Transparence11 Brief

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Transparence 2011 – Concept Brief

Saint‐Gobain is back with the most rocking architecture competition Transparence 2011. A

stage where all students of architecture can showcase their talents, compete with each

other and gain exposure to the industry.

Transparence is not just a competition; it’s an attempt to give back to the architecture

industry by identifying new talent and giving youngsters a chance to truly rock the show.

Transparence 2011 brings across the challenge to design “Housing for the future”.

Saint‐Gobain

Saint‐Gobain, a benchmark brand in glass, brings with it a legacy of over three and a half

centuries. A Fortune 500 Company today with operations in more than 64 countries and

annual sales in excess of over € 40 bn., Saint‐Gobain has transcended time and continues to

redefine the standards of glass.

Saint‐Gobain Glass in India is headquartered at the World Glass Complex, Sriperumbudur.

This complex has a wide range of facilities offering architectural glass solutions (Two Float

Glass plants, state of the art Mirror manufacturing line, an advanced Coating line for the

High Performance Glass solutions etc.) and automotive solutions (Lamination and tempering

line for the automotive market). Saint‐Gobain Glass India has the widest range of products

in the country ad aims to be the clear choice for glass solutions in India.

Ethos

Ethos focuses on creating a platform or a forum to spread awareness on relevant issues

among budding architects and civil engineers and among young professionals. This platform

extends to interactions with professionals in different parts of our country and to creating

opportunities for students and young architects. Such a network facilitates easy

dissemination of information and helps build confident young professionals who have been

awake to the situation outside right from the time of joining the graduate program.



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Mentor – Transparence 2011 – Ar.Sandeep Shikre

AR. SANDEEP SHIKRE | LEED AP

SSA Architects ‐ President + CEO

Architect Sandeep Shikre, a graduate from Academy of Architecture and a LEED Accredited

Professional, a Member of the Indian Institute of Architects and Council of Architecture, the

steering committee member of Indian Green Building Council brings to this podium 23 years

of experience.

SSA Architects is a Mumbai based Architectural, Interior Designing & Project Management

Consultancy firm of 200+ Design, Engineering and Construction Management professionals.

The company’s portfolio boasts a broad spectrum of projects which includes Commercial,

Educational Institutes, Healthcare, Residential schemes, Hospitality, Mixed Use Complexes,

Retails, Malls & Urban Planning projects.

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TRANSPARENCE 2011 THEME

The Theme ‐ Housing for the future

Shelter has always been one of the basic necessities of man. A human being adapts to the

environment and protects himself in his own shelter. This shelter, that is actually a

derivative of the Latin word sheltron meaning shield, can be in the form of a cave, a small

hut or even a palatial mansion. For each person, the connotation of this word could have a

very different interpretation. However, when some basic tenets of community living are

satisfied, it gives rise to an agglomeration of multiple units as housing which becomes a

place to live in for many.

The population on this earth is increasing drastically owing to which the horizontal spread in

most situations has become difficult and almost impossible. The only way out seems to be a

vertical habitat solution. The limited options that become available are of a low‐rise, high‐

density solution or a high‐rise, low‐density solution. The needs of people vary and one

particular solution can never fit all.

Therefore, what can be the optimised design solution to address this problem? That is what

Transparence 11 aims at exploring!

The theme is particularly appropriate to students since in colleges, a whole semester is

dedicated to the understanding of this field. All colleges can choose to adopt this topic as

their Housing Studio design problem and all students can be judged on par among colleges

across the country.

Background

This proposed development is located at Perungudi, Chennai. The following are attached for

your perusal.

• Google map co‐ordinates as Annexure‐1.

• Photographs as Annexure‐2.

• Physical survey as Annexure‐3.



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Vision

To design a unique housing complex, that suits both its residents and neighbourhood and

complements the surrounding neighbourhood. A design that will meet high aesthetic

standards, whilst minimizing energy consumption. The landscaped area should be

appropriately hard‐scaped, soft‐scaped; It should be designed with water bodies, a

children’s play area, jogging track, recreational area, Club house (with gym & swimming

pool) and a multipurpose hall. A design that incorporates attractive Architectural features

which include sustainability, flexibility and quality is sought.

Aspiration

Building on the vision stated above, the entries for housing should

• Surprise, inspire and enthuse

• Utilize high quality design and Architecture

• Reduce energy consumption and impact on the environment

• Be truly sustainable in concept and practice

• Produce modern striking and attractive buildings

• Integrate the building with the immediate surroundings

• Make a connection with the pioneering zeal of sustainable design

• Showcase glass as a sustainable building material

Core Requirements and Design brief

Location – Perungudi, Chennai

Site area ‐ 13,809.26 Sq.m. = 3.4 Acres

Property abutting 50’0” (15m) wide road

FSI = 1.75 (applicable on entire plot)

Maximum Height = 24m from ground levelGround coverage = 30%

Setbacks = All round 7m Between building blocks 7m

Corridor width minimum 1.8m

Staircase = 2 nos.



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Mandatory open space

5% open space to be provided as a single space wherever suitable on master layout for

public amenities, which is to be handed over to local Municipal Corporation. However, the

utilities such as electric substation etc are permitted.

Free of FSI

a) 5% of apartment area is allowed as balcony as free of FSI for each and every apartment.

b) Lift shaft and Fire Staircase Free of FSI

Parking Standard

Area No. Of Car Parking

Below 75.00 sq.m. : 2 apartments – One Car

75 to 150 sq. M. : One Car

150 to 225 sq. M. : Two Cars

Drive Way

Perpendicular car park : 6m Driveway for one‐way

7.2 m Drive way for two‐way

Angular car park : 3.5 m Driveway for one‐way

7.2m Driveway for two‐way

Unit Sizes

Sr.

No.

Apartment Type % allocation Saleable area

1. 2 BHK – 2 Toilets 35% 900 – 1100 Sq.ft.

2. 3 BHK – 2 Toilets 30% 1300 – 1400 Sq.ft.

3. 3 BHK – 3 Toilets 25% 1450 – 1550 Sq.ft.

4. 1 BHK – 10% 525 Sq.ft.



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Other / Amenities

• Multipurpose hall / Club House

• Swimming Pool, Gym

• Children Play area, jogging track

• Landscape area, Fountains, water bodies

Infrastructure

• Sewage treatment plant

• Water treatment plant, if required

• Rain water harvesting

• D. G. Set

• Garbage Collection system

• Piped gas

• Manual car wash area

• Convenience store

What

is

required?

You are required to follow the brief. You will be expected to demonstrate that you have met

the brief, used glass in a creative and efficient manner and incorporated sustainability

principles in design.

Output

• Concept with a clear enunciation of assumptions.

• Area Programme

• Site Plan

• Zoning Plan

• Plans, Sections, Elevations, 3D drawings and any other drawings to explain your design

• Interiors Focus – Amenity spaces, swimming pool etc.

• Parking efficiency

• Services

• Simplicity of the solution



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• Effective distribution of open spaces to establish a healthy ambience to live in

• Infrastructure planning with respect to utility services

• Traffic management inside the site – distribution of pedestrian pathways and vehicular

roads

• Suggestive specification and use of material

• Overall Landscaping strategies

A maximum of 10 A3 sheets or four A2 with a readable scale of drawing. In addition you may

submit a separate text report (maximum 2 A4 pages), that could include design, outline

specification, construction concept. Please note that barring the text report, we would

advise you to restrict your word limit on the A3/A2 sheets to 100‐150 words. All entries to

be accompanied by soft copies. Please ensure that the presentation is in a power point

format compatible with MS Office 2003 with not more than 20 slides. Please write names

and other team details only on the rear side of the sheets in a size not larger than 2” X 5”

and only on the first and last slide of the ppt.

Evaluation criteria

• Originality

• Design Quality

• Master planning which establishes good activity distribution and interaction amongst

residents

• Use of glass in aesthetically appealing manner; Keeping in mind the modern trends, glass

also needs to be used intelligently and effectively. Also the various types of available

glass should be used keeping in mind day lighting strategies and innovative use of

fenestration.

• Clearly stated design intent

• Stages involved in generation of concept with reasoning

• Appealing character of the design to enable it to stand out from the crowd

• Sustainable practices put into the designing



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The Format

• Transparence 11 is open to undergraduate students of architecture and design. All those

who are students at the time of registration are eligible to participate

• Teams to comprise of a maximum of three members.

• A two‐stage competition – Four Regional Juries – North, South, East and West; The

regional winners will be intimated on the spot at the regional juries. The jury comments

and expectations for the next stage will be communicated to them along with the final

date of submission.

• All participants are invited to the regional juries where their travel expenses will be

reimbursed on the spot. There will be no presentations by the teams at the regional

juries but the teams will get an opportunity to hear the jury comments and interact with

them. The venue for the regional juries will be communicated to all the participants.

Awards

Regional Winners: Rs.18000/‐ per team, a certificate and an opportunity to win the coveted

National Trophy.

National Winner: Rs.75000/‐ per team, a trophy and a certificate.

National First Runner‐up: Rs.50000/‐ per team, a trophy and a certificate.

National Second Runner‐up: Rs.25000/‐ per team, a trophy and a certificate.

All participants with submissions that are found technically complete by the jury will be

awarded

a

certificate.



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Checklist for Participants

• Form teams with a maximum of three members

• Register online at www.transparence.in

• For further details, please contact: Ms.Rama at 9051642739: [email protected];

or Ar. Gita Balakrishnan – 9831175272; [email protected];

• Complete requirements for submission

• Please ensure that your names and other details are written only at the rear side of the

sheets.

Important Dates

• Registrations: Open • Please await further communication on other important dates.

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