November - 2017

METRO STATION COMPLEX

Synopsis in subject
Seminar -Thesis Topic (semester –VII)

Submitted
For the partial fulfilment of degree

Bachelor of Architecture

Submitted by

Mr. Aditya Shashikant Chintawar

Guided by

Prof. Pranita Pranjale

Submitted to

Department of Architecture
MARATHWADA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(E), AURANGABAD
YASHWANTRAO CHAVAN MAHARASHTRA OPEN UNIVERSITY, NASHIK (M.S.).

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 MARATHWADA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,

YASHWANTRAO CHAVAN MAHARASHTRA OPEN UNIVERSITY, NASHIK (M.S.)

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that MR ADITYA SHASHIKANT CHINTAWAR has submitted the

assignments for this Project titled METRO STATION COMPLEX towards the fulfilment of

the requirements of subject Seminar - Thesis Topic (semester-VII) for the graduate

degree - B.Arch. in Nov -2017. This is bonafide work of the above student of MIT (E)

college, Aurangabad, who carried out work under my supervision.

Date - OCT. 2017

Place- M. I. T.(E), Aurangabad

Prof. Pranita Pranjale Prof. Sanjay V. Mhaske

Subject Teacher HOD, Dept. of Architecture
MIT (E), Aurangabad (M.S.)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Firstly, I would like to express my special thanks and gratitude to my

teacher Professor Pranita Pranjale and our HOD Professor Sanjay V.
Mhaske who helped me in completing my synopsis and research for my
thesis from which I learned many new things which I am really offered.
Secondly, I would like to thank my parents & my friends who helped me
a lot in completing this project within the given limited time frame.

I also hereby declare that the synopsis of all the three topics entitled
(i) Metro Station Complex (ii)Meditation and Retreat centre (iii) School of
Photography submitted to MIT department of architecture Beed bypass
road Aurangabad is prepared by me and all the conclusion and
inferences are a result of my personal efforts.

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CONTENTS: Page nos.

1. Project I (METRO STATION COMPLEX.)

1.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 6

1.1.2 Aim………………………………………………………………………………. 8

1.1.3 Objectives……………………………………………………………………... 8

1.1.4 Scope and Limitations……………………………………………………… 8

1.1.5 Methodology…………………………………………………………………. 9

1.1.6 About city (introduction, Issue etc.) ………………………………………. 10

1.2 Literature Review

1.2.1 About city ……………………………………………………………………… 13

1.2.2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………. 14

1.2.3 Special Feature……………………………………………………………….. 15

1.2.4 Need of Project………………………………………………………………… 16

2. Project II (SPIRITUAL RETREAT CENTRE.)

2.1 Preamble

2.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 18

2.1.2 Aim………………………………………………………………………………. 20

2.1.3 Objectives……………………………………………………………………... 20

2.1.4 Scope and Limitations……………………………………………….……… 20

2.1.5 Methodology…………………………………………………………………. 21

2.1.6 About city (introduction, Issue etc.) …………………………….….……… 22

2.2 Literature Review

2.2.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………… 23
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 2.2.2 Special features…………………………………………………………………. 26

3. Project III (SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY)

3.1 Preamble

3.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 30

3.1.2 Aim………………………………………………………………………………. 31

3.1.3 Objectives…………………………………………………………………….... 31

3.1.4Scope and Limitations………………………………………………………... 31

3.1.5 Methodology…………………………………………………………………… 32

3.1.6 About city (introduction, Issue etc.) ………………………………………. 33

3.2 Literature Review

3.2.1 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………… 35

3.2.2 Photograph……………………………………………………………………… 36

4. References.
4.1 References for project 1……………………………………………………………37

4.2 References for project 2……………………………………………………………37

4.3 References for project 3……………………………………………………………37

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

• A metro station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, which as a whole is

usually called a Metro.

• The location of a metro station is carefully planned to provide easy access to

important urban facilities such as roads, commercial centres,

major buildings and other transport nodes.

• The station provides a means for passengers to purchase tickets, access trains

stopping at its platforms and evacuate the system in the case of an emergency

• Complex are provided for shops, commercial offices and recreational spaces

for people to spend their time.

• Due to ever increasing demand of commuting population URBAN AREAS in the

existing surface transport facilities have been found to be very inadequate.

• Many modern cities would crumble under our feet if they could not provide fast

and reliable way of transport for millions of their citizens traveling to work or

simply wanting to explore the city whose streets were not designed to support

ever increasing number of automobiles. Solution for this is called metro system.

Importance of metro system

• A metro system is often viewed as back bone of large city public transportation

system as volume of carrying passengers is very high.

• A metro makes transportation less difficult reduce crowd on road and less

pollution.

• Metro rail has often been used to show case economic achievements.

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What is metro station?

• A metro station or subway station is a station for a rapid transit system, often

known by names such as "metro" and "subway".

• Such a station can be elevated, underground, or about ground level

depending on the level of the train tracks.

• At crossings of metro lines, they are multi- level.

• There are entrances/exits at ground/street level, often with stairs or sometimes

ramps or escalators leading to any elevated or lowered track level area.

• The station of metro rail can be made in such a way that it is suitable for each

and every person to travel which includes of every suitable facility for people.

• The station can be made at the best part which can includes shopping areas,

indoor game areas, automated parking, etc.

• The station are the major parts of metro rail which can be developed in every

aspects which will make them suitable in design and comfort aspect.

• The stations can also be constructed as a green station which includes of

economic facilities and to overcome all aspects the study of metro station is

important.

Types of station in system

1. Intermediate station serves only one line comprising two tracks, one on each

direction.

2. Interchange stations occur where two lines converge, ideally at a single station,

enabling passengers to change their lines.

3. Terminal stations occur at the end of the line.

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1.1.1 AIM

• To research various stations and to achieve harmonious metro station complex

with recreational space and offices for every well-being and visitors.

1.1.2 OBJECTIVES

• To create a monotonous station with complex.

• To provide and allocate proper space for people for incoming and outgoing of

people at metro station and complex.

• To analyse the behaviour of people.

• To understand various aspects inside the station and complex.

• To give every service needed for the people with respect to proper functioning.

1.1.3 SCOPE AND LIMITATION

The study will highlight the user interface of people between the station and complex.

This project helps to gain in depth knowledge and functioning in metro station with

complex and introduce a certain amount of functioning within complex and station.

Terminal will also act like a tourism Centre to attract more and more people globally and

Also to conceived an iconic building.

The project is conceived, when cities having

population of more than 20 lakh were made eligible for having the metro rail system.

As this project is vast minute detailing will not be done. This project will be problem solving

solution for each and every people visiting in premises of station

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 1.1.4 METHODOLOGY

• Site selection
• Justification
of site
• Topography
• Climate

• List of function/unit
spaces
• Interrelation of flow

• Achieving of concept
and design
• Special studies with
justification

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1.1.5 About city

Introduction about city:

• Nagpur, the second capital of the state of Maharashtra, is also the third largest

city in the state with area of 217 Sq. km.

• Its Metro Region has a population of around 35 lakhs and an area of around

3576 Sq. km.

• Nagpur is becoming one of the most developed city in IT sector.

• The development in MIHAN will lead to a high rise up-growth of city with leading

to a positive factor.

• The city boasts of being the geographical centre of the nation along with being

the ‘Orange City’ as well as the ‘Tiger Capital of India’ as it is a Gateway to

several tiger reserves in Central India.

Issues

• To discourage private modes and encourage public transport once the level of

traffic along any travel corridor in one direction exceeds 8000 persons per hour.

• Unprecedented growth of personal vehicles.

• Growing traffic congestion.

• Air pollution and traffic accidents has become a major concern.

• To avoid congestion at peak hours.

• Reduction in the average travel time of the commuters.

• Also, a convenient place for commercial spaces and offices.

• Metro’s are the highest capacity to transport people around cities.

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Present traffic survey

Modes Passenger in
Percentage

Two-Wheeler 9.10%

Auto Rickshaw 24.10%

Car 2.60%

Taxi 1.10%

Mini Bus 0.90%

City Bus 55.30%

Cycle Rickshaw 0.30%

Cycle 0.25

Train 3.60%

Walk 0.30%

Total 100%

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City selection:

• As Nagpur is becoming a large city in the central Indian state of Maharashtra

and developing rigorously to overcome the basic necessities of transport metro

is needed.

• MIHAN Project is most primary development of Nagpur leading and will create

many job opportunities.

• With the growing economic activity, it was necessary to plan for the metro

station complex so as to support the growth of the city.

• One of the major impacts of economic development will be increased traffic on

the city roads.

• Currently the Public Transportation System contributes only 10% of the total trips.

The motorized transport is dominated by two wheelers’ (28%) and so is the

vehicle ownership in the city (84% of all owned vehicles are two-wheelers). Thus,

there is a need for a safe, reliable, efficient, affordable, commuter friendly and

environmentally sustainable rapid public transport system for the Nagpur Metro

Region.

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 1.2 Literature Reviews:

Metro Station at Delhi

1.2.1 About City

The capital city of New Delhi lies within India ‘s second largest metropolitan area simply

called Delhi. Today, Delhi ‘s extended population is approaching 22 million people,

and has created crowded conditions with extremely high demands on the public

transportation element. This led to the development of the Delhi Mass Rapid Transit

System or Delhi Metro as it is known. The success of this transport network that began

operations in December 2002 now sees it as not only the public transportation of

choice, but the model itself has become the standard for the development of other

systems across India.

1.2.2 INTRODUCTION

The construction of the first phase of DM was spread over 10 years during 1995-96 to

2004-05while that of the second phase, which started in 2005-2006 is expected to be

completed by 2010-11. Phases III and IV of DM will cover most of the remaining parts of

Delhi and even extend its services to some areas such as NOIDA and Gurgaon

belonging to the neighbouring states of Delhi and come under the National Capital

Territory. Unique feature of Delhi Metro is its integration with other modes of public

transport, enabling the commuters to conveniently interchange from one mode to

another. To increase ridership of Delhi Metro, feeder buses for metro stations are

operating.

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In short, Delhi Metro is a trendsetter for such systems in other cities of the country and in

the South Asian region. Delhi Metro is a world-class metro.

To ensure reliability and safety in train operations, it is equipped with the most modern

communication and train control system. The Metro will totally transform our social

culture giving us a sense of discipline, cleanliness and enhance multi-fold development

of this cosmopolitan city.

1.2.3 SPECIAL FEATURES

• The concept of a mass rapid transit for New Delhi first emerged from a traffic

and travel characteristics study which was carried out in the city in 1969.

• Over the next several years, many official committees by a variety of

government departments were commissioned to examine issues related to

technology, route alignment, and governmental jurisdiction.

• In 1984,the Urban Arts Commission came up with a proposal for developing a

multi-modal transport system, which would consist of constructing three

underground mass rapid transit corridors as well augmenting the city's

existing suburban railway and road transport networks.

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Route Map of Metro at Delhi

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1.2.4 NEED OF METRO STATION

1. The normal population growth and the movement of huge number of working

people from other parts of the countries.

2. The increase in per capita income due to healthy economy and the growing

population in urban areas lead to steep increase in ridership on the road (two-

wheelers, autos, cars and public transport buses), thus in turn lead to

tremendous traffic congestions on the urban road.

3. The growing demand for the transport in mega cities has serious effects on

urban ecosystems, especially due to the increased atmospheric pollution.

4. An ecologically sustainable urban transport system could be obtained by an

appropriate mix of alternative modes of transport resulting in the use of

environmentally friendly fuels and land use patterns. The introduction of CNG in

certain vehicles and switching of some portion of the transport demand to the

metro rail have resulted in a significant reduction of atmospheric pollution in

Delhi. The Delhi Metro provides multiple benefits: reduction in air pollution,

timesaving to passengers, reduction in accidents, reduction in traffic

congestion and fuel savings. There are incremental benefits and costs to a

number of economic agents: government, private transporters, passengers,

general public and unskilled labour.

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SPIRITUAL RETREAT CENTRE

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2.1.1 INTRODUCTION

• Spiritual retreat center offers spiritually intensive retreats and workshops on

meditation, yoga and soul awakening.

• People prefer retreat centers because they want to become happier, healthier,

they want to find themselves, explore natural and alternative ways to heal

themselves, purify their mind, body and soul, break through their fears and gain

the courage and trust that they need in order to shine and blossom into their

highest self.

• A retreat can either be a time of solitude or a community experience. Some

retreats are held in silence, and on others there may be a great deal of

conversation, depending on the understanding and accepted practices of the

host facility and the participant.

Spirituality

• Spirituality places an emphasis upon the well-being of the "mind-body-spirit".

Spirituality has often been associated with the interior life of the individual.

• A spiritual seeker is neither a theist nor an atheist.

• True spirituality is something that is found deep within oneself.

• It is your way of loving, accepting and relating to the world and people around

you.

• It cannot be found in a church or by believing in a certain way.

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Meditation

• Meditation is that which gives you deep rest. Meditation is an activity in which

the practitioner just sits and allows the mind to dissolve.

• There are numerous benefits of meditation. It is an essential practice for mental

hygiene.

• A calm mind

• Good concentration

• Clarity of perception

• Improvement in communication

• Blossoming of skills and talents

• An unshakeable inner strength

• Healing

• The ability to connect to an inner source of energy

• Relaxation, rejuvenation, and good luck are all-natural results of meditating

regularly.

Importance of Meditation

• Meditation is food for the soul: it nourishes the universal values of compassion,

caring and sharing, responsibility, non-violence and peacefulness. It helps us

bond with others.

• Humankind has an innate tendency to look for a joy that does not diminish, and

meditation fulfills this important need.

• Even when everything is going fine for us we often find ourselves being restless.

Meditation can relax our stress – conscious and unconscious – and give us the

sense of comfort and stability that every human being craves.

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2.1.2 AIM

• Aim of the thesis project is to design a SPIRITUAL RETREAT CENTER incorporating

various passive solar methods to achieve thermally comfortable environment for

the users and make building environmentally more compatible.

2.1.3 OBJECTIVES

• Identifying the requirements of a Retreat Centre.

• To study the relative importance of a Retreat Centre.

• To learn different methods and techniques of passive solar.

• To learn in detail about the factors that affect thermal comfort for users.

• To make building considering human comfort.

• To make built form near to nature.

• To create livelier environment within.

2.1.4 SCOPE AND LIMITATION

To design a retreat centre as state to create a place for mental hygiene. Exploring the

design possibilities regarding forms with solar passive architecture.

To create an iconic building.

Due to vastness of project minute detailing will not be done.

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 2.1.5 METHODOLOGY

• Site selection
• Justification of
site
• Topography
• Climate

• List of function/unit
spaces
• Interrelation of flow

• Achieving of concept
and design
• Special studies with
justification

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2.1.6 About city

Introduction about city:

• The thesis is centered at creating a Meditation Retreat Centre in Akkalkot,

Solapur district. It is a religious place in Maharashtra.

• Akkalkot is a taluka situated 40km southeast of Solapur, Maharashtra.

• Akkalkot taluka is bordered by Solapur District to the west and by Karnataka

state on all other sides.

• Akkalkot is routinely hit by drought.

• The soil is classified as 'medium to deep black' and is of rich quality. Jowar, bajra

and pulses are the main crops grown in the district.

Climatic analysis about city:

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City selection:

• The akkolkat city is selected as it is one of the famous pilgrimage centre among

India and it doesn’t have any of meditation centre for coming people to

rejuvenate their mind from busy schedule

• The built form of the structure is designed in accordance with an appropriate

and convenient work environment. To comply with this necessity, a relation is

drawn between the center and the possible passive solar methodologies that

can be applied.

• The consequent design is subtly impactful on various levels: social, educational,

economic, physical and environmental.

• The meticulous site planning, gives each block its exclusive required space

along with keeping the integrity of the site intact.

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2.2 Literature Reviews:

The Art of Living Ashram, Bangalore

2.2.1 INTRODUCTION

• The Art of Living International Centre in Bangalore is a paradise for the senses.

• Founded by Sri Sri Ravishankar.

• Area: 70 acres (2,83,280 sq.m) Total 7 gates are provided.

• Vishalakshi Mantap: It is the star attraction of the Ashram, conceived and

designed by Sri Sri Ravishankar.

• It is built in the shape of Sriyantra and has Five stories symbolizing the five

elements. It comprises of ornate halls which are used for meditations and

satsangs.

• The glass dome that tops the building is adorned with a magnificient ‘Kalash’-

15’3” in height- the biggest in Asia.

• It comprises of ornate halls which are used for meditations and

satsangs.

• The glass dome that tops the building is adorned with a magnificient

‘Kalash’- 15’3” in height- the biggest in Asia.

• It is built in the shape of Sriyantra and has Five stories symbolizing the five

elements.

• At the entrance of Vishalakshi Mantap there are 2 Swans which represent

liberation of soul.

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 EXTERIOR

INTERIOR IN ASHRAM

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SITE PLAN

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2.2.3 SPECIAL FEATURES

The Ashram consists of spaces:

• Vishalakshi Mantap.

• Panchakarma (Restaurant).

• Goshala.

• Gurukul (ved agam Sanskrit pathshala- 8yrs course).

• Radhakunj garden.

• Yagyashala (5000 people capacity).

• Divine shops.

• Gurupaduka vanam (40,000 people capacity).

• Gurudev Kutir.

• Biogas unit.

• Organic farming.

• Mira Vanam Resort.

• Information centre.

• Video & Meditation room.

• Reception.

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ASHRAM KITCHEN:

• 10,000 meals served per day.

• 2000 school children are provided mid- day meal every day.

• Bio- fuel is used for cooking.

• Cook waste is converted into LPG gas.

• On the top of Annapurna building solar panels are placed.

• Organic farming is done. (arrange agriculture camping every week)

• Vegetables and fruits in the kitchen is provide from the farm.

• Dining hall has the capacity of 25,000 people.

GURUPADUKA VANAM -14700SQ.M

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 SCHOOL OF
PHOTOGRAPHY

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3.1 INTRODUCTION

• Photography is the science, art, application and practice of creating

durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either

electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-

sensitive material such as photographic film.

• A Photograph or Photo is an image created by light falling on a light-sensitive

surface, usually photographic film or an electronic medium such as a CCD or

a CMOS chip.

• Most photographs are created using a camera, which uses a lens to focus the

scene’s visible wavelengths of light into a reproduction of what the

human eye would see. The process and practice of creating photographs is

called photography.

• Photography is art because its subjective.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
• EXPOSURE

• FILM SPEED

• SHUTTER SPEED

• APERTURE

• LIGHTNING DIRECTION

• FRAMING

• DEPTH OF FIELD

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3.1.1 AIM

• The school of photography shall fulfill the basic necessities required along with

creating an environment that is compatible with its upcoming innovations and

to get the best education with best aesthetic enviroment

3.1.2 OBJECTIVES

• Identifying the requirements of a School of Photography

• To make building considering human comfort.

• To make built form near to nature.

• To create livelier environment within.

• To retain heritage importance of Photography

• To achieve optimum tourist infrastructure.

3.1.3 SCOPE AND LIMITATION

To design a Retreat Centre as state to create a place for mental hygiene. Exploring

the design possibilities regarding forms with solar passive architecture.

To create an iconic building.

Due to vastness of project minute detailing will not be done.

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 3.1.4 METHODOLOGY

• Site selection
• Justification
of site
• Topography
• Climate

• List of function/unit
spaces
• Interrelation of flow

• Achieving of concept
and design
• Special studies with
justification

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3.1.5 About city

Introduction about city:

• Panchgani is a famous hill station and municipal council in Satara district in

Maharashtra, India.

• Panchgani is known for its many boarding school established since the late 19th

century.

• Panchgani is known for its many boarding schools established since the late 19th

century attract students from the nearby cities of Mumbai and Pune, and also

from abroad.

• Panchgani is nestled at middle of five hills in the Sahyādri mountain ranges, also

there are five villages around the Pachgani.

• From Mumbai - 285 km,

• From Pune - 100 km

• From Mahabaleshwar - 18 km.

Climatic analysis about city:

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City selection:

• Panchgani is renowned for many permier residential educational institution.

• As the city is located on hilly areas of Maharashtra and surrounding with

sahyadri mountains the location is quite soothing and essential for school of

photography.

• For the traning of photography at school the location is contoured quite

important to them and also connectivity to major city for the workshop.

• Panchgani is the best place for education to start from initial to end.

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3.2 Literature Review:

Light and Life Academy - Ooty

• Light & Life Academy is a not-for-profit education trust started by Iqbal

Mohamed and Anuradha Iqbal.

• It was a natural time to start a school to teach the art and science of

photography.

• This was a first custom designed, full facility institute exclusively for photography

in India. It started with the objective of providing affordable professional

photography education of a high standard.

• The college is deliberately located in Ooty, a small, simple and quaint town filled

with extremely friendly and supportive people. The quality of light is perfect for

students of photography. Besides, as there are few distractions, the learning

curve is steep and the students stay focused on photography.

• The institutes teach students how to handle high-end cameras and the nuances

of professional photography while making them ready for a constantly

changing industry. The students have the opportunity to work with top models

and intern with renowned companies.

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FOOD COURT AT LIGHT AND LIFE ACADEMY

COURTYARD AT LIGHT AND LIFE ACADEMY

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4 REFRENCES

4.1 References for Project I

Website Refrence

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_station

• http://www.indiatimes.com/culture/travel/metro-rail-facts-history-313969.html

• https://www.theguardian.com/cities/gallery/2014/sep/10/-sp-history-metro-
pictures-london-underground-new-york-beijing-seoul

• http://www.trainhistory.net/subway-history/

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NagpurMetro

4.2 References for Project II

Website Refrence

• https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/history-of-meditation/

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_meditation

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akkalkot

4.3 References for Project III

Website Refrence

• https://www.nyip.edu/about/history

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchgani

• https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Photography+school&title=Speci
al:Search&go=Go&searchToken=1uscwlcxg1uju69yp4j2zj6ot

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