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SaintGobainisbackwiththemostrockingarchitecturecompetitionTransparence2011.A stage where all students of architecture can showcase their talents, compete with each otherandgainexposuretotheindustry. Transparence is not just a competition; its an attempt to give back to the architecture industrybyidentifyingnewtalentandgivingyoungstersachancetotrulyrocktheshow. Transparence2011bringsacrossthechallengetodesignHousingforthefuture. SaintGobain SaintGobain, a benchmark brand in glass, brings with it a legacy of over three and a half centuries. A Fortune 500 Company today with operations in more than 64 countries and annualsalesinexcessofover40bn.,SaintGobainhastranscendedtimeandcontinuesto redefinethestandardsofglass. SaintGobain Glass in India is headquartered at the World Glass Complex, Sriperumbudur. Thiscomplexhasawiderangeoffacilitiesofferingarchitecturalglasssolutions(TwoFloat Glass plants, state of the art Mirror manufacturing line, an advanced Coating line for the HighPerformanceGlasssolutionsetc.)andautomotivesolutions(Laminationandtempering linefortheautomotivemarket).SaintGobainGlassIndiahasthewidestrangeofproducts inthecountryadaimstobetheclearchoiceforglasssolutionsinIndia. Ethos Ethos focuses on creating a platform or a forum to spread awareness on relevant issues amongbuddingarchitectsandcivilengineersandamongyoungprofessionals.Thisplatform extendstointeractionswithprofessionalsindifferentpartsofourcountryandtocreating opportunities for students and young architects. Such a network facilitates easy disseminationofinformationandhelpsbuildconfidentyoungprofessionalswhohavebeen awaketothesituationoutsiderightfromthetimeofjoiningthegraduateprogram.

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MentorTransparence2011Ar.SandeepShikre AR.SANDEEPSHIKRE|LEEDAP SSAArchitectsPresident+CEO ArchitectSandeepShikre,agraduatefromAcademyofArchitectureandaLEEDAccredited Professional,aMemberoftheIndianInstituteofArchitectsandCouncilofArchitecture,the steeringcommitteememberofIndianGreenBuildingCouncilbringstothispodium23years ofexperience. SSAArchitectsisaMumbaibasedArchitectural,InteriorDesigning&ProjectManagement Consultancyfirmof200+Design,EngineeringandConstructionManagementprofessionals. The companys portfolio boasts a broad spectrum of projects which includes Commercial, EducationalInstitutes,Healthcare,Residentialschemes,Hospitality,MixedUseComplexes, Retails,Malls&UrbanPlanningprojects. *******

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TRANSPARENCE2011THEME TheThemeHousingforthefuture Shelterhasalwaysbeenoneofthebasicnecessitiesofman.Ahumanbeingadaptstothe environment and protects himself in his own shelter. This shelter, that is actually a derivativeoftheLatinwordsheltronmeaningshield,canbeintheformofacave,asmall hutorevenapalatialmansion.Foreachperson,theconnotationofthiswordcouldhavea very different interpretation. However, when some basic tenets of community living are satisfied, it gives rise to an agglomeration of multiple units as housing which becomes a placetoliveinformany. Thepopulationonthisearthisincreasingdrasticallyowingtowhichthehorizontalspreadin mostsituationshasbecomedifficultandalmostimpossible.Theonlywayoutseemstobea verticalhabitatsolution.Thelimitedoptionsthatbecomeavailableareofalowrise,high density solution or a highrise, lowdensity solution. The needs of people vary and one particularsolutioncanneverfitall. Therefore,whatcanbetheoptimiseddesignsolutiontoaddressthisproblem?Thatiswhat Transparence11aimsatexploring! The theme is particularly appropriate to students since in colleges, a whole semester is dedicatedtotheunderstandingofthisfield.Allcollegescanchoosetoadoptthistopicas theirHousingStudiodesignproblemandallstudentscanbejudgedonparamongcolleges acrossthecountry. Background ThisproposeddevelopmentislocatedatPerungudi,Chennai.Thefollowingareattachedfor yourperusal. GooglemapcoordinatesasAnnexure1. PhotographsasAnnexure2. PhysicalsurveyasAnnexure3.

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Vision Todesignauniquehousingcomplex,thatsuitsbothitsresidentsandneighbourhoodand complements the surrounding neighbourhood. A design that will meet high aesthetic standards, whilst minimizing energy consumption. The landscaped area should be appropriately hardscaped, softscaped; It should be designed with water bodies, a childrens play area, jogging track, recreational area, Club house (with gym & swimming pool) and a multipurpose hall. A design that incorporates attractive Architectural features whichincludesustainability,flexibilityandqualityissought. Aspiration Buildingonthevisionstatedabove,theentriesforhousingshould Surprise,inspireandenthuse UtilizehighqualitydesignandArchitecture Reduceenergyconsumptionandimpactontheenvironment Betrulysustainableinconceptandpractice Producemodernstrikingandattractivebuildings Integratethebuildingwiththeimmediatesurroundings Makeaconnectionwiththepioneeringzealofsustainabledesign Showcaseglassasasustainablebuildingmaterial

CoreRequirementsandDesignbrief LocationPerungudi,Chennai Sitearea13,809.26Sq.m.=3.4Acres Propertyabutting500(15m)wideroad FSI=1.75(applicableonentireplot) MaximumHeight=24mfromgroundlevelGroundcoverage=30% Setbacks=Allround7m Betweenbuildingblocks7m

Corridorwidthminimum1.8m Staircase=2nos.

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Mandatoryopenspace 5% open space to be provided as a single space wherever suitable on master layout for publicamenities,whichistobehandedovertolocalMunicipalCorporation.However,the utilitiessuchaselectricsubstationetcarepermitted. FreeofFSI a) 5%ofapartmentareaisallowedasbalconyasfreeofFSIforeachandeveryapartment. b) LiftshaftandFireStaircaseFreeofFSI ParkingStandard Area : : : No.OfCarParking 2apartmentsOneCar OneCar TwoCars

Below75.00sq.m. 75to150sq.M. 150to225sq.M. DriveWay Perpendicularcarpark

: :

6mDrivewayforoneway 7.2mDrivewayfortwoway 3.5mDrivewayforoneway 7.2mDrivewayfortwoway

Angularcarpark

UnitSizes Sr. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 2BHK2Toilets 3BHK2Toilets 3BHK3Toilets 1BHK 35% 30% 25% 10% 9001100Sq.ft. 13001400Sq.ft. 14501550Sq.ft. 525Sq.ft. ApartmentType %allocation Saleablearea

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Other/Amenities Multipurposehall/ClubHouse SwimmingPool,Gym ChildrenPlayarea,joggingtrack Landscapearea,Fountains,waterbodies Infrastructure Sewagetreatmentplant Watertreatmentplant,ifrequired Rainwaterharvesting D.G.Set GarbageCollectionsystem Pipedgas Manualcarwasharea Conveniencestore Whatisrequired? Youarerequiredtofollowthebrief.Youwillbeexpectedtodemonstratethatyouhavemet the brief, used glass in a creative and efficient manner and incorporated sustainability principlesindesign. Output Conceptwithaclearenunciationofassumptions. AreaProgramme SitePlan ZoningPlan Plans,Sections,Elevations,3Ddrawingsandanyotherdrawingstoexplainyourdesign InteriorsFocusAmenityspaces,swimmingpooletc. Parkingefficiency Services Simplicityofthesolution

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Effectivedistributionofopenspacestoestablishahealthyambiencetolivein Infrastructureplanningwithrespecttoutilityservices Trafficmanagementinsidethesitedistributionofpedestrianpathwaysandvehicular roads Suggestivespecificationanduseofmaterial OverallLandscapingstrategies

Amaximumof10A3sheetsorfourA2withareadablescaleofdrawing.Inadditionyoumay submit a separate text report (maximum 2 A4 pages), that could include design, outline specification, construction concept. Please note that barring the text report, we would adviseyoutorestrictyourwordlimitontheA3/A2sheetsto100150words.Allentriesto be accompanied by soft copies. Please ensure that the presentation is in a power point formatcompatiblewithMSOffice2003withnotmorethan20slides.Pleasewritenames andotherteamdetailsonlyontherearsideofthesheetsinasizenotlargerthan2X5 andonlyonthefirstandlastslideoftheppt. Evaluationcriteria Originality DesignQuality Master planning which establishes good activity distribution and interaction amongst residents Useofglassinaestheticallyappealingmanner;Keepinginmindthemoderntrends,glass also needs to be used intelligently and effectively. Also the various types of available glass should be used keeping in mind day lighting strategies and innovative use of fenestration. Clearlystateddesignintent Stagesinvolvedingenerationofconceptwithreasoning Appealingcharacterofthedesigntoenableittostandoutfromthecrowd Sustainablepracticesputintothedesigning

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TheFormat Transparence11isopentoundergraduatestudentsofarchitectureanddesign.Allthose whoarestudentsatthetimeofregistrationareeligibletoparticipate Teamstocompriseofamaximumofthreemembers. A twostage competition Four Regional Juries North, South, East and West; The regionalwinnerswillbeintimatedonthespotattheregionaljuries.Thejurycomments andexpectationsforthenextstagewillbecommunicatedtothemalongwiththefinal dateofsubmission. All participants are invited to the regional juries where their travel expenses will be reimbursed on the spot. There will be no presentations by the teams at the regional juriesbuttheteamswillgetanopportunitytohearthejurycommentsandinteractwith them.Thevenuefortheregionaljurieswillbecommunicatedtoalltheparticipants. Awards RegionalWinners:Rs.18000/perteam,acertificateandanopportunitytowinthecoveted NationalTrophy. NationalWinner:Rs.75000/perteam,atrophyandacertificate. NationalFirstRunnerup:Rs.50000/perteam,atrophyandacertificate. NationalSecondRunnerup:Rs.25000/perteam,atrophyandacertificate. All participants with submissions that are found technically complete by the jury will be awardedacertificate.

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ChecklistforParticipants Formteamswithamaximumofthreemembers Registeronlineatwww.transparence.in Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact:Ms.Ramaat9051642739:rama@ethosindia.in; orAr.GitaBalakrishnan9831175272;gita@ethosindia.in; Completerequirementsforsubmission Pleaseensurethatyournamesandotherdetailsarewrittenonlyattherearsideofthe sheets. ImportantDates Registrations:Open Pleaseawaitfurthercommunicationonotherimportantdates.

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