MIXED-USE BUILDING, MULTAN

PROMISING COMMUNAL RELATIONS

Submitted By

Abd Ur Rafeh Waseem

F2016101070
Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yousaf Awan

Ar. Mian Hassan Naveed, Assistant Prof
Ar. Memoona Rashid, assistant Prof

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

LAHORE

2021

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 MIXED-USE BUILDING, MULTAN
PROMISING COMMUNAL RELATIONS

Submitted By

Abd Ur Rafeh Waseem

F2016101070

A thesis submitted in limited gratification of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor’s in architecture

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yousaf Awan

Ar. Mian Hassan Naveed, Assistant Prof
Ar. Memoona Rashid, assistant Prof

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

LAHORE

2021

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 THESIS PRESENTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, UNIVERSITY OF
MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE

MIXED-USE BUILDING , MULTAN

PROMISING COMMUNAL RELATIONS

Student name: Abd Ur Rafeh Waseem

Student ID: F2016101070

Dean of Department of Architecture

Name: Professor Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Awan

Signature: _______________

Chairperson of Department of Architecture

Name: Ar. Faiqa Khilat

Signature: _______________

Department of Architecture

School of Architecture & Planning

University of Management & Technology Lahore

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 ABSTRACT

The mixed-use building is created to support the development of Multan economy. Its basic
purpose is to serve the increasing demand of tourism by using the policy of the govenment. The
aim is to create land use of the total site and change the remaining fuction to suite the future
context. The mix- use building is a commercial programe. Its setrves as a new
tourist’s destination and to rearrange the function of the [Link] also provide the public space
for general users. The idea of this project is to create a unqiue style building where different
function would perfume under one roof structure. It also harmonize its users and to express the
idenetity. To create a space for the public where they can also enoy with the interactive and joyful
activities.

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 DEDICATION

To Ami & Abbu

This thesis is devoted to my parents for their so much love, support,

and encouragement.

I could not have completed my studies without their unending love and support.

I am indebted for all you have done for me.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The accomplishment of this report was not merely possible by the efforts of an
individual , In this regard , I bow to Almighty Allah ; Who made all my tasks so
easy .

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

ABSTARCT

CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Project title . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.2. Thesis statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.3. principles of multi-functional development . . . . . 14

1.4. Need of project . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1.5. Benefits of project . . . . . . . . . . 15

1.6. Client . . . . . . . . . .15

1.7. User group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1.8. Research procedure . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CHAPTER – 2

PROJECT RESEARCH

2.1 Literature review . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.2 Mixed used buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.3 Meaning of mixed used building . . . . . . . . 18 -19

2.4 Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.5 Vertical development. . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.6 Horizontal development. . . . . . . . . . . 19

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 2.7 Features of mixed use development . . . . . . . . . 20

2.8 Attributes for mix use building . . . . . . . . . 20

2.9 Methods for predicting mix used building . . . . . . . 21

2.10 Benefits of economic mix use building . . . . . . . . 21

2.11 History of mixed use building . . . . . . . . . 22

2.12 From where the idea come? . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.13 Factors making the mixed use development popluar . . . . 22- 23

CHAPTER – 3

CASE STUDY

3.1 International case study . . . . . . . . . 25

3.2 The Interlace, Singapore. . . . . . . . . 25-26

3.3 Chadstone shopping center . . . . . . . . 27-28

3.4 Local case study . . . . . . . . . 29

3.5 Centaurus mall, Islamabad . . . . . . . . 29-32

3.6 Askari cooperative tower . . . . . . . . . 32 -34

CHAPTER – 4

SITE SELECTION FOR THE PROJECT

4.1 Macro site analysis . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.2 Site location . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.3 Site features . . . . . . . . . . 37

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4.4 Climatology . . . . . . . . . 37

4.5 Site feasability . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.6 Site neighbourhood . . . . . . . . . . 38

4.7 S.W.O.T analysis . . . . . . . . . 38

4.8 Site analysis . . . . . . . . . 39

 4.81 Site map . . . . . . . . . 39

 4.82 Traffic and noise Analysis . . . . . 39
 4.83 Access to the site . . . . . . . . 40
 4.84 Site visuals . . . . . . . . 40
 4.85 Conclusions . . . . . . . . 41

CHAPTER – 5

DESIGN PROCESS

5.1 Master planning . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.2 Design process . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.3 Building block analysis . . . . . . . . 44 - 46

5.4 Building plan . . . . . . . . . . 47 – 50

Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . 51

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LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 1: mixed-used development. . . . . . . . . . 18

Fig 2: zones of mixed-used. . . . . . . . . . 18

Fig 3: interior view of mixed-used. . . . . . . . . .19

Fig 4: flow chart of commercial use. . . . . . . . . .19

Fig 5: open spaces. . . . . . . . . . 19

Fig 6: vertical and horizontal development. . . . . . . 19

Fig 7: attributes of mixed-used development. . . . . . . 20

Fig 8: predicting methods of mixed-used development 21

Fig 9: economic benefits. . . . . . . . . . 21

Fig 10: economy system. . . . . . . . . . 21

Fig 11: Arial view. . . . . . . . . . 22

Fig 12: the interlace. . . . . . . . . . 25

Fig 13: the master plan of the building. . . . . . . . . 26
Fig 14: green area of the building. . . . . . . . . . 26
Fig 15: The Chadstone center . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fig 16: frame structure. . . . . . . . . . 28
Fig 17: external view. . . . . . . . . . 28
Fig 18: Centaurus mall . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fig 19: Arial view of Centaurus mall . . . . . . . . . 30
Fig 20: façade of the building. . . . . . . . . . 30
Fig 21: construction phase. . . . . . . . . . 31
Fig 22: details. . . . . . . . . . 32
Fig 23: askari corporate tower . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fig 24: night view of the tower. . . . . . . . . . 33

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Fig 25: internal views of the building. . . . . . . . . 34
Fig 26: site neighbourhood . . . . . . . . . . 38

Fig 27: site map . . . . . . . . . . 39

Fig 28: site map noise analysis . . . . . . . . . . 39

Fig 29: site visuals . . . . . . . . . . 40

Fig 30 : ground floor plan. . . . . . . . . . 47

Fig 31 : basement 1 plan. . . . . . . . . . 48
Fig 32: basement 2 plan. . . . . . . . . . 49
Fig 33: apartments: . . . . . . . . . . 50

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 CHAPTER - 1
PROJECT INTRODUCTION

The benefits of mixed - use buildings can include increased economic status,
lower costs of infrastructure, and healthier, walkable communities.

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 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT TITLE

THE MIXED-USE BUILDING

What are Mixed-use buildings?

As we see that a large number of structures are being constructed today. They are known
as mixed-use buildings. It is a real state development structure that includes different
activities under a one-roof structure. It consists of different activities such as recreation
and a work-space environment. It is a combination of retail, offices, residential, hotel, and
live work play environment.

1.2 THESIS STATEMENT

This project is an effort to offer an interactive and friendly space to its users where
different activities should work. To provide a sustainable environment and eye-catching
view to its users where they can enjoy themselves with their families also.

1.3 PRINCIPLES OF MULTI - FUNCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Allow for more balanced and integrated structures

 Provide options for commercial opportunities
 Create social and economic vitality
 Promote affordable housing
 Amenities and attraction

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 1.4 NEED OF PROJECT

The goal is to provide a walable area with all the ingredients for a healthy lifestyle. A
space that creates new communities and energizes old by adding appartments, hotels,
fitness center and offices all at one place. To create a vaccum space area in a city that
facilitates all its users.

1.5 BENEFITS OF PROJECT

 Greater housing
 Greaty density
 Increased accesibilty
 Strong neighbourhood charchter
 Convience of live work environment
 More flexibility to adpt the changings
 Walkability

1.6 CLIENT

There are large number of people who are involved in the development and everday
functions of the building. The entire scope of the project will likely to be owned by a
private outsider developer.

1.7 USER GROUP

 Administration/ staff.
 Tourists and Visitors
 Genral public
 Commercial users
 Residentioanl users

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1.8 RESEARCH PROCEDURE

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 CHAPTER - 2
PROJECT RESEARCH

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 PROJECT RESEARCH

2.1 LITERATURE REVIEW

2.2 MIXED-USED BUILDINGS

Mixed-use buildings are basically the mixture of residential and non-residential buildings
that are alternating from a single building to the whole neighborhood.

It is also known as a mixed-use complex. It is the type of real estate development.

They are mostly planned in urban centers and very active metropolitan areas. This
trend has been introduced in recent years to cover up for the day-by-day increasing
demand for land. Especially in the busiest cities around the world.

Fig 2: zones of mixed used

Fig 1: Mixed used development

2.3 MEANING Of MIXED-USED BUILDING

The development projects are also known as "mixed-use." We can classify them if they
can provide more than one benefit or purpose within a shared building or the

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 development area. These types of projects include any grouping of housing, office,
medical, recreational, commercial or industrial.

Fig 3: interior view of mixed Fig 4: flow chart of

Fig 5: open spaces
used commercial use

2.4 TYPES

There are two types of mixed - use development.

2.5 VERTICAL DEVELOPMENT

 Within the same building,we can use differnet methods for their combination.
 There are retail shops, restaurants and commercial space on the lower surface that is
provided for public use only.
 There are residential space, hotel rooms, or office space on the upper surface that is for
private users only.

2.6 HORIZONTAL DEVELOPMENT

 For the single development project, it allows a range of land.
 Complementary and integrated uses.

Fig 6: vertical and horizontal development

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 2.7 FEATURE OF MIXED - USED DEVELOPMENT

These are the some of the key features that make mixed-use complex structures and
they are different from other property projects in Pakistan. It has been listed as under:

 Modern Architecture

 Indoor Facilities

 Properly well-designed Outdoor Space

 Interactive environment

 Easy Feasibility

 Proper parking

 Landscape

2.8 ATTRIBUTES FOR MIXED USE BUILDINGS

Fig 7: attributes of mixed used development

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2.9 METHODS FOR PREDITING MIXED USED BUILDING

Fig 8: predicting methods of mixed used development

2.10 BENEFITS OF ECONOMIC MIXED USED BUILDING

The major benefit of mixed-used building is that it encourages economic investment,

which also promotes the well-organized use of land and infrastructure. It also guides the
development toward conventional areas. They also protect outlying rural areas and
environmentally profound resources. It also enhances energy.

Fig 9: economic benefits Fig 10: economic benefits

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2.11 HISTORY OF MIXED-USE BUILDING

Mixed- uses aren't an innovative at all. Mostly

humans are in mixed-use outlines. The whole
central area is combined by their resources. The
history of this type buildings is in old markets
squarae in ancient times where shops, apartments,
offices, and a library all are under a one-roof
structure.
Fig 11: airal view
2.12 FROM WHERE THE IDEA COME FROM?

If we see in the history the early mixed-use, live, work, and play communities are maybe
outdated. This approach to living not just helped them socially in that frame of mind of
ways, but it gave them assurance too since the walls had the option to safeguard the town
more safely than if the towns were fanned out over a large number of sections of land.

2.13 BUT WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO US NOW?

 Over flow the different opportunities.

 High quality design can be encouraged through.
 It also encourages the greater flexibility and control
 Village centers can be enhanced through this.
 It also preserves the traditional centers.
 It also provides the different housing opportunities and choices.
 Village style mix can be promote through this.

 2.14 Factors Making the Mixed-Use Development Popular

• In a single location, to perform live work play options .

• To satisfying the needs to live in more of a small-town environment.

• trying to overcome on the traffic congestion

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CHAPTER - 3
CASE STUDIES

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3.1 INTERNETIONAL CASE STUDY

3.2 THE INTERLACE, SINGAPORE

Fig 12: the interlace

PROJECT PROFILE

ARCHITECT LOCATION COMPLETED AREA

OMA, Ole Scheeren Singapore 2013 169600 m²

ARCHITECT BREIF

The design of the building basically empahizes on the on the large size of the site that
further maximizes the occurance of nature. This building structure also introduce
extensive roof gardens that enhance the beauty of the building and landscaped sky
terraces that’s look so attracted to its users and the flowing balconies. If we see above the
ground a vehicular circulation system is minimized. It also has a large therapeutic green
areas within the development that increase its beauty . It incorporates sustainability
features in the building through careful environmental. The building has the integration
of low-impact passive energy strategies

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 Fig 13: master plan of the building

Fig 14: green area of the building

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3. 3 CHADSTONE SHOPPING CENTRE

Fig 15: the chadstone centre

PROJECT TITILE

ARCHITECT LOCATION COMPLETED AREA

CallisonRTKL, The Melbourne, australia 2016 169600 m²
Buchan Group

ARCHITECT BREIF

Chadstone’s iconic gridshell roof is outstanding. Structure is based on a lattice

framework. Its strength is double curvature. CallisonRTKL, The Buchan Group, and
Atelier One in London designed it . Seele in Germany manufactured it. Roof consists of a
catenary steel gridshell glazed with quadrilateral panels of varying size. Its highly
efficient form of only 210mm thick, covers an area of approximately 7000 square meters
and in some areas allows clear spans of up to 42 meters.

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 Fig 16: frame structure

Fig 17: external view

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3.4 LOCAL CASE STUDY

3.5 CENTAURUS MALL, ISLAMABAD

Fig 18: centaurus mall

PROJECT PROFILE

ARCHITECT LOCATION COMPLETED AREA

Atkins Islamabad, Under 350,000 m²
Pakistan construction

ARCHITECTURE BREIF

The Centaurus includes various elements that aimed to the enhancing resource
efficiency, including rain water harvesting, good lighting control, and high specification
glazing.

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1. Three skyscraper buildings
2. Four story of basement car parking
3. 36-floor hotel
4. 23-floor residential and office towers
5. five-story shopping mall.

Fig 19: arial view of centaurus mall

Fig 20: façade of the building

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CONSTRUCTION PHASES

PHASE 1

luxury apartment towers and an office tower.

PHASE 12

The mall roof will run up the western side of the hotel. It is narrowing to a point at
246.5 m high. The hotel tower will be constructed in the second phase and will include
350 luxury guest suites enjoying stunning viewsof Islamabad and the Himalayan peaks.

Fig 21: construction phase

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 Fig 22: details

3.6 ASKARI CORPORATE TOWER

Fig 23: askari corporate tower

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 PROJECT PROFILE

ARCHITECT LOCATION COMPLETED AREA

Arshad Shahid Abdulla Lahore, Pakistan 2019 500,000 Sq. ft
(Pvt.) Ltd

ARCHITECTURE BREIF

• It will be the Lahore's most rich corporate building that is located and accessible in the
Hub of city.

• A place bringing together a complete corporate requirements executive offices, Seminar

rooms.

• For corporate sector, it will be a breakthrough business location.

• Askari Tower area constitutes of approx. 12.16 kanal with 437,980 SQ sellable area and
having.

• parking space of more 500 cars and 800 bikes.

Fig 24: night view of the tower

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Fig 25: internal views of the building

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 CHAPTER - 4
SITE SELECTION FOR THE PROJECT

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 SITE SELECTION

4.1 MACRO SITE ANALYSIS

CLIMATE OF MULTAN CITY

Multan lies in the WARM COMPOSITE ZONE.

Dominating seasons:

Climatically Multan Experience 2 seasons

1. Hot season

2. Cold season

All above information can be used in the project to calculate

• Orientation of buildings.

• Orientation of ENT and exits.

Following architectural treatments can be made keeping in view the climatic conditions

RADIATION CONTROL

Following:

• Thick walls

• Minimum openings

• Surface treatment to be made in form of grass or trees or any other void glare, direct and
indirect radiations.

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4.2 SITE LOCATION

Site is located on Bosan road Multan Punjab,Pakistan.

Currently the site is acquired by MDA to promote the development of various public facilities.
This particular site proved to be quite feasible for the Commercial purpose as it is accessible by
main road and lies in a central position hence it will be convenient for Local folks of Multan
City .

4.3. SITE FEATURES

The site dimensions are as follows

 7.96 ACRE
 1260 MARLA
 63 KANAL

4.4. CLIMATOLOGY

• Climate: Desert climate

• Humidity: 78%
• Wind speed: 0 km/hour
• Sun duration: 10 hours/day

4.5. SITE FEASABILITY

 MULTAN CONNECTS TO RING ROAD

 AIRPORT IS AVAILABLE IN MULTAN
 SITE IS IN CENTRE OF MULTAN

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4.6. SITE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Fig 26: Site Neighbourhood

4.7. S.W.O.T ANAYLSIS OF THE SITE

• SITE IS CONNECTED TO ALL ROADS

• METRO CASH AND CARRY
• MAJOR FOOT FALL
• MATRO STATION
• PUBLIC TRANSPORT

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4.8 SITE ANALYSIS

4.81 SITE MAP

STREET RIGHTS OF WAY

South side road 60 ft. wide
West side road 30 ft. wide
North side road 25 ft. wide

NORTH

Fig 27: Site Map

4.82 TRAFFIC AND NOISE ANALYSIS

STREET RIGHTS OF WAY

South side road 60 ft. wide
West side road 30 ft. wide
North side road 25 ft. wide

Fig 28: Site Map Noise Analysis

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4.83 ACCESS TO THE SITE AND FEATURES

DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SITE:

Ring road Multan: 12km

Ariport Multan: 12 km

Railway station: 12 km

dera adda(Old Bus Stand:11 km

4.84 SITE VISUALS

Fig 29 Site visuals

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4.85 CONCLUSIONS
 As Site is on the main road traffic congestion is very high we’ve to create proper buffer
Zone for reduction of Noise.

 There is no proper landscape around the site.

 We need to provide a proper shades for direct sunlight.

 In summer temperature goes around 50 c we need to control.

 Some security threat are also present there should be a surveillance system.

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 CHAPTER - 5
DESIGN PROCESS

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 DESIGN PROCESS
5.1 MASTERPLANING
The succeeding limits must be situated while master planning:

• The building passageway should mimic a city square, an outside square, or a set
back open space that directs visitors to the route.
• Entryways should be welcoming, wide, and straightforward, and organised so that the ins
ide can be seen instantly upon arrival.
• Security demands disrupt the physical and visible flows between the inner and outside wo
rlds, but they must be kept in mind.
• Cars and supply lines are expected to stay clear from quiet zones.
• Disables Act rules must be followed.
• Existing old trees and natural contours should be preserved as much as possible.
• Avoid long dead paths; instead, include a variety of activities to keep pedestrians entertai
ned.
• Pathways should be shaded from the sun and rain.

5.2 DESIGN PROCESS

Chiefly the project has been distributed into the succeeding zones

Major spaces:

 MALL
 AUDITORIUM
 OFFICES
 GYM
 LIBRARY
 RESTAURANT
 ADMIN
 CAFÉ
 APARTMENTS
 PAR

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5.3 BUILDING BLOCK ANALYSIS

LIST OF SPACES AND SQUARE FOOTAGE OF MIXED-USE BUILDING

Following are the spaces its areas and the occupancy with the remarks as major

SR ACTIVITY OCCUPANCY AREA REQUIRED REMARKS

NO
1 RESTAURANT 200 200
2 RECEPTION 50
3 DINING AREA 350 1.5 sq m seat
4 KITCHEN AREA 100
5 STORAGE 70 Receiving, dry , and
Refrigerate
6 RESTROOMS 25 Male and female
7 LOCKERS 70 Office employs
8 CAFÉ 100 300 Public
9 OUTDOOR AREA 400

SR NO ACTIVITY OCCUPANCY AREA REQUIRED REMARKS

1 FOYER 250 ENT
2 AUDITORIUM 500 1500
3 SEATING 500 INTERNAL
4 PROSCENIUM 180
5 BACKSTAGE + 300 STORAGE
STORE
6 PROJECTION ROOM 25
7 AUDIO 150
VISUALROOM
8 TOILETS 50 MEN AND
WOMEN

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 SR NO ACTIVITY OCCUPANCY AREA REMARKS
REQUIRED
1 LIBRARY 250 1950 SEATING

2 ENT / 50 INTERNAL
RECEPTION
3 WAITING 20 SEATING

4 STACK AREA 1200

5 READING AREA 400

6 GROUP READING 50 GROUP

AREA
7 ITA 50

8 DISPLAY AREA 50 PERIODICAL

SR ACTIVITY OCCUPANCY AREA REMARKS

NO REQUIRED
1 OFFICE PUBLIC 100 150 VISITORS
SPACES
2 ENT LOBBY 15 VISITORS

3 RECEPTION 2-3 100

4 LOUNGE 30 50

5 TOILET 50

6 ADMIN 100

7 CONTROL ROOM 30 OFFICER

8 TRAINING ROOM 300 STAFF

9 SENIOR OFFICER 50 300 OFFICER

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SR ACTIVITY OCCUPANCY AREA REQUIRED REMARKS
NO
1 STORAGE SUPPLY 20 150

2 LOUNGE 50 15

3 SERVICE AREA 100

4 TERRACE 50
BALCONY
5 APARTMENT 20 50

6 ROOM 100

7 PANTRY 5 30

8 WASHROOM 20 300

9 CHECK ROOM 4 300

4.4 BUILDING PLANS

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The building plans in the project include

Fig 30: ground floor plan

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Fig 31: basement 1 plan

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Fig 32: basement 2 plan

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Fig 33: apartements plan

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