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TRAVELERS’ REST AREA COMPLEX ON A NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN INDIA

A CONCEPT PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION FOR CONCAST INFRATECH Ltd.

PRESENTATION BY SPACE CRAFT

INTRODUCTION

Our aim is to develop a Concept which includes:

•Rest area Complex for Travelers along a Highway/National Highway•The Complex will house:a.Dining with part lodging facilityb.Parking Facility c.Toilet complex (with special facilities for Physically challenged)d.General store / shope.Vehicle Repair shopf.Medicine shop with First Aid facilityg.ATM facilityh.PCOi.Police assistance boothj.Landscaped open area, etc.

It may house also:j.Showroom space for Vernacular crafts/specialitiesk.Training centre for local people for ‘GREEN’ awareness

(e.g. Solar energy)j.Tourism information Centre & Guidance, etc.

Requirements for the Project

And to address Regionalism, a Hypothetical Site needs

an physical existence and Design parameters must be framed by guidelines laid down by National Standards.So, the next steps would be:1.Selection of a Site on NH2.Framing of Design Parameters

SELECTION OF SITE & ITS NATURE

•Location: Rajasthan40 km (approx.) from Jaipur City on NH 8 (Jaipur – Ajmer)- approx. 30 min. by car from Jaipur

•Nearest Habitation: Approx. 7 km away from the locality•Necessity: There is no organised complex at

this strech to provide food, servicing to vehicles, Medicine or shelter for

emergency purposes•The Terrain: more or less flat land, hard soil

quality, poor vegetation•Scarcity: Water (Boredwell is one of

the main source) &Good architectural idiom

•Climate: Max. 40-50 deg.C in SummerMin. 2-3 deg.C in winter

•Wind speed: 200 km/hr. (Max.)•People & culture: Farming (agriculture, Dairy) and

Business (Trade of Marble) are in majority in people around.

DESIGN PARAMETERS

Design parameters for the project shall be guided by:

1.National Building Code of India (2005)2.Rules & Regulations laid down by National Highways Act 19563.Manual & Guidelines of Lanes by Ministry of Shipping, Road, Transport & Highways (Govt. of India)4.Technical guidelines of Indian Road Congress

Examples of Parameters are as:1.Bus Lane width: 10.0m -15.0 m2.Bus parking bay: 3.5mX10.0m3.Turning Radius of Bus: 12.0 m4.Car parking bay: 2.5mX5.0 m5.Guest rooms: 4 no.s6.Public Gents toilet: 4 WC, 2 Bath7.Public Ladies toilet: 4 WC, 2 Bath, etc.

CONCEPT– PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT

Service Lane of NH-8

Main Carriageway of NH-8

TO JAIPUR TO AJMER

Public Space

Public Space

Buffer Zone

Private SpaceStaying – at 1st floor

Public

Space

Alighting passengers & Travelers could easily access this area

Bus Traffic should be controlled in this area

Private parking could be accommodated here

Shops / Restaurant

Prevention from scorching Western Sun

Southern Breeze during Monsoon

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CONCEPT– DETAILED DEVELOPMENT

TO JAIPUR

TO AJMERSERVICE LANE

MAIN CARRIAGEWAY

MAIN CARRIAGEWAY

These Modules are placed as Future Expansion – a repeatation of same Blocks & Grids

Front Modules are placed for Phase I

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Landscaping is also designed as Modules

Expansion Provision

Expansion Provision

Expansion Provision

Expansion Provision

Position for STP

Position for UGWR

SITE PLAN

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Legend:Legend:1.Bus Lane – Entrance2.Bus Parking3.Toilet & Ancillary Block4.Eating & Dining Facilities5.Bus Lane – Exit6.Car – Entrance7.Car parking8.Main Entrance to the inner court9.Landscaped Court10.Future Expansion11.ESS12.Security13.Car - Exit

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MAIN CARRIAGEWAY

MAIN CARRIAGEWAY

PROJECTED AREA STATEMENT

DETAILED DEVELOPMENT- TOILET & ANCILLARY BLOCK

Legend:

1.Medicine shop & Doctor’s chamber ( 15’-10”X15’-3”)2.Police Assistance Booth (15’-1”X7’-6”) 3.Store (15’-1”X7’-6”) 4.Vehicle Service Centre (15’-10”X10’-0”)5.Staff/Drivers’ Toilet (10’-7”X10’-9”)6.Staff Dormitory (15’-1”X11’-7”)7.Driver Dormitory (15’-10”X11’-7”)8.Public Toilet for Gents (15’-10”X22’-8”)9.Public Toilet for Ladies (15’-10”X22’-8”)10.Open air Plaza

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DETAILED DEVELOPMENT- EATING & STAYING FACILITIES

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Legend:

1.Kitchen (750 sft)2.Store (16’-0”X15’-10”)3.Restaurant (31’-8”X32’-1”)4.Bar (32’-1”X25’-1”)5.Staff/Drivers’ dining (32’-1”X25’-1”)6.Main Entrance Lobby7.General Store (15’-3”X31’-4”)8.ATM (15’-3”X31’-4”)9.PCO (15’-3”X31’-4”)10.Showroom (15’-3”X31’-4”)

11. Future Expansion12.Landscaped court with water body13.Trellised walkway14.Guest Bed room (15’-5”X12’)

Toilet (10’-7”X5’-1”)Walk-in-closet (10’-7”X6’-6”)

Ground floor plan

1st floor plan

AERIAL VIEW- FROM N-E CORNER

WAY TOWARDS AJMER

DETAILING IN ELEVATION – REGIONAL

CHARACTERISTICS USED

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