India Habitat Center INDIA
India Habitat CenterINDIA
General Information
Location: New Delhi, India Site Area: 97000 Sq. M. Constructed on: 1993 AD Architect: Joseph Allen Stein Design Style: Modern with brick façade.
Selection Criteria
Regionality of India and Nepal are very much similar in social as well as political context.
Self-sustaining feature in a convention and exhibition center.
Multi-block structure. Spatial Arrangement.
Features The complex is built on an area of 9 acres with a
super built-up area of 97000 Sq. M. and can be accessed through segregating vehicular and pedestrian movement.
There are 5 main building blocks which are interconnected by means of aerial walkways serving various functional spaces like office spaces, exhibition spaces, conference facilities, cafeterias, etc.
The convention block is divided into two built structures, an auditorium and the convention center. This segregation helps in better handling of crowd and there is also a separate entry to the convention center that avoids other disturbances.
There is also a basement floor for parking around 1000 cars.
Planning
Lower Ground Floor Documentation center Basement Parking Amaltas Kadamba Casuarina Magnolia Maple
Ground Floor Auditorium Lobby Silver Oak I+II
First Floor Mahogany Jagaranda I+II Gulmohar Balcony Chidar Willow
The Stein Auditorium One of the best Auditoria in
the country, the Auditorium at Habitat World is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure enabling direct telecast, 35 mm projection.
The hall is ideal for large conferences, seminars, film screenings, presentations, theatre and cultural performances of all kinds. Simultaneous interpretation can be made available on request.
The Theater-Amaltas, Kadamba, Rudraksha This 'trinity' of rooms is an
extremely flexible set with individual as well as combined usage possibilities.
Ideal for workshops, board meetings and theatre/cultural performances of all kinds when combined. Can be used as three individual meeting rooms too.
Mahogany
A hall best suited for small gatherings.
Attached are a kitchenette and a private washroom.
Ideal for VIP requirements when used in conjunction with the Auditorium.
Gulmohar A large fixed seating hall
with excellent acoustics and state-of-the-art multimedia facilities. Each table is equipped with a set of mikes. Ideal for large seminars, corporate presentations, press interactions, product launches etc.
Chinar & Willow A large fixed seating hall
with excellent acoustics and state-of-the-art multimedia facilities. Each table is equipped with a set of mikes. Ideal for large seminars, corporate presentations, press interactions, product launches etc.
Silver Oak One of the finest halls at
Habitat, Silver Oak also has outdoor attachments in form of a patio as well as garden space. Ideally located on the ground floor level, the hall allows versatile use of space for everything - ranging from exhibitions, conferences, seminars etc. to the finest banquet parties in the evening. The hall could even be divided into two separate sections, further enhancing its versatility.
Jacaranda Elegantly carpeted,
Jacaranda could be used as one large space or further divided into two independent units. Ideal for corporate meetings, seminars, workshops and fine parties..
Casuarina A fixed seating hall
equipped with state-of-the-art multimedia facilities and each table equipped with a set of mikes. Ideal for seminars, corporate presentations, press interactions, product launches etc.
Casuarina A fixed seating hall
equipped with state-of-the-art multimedia facilities and each table equipped with a set of mikes. Ideal for seminars, corporate presentations, press interactions, product launches etc.
Maple The Maple room has
been elegantly done up for that exclusive party or small conference.
Cypress Ideal for small functions
like board meetings, presentations, workshops and parties. Located on the first floor, the food setup is provided inside the hall only.
Tamarind Elegantly carpeted,
Tamarind allows versatile use of space for everything - ranging from conferences, seminars etc. to the finest banquet parties in the evening. Located on the first floor, the food setup is provided inside the hall only.
Marigold Marigold has been
elegantly done up for exclusive parties or small conferences. Ideally located on the ground floor, the food setup is provided inside the hall only.
Juniper Elegantly carpeted,
Juniper is a large space ideal for corporate meetings, seminars, workshops and fine parties. Ideally located on the ground floor, the hall allows the versatile use of space with the food setup is provided inside the hall only.
Business Center The Documentation
Centre at Habitat has 6 cabins as well as 6 workstations that can be hired for variable periods of time. Fitted with all modern business aids, the Documentation Centre provides an ideal setting for a Secretariat for large international conferences.
Guest Rooms & Suites The guest rooms at
Habitat World are tastefully done up to suit everyone's aesthetic sense. Every floor boasts of its very own theme, which reflects in the furniture, style and color schemes.
Guest Rooms & Suites Habitat World has a variety of casual and fine-dining
restaurants with elaborate menu options prepared by some of the top chefs from within and outside the country.
DELHI 'O' DELHI India's Dining Room, pays a nostalgic tribute to the Capital and the diversity that India has to offer in regional Indian cuisine.
PAST TIMES, the Members' Bar, transports you to the England of yore.
ORIENTAL OCTOPUS is among the Capital's most elegant and authentic far eastern cuisine restaurants.
THE DECK. The LITE ZONE includes Pool, Spa, Gymnasium and
many more…
Member Reataurants
Outdoor FacilitiesThe beautifully landscaped environs of India Habitat Centre provide brilliant outdoor party and performance venues that could bestow that extra sparkle upon any function. Delhi ‘O’ Delhi Terrace Pool Side Silver Oak Lawn Margosa & Silk cotton
Lawn Plaza Steps Hub & Charminar
Design Review Segregation of pedestrian and vehicular entry with
the use of level differences creates a different approach to the complex.
The height of the buildings are 30m. Connected by aerial walkways.The entire façade is cladded with red bricks giving a majestic look
Use of horizontal and verical ribbon windows having slots in them for plantation purpose.
The building blocks being separated create interesting courtyards landscaped with stone sculputres and is green throughout.
The courtyard being green,creates an image of a tropical rainforest with a constant airy flow through the spaces.
Design Review Sunlight Streams Into The Complex Creating
Beautiful Patterns On The Textured Surface With The Time Of The Day .
The Spaces Are Quiet Except For The Sounds Of The Gurgling Fountains That Relieves The Surroundings With The Heat.
The Ventilation Shafts Are Well Design Providing Sunlight To The Basement.
Well Designed Drainage System Eliminates Use Of Rainwater Pipes And Adds To The Beauty Of The Structure
Use of shading devices reflect back 70% of the summer heat.It is designed as a space frame structure with blue reflectors that can be aligned providing shade during summer and allows winter sun to enter.