A case study on Public spaces....DELHI HAAT....(INA).Dilli Haat is an open-air food plaza and craft bazaar located in Delhi, run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC). Unlike the traditional weekly market, the village Haat, Dilli Haat is permanent. It is located in the commercial centres of South Delhi, opposite INA market. The 6 acres of land on which this complex is situated was salvaged as part of a reclamation project and transformed into a plaza. Extensive foundation work, small thatched roof cottages and kiosks give the plaza a village atmosphere. Some shops are permanent but other sellers are rotated, usually for fifteen days.The architectural features of the complex have been especially designed in the traditional north Indian style, with brickwork jail (lattice) and stone roofs.A hall in the complex specifically caters to exhibitions of the handlooms and handicrafts. A souvenir shop, also displays attractive ethnic products.The small thatched roof cottages and kiosks, without any concrete structures provide a village atmosphere.The shops are set up on platforms, which act as a link in the Bazar design. The courtyards between the shops are paved in stone and interspaced with grass to retain a visual softness.The landscaping of the area incorporates colourful flowering shrubs and trees, thus the entire complex is in harmony with the environment.
2. INTRODUCTION
DILLI HAAT is a project of Delhi tourism and New Delhi municipal corporation. It
provides an ambience of a traditional village market for more contemporary
needs. It provides a synthesis of craft, food , and cultural activities.
DILLI HAAT is not just a market place; it has been visualized as a showpiece of
traditional Indian culture- a forum where rural life and folk art are brought closer
to an urban business.
These shops change hands every 15 days and therefore provide opportunity to
the visitors with a different set of shops periodically and therefore motivates
them to keep revisiting again and again .
It provides encouragement to need artists and serves as an outlet centre for
them .
A small food court which brings a variety of cuisines of different states together.
3. LOCATION AND ACESSIBILITY
• LOCATION - Kidwai Nagar, opposite INA market, NEW DELHI
• DATE OF COMPLETION- DECEMBER, 1993
• CLIENT- DELHI TOURISM & MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI.
• ARCHITECT- PRADEEP SACHDEVA, DESIGN ASSOCIATES, NEW
DELHI.
• SITE AREA- 6 ACRES, APPROX.
100M x 300M
• BUILT UP AREA- 3190 SQ M
• SITE DIM.-100 x 300 M
GROUND COVERAGE - 12%
• NEAREST METRO STATION-INA
• NEAREST BUS STOP-INA
8. ENTRY & EXIT
• The site has 2 main entries and exits.
• Gate number 1 is approx 10m wide with one pedestrian entry with security check
point,other 2 for special occasion entrance. Vehicular entry is prohibited.
• Approx 3 m wide space is used for theme display at the entrance.
• Has only one exit 1.2 m wide.
• Includes an entrance plaza,approx 10mx30m raised to block vehicular access and
bring a new spatial identity for pedestrian circulation and ticketing services for
entry to Dilli Haat.
• Consist of ticket counter of 10mx2.5m approx with 4 ticket booth 1.2 m wide
each,an entrance gate 1.2m wide,an atm of union bank 1.8mx2.4m on the left
side and an atm of pnb of 3mx2.4m on right side.
• Gate number 2 is approx 7m wide. Consist of one pedestrian entry 1.2 m wide and
vehicular entry 4 m wide.
• Used as service gate.
• Consist of ticket counter 3m wide.
• Attached with a courtyard and administration block of app.10mx3m.
• Gives a direct passage to the stage.
9. ENTRANCE
Gate no-1 from Aurobindo Marg Gate no-2 from Maharaja Agrasen
Marg
Ticket Counter &
ATM
10. PARKING
• Consist of 2 parking.
• Around 90 car parking.
• Around 150 two wheeler parking.
11. CIRCULATION
• From the entrance to the end of the complex , the circulation is entirely pedestrian.
• By the use of ramps and steps , lots of levels have been created to define buildings
more distinctly.
• Circulation in front of shops is through a verandah covered arcade 1.5 m wide.
• The spaces also get varied character because the plaza changes character from a large
entrance plaza to an oblong open space.
• 2 Service entrance has been provided on the periphery.
PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT
PEDESTRIAN AREA
VEHICULAR MOVEMENT
VEHICULAR AREA
SERVICE ENTRY
SERVICE AREA
12. HEIGHT OF BUILDING STRUCTURES
•Most of the buildings in this complex are single storey.
•3M height is provided in most of structures.
•store room is of double storey height that is 6M.
•An admin office is also double storey.
13. LANDSCAPE
• The landscape of the area incorporates colorful flowering shrubs and trees thus the
entire complex is in harmony with the environment.
• The verandah of shops have creepers put in tendrils.
• Marbles used for sitting space.
• Well alike space to provide village look.
14. BUILT OPEN RELATIONSHIP
Built up area
• The entire Haat is made in such a way that all the spaces intermingle with each
other also having easy connectivity.
• Built up is 12% of the total area.
• Built up area- 3190 SQ M.
• After every queue of stalls there is a courtyard providing an open space.
• The food zones that flank as networks on both sides of the spine after the round
about has a medium level of visual connectivity and integration and open space.
