Case Study 1:National Centre For Biological Sciences, Bangalore

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The NCBS campus is located in the Gandhi Krishi Vigyan
NAME OF THE PROJECT : NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, BANGALORE
Kendra (GKVK), on Bellary Road, in the north of
CATEGORY : RESEARCH INSTITUTE BUILDING
Bangalore. The 20 acre campus with lush greenery has
ARCHITECT : RAJ REWAL , ABRD ARCHITECTS, MISTRY ARCHITECTS AND SANJAY KANVINDE accommodation for students, visitors and faculty.

LOCATION APPROACH

THE CAMPUS CONSISTS :

1. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
2. EASTERN LABROTRIES
3. SOUTHER LABROTRIES
4. ANIMAL HOUSE
5. CANTEEN
6. RECREATION BLOCK
7. INSTEM BLOCK
 Approach to the NCBS is from 2 sides along. 8. CAMPUS CLINICS
 the road is 2way road with width 9 mts wide. 9. DHRH BLOCK ( CANTEEN)
10.HOSTEL BLOCK ( CHAMPAKA , MALLIGE, PARIJATHA
 The site surroundings contains residential layout.
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ADMIN BLOCK /EASTERN BLOCK

• The research laboratories function around surroundings and provide ample space for interaction among the scientist.
• The aim of design was to locate various functions in such a manner that it would look complete and humour in all respects yet and
flexibility for further expansion.
• Inter-linked courtyards surrounded by laboratories and classroom .

• The maximum natural diffused light was used.

• The informal spaces(balcony) are provided in front of each
laboratories.
• Balcony is facing towards courtyard.
• All the service lines were hidden in perforated ducts.
• Cetronela was used near courtyard to avoid insects.

SOUTHERN BLOCK
The southern laboratory building is organized such that shared resources/ interactive spaces are located on the northern side. Large deck for outdoor functions, food court, exhibitions and lectures is located under
pilotis on first floor. This provides interaction opportunities so critical for the scientific endeavour. The ground Floor has the 200 Seater Lecture Theatre, Spectrometry facility while the second floor has Lecture
theatres, Library and Faculty Lounge.

• The open laboratories are located on the south side separated by a large
atrium.
• The support facilities and services risers surround the labs on three sides
connected by a service corridor which ensures unhindered and
undisturbed access for maintenance and servicing of labs.
• The colonnade space was used for exhibition and informal learning .
• The libaray was facing toward landscape.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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SECTION
FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

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INSTEM CAMPUS SERVICES

 Security : CCTV Cameras
• The instem laboratory building is organized such that shared resources/ interactive spaces are located  Security room
inside the autrium.
 Fire : Fire extinguishers
• The open laboratories are located towards atrium
 Water supply : RAINWATER harvested lake.
• The support facilities and services risers surround the labs on three sides connected by a service Municipal water.
corridor which ensures unhindered and undisturbed access for maintenance and servicing of labs.  Overhead storage tank.

• The autrium space was used for exhibition and informal learning .  Gas : Gas Manifold rooms and Gas pipe line .
• The service floor height is 2.3mts with a beams of 70cm .
 Electrical : Transformer ,Generator was provided in separate block.
• The clearance height was 1.7mts.
 Vertical : Ramps, staircases
transportation

INFERENCE

• Access to site is linear without obstructions.

• The pedestrian path and vehicular movement is nicely
segregated.
• Rain water is used for toilets and landscape.
• Pores pavements used to recharge ground water table.
• Important areas(research lab, library ) are easily accessible.
• The concept is based on Jaisalmer.
• All the service lines are hidden in perforated ducts.
• Greywater treatment is adopted in site.