Project: National Institute Of Design

Location: Paladi, Ahmedabad

Architect: Sarabhai and Gira
Site area: 63,848 sq.m
Client: Ministry Of Industry, Government Of India
Year of completion: 1961
Structure: RCC frame structure
National Institute of Design (NID) is a design school
in India.
The institute functions as an autonomous body under the
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of
Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
NID is recognized by the Department of Scientific and
Industrial Research(DSIR) under Ministry of Science and
Technology, Government of India, as a scientific and
industrial design research organization.

National Institute of the Design (Ahmedabad) is the only institute of its kind serving the above functions.

NID is autonomous institute with the support of The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India.

NID is a design institute which plays a key role in crating a bridge between Designer and Manufacturer on one
side and the user on the other side.

NID is internationally acclaimed as one of the finest Education and Research Institution for industrial,
communication, textiles, IT integrated designs.

The professional education at NID has both under graduation for four years for students after 10+2 or equivalent
and post graduation for 2 to 2 years for graduates particularly from architecture, technology, fine arts, etc.

Having entered the 5th decade of design excellence, NID has been autonomous National Institute of Excellence in
Design education, applied research, service and advanced training in industrial communication, textile and IT
integrated design.
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location
Ahmadabad map
The site is located along the Sabarmati river.
The site measures about 20 acres .
In its surrounding is the Tagore hall, the kite museum and
opposite to the site is Diwan ballabhai high school.
Sabarmati river
site
Feasibility
The site is 4km from the railway station and 3km
from the St. bus stand.
Context-(surrounding area)
This site is connect to Sabarmati river ,
educational area, residential area,
museum(recreational area).
Main Access of the site is from the main road.
SITE&FEATURES:
The shape of the site is such that it divides the
site into two parts.
The site is sloping towards the river.
Its ground level 2.51 m below the high flood
level .
The shape of the site has influenced its design
of the institute greatly.
Most of the main buildings are provided with
the river view.
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Main entry
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Sardar bridge
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Core activity
Education (teaching, learning)
Interaction
activity
Living activity
Hierarchy of major activity
Interaction
Education
recreational
Living
Interactive space
Educational space
Recreational space
Living space
Site
plan
The academic and residential areas are located far
apart with the narrow link between the two but
having separate external access.
Both the blocks have controlled entrances.
Vehicular movement: vehicular movement is restricted only till
the entrance for the visitors. But it is possible from residential
areas to academic block and vice- versa. Besides, services
entries are provided for the various workshops. But pedestrian
and vehicular movement are not separated.
Access to site
Vehicular access to
educational complex
Vehicular access to
residential space
Peripheral activity
The master plan of the
campus is divided into three
parts.
1.The institute complex.
2.Residential block
3.Public areas
recrea
tional
residential
educati
onal
Relationship
diagram
Access
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SITE ANALYSIS
Site plan
Site area: 63,848 sq.m
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National Institute of Design
It is an autonomous
institution under the aegis of
the Ministry of Commerce
and Industry.
Architect: Sarabhai and Gira
MASSING OF SITE
PLAN
MAIN BUILDING-15000 sq.m
RESIDENTIAL ZONE-34770 sq.m
EDUCATIONAL ZONE-29078sq.m
SERVICES-1985sq.m
RECREATION
HOSTEL-7174sq.m
STAFF QTRS
SECURITY/ OFFICE
PARKING
ENTRY-3 nos.
residential 2400 sqm
administration 400 sqm
academic block 4200 sqm
SCALE
Main building
Residential
zone
educational
zone
SITE AREA: 63,848 sq.m
TOTAL BUILT-UP AREA: 27,488 sq.m
FSI: 0.4
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Light and ventilation
The campus has been designed taking into
consideration the hot and dry climate of Ahmedabad.
The activities are so planned that they spill over into
inward looking spaces .
The courtyard are a result of this and remain building
in the shadow for most part of the day.
The external cladding is prefabricated and
consist of heat resisting glass in metal
frames in workshops and in rosewood
frame in studios.
Winds from the riverside are captured in
the studios and workshops from the
terraces due to adjustable glazing.
spill over spaces
Features like water bodies
with jalis are used to filter
the cooled air flowing over
the water and passed in
interiors.
pockets of
vegetation
pockets of
vegetation
Pockets of vegetation
blend with the structure
on the exterior as well as
interior which helping to
lower the temperature.
Large trees protect the building from
surface glazing and courtyards from
excessive heating.
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Landscape
As soon as the built form is placed on site it generates its own
space in and around it. Thus the outside open spaces are as
much important a design criteria as inner spaces.
lawns are used for
informal gathering,
cultural program, etc.
The campus has been
completely landscaped.
Three platforms extend
from the institute building in
the lawn acting as built-in
sit outs.
There is also an ancient
monument and open air
amphitheater having
densely planted trees
around it.
Landscape courtyard
Amphitheatre is also used
for social functions ,
fashion shows, etc.
Lawns are not only a
feature of landscape but
they act as interactive
spaces.
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Core function
1.The institute complex.
A. Administration
B. Lecture halls
C. Library
D. Workshops
E.. Laboratories
F. Exhibition
G. Services
H. Auditorium
I. Faculty room
J. Circulation
K. Studio
L. Atm
M. Parking space
Peripheral activity
2.Residential block
A.. Hostel blocks for students
B. Guest and staff quarters
C. Kitchen and dining hall
3.public areas
a.. NID shop
b. ATM
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The master plan of the campus is
divided into three parts.
1.The institute complex.
2.Residential block
3.Public areas
Core activity
PERIPHERAL
ACTIVITY
Living Recreation
interaction
SUPPORTIVE
ACTIVITY
Recreation
Interaction
Commercial
Eatery
residential
SERVICE
Electrical
Water supply
Drainage
HVAC
CIRCULATION
pedestrian circulation
vehicular circulation
Education
(teaching, learning)
ACTIVITY DIAGRAM
SPACE DIAGRAM
Core function
PERIPHERAL
space
Residential block
Public space
SUPPORTIVE space
Public space
Open space
NID shops
canteen
SERVICE
Electrical room
Toilets
ATM
CIRCULATION
pedestrian way
vehicular way
passages
Institutional complex
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Core activity
supportive
activity
recreation
interaction
commercial
eatery
service
electrical
water supply
drainage
HVAC
Circulation
public
semi public
private
education
Learning
Teaching
Core function
supportive activity
Exhibition space
Auditorium
administration
canteen
Courtyard
NID shops
service
Electrical room
toilets
HVAC
ATM
parking
circulation
passages
stair case
open court
work shop
space
Institute complex
Lecture hall
Studio
Library
Laboratories
Workshop
Faculty room
ACTIVITY DIAGRAM
SPACE DIAGRAM
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Core activity
supportive
activity
recreation
interaction
eatery
service
electrical
water supply
drainage
HVAC
Circulation
public
semi public
private
residential
living
Core function
supportive activity
Open space
Courtyard
NID shops
Dining space
Recreational space
service
Electrical room
toilets
HVAC
Parking
kitchen
circulation
passages
stair case
open court
Residential
Hostel
Guest and staff quarters
ACTIVITY DIAGRAM
SPACE DIAGRAM
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SPACE HIERARCHY
HUMAN HIERARCHY
ENTRANCE
OFFICE FOR
HEAD
OFFICE FOR
DIRECTER
ADMINISTRATION FACULTY ROOM
STUDIO
MEETING ROOM
WORKSHOP
SPACE
DISPLAY AREA
AUDITORIUM
EXIBITION SPACE
HEAD
DIRECTER
ADMIN STAFF FACULTY
STUDENT
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DIRECTOR'S
OFFICE
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SHOWROOM
ED'S BOARD
ROOM
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AUDIT
MR.LOKHANDE
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ADMINISTRATION
DISPLAY AREA
SERVICES
CIRCULATIN SPACE
TOILET
STUDIO
FACULTY
MEETING SPACE
CANTEEN
studio
admini
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Open
court
Faculty
Meeting
services
canteen
Ground floor plan
1.THE INSTITUTE COMPLEX.
SALES
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28%
18%
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AREA
CANTEEN
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ACCOUNT
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PANTRY
W/C
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LADIES TOILET
GENTS TOILET
AQUARIUM
PASSAGE
PASSAGE
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KURUP
MR.
SURESH
MR.
NAYAR
SHASHANK
MEHTA
ACADEMY
ADMINISTRATION
S. KHANNA
NINA
STORE
ROOM
PROJECT
ROOM-4
PUMP
ROOM
PROJECT
ROOM-3
SURANJNA
GAURANG
SHAH
CR.SOCI.
S.BALRAM
P.A.
RESARCH
PA
SETURAMAN
SM. SHAH
PV
SINHA
JGS
RANJAN
ONLINE
EDUCATION
PROJECT ROOM-2
CERAMIC DESIGN
STUDIO
PLASTER LAB &
GLASS LAB
DYEING STUDIO
STUDENTS
STORE
LORID
CIVIL STORE
PURCHASE &
STORES
BOARD ROOM-2 BOARD ROOM-1
GOPAL DAS
V.KATARIA
OUT RICH
DESIGN
MENAGEMENT
LAB.
INDUSTRIAL
PROG.& PROJ.
PROJECT ROOM-5
XEROX
WATER COOLING
PLANT
FOUNTAIN GENTS TOILET
LADIES TOILET
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S
OFFICE
VEENA RAJPAL
PA CHANDA
IYER RAJARAM
SHOWROOM
ED'S BOARD
ROOM
MR.PANI
AUDIT
MR.LOKHANDE
T.K.RAJAN
Ground floor plan
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ULC.STORE
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LEATHER
METAL WORKSHOP WOOD WORKSHOP
METAL WORKSHOP
METALSTORE
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STORE
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OFFSET PRINTING
DARK ROOM MAKING STUDIO
LAY OUT AND PALTE
DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION
CENTER
DSS COMPUTER STUDIO
AUDIO VISUAL AND
RESOURCE CENTER
NEW MEDIA
PRINTING LAB
VTR CAMERA ROOM
SERVICE ROOM
STORE ROOM
ELECTRIC
ROOM
VHP EDITING ROOM
COMPUTER
EDITING ROOM
SOUND ROOM
ELE.STORE
CHAUHAN
L.T.
ELECTRIC
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HT.AEC
SERVER ROOM
COMPUTER
TELE
EXCHANGE
STORE
STUDENT WORK SHOP
STUDENT W
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CLASS ROOM-2
FILM & VIDEO LAB 2
QAR LAB
MFJ S.B SUXENA
PHOTO STORE
PREVIEWROOM
A.C
A.V.STORE
ELECTRIC ELECTRIC
ANIMATION
CAMERA ROOM
DARK ROOM
DARK ROOM
DARK ROOM
DARK ROOM
DARK ROOM
PHOTO STUDIO
MAINTNENCE LAB
COMPUTER STORE
WEB USABILITY LAB
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first floor plan
STUDIO
FACULTY
COURT
TOILET
LAB/WORKSHOP
SERVICES
CIRCULATION
LIBRARY
HEIRARCHY OF SPACE
library
Lab /
workshop
faculty
services
toilet
studio
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METAL WORKSHOP WOOD WORKSHOP
METAL WORKSHOP
METALSTORE
PAINTING STUDIO WOOD STORE
STORE
UP
WOOD WORKSHOP
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DN
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CLASS ROOM -3
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTRE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT CENTRE
DN DN
OFFSET PRINTING
DARK ROOM MAKING STUDIO
LAY OUT AND PALTE
DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION
CENTER
DSS COMPUTER STUDIO
AUDIO VISUAL AND
RESOURCE CENTER
NEW MEDIA
PRINTING LAB
VTR CAMERA ROOM
SERVICE ROOM
STORE ROOM
ELECTRIC
ROOM
VHP EDITING ROOM
COMPUTER
EDITING ROOM
SOUND ROOM
ELE.STORE
CHAUHAN
L.T.
ELECTRIC
DEPARTMENT
HT.AEC
SERVER ROOM
COMPUTER
TELE
EXCHANGE
STORE
STUDENT WORK SHOP
STUDENT W
ORK SHOP
DN
CLASS ROOM-2
FILM & VIDEO LAB 2
QAR LAB
MFJ S.B SUXENA
PHOTO STORE
PREVIEW ROOM
A.C
A.V.STORE
ELECTRIC ELECTRIC
ANIMATION
CAMERA ROOM
DARK ROOM
DARK ROOM
DARK ROOM
DARK ROOM
DARK ROOM
PHOTO STUDIO
MAINTNENCE LAB
COMPUTER STORE
WEB USABILITY LAB
BODIWALA
GAURANG SHAH
MANISHA SING
DHINESH PATEL
P.A
STORE ROOM
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LADIES
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First floor plan
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Second floor
plan
STUDIO
FACULTY
COURT
TOILET
AUDITORIUM
SERVICES
CIRCULATION
faculty
services
toilet
studio
HEIRARCHY OF SPACE
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Second floor
plan
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