbles of sandstone. Central community quadrangle: The central feature is a dining hall which has been converted into a commercial and recreational complex. Forming quadrangle, market place. In one he covered an electric substation with steps to make a space for sitting or playing around ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE - RAJ REWAL DESIGN FEATURES