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IDC Design Brief

Outline of the Design brief

Section 1. Vision, Intent and Design Basis .......................... 2

Section 2. Design Brief ........................................................ 4

Section 3. Design Guidelines .............................................. 6

Section 4. Site Introduction ............................................... 11


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Section 1. Vision, Intent and Design Basis

Clause 1.1. Competition Intent The IRSDC invites Multi Disciplinary teams of experts/ consultants to participate in International Design Competition for selection of schemes for Redevelopment of stations mentioned below. The teams winning the competition will be engaged by IRSDC as Technical Consultant for the project. The competition would be conducted in two stages. Stage-1 of Competition is also open for Students (of planning, architecture and other allied disciplines studying in India or abroad).

1. Nagpur Station, Nagpur city, Maharashtra 2. Gwalior Station, Gwalior City, Madhya Pradesh 3. Beiyappanhalli Station, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Clause 1.2. Design vision The competition seeks ideas to revitalize railway stations and its precincts by improving amenities and exploring options for property development. The intervention is expected to create examples for financially viable projects.

The combined design visions for 3 selected Stations include:

1. Design solutions to improve urban aesthetics and be based on principles of Transit Oriented Development/ Smart Urbanism.

2. Design solutions to explore alternative scenarios of land use mix to arrive at suitable sizing of development taking into account its impact on traffic and other infrastructure requirements either existing or proposed by the competitors.

3. Design solutions to propose architectural schemes to encourage Private Partnership for Redevelopment of Stations.

4. Design solutions to integrate elements in the precinct coherently so as to maximize functionality of urban space on a daily basis

5. Design solutions to propose multi-modal integration to allow seamless interchange between various modes of transport from stations to all parts of the city

6. Design solutions to promote and improve connectivity, pedestrian mobility and active public life in station precinct

7. Design solutions must reinforce pride and ownership among stakeholders

8. Design solutions to be innovative and explore relevant opportunities for value addition

9. Design solutions to uphold historic significance and environmental properties of the context

10. Design solutions to be practical, buildable and financially viable Station areas.

11. Design solutions to meet energy efficient- green building principles.

Clause 1.3. Station area- Design Basis Stations shall be designed for peak daily and hourly passenger flow in the design year specified. In the absence of such criteria, a design horizon of 40 years and twice the peak daily and hourly passenger flow from the proposal year may be assumed. Stations shall be designed to facilitate safe and effective entry and exit of trains, and systematic, safe and efficient collection and dispersal of passengers at the Station. Design of Stations shall focus on fully supporting all of the MOR’s operations at the station while providing a safe, secure, convenient and comfortable


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environment for passengers and MOR employees. Station designs shall be modular in nature and ensure construction/ up gradation with minimal impact on the current operations. Schemes shall aim to find balance between functionality and aesthetics of the station. No compromise on the functionality of the station areas shall be accepted.

The MOR has issued “Manual for the Standards and Specifications for Railway Stations”. This would act as the guiding document for the planners and architects working on the redevelopment of specific stations.

The Manual is intended to provide the station designer with a comprehensive set of standards for the design of stations. The Manual is intended to encourage the designer’s architectural vision, and focus on efficient movement of passengers with the convenience of transfers and interchanges with other modes of transportation, customer safety, security, comfort and convenience, while maintaining quality design (e.g., architectural quality, innovation, aesthetics, efficiency, and cost effectiveness), urban integration and preservation, and environmentally responsible design.


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Section 2. Design Brief

Entries will be reviewed for compliance with key Design Principles, and the response to these will form a significant component of the evaluation. Design Principles include:

2.1.1. Identity and context

The competition seeks designs that will assist in improving the identity of respective Stations in the broadest possible way. It is desired that the winning design will be a positive place to use, stay or pass through, will be a significant landmark for the area and will act as a positive gateway element for the respective cities. The design must make a positive contribution to its location and engender a sense of civic pride. The cultural context – setting, landscape, built history, memory, indigenous cultural conditions, understanding of the past, and continuity into the future – should all inform the design outcome. A good design proposition will add value by making the most of the site, its surroundings and their opportunities.

2.1.2. Site design

The concept must propose a well designed use of the site, and respond appropriately to factors including orientation, natural light, maintenance and servicing. A built form and site movement strategy that works positively with the site topography is essential. Visibility, lighting, signage and way finding will all be important factors.

2.1.3. The public realm and urban fabric

The design must contribute to its place by careful integration into the existing urban fabric. Designs should create a distinct urban character and sense of place which complement the identity of respective cities and adjacent projects and other citywide strategies, without cliché.

2.1.4. The organisational diagram

A succinct organisational diagram must underlie the design concept, with intuitive patterns of movement that invite pedestrian activity within and through the site. Connections and networks beyond the site should be identified and strengthened.

2.1.5. Station area mobility aspects

Railway station being a transit hub, design of operational areas and comprehensive planning for mobility, access and circulation is of utmost priority. Following are some key aspects:

a. Station access and dispersal transport system from different parts of city

b. Multimodal integration at station with all motorized/ non-motorized modes including integration with neighbouring communities at

c. Adequate parking arrangement for public and private vehicles

d. Segregation of pedestrian and vehicular movement. Within vehicles segregation of public and private vehicles

e. Seamless transfer of passengers .entering into and exiting from the station


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f. Circulation system which facilitates segregation of vehicles and faster and safe flow of passengers

g. Segregating of non- terminal use ( office , retail etc..) traffic with terminal traffic

h. Surrounding network circulation and traffic management plan to account for terminal generated traffic including entry/exit planning

2.1.6. Form, massing, appearance

The concept must propose an attractive and well-considered addition to its place, and indicate appropriate relationships with regard to scale, form, mass, materials, finish and function of all elements. The re-visioned site must mediate between the station and rest of the respective city.

2.1.7. Functional planning

Clarity and intelligence in the planning and spatial arrangements of all spaces and elements of the design must be evident, together with demonstrated understanding of amenity and convenience.

2.1.8. Use of resources

The design must take account of environmental issues in an effort to be less resource intensive. Considerations include orientation, light, energy, water, waste and the proposition of inbuilt flexibility. The stations should aim to meet highest standards of IGBC Green Building ratings for similar projects. IRSDC aims that the Station Development achieves platinum rating based on the IGBC rating systems for Green Railway Stations.

2.1.9. Safety and security

The re-envisioned place must be designed to be used safely (both day and night) and to offer the perception of safety to its users. Designs should embed qualities that contribute to public safety including improved sightlines, informal outlook and natural surveillance, positive way finding and appropriate lighting initiatives.

2.1.10. Materials

The materials for the new Station will need to create a positive user experience, yet remain robust and suitable for their use (and without unacceptably high or expensive maintenance requirements) to deal with the tough conditions associated with such a public infrastructure project.

2.1.11. User Perspective

The user perspective should be manifest throughout the design, with the design recognizing and responding to the needs of all users. This includes universal design for people of all ages and abilities, travelling by any mode as well as those seeking to cross the rail line.

2.1.12. Community Priorities

In general all stakeholders and local community, aspire that the station precinct be safe, vibrant, sustainable, accessible and connected, comfortable, convenient, with an inspiring design that is reflective of respective cities.


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Section 3. Design Guidelines (Suggestive)

These design guidelines are suggestive. The competition applicants are free to adopt other suitable guidelines or design measures, provided they can demonstrate that their schemes uphold IRSDC’s expectations from Station development Plan.

3.1.1. Users of proposed redevelopment scheme

1. The proposed station operational areas shall be designed for Railway Passengers.

2. The proposed property development within station area shall be designed for railway passengers, city residents and local office goers. Mix of uses for property development should capitalize on the same.

3.1.2. Station operational area design

1. The participants shall study the existing and projected footfalls of the proposed station areas. Accordingly, they should analyze the existing operational areas of the station buildings in conjunction with the norms and standards laid out in Manual for Standards and Specifications for Railway Stations, 2009. Accordingly, they should prepare a program for the operational areas.

2. The station layout must provide for appropriate location of various zones such as:

a. Administration zone b. Operational zones c. Passenger facility zones d. Passenger transfer/transition zones e. Infrastructure zones

f. Non terminal use zones 3. Preferred location of facilities could be as follows-

a. Platforms- Facilities for basic use of railway passengers, like kiosks, public toilets, telephone booths, emergency, etc.

b. Concourse (inside)- Facilities for passengers inside paid area of concourse like, hospitality, entertainment, retail, rest area, mobile offices, medical shops etc.,

c. Concourse (Outside)- It shall comprise of the facilities for passengers before exiting railway stations- such as information regarding the city, information and easy access to rest of the station area and property development. Facilities could be provided for travelers to have meetings, shared office spaces, lounges, short & long term accommodation, business lounges, short and long term accommodation options before exit of the station premises.

d. Outside Station area- Passengers exiting the station area complex should be dispersed as fast as possible in multiple directions through multiple exits. To facilitate this, Interchange facilities should be located/ connected with fastest (or shortest) distance from the station exits, in the following order of decreasing priority- Mass Rapid Transit Systems, Public Transport systems, Intermediate Para Transit and Taxi Facilities, Private personal modes.


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3.1.3. Road network enhancement

1. The proposals should aim to complete the street grid or provide missing links of surrounding areas as required in TOD norms. The aim should be to design of an integrated (both physically and functionally) Urban Fabric.

2. The proposed schemes should allow pedestrian/ vehicular thoroughfares through station (unpaid areas) shopping areas as per TOD Norms.

3. The movement (congregation and dispersal) patterns of people should govern the provision of shopping frontages, resting places, transient uses/ facilities, waiting areas, landscape zones etc.

3.1.4. Transport Integration

1. The proposals shall provide solutions for integration of all exiting transport modes, enhancement of capacities of existing transport modes vis-à-vis expected rise in footfall at station areas, routing/ re-routing of transport modes to provide direct access to station areas.

2. Multiple dispersal points should be provided for people to access and disperse in different directions/ exitsas an important disaster mitigation measure. For this, if required, land may be shared by railways.

3.1.5. Parking areas

1. Frontages and on-street parking spaces should be prioritized for use of pedestrians, public transport, IPT, NMT modes and pick-up/ drop off facilities over long term parking for private modes in the design, management, and spatial planning of public spaces.

2. Location of Parking/ drop-offs should not become a hinderance/ barrier to pedestrian movement & easy access to station and commercial development

3.1.6. Proposed use for property development

1. The station areas are planned to be regenerated on principles of Public Private Partnership. The scheme should be cost neutral to IRSDC and if possible, generate additional revenue.

2. The additional floor area available after accommodating the operational uses of the station area shall be used for property development to generate revenue for construction, operation and maintenance of the respective railway stations.

3. Explore all kinds of mix of landuses for property development, which can maximize direct and indirect (both short and long term) revenue potential of the station areas while also providing for all necessary facilities, utilities required for such mix of uses.

4. The proposed mix of uses should be able to maximize use of the assets created by encouraging station users to spend maximum time within the property development while also ensuring clean well-defined routes for fast evacuation in case of emergencies. Public spaces, plazas, green areas should enhance the potential of the property development and encourage round the clock use of the facility.

5. The mix of uses should to aim to cater to all income groups, gender and physical condition.

6. The proposed property development shall not be considered at the expense of train travelers comfort, efficiency of station and train operations and the effective administration of the Indian Railways.


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3.1.7. Maximize commercial potential of frontages.

1. Valuable (eg. street facing/ commercial facing) frontages, should be exploited for providing active uses like commercial/ retail/ hospitality etc.

2. All Ground frontages facing public streets roads, plaza and parks shall have active frontages, encouraging round-the-clock vibrancy.

3. The entry/ exit from station should have clear visibility and unhindered access.

4. Anchor stores should be located to maximize salability 5. As per National TOD Policy all active frontages facing main

roads shall have zero setback and no boundary walls. Incase easements are required for services etc. the same should be a pedestrian only zone with provisions only for emergency vehicles and drop offs.

3.1.8. Ensuring salability of residential uses

1. Residential users should be located with adequate provisions of privacy yet easy access to station retail and other services.

2. Residential units should be located such that they have direct access and views (wherever possible) of adjoining social infrastructure and green areas.

3.1.9. Architectural design

1. The architectural design of schemes shall adhere to National TOD Policy and prevalent building bye laws.

2. The schemes should embody and express the role of the station area development as the Gateway, i.e. the first and the last impression of the city

3. In case any iconic structures are proposed, the same should enhance the visibility of the station from important city corridors..

4. Highrise buildings, especially residential towers may preferably be located facing existing or proposed parks/ green open spaces/ plazas, etc. so as to provide the best views (in addition to ‘eyes on the park’) so that the salability and value of the scheme can be maximized.

3.1.10. Architectural Heritage and Preservation

1. The design of new structures/ complexes should preserve and integrate heritage extant in and around site.

2. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, (AMASR Act) 2010 protects monuments, sites and remains of national importance. The design proposals should be in conjunction of the AMASR Act, 2010 and its rules related to structures within station areas, protected under the Ac.

3. If some structures are protected under Acts of State Departments of Archaeology and Museum, then respective provisions must be upheld in the design proposals.

4. Incase a structure is unprotected, its protection/ preservation must be provided by virtue of the design.

5. Retrofitting/ extending/ adapting an existing historic structure, should only be done using compatible material and technology and within the capacity of the structure. As much as possible, discontinuity of existing use and those involving change of temperature, introduction of heavy infrastructure, should be avoided.


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6. Station Development designs should aim to enhance & compliment the heritage structures rather than constrained by or replicate them.

3.1.11. Sustainability

The schemes should meet the criteria for sustainable Railway Station Design. In line with the IGBC requirements of Green Railway Station rating system, following parameters of sustainability shall be met:

1. Schemes shall integrate water conservation strategies for saving 30-50% potable water.

2. Schemes shall aim for 20-30% energy saving through consumption reduction/ generation of electricity through renewable means

3. The schemes shall propose strategies for waste segregation at source, and adopt measures for recycling of waste, while aiming for “net waste neutrality” of the station area.

4. The scheme should encourage use of alternate fuel or renewable energy for heating and cooking applications within station premises.

5. Encourage use of recycled material and reduce exploitation of virgin materials.

6. Schemes shall ensure adequate daylight and ventilation for all buildings and adopt measure to reduce indoor air pollution.

7. Schemes shall ensure that wherever possible even adjoining areas benefit from the measures of sustainability adopted.

8. The schemes shall encourage application of local crafts, skills and manpower.

9. All the above measure shall be cost neutral to railways. For certain advanced technology, where cost of application is high, cross subsidization through private engagement shall be explored.

10. Long term financial viability of the proposal is of utmost importance. The integrated schemes should be at least cost-neutral, and preferably generate additional revenue.

11. Lifecycle cost of all sustainable strategies proposed must be taken into account in order to optimize future O&M costs and procedures for IRSDC.

12. Proposals should incorporate measures to manage impact of air and noise pollution both within and outside station areas.

3.1.12. Landscape Design

1. Site plans of the proposed schemes should have an optimum balance of soft and hard scaped areas (preferably at least 10% of natural soft scape), while encouraging use of local plant species.

2. Public open spaces should be planned to also function as working landscapes

3. Public spaces and pedestrian areas should be adequately shaded through natural/ artificial means.

4. The street furniture and public art should encourage end users to spend quality time in station area and take pride in the facility.

5. Material used for landscaping should ensure lower heat gain and allow for rain water harvesting/ recharge through natural means while aiming for “0-run off from the site”. The lighting and illumination scheme for the area should enhance the quality of landscape and building design proposals.


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Clause 3.2. Other Planning and Design

Guidelines for reference 1. Latest Local Development Plans and Urban Building Bye

Laws (Preliminary information to be provided along with Stage-1 data package)

2. National Building Code, 2016- http://bis.org.in/sf/nbc.asp 3. Manual for Standards and Specifications for Railway

Stations, 2009- http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/land_amen/downloads/Manual%20for%20WCS%20%28Vol%201-%20Main%20Report%29.pdf

4. National TOD Policy, 2017- http://moud.gov.in/upload/whatsnew/59a4070e85256Transit_Oriented_Developoment_Policy.pdf

5. National Urban Transport Policy- http://moud.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/TransportPolicy(2).pdf

6. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat- http://moud.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/NMSH_0.pdf

7. Harmonized guidelines for space standards for barrier free built environment for persons with disability and elderly persons- http://cpwd.gov.in/Publication/Harmonisedguidelinesdreleasedon23rdMarch2016.pdf

8. Codes issued by Indian Road Congress- https://www.irc.nic.in/publications.aspx

9. IGBC Green Railway Stations, rating system, March 2017 10. Model Building Bye Laws, 2016-

http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/MODEL%20BUILDING%20BYE%20LAWS-2016.pdf

http://bis.org.in/sf/nbc.asp

http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/land_amen/downloads/Manual%20for%20WCS%20%28Vol%201-%20Main%20Report%29.pdf



http://moud.gov.in/upload/whatsnew/59a4070e85256Transit_Oriented_Developoment_Policy.pdf

http://moud.gov.in/upload/whatsnew/59a4070e85256Transit_Oriented_Developoment_Policy.pdf

http://moud.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/TransportPolicy(2).pdf

http://moud.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/TransportPolicy(2).pdf

http://moud.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/NMSH_0.pdf

http://cpwd.gov.in/Publication/Harmonisedguidelinesdreleasedon23rdMarch2016.pdf

http://cpwd.gov.in/Publication/Harmonisedguidelinesdreleasedon23rdMarch2016.pdf

https://www.irc.nic.in/publications.aspx




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Section 4. Site Introduction

Clause 4.1. Nagpur Station

4.1.1. History

Nagpur Junction railway station is one of the oldest and busiest stations in Nagpur. It was inaugurated in its present form on January 15th, 1925 by the then Governor Sir Frank Sly. The railways at Nagpur were established before the independence of India. The initial lines were laid down in Nagpur in the year of 1867. In 1881 Nagpur was linked up with another Indian City, Kolkata, via the railways of the state of Chhattisgarh.

The original railway station of Nagpur was previously located east of the current site. The present-day railway station in Nagpur was established in 1924.

4.1.1.1. Context Nagpur acts as the second capital of the state of Maharashtra and a major tourist destination, and it is located near the center of the country. Direct trains run from Nagpur to all major metros, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai.

The under construction Nagpur Metro shall pass close to the DRM’s office and run above the railway tracks along the exiting suspension bridge.


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4.1.1.2. Location and Site The railway station is located in the Central Business District of Nagpur.

Figure 1: Nagpur Station Location Map


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4.1.2. Station Area Information

Area under encroachment, if any (m2) 0

Vacant land area available for commercial development

12085 m2

Area under station building, tracks and platforms

4,71,400 m2

Circulating area 56,834 m2

Mutation details Available

Existing land use in master plan Transportation use (for Railways)

Circle rate (As per 2015) Rs 78,700 per m2

NOTE: The above is only for reference. Updated information will be issued on the day of start of the registration


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Clause 4.2. Gwalior Station

4.2.1. History Gwalior railway station is operated by North Central Railway Station and is part of the Jhansi Division.

It is an important commercial railway station of the North Central Railway of Indian Railways. Numerous Express train and about 150 other trains stop at Gwalior. Out of these about 10 trains originate from Gwalior. Gwalior is, one of the few places where both narrow-gauge and broad-gauge railway tracks are still operational. The narrow-gauge track at Gwalior is the narrowest in India

4.2.2. Context Gwalior is and one of the Counter-magnet cities of India and occupies a strategic location in the Gird region of India. The city and its fortress have been ruled by several historic northern Indian kingdoms. Besides being the administrative headquarters of Gwalior district and Gwalior division, Gwalior has many administrative offices of the Chambal division of northern Madhya Pradesh. Several administrative and judicial organisations, commissions and boards have their state and national headquarters situated in the city.

Gwalior was the winter capital of the state of Madhya Bharat which later became a part of the larger state of Madhya Pradesh. Prior to Indian independence on 15 August 1947, Gwalior remained a princely state of the British Raj with the Scindia as the local rulers. High rocky hills surround the city from all sides; on the north it just forms the border of the Ganga- Yamuna Drainage Basin. The city however is situated in the valley between the hills. Gwalior's metropolitan area includes Gwalior city centre, Morar Cantonment, Lashkar Gwalior (Lashkar Subcity), Thatipur.


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4.2.2.1. Location and Site The railway station is located at the heart of Gwalior City.

Figure 2: Gwalior Station Location Map


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4.2.3. Station Area Information

Area under encroachment, if any (m2) 0

Vacant land area available for commercial development

9900 m2

Vacant land area available for commercial development(m2)

9900

Mutation details Available

Existing land use in master plan

For traffic facility and station building and circulating area work

Circle rate 40000

Year 2015

NOTE: The above is only for reference. Updated information will be issued on the day of start of the registration


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Clause 4.3. Baiyappanhalli Station, Bengaluru, Karnataka

4.3.1. Context Baiyappanhalli Station of Bengaluru has a small station building with a few platforms. Unlike other stations of this International Design Competition, Baiyappanhalli Station can be considered as a Green field development.

Beiyappanhalli metro station and metro depot is located in railway land near the railway station. The metro station is connected with the Railway Station via a foot over bridge.

More Information related to Baiyappanhalli Station shall be provided at start of registration.


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4.3.1.1. Location and Site Figure 3: Baiyappanhalli Station Location Map

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