Medium-Density Medium-Rise Housing at Lohegaon, Pune

Dr.
Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere

Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Institute of Environment and Design’s
College of Architecture, Lohegaon, Pune
Class: T. Y B.Arch.
Semester: 6
Subject: Architectural Design – V
Medium-Density Medium-Rise Housing at Lohegaon, Pune
Lohegaon, was a synonym for restricted area, the uniform men all around. But not
anymore. It’s well known for IAF base established during the second world war, is in
North-East of Pune city. This village which was house to families of airmen is now
surrounded by IT parks, educational institutes, and rising population of construction
labours.
Neighbouring areas of Vimanagar, Vishrantwadi, and Dhanori have seen growth over
last couple of decades giving rise to the floating population in this suburb. MMIED,
MMIT and D.Y. Patil Colleges gradually created the student’s hub. Airport staff, IT
folks, students and small businesses look for a comfortable and convenient living
close to their workplace. Leading to the urge for medium rise-medium density
housing.
One of the most underrated features of Lohegaon is the undulating landscape, and the
beautiful Harantale lake. Considering Pune International Airport in the vicinity, the
skyline enables inhabitants to experience an environment with low rise buildings and a
peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle of metropolitan activities. In the coming years
Lohegaon would become the focus of grandeur living.
The big idea is to provide suitable housing for our user group and to come up facilities
making it milk and honey of the locality. This project would focus on making homes
efficient, affordable, and sustainable for the future.
Address: Sr.no.36, Harantale, Lohegaon Pune - 411047

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Latitude: 18.59°N,
Longitude: 73.92°E
Site Area: 19,499 sqm or 4.8 acres
Climate: Moderate
Typologies:
AREA NUMBER OF
VARIATION FOR UNITS PER % OF AREA
S. EACH TYPE TYPOLOGY % OF
TYPOLOGY ASSUMED %
NO. MAX Total area UNITS
(SQ. of typology
MIN (SQ.M.) M.) AVG (SQ.M.) as
1 1 RK 30 40 35 3209 92 15.05% 27.38% 16%
2 1 BHK 50 60 55 6418 117 30.08% 34.82% 32%
3 2 BHK 60 70 65 5525 85 28.80% 25.20% 28%
4 3 BHK 90 110 120 1080 9 5.04% 2.67% 4%
5 Penthouses 278 324 301 1806 6 5.86% 2.28% 9.2%
ROW HOUSES
6 (plot area 218 275 246 3209 10 15.20% 3.12% 15%
900sq.m.)
321 100.03%
Assumption-Reasoning for Matrix

(individual work)
1 RK/1 BHK FOR SMALL FAMILY
2 BHK /3 BHK THOSE FAMILY/FRIENDS ARE MORE THEY CAN STAY.
Essential Design Features/Principles to be incorporated in design and

layout:
1. Perfect Ventilation
2. Lively light
3. Utmost Privacy
4. Cross-Ventilation
5. Large Windows
6. More openings
7. Avoiding unwanted walls and passages
8. Ideal distance between two opposite buildings to be 160-200 ft.
9. Preferably no windows face each other to reveal privacy.
10. Golden ratio of majority of rooms
11. The spaces to be connected physically and visually to make better community
living.
12. The Design should be universally designed to more specific to be barrier free
and easily accessible at all levels for all age groups in entire layout and built
mass.
13. Ramps (desirable and optional)
14. Hierarchy of open spaces such as small community space/courtyard shared by
sizeable number of units and further spreading over to a larger community
space of larger number of units and finally a joint or combined community
space for all units.
15. The housing at Lohegaon is dominated by Hindu culture since 70% population
is Hindu. However other community also exists. Followed by Buddhist and
Muslim community as 10% of population. So the layout should be inclusive of
all these major community’s celebration as common space.
16. Considering the current covid situation and uncertainty of this situation the
planning of each unit as different typology needs to be modified as special
functioning space; either convertible or flexible in the entire unit plan as ‘work
from home’ either for education or employment.
17. It is essential to have the outdoor sports facility to be accommodated as against
amenities space plot…playground (15% plot or 2917 sqm) as a common
requirement of housing as well as PMC’s amenity plot usage. This plot should
have mandatory access of 12m wide road so that all citizens other than the
layout will have open access to these common amenities.
18. The basic requirement due to the pandemic and recurringly occurring lockdown
situations it is advisable to provide balcony/balconies to every unit to sustain
psychologically and physically in extreme situations.
19. It is advisable to accommodate essential shopping for around 350 +/- units
abiding the 12m wide road. (8-10 shops)
20. Parking for all as per rules.
21. All essential features need to be added as sustainability and green building.
(Rainwater harvesting and solar water heating are essential in the design.)
22. 10% open space
SITE
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Latitude: 18.59°N,
Longitude: 73.92°E
Site Area: 19,499 sqm or 4.8 acres

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Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere

Medium-Density Medium-Rise Housing at Lohegaon, Pune

Address: Sr.no.36, Harantale, Lohegaon Pune - 411047

Assumption-Reasoning for Matrix

Essential Design Features/Principles to be incorporated in design and

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