Kongu Convention Centre

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ERODE , TAMIL NADU

Client : Kongu Engineering College

Project Cost : INR 52 Crores

Area : 2,00,000 sq ft

Commencement date : October 2007

Completion date : July 2010

Client : Kongu Engineering College

ABOUT THE PROJECT

THE CLIENT : KONGU POLY TECHNIC

COLLEGE

The Kongu Covention Centre consists of a Multipurpose hall, one of the largest

n India with a seating capacity of 4500 persons. Alternatively it has one indoor

basket ball court and four indoor badminton courts which are used as sports

hall. The building follows a massive geometric form culmina ting base and foot-ball stadium. It has the facilities for Conference halls , Seminar halls , Training

centre , Guest rooms and VIP rooms , ofces , HighTech audio Visual facilities

or Global conferencing , Cafeteria , Ofces etc.

LOCATION

rode is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about 400 kilometres

249 mi) southwest of the state capital Chenna i and on the banks of the rivers Cau-

ery and Bhavani, between 11 19.5 and 11 81.05 North latitude and 77 42.5

nd 77 44.5 East longitude.

TAMIL NADU

ERODE

An institution with volumes of distinctions, established in the year 1983 by Kongu

Vellalar Institute of Technology Trust, Kongu Polytechnic College has been con-

sistently rendering knowledge oriented service in the realms of Science, Engi-

neering and Technology for twenty ve years. On the eve of their Silver Jubilee

celebrations , the trust decided to build a mega scale auditorium as a mark of its

eap into the future.

VIEW OF KONGU POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

1. Proposed Auditorium

2. Proposed Athletics ground

3. Polytechnic Building

4. Hostel Blocks5. Future Expansion

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Recreation zone

Sun Path

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REQUIREMENTS

THE SITE

1. The clients need was to have a large scale auditorium with stage and seating capacity to accomodate 4500 persons.

2. The auditorium will also have multi-purpose usage for indoor sports activity like badminton , table-tennis & basketball.

3.The backroom facilities to also function as seminar rooms & rehearsal rooms.

4. The building will also serve as a background to the athletics arena which also acts a large gathering space for college func

tions.

5. Saluting bay for exterior sports facilities.

DESIGN OBJECTIVES

1. Achieving uidity in functions by serving multiple purposes within the same building.

2. Achieving low construction costs

3. Breaking the monotony of the sterile geometry of the Institute campus

4. Designing a symbolic and an iconic structure

5. Incorporated large and ambient column free spaces so that there is no hindrance to visibility

6. Use of sustainable materials and techniques (both active and passive) thereby incorporating energy efciency


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CONCEPTThe Architects Prof. Charanjit Shah and Ar. Gurpreet Shah wanted to break the monotony of

the Kongu Engineering Campus. A form that is dynamic and can dene identity of the cam-

pus was contemplated.

A view of the Kongu polytechnic college

EVOLUTION OF FORM

The basic form of the Auditorium has been inspired from the Garuda (eagle ) in ight. In Hindu

religion, Garuda is a Hindu deity usually the mount (vahanam) of Lord Vishnu, having a body

of a strong man with a white face, red wings, and an eagles beak and with a crown on his

head.

This ancient deity was said to be massive, large enough to block out the sun.

The auditorium form evolves from the shape of the Garuda as the buildings central wing be-

ing longer & massive (resembling the body of eagle) while both of the side wings having a

lesser volume with cutouts for efcient light & ventilation for outdoor public interaction spaces.

Left wing

Right wing

Central wing

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FUNCTIONAL FLUIDITY

One large main auditorium serving the purpose throughout the year

The main auditorium is anked by 2 additional seating aisles which

augment the capacity of the auditorium when required and in general,acts as courts for indoor sports

When the building is not in use as an auditorium it functions as an in-

door sports complex for variuus sports activities throughout the year

Integration of multiple activities in single infrastructure leads to better utlisation of spaces and facilities

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Entry

Left wing

Central wing

Stage

Backstage activities

Perforations on the

angled span

Perforations on the

angled span

Secondary entrySecondary entry

Right wing

ServicesServices

ParkingBack entry

Athletics arena

Primary entryPrimary entry


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FOOTBALL GROUND/ATHLETICS ARENA

RKING

SITE AREA : 8 Acres

BUILT UP AREA : 2,00,000 sq.ft.

Elements on the site landscape

THE SITE PLAN

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North wing

Central wing

Athletics arena

Saluting bay

Primary entry

Backstage activities

Secondary Entry

Secondary Entry

South wing

Main Entrance

Main Entrance

Primary entry

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THE STAGE

SECTION YY

PLANS

SPORTS AREA PLAN

EAST ELEVATION

AUDITORIUM GROUND FLOOR PLAN

AUDITORIUM FIRST FLOOR PLAN

As the building functions as both an auditorium and indoor sports complex the plans also undergo

a transformation according to usage. The respective plans in terms of use has been shown below.

This becomes possible with the help of sitting that is not xed to the oor i n spaces alloted to sports

activities

FLUIDITY IN USAGE

AS SPORTS

COMPLEX

AS AUDITORIUM

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A PANORAMIC VIEW FROM THE STAGE

NORTH WING SOUTH WING A VIEW OF THE SITTING AREA

LIGHTING

ACOUSTICS

Sports facilities: When the auditorium is used for sports activities and National Level competitions

evel 2 lighting as per International standards has been provided

Stage lights and spot lights also have been used for National level plays and performances

Cost effective cladding of perforated gypsum boards

has been

ncorporated to cut reverberation

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THE STRUCTURE

SUSTAINIBILITY

GREEN FEATURES AND MATERIAL

APPLICATION

COOLING AND VENTILATION

RCC FRAMED STRUCTURE WITH STEEL TRUSS

SAILENT FEATURES

Primary member

Secondary member

Tertiary member

Largest span (49.5 M)

PASSIVE STRATEGIES

Thermal mass; aerated blocks/ hollow blocks

Insulated roong.

Sun shading.

Trees for shade.

Green parking-minimizing the hard surface.

Hollow glass blocks.

Minimizing heat gain & maximizing day light

in common public areas and backstage &

pre-functional areas.

ACTIVE STRATEGIES

Recycling of water. Storm water retained on site to recharge

groundwater.

Adherence to ECBC code.

As acess to car parking slots and

intermediate road network to cut

heat island effect and minimise bi-

tumen top

To minimise energy consumption

in the campus

1. As the air gets heated it moves up and escapes through the clere storey windows

2. Fresh cooled air is circulated from the ducted air cooled system

3. Use of sheets with thermal insulation cuts the heat gain

AIR COOLED

AIR COOLED

HOT AIR MOVES OUT

The truss network, primary , secondary and tertiary used in the structure aids to span large column

free spaces upto 50 m. Double trusses have been used to span over the Central auditorium. The

wings (left and right) are spanned/ supported on the intermediate truss to provide acces to the Cen-

tral spine without any hindrance

Use of renewable energy sources.

Conservation and protection of fertile top soil during construction and post construction.

Use of y ash content in for concrete works, plastering etc.

Plantation of Evergreen trees and native trees for low maintenance.

Solid waste segregation for Bio-degradable and non-Bio degradable waste.

SECTION XX

A PICTURE OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE SHOWING THE TRUSS NETWORK

THE TRUSS NETWORK OF THE

ROOF

THE ROOF PLAN

SOLAR LIGHTING

GREEN PAVERS AT CAR PARKS

PAVING BLOCKS

PAVING BLOCKS PAVING BLOCKS

AERIAL VIEW OF AUDITORIUMS

Equal visibility of stage from all parts

of the Auditoriums


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COMPLETION

The Kongu Convention Centre was initially built as an auditorium for

various institutional activities. The architects of the project suggested

that the large auditorium could be used for multiple purposes, which

would also make the use of the building more frequent without increas-

ing the overall cost of the building. The client liked the idea and recip-

rocated positively. Multiple functionalities were then incorporated inthe building and at present the Kongu convention centre also func-

tions as a hall for various sports activities. So the Kongu Convention

centre is a perfect example of not only achieving an architectural mar-

vel in minimum cost but also shows how an interactive relationship

between the architect and the client can bring about better buildings

and justify the term Architecture to the fullest.

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HE ENTRANCE

A VIEW OF THE BUILDING FROM THE ATHLETICS TRACK

VIEW OF THE

SALUTING BAY

VIEW OF THE PRIMARY ENTRANCE

VIEW OF THE CONVENTION CENTRE FROM THE ATHLETICS ARENA

A VIEW OF THE PRIMARY ENTRANCE

VIEW OF THE SECONDARY ENTRANCE

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