THESIS SYNOPSIS

THESIS SYNOPSIS
UG LEVEL ARCHITECTURAL THESIS
2016-2017
REVISED

NELOFER M
B.ARCH (B)BATCH
MEASI
1.shopping mall
2.business center
3.recreation & WELLNESS center
 PROJECT PROPOSAL 1
SHOPPING MALL
A. PROJECT - SHOPPING MALL

 Shopping malls are not only centers of buying, but also

“highly organized social spaces for entertainment,
interaction, meeting points and other types of consumer
excitement to attract more people, that are considered
family hangout zones”.
 Gaining popularity as it is a major tourist draw ,attracts
customers by way of excellent ambience, style and
elegance, having the potential to make one shop and
enjoy the experience as well.

NEED:
In today’s context, people in India have started to adopt
a lifestyle where everything must be available under one
roof. So they have started to gather at a place where all
their needs can be achieved at one time. Shopping mall
provides all the facilities to their consumers.
AIM & SCOPE:
 To define a new level of experience in terms of shopping and service.
 To design a shopping mall that depicts the current trends of shopping convenience by integrating
shopping and recreation.
 To develop a world class spaces at a time, when India emerging as one of the worlds favored
destinations for investment, shopping and tourism.
 To create interesting & dynamic spaces, flexibility in designing the interior and exteriors.
 To design merchandisers with interconnecting walkways that enable customers to walk from unit
to unit.
 To focus on incorporating entertainment, eatertainment, edutainment, play and designation
leisure attractions and venues into the projects and designing retail-tainment experiences.
 To focus on exterior façade which brings in the natural day light inside the mall.
OBJECTIVES:
 To integrate shopping and recreation facilities.
 To create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance community life.
 To ensure a smooth circulation network.
 To create an atmosphere where residents can relax and shop.
 Understand and highlight the people’s culture of shopping in terms of their preferences of goods
and services in shopping malls.
SCALE OF THE PROJECT: 200+ retail shops approx.
Site is hypothetical. Location is yet to be decided.

THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROJECT WILL BE:

 Administrative areas: includes entrance Lobby, reception , administrator’s office,
manager’s office and Staff rooms.
 Restaurants/cafes : kitchen, pantry, service area, storage, seating ,toilets etc
 Food Court: food stalls, seating's, pantry , dry area , wet area, service area.
 Entertainment: Indoor games such as video games, play stations ,children’s zones, TT,
bowling etc.
 Services : Includes, HVAC-AHU, equipment room, transformer, Electrical room, plumbing
room, Air condition system ,Security systems.
 Multiplex: Projector room, box office, concession areas, rest room and lobby.
 Department and Retails stores ,hypermarket , Special Promotional Space
 Parking as per standards
Amenities :

MULTIPLEX FOOD COURT

ATRIUM
SPECIAL STUDY:
I propose to do a special study on spatial experience
of mall and also creating an impact on enabling the
visitors to interact with spaces around and use the
result of this study in my design. For this I shall be
reading:
1. The language of space by Bryan Lawson (PDF
version on the Net)
2. The eyes of the skin by Juhani Pallasmaa (PDF
version on the Net)
3. Atmospheres by Peter Zumthor (PDF version on the
Net)
These are the books that I plan to read related to my thesis topic:
1. New architecture of shopping complex- Stejanie Schupp ( MEASI LIBRARY)
It defines the transition between public and private spaces. Embedded within the urban context with its diverse
functions such as living, working, recreation and culture, it can take on an inspirational character and motivate
inhabitants and visitors to become customers of the retail shops. The architecture of commerce is hence much
more than the mere creation of retail space. New Architecture of Shopping Complexes captures this challenge of
creating a successful architecture of commerce that allows both a high recognition level for the retail sector and at
the same time adheres to high levels of architectural quality.

2. Winning shopping mall center design by International Council of Shopping Center

The leading showcase of shopping centre design spotlights the 20 winners of this year's International Design and
Development Program. Representing the most creative and ingenious design solutions for shopping centre
renovation, expansion, and new construction, each innovative project is presented in dazzling full colour from a
variety of photographic perspectives.

3. Top shopping mall by Dalian university of technology press by Liu Rong(MEASI library)
It includes Beijing, Financial Street Shopping Center, North Xidan Grand Yuecheng, Beijing WTO-day bands, 100 in
conjunction Shanghai Festival Walk shopping mall, Shenzhen Yee King Center City, Metro City Shopping Center
Beijing, Beijing Xinguang world, Shenzhen COCO PAPK and so on.

4. Architectural standard EMST peter neuferd architects.

5. Technical references external shading devices.
My live case studies:
1. Phoenix market city, Mumbai.
2. Express avenue, Chennai.
3. Orion mall, Bangalore.
My net case studies:
1. Lulu international shopping mall , Kochi
2. IBN battuta mall , Dubai
3. ION orchard mall , Singapore
After I do my study and complete my case studies I will be
able to identify the zoning of spaces that the project will require
and chose site with size and orientation accordingly.
RESOURCE PERSON:
1. Ar.Jaffar sir ( commercial complexes )
2. Ar. Parveen maam (shopping malls )
 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MALLS IN CHENNAI:
I have done a comparative study on Chennai malls to get an idea of zoning of spaces.
SHOPPING SPENCER PLAZA - CITY CENTER- AMPA SKYWALK- EXPRESS AVENUE- PHEONIX MALL- PROPOSED
MALL 1985 2006 2009 2010 2013 SITE(approx.)
Site area 2.7 acres 3 acres 11 acres 32 acres
3.57 builtup
No of Floors G+8 G+5 G+6 G+3 G+4
B2 B3 B3
Total built up 1,068,000 sq ft 4,00,000sq ft 3,000,000 sq.ft 1,500,000 sq ft 2,400,000sq.ft
Total retail floor 530,000 sq ft 117,595 sq ft 350,000 sq ft 900,000 sq ft 1 million sq ft
area
No of shops 380+ shops 60 90 210 250 200+
Parking 800 cars 500 cars 1200+ cars 1500 cars 4000 cars
20,000 two-wh 2levels 1200 two-wh 1500+ two-wh
Atrium 1 Atrium 1 atrium 6 atriums 3 atriums
Theatre - 6 Multiplex 7 Multiplex 8 Multiplex 11 Multiplex 8 Multiplex
1900 seats 1600 seats
Food court 650 persons 50,000sq ft 600persons 500
Entertainment 10,000 sq ft 70,000sq ft
Hotel --- --- 20 rooms 44 rooms ----
100,000sq ft
Banquet hall --- --- 50 persons 70 persons ----
Office space --- --- 200,000 sq ft ----
 PROJECT PROPOSAL 2
BUSINESS CENTER
B. PROJECT - BUSINESS CENTRE
WHAT IS BUSINESS CENTER?
 Business center is an office arrangement providing
individual offices for local representatives of large
companies, professionals, and small-business persons,
with sharing of lobby space, conference rooms,
support staff, telecommunications services, office
equipment, serviced office, virtual office and other
amenities. Formerly called executive suites and shared
offices.
 The Idea is to put up a campus on the IT corridor to
function as a business center to cater the needs of a
businessmen as well as providing services to small
offices and the small-time entrepreneur on rental basis.
 Providing accommodation facilities for the travelling
businessman and other services like cafeteria,
conference, parking, banqueting and auditorium to
serve both rental as well as business center.
AIM & SCOPE:
 The aim is to design modern office space equipped with the latest technologies.
 To provide world-class contemporary design, well-planned recreational spaces, guest
accommodation, service apartments and a varied mix of amenities and services.
 Many support services and amenities include a medical facility, ATMs, cafes, a business
center and travel desk to enhance the quality of work environment.
 To give them a modern workspaces with use natural lighting, sense of materials.
 Understanding the office need on a number of crucial factors, location, facility,
infrastructure, services to suit your business today and future.
OBJECTIVES:
 To provide an International business center which are plug in office, (i.e.) ready to use
office.
 To create an office which can be readily used as the uses steps in.
 To establish the user a productivity and efficiency in working environment given to them.
 To socialize with other people with the way of working and techniques.
 To create space which can be flexible to suit the users and can be used in different way to
compliment office.
SCALE OF THE PROJECT: 500 Employers, 30-40 guest rooms approx.

This project proposal is hypothetical.

THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Administrative areas: Lobby, Reception, administrator’s office, manager’s
office, account session, Catering Manager, Staff room, information desk, atm ,
store.
2. Office spaces: workstations, manager’s cabin, discussion room, printing/fax
room, server room, reception services.
3. Conference facilities: Meeting rooms, formal & informal conference rooms,
board room, executive room, sales manager, general manager.
4. Common training facilities: training halls, lecture halls, banquet space,
auditorium, faculty rooms, technical assistance, store room.
5. Supporting facilities:
Cafeteria: Dining , Food Stalls , service area
Main kitchen: Pantry, cooking ,store ,wet and dry area.
6. Amenities: Gymnasium, Indoor games, library/ Resource center, spa, relaxation,
bar
7. Parking:
Office space.
Banquet and auditorium.
Conference and lecture halls.
8. Guest accommodation: Executive rooms , Deluxe rooms , Dining , Room services.
9. Exhibition hall: Gallery, pantry, store.
10. Open plaza: This shall be the main informal meeting space consisting of an Open
Air Theatre and other outdoor spaces.
SPECIAL STUDY:
I want to do a special study on façade treatment and how to bring in the natural light inside
the building for this I shall be reading on:
1. Lightning design basic in office space (PDF )
2. Technical references external shading devices.
3. Double Skin Façades for Office Buildings – harris poirazis ( PDF )
My live case studies :
1. Evoma Business Center and Hotel, Bangalore
2. Vatika Business Center, Bangalore.
3. WTC Business Center, Bangalore
My net case studies :
1. Wegmus business park , Noida
2. Siruseri , Kancheepuram
3. Quattro corti business center , Russia
RESOURCE PERSON: Ar. Paul jacob ( office design )
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PROJECT PROPOSAL 3
RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER
 C. PROJECT - RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER
 Recreation is the expenditure of time with leisure actives of relaxation and amusement,
entertainment, indoor and outdoor facilities, platform of interaction in a refreshing and diverting
manner. It also develops with a commitment to fun and fitness for the entire family with range of
activities. It offers a junction for tourism, sports and cultural development.
 Recreational involvement serves to augment your academic pursuits. The often used phrase "a
sound body - a sound mind" is more than a trite platitude, for in developing genuine physical fitness,
one develops beneficial habits, which flow into the intellectual realm.
 A wellness center is an establishment that offers health services for the body and
mind. Wellness centers usually offer skin care services and body services such as fitness, personal
training and nutrition consulting. Some wellness centers offer more alternate services such as
chiropractic, acupuncture, or holistic medicine.
 The "whole" person must grow spiritually, mentally, and physically, with each area of growth
being intertwined with the others. Recreation participation is a great way to work on physical
development in wholesome, sociable surroundings.
 Architecture and design can promote the healing process by giving patients a psychological
and physical lift. In the competition between hospitals and doctors’ surgeries, the wellbeing factor is
playing an ever more important role. Healthcare buildings need to actively contribute to the
healing process by relaxing and reinvigorating patients. New knowledge and ideas are adding new
impetus to spatial design practice.
AIM & SCOPE:
 This aims at Health and wellness of people for mental and physical rejuvenation alone
with leisure activities.
 To coordinate the usage medical, social ,educational and professional activities
Physiotherapy , electrotherapy , exercise therapy, spas ,massages , gym with leisure
activities such as indoors and outdoor games, swimming pool, cafeteria and other
entertainment facilities. It improves the family ties and social bondings.
 To Incorporate the recreation with health facilities by means of archtectural elements ,
open spaces , and materials.
 Create a interesting open space for yoga and meditation programs for a
 complete rejuvenating experience.

SCALE OF THE PROJECT: 300 people

This project proposal is hypothetical.
THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: detailed requirements to be added after i do
my case studies
 Cottages  Swimming Pool
 Restaurant  Badminton
 Physiotherapy Rooms  Tennis
 Electrotherapy Room  Indoor Games
 Exercise Room  Treating Room
 Gymnasium  Changing Areas
 Massage Room  Meditating Space
 Yoga Hall

BOOKS: These are the books that i have planned to read on

1. Healing spaces , modern architecture , and the body – sarah schrank , didhem
ekici
2. Healing environments : design for body, mind and sprit – J. Heulat
CASE STUDIES:
LIVE CASE STUDIES:
1. Chaitaniya centre for psychological rehabilitation , kochi
2. Muktangan Rehabilation Centre, pune
3. Shreyas Retreat
4. Somatheeram Recreational Center
5. Golden palm resort
6. Majnu wellness center

NET CASE STUDIES:

1. Facilities At Brixton Recreation Centre
2. Easton Leisure Centre
3. Berithaupt Centre
4. Quest Recreational Club , Mumbai

RESOURCE PERSON: Ar. Tanuja