Proposal for Design School at Navi Mumbai

Proposal for Design School at Navi-Mumbai PROPOSAL FOR DESIGN SCHOOL AT NAVI MUMBAI Amit Nambiar Fifth Year B.Arch. (2013-14) L.S. Raheja School of Architecture iii Proposal for Design School at Navi-Mumbai Amit Nambiar Fifth Year B.Arch. (2013-14) L.S. Raheja School of Architecture iv Proposal for Design School at Navi-Mumbai 2 PREFACE This report is a part of the design proposal undertaken by me as a part of my Final Year Studies in Architecture. It has presented a wonder opportunity to me to study various facets and development in the world of design. The proposal tries to address a strong need of the hour in the said context, and suggests a viable architectural and functional solution to address the same. Being a design student myself, the proposal takes seed from what I expect and desire from my learning environments. After spending 5 years in the process of trying to learn about making spaces for others, I am making an attempt to do the same for people like me. A great optimist of the rising India story, I believe initiatives like these can help guide India in the process of nation-building. I feel it is necessary for academic ideas and initiatives to reach out to the general public. Witnessing a new wave of design styles and philosophies and being fortunate to get a first- hand experience of the related issues, I have tried to include what little I have learnt and grasped from the modern make-yourself culture. I have also tried to experiment with the thoughts and ideas of mass-customizations, which appear to be the future in design practices. At the same time, I chose to stay strictly within the realms of pragmatic approaches and solutions. I would like to thank the singular most influential person on the work, my mentor and guide Mrs. Mridula Pillai Gudekar. Her keen interest in the topic and eagerness to help, has made it possible for me to complete the report. Amit Nambiar Fifth Year B.Arch. (2013-14) L.S. Raheja School of Architecture v Proposal for Design School at Navi-Mumbai 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS As this thesis is presented, I am grateful to a number of people who helped with the conception, formulation and articulation of the work. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my supervisors, interview participants, my close family and friends for their valuable contribution. This thesis could not be completed without their support. Sincere thanks for the extensive assistance, guidance, constructive feedback, valuable criticism and encouragement of my principal supervisor Ar. Arvind Khanolkar. I would like to thank my guide Ar. Mridula Pillai Gudekar who helped with the conception, formulation and articulation of the thesis work. I would like to mention the teaching, library and non-teaching staff at the L. S. Raheja School of Architecture. Special thanks to my colleague Akshay Kore, Sarvesh Alshi, Nishant Pandav and Manasi Londhe for contributing towards completion of work. I wish to extend my gratitude to all individual and organizations that provided their time and valuable experiences. I would like to thank my parents, other family members, all teachers, guides, friends, colleagues, well-wishers, critics, patrons and the World Wide Web for the successful completion of this study. Amit Nambiar Fifth Year B.Arch. (2013-14) L.S. Raheja School of Architecture vi Proposal for Design School at Navi-Mumbai 4 ABSTRACT AIM The aim of this topic is to propose the need for a design school in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and study and design an appropriate spatial solution and method of construction for a constantly changing building environment. OBJECTIVE To study and understand the Indian market and the impact of design education in the process of nation-building. To present the need of a design school in Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The principle objective is to provide an appropriate space for learning. To study what will be required to incorporate such spaces and technology. To study and learn the merits and demerits of current design schools. To understand the different users of the space make suitable provisions for all members to run smoothly, ensuring the needs of all are satisfied. To make provisions for the institute management to allow major alterations to the facility at a future stage. METHODOLOGY Analysing the Indian economy and potential growth areas. Understanding the importance of design education and its current situation in India. Doing case studies of educational institutions. Identifying areas which need attention and need to be improved. Identifying the sites for design. Doing site analysis and a comparative analysis of the site options and finalizing the site. Forming a design program answering the needs of the market. Analysing construction methods and its merits and demerits. Design development. LIMITATIONS AND CONSTRAINTS The topic in no way aims at challenging the education system of India. All foreign case studies are paper case studies using books and internet. An experimental process of construction has been proposed which may not be ideal for real building solutions at the current stage. Amit Nambiar Fifth Year B.Arch. (2013-14) L.S. Raheja School of Architecture vii Proposal for Design School at Navi-Mumbai 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Certificate ................................................................................... i 2 Preface ...................................................................................... v 3 Acknowledgements ........................................................................ vi 4 Abstract .................................................................................... vii 5 Table of Contents ........................................................................ viii 6 Introduction ................................................................................. 2 7 India - A New Playground ................................................................. 3 8 Project Proposal ........................................................................... 8 9 Project Justification ...................................................................... 10 9.1 State of the Developing Economy ................................................. 10 9.2 Role of a Design Sector in an Economy ........................................... 15 9.3 Assessment of the Impact of the Design Sector in Other Economies ......... 21 9.3.1 Japan .............................................................................. 22 9.3.2 Brazil .............................................................................. 23 9.3.3 Finland ............................................................................ 26 9.3.4 Europe & USA .................................................................... 28 9.4 History of Design in India ........................................................... 31 9.5 Current Situation .................................................................... 33 9.6 Need for Rejuvenating the Design Sector in India, and its objectives ....... 41 10 Design Sector in India .................................................................. 45 10.1 The Habitat for a Thriving Design Sector ...................................... 45 10.2 Scope for Designers in India ..................................................... 48 10.3 Existing Design Schools and other Design Activities ......................... 53 10.3.1 Educational Institutes ......................................................... 55 10.3.2 Private and Government Organizations ..................................... 67 10.3.3 Government Policies ........................................................... 72 10.3.4 Awards and Recognition ....................................................... 74 10.4 Shortage of Designers ............................................................ 75 11 Project Details .......................................................................... 82 11.1 Introduction Maharashtra/MMR ................................................. 82 11.2 Lack of Design School in the Locality .......................................... 95 11.3 Introduction to Airoli ............................................................. 97 11.4 Site Analysis ...................................................................... 102 11.5 Estimated Requirements of Designers ........................................ 104 11.6 Faculties Proposal ............................................................... 108 11.7 Programs and Facilities ......................................................... 116 11.7.1 Analysis of Courses ............................................................ 117 11.7.2 Incubation Cells ............................................................... 120 11.8 Institute Capacity Proposal ..................................................... 123 11.9 Area Statement .................................................................. 128 Amit Nambiar Fifth Year B.Arch. (2013-14) L.S. Raheja School of Architecture viii Proposal for Design School at Navi-Mumbai 11.10 Institute Objective............................................................... 131 12 Understanding Design Schools ....................................................... 132 12.1 Introduction to Design Schools ................................................. 132 12.2 Activities in a Design School .................................................... 135 12.2.1 Academic: ...................................................................... 135 12.2.2 Institutional: ...................................................................

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