Densely populated urban centres have persistently overlooked the need for a semi-public community space as the city changes. The Eldeco Centre, by offering work, play, and retail in the same setting, addresses the need for a convenience-first social hub for the community to come together. By planning for a space that fosters interaction, the community-mindedness of the Eldeco Centre sets itself apart from the neighborhood mixed-use developments.
The design of the Eldeco Centre blends the requirement of modern-day workplace efficiency with the accessibility of a retail and community environment. Spread over a three-acre campus, the hub effortlessly merges two distinct programmatic requirements, making it a widely visited landmark.
Integrating Workplace & Retail - The planning of Eldeco Centre tactfully segregates its functional requirements. A system that accommodates easy vertical circulation is designed to allow for smooth and efficient mobility. Column-free spaces—the active store frontage on the ground level—are planned to keep the space flexible and adaptable. The retail spaces, overlooking the central water body, elevate the shopping experience.
A grand triple-height reception area welcomes visitors, exuding an atmosphere of elegance and spaciousness. The workspaces, isolated on the top floors, spill over into the courtyard to view the central plaza. At the same time, their privacy is not compromised by mixing its functionality with common, interactive areas on the lower floors.
Shaded double-height corridors protect from the sun, ensuring a comfortable environment for shoppers during the daytime. These corridors also create a visually appealing and inviting atmosphere, drawing visitors into the retail areas.
The Eldeco Centre's design anchors around the central water feature, with the frontages of all three faces opening onto it. The courtyard creates its own microclimate with interactive levels, strategic greening, and a water feature. The centre-open design maximises daylight ingress for not only the rooms on the ground level but also the cornered spaces of the basements.
The built form, extending itself with a pedestrian walkway on the southwest face, maintains a shaded trail through the days. The triple-coated window panes, acting on similar lines to maximise daylight dependence, keep the interior temperature in check. Eldeco Centre holds a LEED certification for sustainable development.
Architectural Vocabulary Reflective of its Context - The area nearby respects the heritage of the Rai Pithora Fort and has evolved around it. As a historical homage, the design of this mixed-use development draws from the fort's legacy and integrates it into the high-efficiency model of a contemporary office and commercial complex. The building’s primary facade, clad in rugged stone, modernizes the connection to the neighboring fort, making for an intriguing streetscape.
Location: Malviya Nagar MRTS Station New Delhi
Name of Client/Developer: ELDECO
Principal Architect: Goonmeet Singh Chauhan, DFI
Design Team: Harish, Jimmi, Himanshu
Site Area (sq ft & sq m):12219sqmt /131524.22sqft.
Built-Up Area (sq ft & sq m): 32735.14sqmt./352358.1sqft.
CONSULTANTS
Structural: BMSF Design Consultants(P). Ltd
Mechanical: RDA Civil Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Electrical: Paradise Consultants
Civil: BMSF Design Consultants(P). Ltd
Landscape: Designcellstudio
HVAC: Paradise Consultants
Plumbing: Paradise Consultants
Furniture: Rohit+Matin
Lighting: Lucent Worldwide
Facade: Shivalco
PRODUCTS / VENDORS
Lighting: Zallux, Sanjay & Brothers, K-Lite, Divinity, D&M Enterprises, Dazzled Electrical
ACP / Glass / Concrete-
Sanitaryware / Fittings: - Grohe
Flooring: - Italian
Furnishing
Air Conditioning: Flakt Group /VTS/Zeco
Paint: - TEXTURE
Arts / Artifacts
Elevator: MISTUBISHI
CONTRACTORS
Structural: SS Construction
Mechanical: CWE Technology,Shri Bhart ion Exchange
Electrical: Satkartaar Electricals
Civil: S.S construction
Landscape: S.S construction
HVAC: Shnriyo Suvidha
Plumbing: Shnriyo Suvidha
Façade: Insoshine
