International Convention Centre

Suptish Mandal
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

suptish_mandal@yahoo.com
Thesis Synopsis, Final Year, Reg. No. - 1090100117, Bachelor of Architecture
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1. Tentative Topic
International convention centre, New Town, Kolkata

2. Broad typology of Thesis

This is a study and design based thesis. This theme of the thesis enlightens adaptive
reuse of a heritage building through restoration and required design approach.

3. Philosophy of design and Theoretical background

This is a world class venues for conventions, shows and celebrations. Designed to
international standards with state of the art acoustics, lighting, connectivity and ergonomic
seating. It contains multiple halls that can be used for different purposes. These venues
have won awards for their design and architecture and have well thought-out layouts in
aesthetically pleasing settings. Resorts, shopping centres and business buildings may also be
accommodated with convention centres if it is in international scale. Nowadays, meetings
and exhibitions are not only the trend of publicity but also it is proved beneficial for society
and economy. These centres encourages tourism industries, business sectors, artists,
handicraft departments etc. The idea of international convention centre has been derived
from the present scenario of rapid growth of innovation, technology, art and cultures.

4. Aim
The aim of the thesis is to design unique spaces to make people visit from different
cities and countries to attend conference and exhibitions. To create a landmark through
unique architectural design.

5. Justification of the Topic

Nowadays the rapid development of megacities and metro cities are the cause of the
growth of population, industries and business sectors. There is a need to expose the
activities and creativities in front of people across the globe to promote new trends and
cultures. As a result a space is required to gather people where this kind of events can be
taken place. This is the concept of a convention centre where people can gather to share
and earn various experiences.
These centres emphasizes both public and private events. Encourages tourism
developments, business developments, cultural activities, social gathering and amusements.

6. Objectives

To create a place for social and cultural gathering.

To create a venue for exhibition and interaction.
To create interactive spaces and landscaping to generate public interest.
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To create a landmark through contemporary architectural features.

To explore how it proves beneficial for urban growth.

7. Scope of Work
To evolve a design with forms and spaces with distinct architectural characteristics
focusing on space utilization and functions. This project deals with the design which is well
adoptable in terms of typology, function and climatic conditions.
The project will be design oriented and detailing of structural elements and services
detailing are come under the limitations.

9. Methodology

9. Proposed Site and Justification of Site selection

The site is at New Town (Rajarhat), Kolkata. It is a fast growing satellite city of
residential and cultural hub by KMDA which is much bigger than its neighbourhood Salt
Lake. The 100 acres site is also a live proposal for Indias largest convention centre by RJMC.
The site is only 12km from Kolkata International airport and metro rail way facilities are
available with a proximity. According to the new proposal of extension of metro line will
connect the site to the core city area. Existing IT sectors, Nicco Park, Science City, Aquatica
all are in between 5-10 km radius of the site.

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10. Case studies

The following centres are nominated for Case study purpose to understand.

Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC)

Science City Auditorium, Kolkata etc.

11. Conclusion
Numerous creations, cultural activities and development, social interaction remain
unfulfilled if the trend of exhibitions and convention are not organized. Such programmes
need sufficient space to display and gathering purpose. So the requirement of a centre for
convention is necessary.