APJ ABDUL KALAM SCIENCE CITY,PATNA

DEPT OF ARCHITECTURE
Jadavpur University

Thesis guide- prof Shivashish Bose

submitted by –sumit kumar

roll no -001510201032
CONTENTS
1. Definitions
2. Importance
3. Background about science city
4. Key principles of science city
5. Assumption model
6. Thesis introduction
 aim
 objectives
 scope
 limitations
7. Project details and site
8. Site justification
 What is a science city?
A Science city can be place where two types of people come. One category is the crowd coming for enjoyment and purpose of recreation just like any other
museum. The other type of crowd that comes to the place is mostly the children and schoolchildren. The design priorities are given to the organized school
trips because these are the crowd those will get maximum benefit out of the project in the form of knowledge.
Science cities are beacons of knowledge which are displayed in a perfect balance of fun and learning.
 Importance of science city

to design, develop and fabricate science museum exhibits, demonstration equipment and scientific teaching aids for science
education and popularization of science.
Background
The first Science City of the country was opened by NCSM in Kolkata in 1997. Thereafter Govt. of Punjab had
established Pushpa Gujral Science City in 2005 in Jalandhar and Govt. of Gujarat had set up Gujarat Science City in
Ahmedabad in 2012.
 1978
To expand the net of science centres

NOW
To achieve better quality, infrastructure and efficiency
Key Principles for the Science City:
1. Accessible and Inclusive: to all people - regardless of economic circumstances, class, caste, age, gender, religion or other

2. Relevant: to the lives of the visitor - particularly in addressing local challenges and improving the immediate surroundings

3. Proactive: in attracting schools and families

4. Edutaining: a fun and educational experience encouraging repeat visitation

5. Participative and Hands-On: encouraging visitors through experiential, nature-based pedagogy

6. Dynamic: interactive exhibits, with some changing elements

7. Sustainable: environmentally and financially sustainable

8. Effective: committed to evaluation and positive, measurable impacts

ASSUMPTION MODEL FOR SCIENCE CITY

• It focuses on the impact of a science center on its community of interest and does not attempt to model a science
center’s organization, operations or environment.
• The income for the science center may come from a variety of sources including government, donors, visitors, internal
and external business enterprises.
• The primary audience for science centers may be on-site visitors and/or outreach programs in schools, public places or
the Internet.
The model shows that a science center, with its mission, strategic plan and corporate structure relies on funding, staff and volunteers for its
daily functioning. The science center produces a large number of outputs for its clients or visitors such as exhibitions, programs and a web
site. These outputs have impacts on the science center’s community of interest. If we can measure these impacts and show that they have
the desired effects, then it will be a strong position to provide evidence that justifies the value of the science center.

Definitions of terms used in the model

The impact of a science center is defined as the effect or influence that a science center has on its community of interest.
The community of interest is the group of people and organizations that the science center considers to be its clients or
potential clients.
The Personal impact of a science center is defined as the change that occurs in an individual as a result of his/her contact
with a science center. It includes factors such as:
• Science learning
• Changed attitudes to science
• Social experience
• Career directions formed
• Increased professional expertise
• Personal enjoyment
 The Societal impact of a science center is defined as the effect that a science center has on groups of people, organizations, and on
the built and natural environment. Examples of societal impact are:
• Local/regional/international tourism

The Political impact of a science center is its influence on government policies and priorities. It is its impact on all levels
of Government.
THESIS INTRODUCTION
• PROJECT TOPIC- APJ Abdul kalam science city
• Site – near moin -ul- haq stadium , patna ,bihar
• Area- 82900sqm
• Requirements- indoor and outdoor learning area and recreational area
• About the project – the science city aims to inspire, empower and
educate visitors by exploring the ways in which science work in the world
around them.

CURRENT SITE
CONDITIONS
To achieve a design solution that appeals to all age groups, encourages curiosity of minds and offers an enriching experience in both in terms
of space and developments in field of science.

To satisfy area requirements of science centre

Some new category of buildings is introduced in terms of design and functionality that can enhance the function
of the site.

To establish the project in a way it promotes education as well as tourism blending it into the already existing scenario.
 SITE JUSTIFICATION
• The site is very first kind of project announced by the government being built on large scale can serve as the new landmark to the city
as there were no science city earlier in the city.
• The site being rectangular distributing the functions and services can set in smooth flow .Surrounded by other important building in the
radius of 15-20km therefore it must attract surrounding crowd as well as outsider from different places and countries.
 DESIGN REUIREMENTS
The visitor experience of the Science City consists of

• 7500 square metres of permanent exhibition integrating hands-on, participative exhibits, with some
changing exhibits
• 6 spaces for experimentation and making- indoors and outdoors
• A 4-D theatre and/or virtual reality ‘pods’ or similar updated virtual reality technology at time of
project realization
• 1300 square metres space for temporary exhibitions
• Building Exhibition- where the sustainable building characteristics will be made visible to the visitors
• Cafeterias, playground, and public spaces
• Dormitory for school children
PROJECT DETAILS SITE CONTEXT
AND SITE
 CASE STUDIES
• SCIENCE CITY KOLKATA