CASE STUDY

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION DESIGNING

DELHI
PROJECT NIFT DELHI

OWNERSHIP MINISTRY OF TEXTILES, GOVT OF

INDIA

ARCHITECT STEIN, BV DOSHI, BHALLA

SITE AREA 11,560 SQ MT (3 ACRE )

BUILT UP AREA 13,570 SQ MT (INCLUDING

BASEMENT)

LOCATION HAUZ KHAS, NEW DELHI

YEAR OF COMPLETION 1986

 Location
The institute is situated in the hauz khas institutional zone. It lies on the way to Asian Games
Village from green park.
Access is from NE and SW
Site is irregular in shape and is surrounded by classical dance institute, Hauz Khas housing
khas, gulmohar park

Location of NIFT
The main access is from Mehroli Road
which goes from AIIMS to Qutub Minar. It
can also be accessed from Khel gaon marg.
 Orientation
Building is aligned with its long sides
along NW and SE axis, facilitating good
exposure to sun and breeze, at times
causing glare.
Different blocks of building complex are
placed according to the site lines. All the
peripheral building lines are parallel to
the site lines.
Opening for light and ventilation have
been sacrificed for aesthetic
considerations than climatic comfort.

Structure
The roofing is done with waffle slab (1.7x
1.7m) thus providing column free space of
685 sq m.
The external wall thickness provides
thermal insulation.
 Site plan
Flat lands with artificial contours.
Proper segregation of functions as building
blocks .
Buildings surround the two courts- the
sunken cover with stepped kund & the
amphitheatre.
Substantial lanscaped areas in the campus.
Cirulation pedestrian and vehicular.
the main car park is placed outside the
main entrance.
The entry to campus is from two sides.
Front and back.
 ZONING

Hostel block

The site is divided into 3

Admin block basic zones:
academic block are similar
in plan and function, also
occupies the left portion of
the site.
Academic block
Administrative block along
with canteen and library is in
right hand side.
The hostel block is placed
right at the back of the site.
Sunken court or kund
Entrance plaza
The double height gateway

Foyer
It is a series of steps
with seating at
various levels from
the entrance plaza
giving an informal
atmosphere to the
area.
The foyer leads to
reception & also
opens out of the
sunken courtyard
Ground floor plan
First floor plan

Common lift

Labs are SW oriented which

causes glare

Adm. Block covers Narrow corridor of

projection and research adm. Block end on
office, and officers cabin. both sides.
Library: is used by students and
professionals for research and
reference work.
Resource centre: consists of valuable
audio visual collection of videotapes,
slides, CDs and photographs.
Resource centre: also comprises of the
material collection of textile,costumes,
jewellery and other related reference
material.
Ampitheatre
 Academic Block
The whole complex forms vibrant composition.
The academic blocks are connected through different systems of circulation
overlooking the central court.
Academic facilities have been provided in the areas joined together in the form of a
cluster comprises of lobby, lecture rooms, labs and toilets.

1. Foyer
2. Reception
3. Laboratory
4. Lounge
5. Print shop
6. Class room
7. Conference
8. canteen
THANKYOU
DONE BY
ANAMIKA