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The Rock Show is back again. Transparence 2015 is here with the theme:

Social

Mass

Housing

for

Smart

Cities

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Designed to Rock, Destined to win, the Rock stars are ready to get crowned in full glory. After a
rocking season of 2014, the competition gets much bigger in this 2015 edition.
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The mentor for this years Transparence is Ar. Ravi

Sarangan.
Ravi Sarangan co-founded Edifice along with Sanjay
Srinivasan as soon as they graduated from The Sir
J.J.College of Architecture, Mumbai.
Over 25 years and 1200 projects later, Edifice is now one
of the larger Firms in the country. And while they handle
projects of diverse sizes, from Interior Design to Urban
Design, they have attempted to keep their idealism
untarnished right through each of these projects.
Edifice is a collective. They have as many design philosophies, as they are designers.
Ultimately, though, they believe that Sensitivity should be the One Quality that will distinguish
their Designs. Edifice believes that every project that they handle should go beyond mere green
certifications and be genuinely sustainable. It should improve the well-being of its occupants
and strive to improve its social environs.
Edifice believes in trying to exceed expectations. They aim to delight their Clients, as well as
themselves, with their built projects. So, they invariably walk that extra mile. Invariably, they
are proud of the projects that they bring to life. And sometimes they win awards.
And Edifice believes in relationships. They have, in their own small way, participated in
propelling the growth stories of such organizations as Infosys, TCS, Capgemini. Taj Group of
Hotels and JSW, some for as many as 18 of the 25 years of their existence. They are also
working with eminent developers such as Tata Housing, Mahindra Lifespaces, Mantri,
Kalpataru, Lodha and Godrej. Their area of expertise spans across various verticals such as
Corporate Architecture & Interiors, Commercial & Residential Development, Master Planning
& Urban Design, Hospitality, Institutional & Healthcare.
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BACKGROUND
India is witnessing increasing urbanization with the current level of 30% expected to reach
50%+ in the next 20-30 years.
The new government in India has initiated Smart Cities as a response to this increase in
migration. Over 100 new Smart cities are expected to come up. Though not designed &
planned from the start, most of these cities would have the opportunity for being developed
almost afresh.

What are Smart Cities?

The key feature of a Smart City is the intersection of competitiveness, Capital and
Sustainability. - Article on Smart cities, Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India
(http://indiansmartcities.in/site/index.aspx)

A smart city is a self-sustainable unit relying more on renewable energy with integration of
green spaces, residential and commercial areas, connected through a web of roads. Emphasis is
also on minimizing waste by increasing energy efficiency and reducing water conservation. Delhi set to get three smart cities in 2015, Hindustan Times (http://www.hindustantimes.com/newdelhi/delhi-set-to-get3-smart-cities/article1-1302176.aspx)

As per a concept note thats featured on the website on Indian Smart cities, the concept of
LIVE-WORK-PLAY

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THEME: SOCIAL MASS HOUSING FOR SMART CITIES

Increasing urbanization, however, has its challenges on providing housing for migrant
population who may not be able to afford housing otherwise available in the cities.
The primary reasons for the increasing numbers in urbanization are the job opportunities and
the standard of living, amenities etc. that the city has to offer. But this migration is also causing
a drop in the quality of life and a loss in the sense of socio-cultural belonging.
The theme for this years Transparence looks at the design of a social mass-housing complex,
which integrates the concepts and principles of a smart city itself.
The housing will be exclusively for the migrant population, looking for employment/employed
in the city. The housing complex will thus inculcate the philosophy of a smart city- LIVEWORK AND PLAY.
LIVE: Residents will be provided with a decent quality of life with basic public amenities
WORK: Residents may also have a work environment inside the housing complex to generate
income.
PLAY: Entertainment hubs and relief spaces in and around the complex.

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SITE
Anik Bus Depot approximately 18 ha of land located in the heart of the city at Wadala,
Mumbai. The site has seen rapid growth in the past few years owing to planned infrastructure
such as the Monorail and the Eastern Freeway. A metro line is also planned through here as
well as an Interstate Bus Terminal (ISBT) for the city. This site will be a part of the new smart
city of Wadala in Mumbai as proposed by the MMRDA. The union of the metro, monorail, road
transport and bus terminal makes Wadala a Transport Oriented development (T.O.D.).
Lodha New Cuffe Parade and Ajmera i-land are currently under construction here which will see
an influx of high-end residences. Bhakti Park existing here caters to a vast middle-class
population, along with IMAX, which is the main attraction in the area.
The Depot is currently under-utilised. Six acres of it is, presently allocated for a terminus to be
used by BEST buses. In the future, with all the planned developments in the vicinity, over 25000
people will use this depot daily. The ISBT and Metro station will eventually come up in the
neighbourhood to create a huge transport hub in the future.
However, what are the other programs that may be integrated in order to explore the balance
land area of the development? Social mass housing is lacking in the city and is one subject that
requires attention in Mumbai.
In and around the site, the working population includes drivers, mechanics; house-help;
tailors and embroiderers; dabbawaalas; construction workers; dockyard labour; vegetable, fruit
and vendors; beauticians and make-up artistes; and dhobis who would be the support staff
for and in a sense the backbone of the rest of the middle class and high end population that
Wadala holds, making their life comfortable.
This site will thus aim at providing homes that are comfortable for varied family sizes of this
range of demography.

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SITE BYELAWS
Location WADALA, MUMBAI MMRDAs envisaged new smart city.
Total site area: 18.42 ha out of which 6 ha to be allocated for bus terminus.
Maximum Ground coverage: 50%
A minimum setback of 12m must be left from site boundary and between buildings to allow fire
tender movement.
As per Mumbai local laws, a minimum of 25% of the site must be allocated for recreational
ground out of which 10% can be paved.
PARKING:
For residents: 1 car parking per 1500 sq.ft of housing; 2- Wheeler and cycle parking to be provided for
each flat.
For visitors: Minimum of 25% of total parking provided. Additional parking for visitors to be provided
as per your proposed area program.
No basements can be provided here owing to the high water table in the site.

Maximum permissible height is 30m. Walk-up apartments are suggested. Vertical slum designs
as shown in images below are completely unacceptable.

*Byelaws have been made so as to address certain concerns like fire safety, good ratio of open and
built etc. Please note that the above-mentioned byelaws are only suggestive. Since, we are looking at
a new smart city, you may choose to address the concerns that the byelaws address through your
designs in any way that you may deem fit. Following the above byelaws is not mandatory.
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DESIGN PROBLEM: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Placing of a 6 hectare bus terminus on the provided site. Please note that we only need
you to demarcate and show us a zoning for the placing of the bus terminus with access
points marked out. We do not require you to detail out the design of the terminus.
Please note that you may assume the parking for the terminus is met within the 6
hectares or at a site nearby.

2000 housing units of 450 sq.ft each (TOTAL BUILT UP AREA: 9,00,000 sq.ft) to be
planned for.

4-6 different housing modules and/or clusters to be detailed.

Depending on family sizes these houses maybe combined to form 0.5 or 1.5 or 2 times
the size of one unit keeping the total built up area of 9,00,000 sq.ft the same. Detail out,
how you will execute this flexibility in your design.

This housing will be purchased by the demography mentioned earlier which primarily is
the lower income group. Thus, the cost of construction shouldnt exceed Rs. 1250/- per
sq.ft. A brief costing is to be deliberated per unit in your entry.

Basic amenities to be provided for the proposed development crche (baalewadi),

pre-primary school, clinic, market/grocery stores, community hall etc refer UDPFI
Norms (now known as URDPFI) for the same which is dependent on the total
population.

Lifestyle of the demography needs to be studied leading to identification of semi-public,

public and private spaces, in your designs

One need or activity is to be identified and incorporated in your design solutions that
may add to the value and character of this housing complex. Please remember it is not
merely homes that you are designing for this population but a lifestyle!

Through your designs, you need to address the sense of belonging, which leads to a
much better maintenance by the users post occupancy.

Universal accessibility in your designs is imperative.

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Submission format

A maximum of twelve A3 sheets or five A2 with a readable scale of drawing.

Please note that, we would advise you to restrict your word limit on the A3/A2 sheets to 100150 words per sheet.

All entries to be accompanied by soft copies. Please ensure that the presentation is in a power
point format compatible with MS Office 2007 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/ last slide of the ppt.

Evaluation criteria

Originality

Relation of built form to site

Clearly stated design intent

Sustainable practices put into the designing

Competition Format

Transparence 15 is open to undergraduate students of architecture and design. All those who are
students at the time of registration are eligible to participate. In the case of students who will be
considered students by their colleges till the time of announcement of their results, they are
requested to send in their registration details (names of team members, email ids and mobile
number with college names) to [email protected]

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.

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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.
Checklist for Participants

Form teams with a maximum of three members

Register online at www.ethosindia.in or www.transparence.in

For registration related queries write to Ms. Rama at [email protected]

For queries related to the brief write to Ar. Vidhya Gopal [email protected]

Complete requirements for submission

Please ensure that your names and other details are written only at the rear side of the sheets as a
small label.

Important Dates

Registrations last date: October 15th, 2015

Submissions need to reach the address mentioned below by October 26th, 2015:
Ms.Gita Balakrishnan
Ethos
23 Woodlands Syndicate, 8/7 Alipore Road
Kolkata 700027
Ph: 9051642739
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