1. The proposal was forwarded directly by the architect (online) at the conceptual stage for consideration by the Commission.
2. The proposal in respect of Master Plan for the Redevelopment of New Delhi Railway Station and its surrounding areas received (online) at conceptual stage was scrutinised and a detailed discussion was held with the architect/proponent who provided clarifications to the queries of the Commission on various aspects related to the proposal. Based on the detailed discussion held and submission made, the following observations are to be complied with:
a. The submitted proposal is for master planning of Redevelopment of New Delhi Railway Station. The area for development lies in a prominent part of the city and would have urban and environmental implications on the surrounding context, thus needs to be examined comprehensively as an urban design exercise as well as micro-level detailing wherein the functional aspects are also studied carefully.
b. The submitted proposal lacks clarity especially in understanding the movement and functioning of the complex, as the integration of railway station is to multiple other uses including (Multi-modal hub connecting metro stations, bus stops, IPT modes, NMT, pedestrian pathways etc.). Thus, details of vertical and horizontal connections to these modes of transport (including pedestrian connections) to be clearly detailed out through appropriate number of cross-sections/typical sections, annotated 3d/isometric views, layered and colour coded layout plans etc. to make the scheme self-explanatory. Annotated 3d views to be submitted to clearly explain the context and use of the proposed development.
c. As the redevelopment envisages world-class development, it shall be ensured to provide spaces with enhanced user-experience i.e. seamless pedestrian connections (especially for users with heavy luggage with provision of travellators etc.), universal accessibility, appropriate wayfinding to all parts of the complex, appropriate resting areas, utilities like drinking water, toilets etc. to ensure the users are able to utilise the facility without hindrances.
d. The connections of the elevated road from various prominent roads is unclear. It needs to be clearly detailed in layered plans with movement marked clearly in respective layouts with annotations.
e. The green areas proposed in the scheme cannot be appreciated as their interconnections and details are missing. Appropriate number of plans/sections/ annotated 3d views to be prepared and submitted. Details of Karnal Singh Stadium (existing and proposed) to be clearly shown in appropriate drawings to explain the areas being added/removed in the design scheme.
f. A superimposed/layered plan for the entire scheme (including mixed-use development) to be developed to explain the areas/development being retained/demolished post-redevelopment, as the current submission does not clearly depict the above-mentioned details.
g. Details for accommodating the informal sector and their supporting facilities like loading/unloading, movement etc. to be detailed out in respective layouts.
h. As the project is a public space primarily, a detailed plan showing public art (themes, location, scale, nature of artwork etc.) to be explained schematically for the entire design scheme (station complex and the adjoining areas of mix-use development).
i. Layout showing the management of security through design and planning to be supplemented in the design scheme.
j. To make the design proposal sustainable, it shall be ensured to integrate provision of solar panels in the design so as to harness the solar energy to power areas in the station complex. The details of the same to be illustrated in the design scheme.
k. The development control norms (if any) for the proposed developments to be mentioned in the proposal in the form of typical layouts/sections/3-d views etc. so as to clearly lay out the guidelines for future developments at plot level.
l. An infrastructure plan clearly highlighting the Softscape and hardscape along with utility network including water supply, sewerage, rain water management etc. to be marked.
m. Details of built mass i.e. Building blocks with fixed height and blocks with variable heights to be clearly mentioned in the proposal. Also, options of built-mass to be supplemented so as to provide variation in the design of the building footprints.
n. Layouts highlighting typical platform details with amenities including (drinking water, toilets, information map etc.) to be provided.
3. The architect was advised to adhere to the above observations and furnish a pointwise incorporation/reply.