INDUBHAI PAREKH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, RAJKOT
STUDIO V - 2014
SCIENCE CENTRE, LAKHOTA LAKE, JAMNAGAR
Context:
Dissemination of Science and development of scientific temper is
the important part of the society. The target is to popularize the science
through the effective and interactive means by which people could experience by
doing experimentation which will help them to grow and therefore the society
and the country. Again this kind of institution develops a bigger opportunity
and develops the huge scope for the younger generation of the city to grow.
Science Centre incorporates innovative ways to communicate science to enthuse,
entertain, initiate, excite and bring the developments of science &
technology to the doorstep of common people for prosperity, awareness, and
improving the quality of life. The center attempts to enhance public
understanding of science and spread scientific literacy.
Potential
Jamnagar City has some national and international famed
educational institutes like Ayurvedic University, Medical college, Solarium,
Dhanvantry Mandir, marine national park and the city has being doing tremendous
economic growth , it is known today as the “oil city “because of the industries
like Reliance, Essar which are world’s biggest industries and in terms of defense
hub ,the city has Army, Navy and Airforce bases, these factors have helped to
take off the development of the city and its surrounding, Science center of
this scale will make up a mark to the progress of the city. Hence the city
would be benefiting a totally a new environment of learning in the field of
Science. Science center would be the integral part of the city development in
area of science literacy and will form the pride and would be a City’s achievement.
Science Centre – an Understanding
Science Centers have contemporary, participatory, Informal
Educational instrument through which every age group from a child to the adult
will benefit by doing experiments and experiences, it is the place where they
get awareness about Science, Any average person can come, participate and
learn, need not have particular interest on subject or any background to
understand the subject, hence this center is for everyone, The aim of science center is to make
entertainment a medium of education. Its motto is “Learning with fun”. The
objective is to promote dissemination of knowledge in science and technology to
our urban and rural communities and particularly to children. Its purpose is to
popularize science by encouraging public participation and providing people a
relax and refined place to learn and to recreate.
City Profile
Jamnagar, historically called Nawanagar or the new city, was one
of the most important princely states of Saurashtra. The founder of the
princely state of Jamnagar was the Jam Rawal, who descended on the northern
coast of Kathiawar in 1535 A.D. Jamnagar is today known as 'Oil City' because
of the mega refineries of Reliance Industries and Essar Oil Ltd. It was earlier
known as 'Brass City', the city housing more than 5,000 large scale and 10,000
small scale units manufacturing brass items in and around the industrial
estates of Shankar Tekari, Udhyognagar, M. P Shah Udhyognagar Nearly 200 tons
of brass goods are produced in this area daily. Jamnagar is surrounded on 3
sides by the sea, so has many big and small ports like: Bedi, New Port, Rozi,
Sikka, Jodia, Salaya, Pindara, Okha, Dwarka, etc.
Marine National Park, the only marine sanctuary of India is near
Jamnagar - on the coral reef island of Pirotan. Jamnagar is well-known for its
four marble Jain temples: Vardhman Shah's Temple, Raisi Shah's Temple, Sheth's
Temple, and Vasupujya Swami's Temple. All were built between 1574 and 1622.
Facilities
at the Science Centers
· Knowledge Related.
· Administration Related.
· Leisure and Recreation Related.
·
Activities
of the Science Center
· Mobile Science exhibition for the rural masses by means of Museum
Buses with various exhibits on different themes.
· Science fair & Camps
· Star gazing programs
· Hobby classes on electronics, computers etc.
· Lectures on various subjects of science
· Screening of science films.
· Quizzes and Debates
· Teachers training program
Areas including
circulation 1700 sqm.
1.0
Place for Learning 900 sqm.
1.1
Science Hall for Biology 125
sqm.
1.2
Science Hall for
Chemistry 125
sqm.
1.3
Science Hall for Physics
and Maths 125 sqm.
1.4
Lecture Hall with AV
facilities 1 75 sqm.
1.5
Lecture Hall with AV
facilities 2 75 sqm.
1.6
Workshop 125
sqm.
1.7
Library 150
sqm.
1.8
Rest Rooms (Male and
Female) 50 sqm.
1.9
Store Room 50 sqm.
2.0
Leisure
and Recreation 150 sqm.
2.1
Science park
2.2
Cafeteria (Preparation
cum store + pantry + Seating for 25 + wash) 120
sqm
2.3
Shop
30 sqm.
2.4
Science fair grounds
2.5
Outdoor gathering space
3.0
Administration 200 sqm.
2.1 Reception area and waiting area 45 sqm.
2.2 Administrator's Office (Head +
Accountant) 40 sqm.
2.3 Director’s room with attach toilet 40 sqm.
2.4 Staff room for Teachers & Trainers 50 sqm.
2.5 Administration Toilets (Male &
Female) 10 sqm.
2.6 Store Room 15 sqm.
Total
1250 sqm.
4.0
Parking
1 bus, 5 four wheelers, 25 two wheelers.
The Area occupied by structure and circulation
shall not be greater than 50 % of program area. Judicious use
of space and floor area is encouraged resulting in reduction of floor area
without compromising on basic functionality.
The architectural objective is to explore the nature of
institutional manifestation that catalyzes and houses such varied activities.
Understanding the landform and existing built context would be crucial for
arriving at a specific architectural response.
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Faculty: DP PU
AM RS DA AS
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