The Delhi Urban Arts Commission (DUAC) has objected to the design submitted for the stabling yard and supporting residential facilities at Jangpura for the rapid rail transit system (RRTS) connecting Delhi to Meerut. According to the DUAC, the current layout planning seems to portray wastage of spaces and does not consolidate use zones for efficient circulation.
DUAC, the statutory body responsible for maintaining aesthetics and environmental design in Delhi, has not approved the design of stabling yard and supporting residential facilities at Jangpura for the rapid rail transit system.
“The architectural vocabulary of all the residential towers to be the same to maintain harmony and the aesthetics of the complex. Currently, the towers have different vocabulary. The balconies need to be screened appropriately along with the provision of screening of drying clothes. Innovative architectural features and materials shall screen dish antennas in the balconies. The parking for Tower A, B, C and D to be consolidated together (by exploring MLCP etc.) to ensure space optimisation. Surface and road network to be minimised to reduce heat island effect. Also site to be appropriately landscaped and seamless pedestrian connections to be ensured,” the DUAC said in its observation.
It further added that the provision of air-conditioning units on the façade is not given in the proposal ( drawings/3d views ). The air-conditioners would be an eye-sore to the building façade. To avoid the same, provision shall be made in the design to accommodate the outdoor units, at this stage, so as not to mar the aesthetics.
“All the residential towers shall be such designed that they are not scattered and located close to each other. This would ensure cohesiveness in the design. Also, the cost of services/utilities in the site would decrease due to the close placement of the building footprints. A clear zoning plan is to be shown. Amenities like Clubhouse, which would be shared facilities, can be located centrally in the design to ensure its equitable use by all users. The same to be linked by appropriate pedestrian pathways,” the DUAC said.
For the residential tower A, the DUAC has observed that parking in stilts to be removed and relocated elsewhere ( basement or consolidated MLCP for all use zones ). The stilts can then be used as community spaces for residents, and for facilities including toilets for guards and servants. For tower B, the uses on 22nd floor are not understood as there is no clear layout plan for furniture.
The kitchen on the 23rd to 28th floor is designed away from the servant’s quarters. They both are suggested to be located closely to ensure servicing and functionality.