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Six groups were formed to work out design strategies involving the
pedestrian piazzas in sector 17. Each group was allowed to choose
any part of the main piazza from their point of view was important
and also related problems with facades, activities, parking,
landscaping etc.
One group focused on the working of main chowk, i.e. the one having
proposed multi-storied building forming the landmark.
They wanted the multi-storied building to be there, the place lacks
focus and intended landmark if were to come up as proposed would
really activate the area.
They proposed large landmark metal sculpture built in concrete and
steel to make up for the loss of the multi-storied building.
Second point of their emphasis was pedestrian connection to the Rose
Garden by way of over bridge on the Jan Marg. Similar connections
were proposed towards northeast over Madhya Marg, southest over
Himalaya Marg and southwest over Udyog Marg.
They overruled the over bridge over the piazza and instead proposed
that to be the open stage overlooking the piazza, and making that
area more active.
They proposed Indian bazaars in the area around there.
Second group proposed the reworking of main piazza with change in
flooring pattern, landscaping concept on more regular and geometric
concept.
They proposed unification of piazzas lying northwest and southeast of
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the neelam piazza by cutting down the parking area.
They proposed intensive landscaping on northwest end of the unified
piazza and on the southeast area a large stage for fashion ramp and
exhibition etc. which could be raised and lowered mechanically.
Third group insisted the main piazza to be hard piazza with no
distraction like sitting areas and introduction of special areas for
city’s youth on the upper floors bordering the Neelam piazza;
activities such as bowling alleys, clubs dance floors, discos etc. This
will allow more activities on the upper floors after dark in the area.
Also the piazza connecting the neelam piazza on the southeast side
to have Infinity Pool, large water body as main point of interest on
that side.
Fourth group proposed introduction of spherical objects on the piazza
as points of reference all over the piazza as landscape features.
These spheres will act as seating points, street furniture, waste
collection points, lighting features, etc.
They also proposed parking in the piazzas on the northeast side in the
basement by having circular cut outs for natural light and also
providing shade by planning trees.
Fifth group gave ideas of increased piazzas on southeast and
northwest of neelam piazza by doing away with the parking there.
More activities such outdoor eateries and curious kiosks could be
introduced. Also they were of the opinion to have more green on the
side wings of the neelam piazza.
Sixth group had ideas, more or less repeatedly emphasizing more
landscaping, infusing the piazzas with more colorful floor scape,
large water sculptures at strategic positions and e.g. one in front of
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multiplex so that more people can participate from inside of the
complex.
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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
JOINT WORKSHOP
CHANDIGARH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE &
ECOLE NATIONAL SUPERIEURE D’ ARCHITECTURE DE SAINT-ETIENNE,
FRANCE
7 TH APRIL TO 16 TH APRIL 08
REDEVELOPMENT OF PEDESTRIAN PIAZZAS IN SECTOR –17
7th April: Informal familiarization of Sector 17/ guided tour of city
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8th April: 10.00 hrs, Inauguration Session
Speakers;
Welcome Address and Introduction; Prof Rajnish Wattas, Principal
Martin Chénot
Directeur
Ecole Nationale Supérieure
d'Architecture de Saint-Etienne
K D S Mankotia, Assistant Professor

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S D Sharma, Eminent architect on “Use of Pedestrian Piazzas, Sector
17 Piazzas, Chandigarh in the Indian Context and Future Needs.”
Coordinator: K D S Mankotia, Assistant Professor
VENUE: ASSEMBLY HALL, 10.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs
Lunch:
8th April: 15.00 hrs, Technical Session in Urban Planning
Main speaker;
Jeet Kumar Gupta, Town Planner on “Planning Principles, Services
and Allied Issues, Sector 17 in the Context of the City Plan.”
· Caherine Maumi
Coordinator; S K Gupta, Assistant Professor
VENUE: ASSEMBLY HALL; 15.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs
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9th April: 10.00 hrs, Technical Session in Landscape Design
Main speaker;
· Rommel Mehta, Head of the Department of Landscape Design,
School of Planning & Architecture on” Critical Evaluation of
Landscape Design Issues in the Pedestrian Piazzas in Sector 17,
Chandigarh.”
Speakers; Ajai Johl
Coordinator; Pradeep Kumar Bhagat, Assistant Professor
VENUE: ASSEMBLY HALL; 10.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs

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9th April: 15.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs
Site Visit To Sector 17
VENUE: Neelam Piazza; 15.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs
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10th April; 10.00 hrs, Technical Session in Urban Design
Main speaker;
· S L Kaushal, ex-Chief Architect on “ Urban Design Aspects of the
City Center Sector 17; Imageability, Nodes and Other Elements.”
· Claude Tautel
Coordinators: K D S Mankotia, Assistant Professor
VENUE: ASSEMBLY HALL; 10.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs
10th April: 15.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs
Technical Session-Allied Participation In Design; Public Interaction
Speakers
Catherine Maumi
Claude Tautel
Coordinator: K D S Mankotia, Assistant Professor
VENUE: Carnival stage, Sector 17; 15.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs

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11th April; 10.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs
Studio Working, Discussions
12th April: 10.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs
Studio Working, Discussions
13th April (Sunday)
Excursion
14th April Baisakhi
15th April; 10.00 hrs onwards
Studio Working, Discussions
Valedictory Session: 15.00 hrs
Chief Guest: Vivek Atray,
Director,
Tourism & Public Relations,
Chandigarh Administration
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REDEVELOPMENT OF PEDESTRIAN PIAZZAS IN
SECTOR –17
JOINT WORKSHOP
CHANDIGARH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE &
ECOLE NATIONAL SUPERIEURE D’ ARCHITECTURE DE SAINT-ETIENNE,
FRANCE
7 TH APRIL TO 16 TH APRIL 08
REDEVELOPMENT OF PEDESTRIAN PIAZZAS IN SECTOR –17
CCA Team
Prof Rajnish Wattas, Principal (Advisor)
K D S Mankotia, Assistant Professor, Coordinator
S K Gupta, Assistant Professor
Pradeep Kumar Bhagat, Assistant Professor
Gaurav Gangwar, Lecturer
Ajai Johl, Visting faculty
&
Ecole Nationale Supérieure
d'Architecture de Saint-Etienne Team
Martin Chénot, Directeur
Catherine Maumi
Claude Tautel
Introduction:
Chandigarh, the planned city, lays utmost emphasis on pedestrian use
of spaces in terms of scale and other principles. It has ushered in new
terminology in planning of built environment in the city designed by
Le Corbusier, architect and planner of Chandigarh, the capitol
complex where piazzas connect built forms, and other areas the lake
where a large promenade plays a significant part, the piazzas in
sector 17 also displays a similar concept.
Le Corbusier’s attempts at comprehending scale at urban level have
been achieved through piazzas. As such the role of piazzas in this
context needs to be studied.
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pedestrian movement is most dominant factor in planning. In fact the
two major axes in sector-17 are piazzas-centric with building blocks
kept as guiding tools.
In light of the basic concept of piazzas in sector-17 it becomes
imperative to study its functioning in the present scenario. The city is
not only serving administrative functions but also it has become hub
of new activities such as Information Technology Park, changing land-
use patterns in various districts and periphery areas; expanding the
use of shopping malls and multiplexes. Sector-17 is also the hub of
social interaction of the city’s people.
Objective:
To redevelop the existing sector-17 piazzas in light of the changing
aspirations, needs and usages of the visitors.
Intent:
· To familiarize the students with problems connected in designing
public domain in Indian context.
· To make them aware of Indian climate and its role in built
environment· To bring about public participatory action plan
· To understand planning issues emerging from the cultural
differences, sense of place, etc.
- To enhance visual focal points and nodal areas.
- To enhance aesthetic impact.
Design Problem:
The issues pertaining to sector-17 piazzas need to be studied as
below:
· To study the existing pattern in terms of urban design principles;
axes, scale, orientation and city center functions.
· To assess problems with respect to location aspects of the piazzas.
· To invigorate piazzas in terms of activity in different periods.
· To analyze pedestrian movement with respect to vehicular traffic·
To study the problems of parking.
· To study the climatic aspect, orientation, building materials and
services
· To emphasize the role of street furniture, signage, lighting and
landscaping.
· To assess the public amenities and services, vendor machines,

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public assistance, security structures.
· To study the usage of piazzas in festival seasons.
- To study feasibility of having outdoor cafes/ eateries etc.
Methodology:
- To sensitize the students with the problem through expert-lectures
- To assist the study through library resources- To assess the problem
by visiting sites
- To establish connection with traditional planning by visiting
Manimajra (old)
- To compare the present system with the historical examples such as
Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur
.To compare the piazzas with La Defense area in Paris and other
examples.
To evolve interaction with the design faculty in the total process.
To evolve design strategies with regard to problems studied.
Scope:
Above design problem is to be presented in groups studying various
aspects of piazzas as being discussed above.
There will be six groups working in the design problem in various
issues.
The study will be in following stages:
a) Expert lectures on various aspects of the topic
b) Familiarization of site conditions by site visits
c) Presentation of study of various aspects as discussed above
d) To work out design strategies in studio
e) Presentation of the strategies formed
Note: Detailed schedule of work, resourse person and site
information are attached.
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