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ATAL AKSHAY URJA BHAWAN, NEW DELHI
Site Planning: Architectural Expression:
The single mass in rectangular form is divided Massing:
into two parts; North wing and South wing,
distributing the functions with a pivotal The building opens up in a triple height atrium
central spine. It acts as an entry for the housing the main Reception with a stone
building and collaborative spine connecting backdrop behind reception table. The public &
departments on each floor. semi-public activities are located on the
Service cores are placed along west direction ground floor. These include the Auditorium of
for shielding harsh sun with openings covered capacity around 250 people, Exhibition
with jallis and have provision of creeper centre and Visitors’ room in the south wing
growth. towards the secondary entry. North wing
includes Creche, Kendriya Bhandar, bank &
Entrance ATM. The Main Reception connects the north
and south wing. Common amenities for
building located on 1st and 2nd floor like
Library, Exhibition area, sitting areas, Canteen,
Recreation area, Gym, Yoga room and guest
rooms.
The offices are placed on from the third floor
upwards for optimum sunlight, views and
isolation from the public activities below.
Ministers & MOS Room are located on 8th
floor. Exclusivity for uppermost floor with
almost 360 degree views. Above the terrace
floor, houses the solar roof of area around
60,000 sq.ft.
Walls:
East façade of the building is protected for
thermal insulation by double walls. The walls
are built by ACC which have cavity in between
them with glass wool insulation infill 200mm
thick.
Façade:
The building is cladded with crème\beige
Dholpur sandstone. The East and North
façade contains continued strip glazing with
DGU system. The west façade has solid
masses as the service areas are located on
this side. The façade has punctures which are
covered with GFRC jallis which enable cross
ventilation.
