REGIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE, BHOPAL

CHIEF ARCHITECTESTABLISHED- 12 January, 1995 INAUGURATED BYOWNER- National Council of Science Museums, Ministry Culture, Government of India DIRECTOR- Prabal Roy ( Project Coordinator) SITE AREANUMBER OF VISITORS- 1,40,995 ( April 2010 to march 11) TOTAL STAFF MEMBERSThis center is one of the 25 constituent units of National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) which is engaged in popularizing Science and Technology amongst students in particular and the masses in general, through a wide range of activities and interactive programs.

INTRODUCTION

MAIN OBJECTIVES

To popularize Science and Technology in cities, urban and rural areas for the benefit of students and the common men. To portray the growth of science and technology and their application in human welfare, develop scientific attitude and temper and general awareness amongst the people. To organize exhibitions, seminars, popular lectures, science camps/shows and other programs. To collect, restore and preserve important historical objects which represent landmarks in the development of science, technology. To develop and fabricate science museum exhibits, for science education and popularization of science.

LOCATION

Location- Banganga Road, Shamala Hills, Bhopal , 462002 Coordinates 23.259333 N , 77.412615 E Nearest Bus Stop- Polytechnic Circle and Jawahar Chowk Depot chowraha, about 1 km away Distance from Habibganj Railway Station 9 Km

Site Map

SITE PLAN

SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE

One of its kind in the state. Similar large campus of Govt institution. Location is isolated and is far away from organized settlement. Contours are harnessed and wisely used for landscaping. Nearest bus stop is about 2-3 kms away. Slums settlement around the periphery of site. Distance from nearby market about 5-6kms. Black cotton soil on site. Distinct variety of vegetation in landscape with gardens a open sit out provided. Pavements done using locally available red stones. Contours used to avoid direct sun. Artificial water body provided. Shadow all around depending on the time of the day.

CAMPUS
The Regional Science Center is unique in whole of Madhya Pradesh, Spread over 5 acres of landscape with varieties of plants, trees and shrubs. The RSC building architecture is special where more than 266 science exhibits related to mechanics, energy, sound, light, atmosphere etc. are installed. Most of the exhibits are intended for the visitors to interact and gain hands-on experience.

CAMPUS COMPONENTS
Science park Main building Cage Botanical garden Dinosaurs park

CAMPUS LAYOUT
Single entry for both public and services Exhibits are displayed both in the main building and the science park Main building and science park are intended for visitors to interact and gain hand on experiences Main science exhibit building is taken as focal building. Contours have been used wisely in the planning of the science park The science park is planned around the main exhibit building Landscaping has been planned such that the campus looks aesthetically good and also keeps the campus cool

ACTIVITY SPACE LIST

Mark on plans with arrows Main building - Reception desk Ticket counter - energy exhibit Security check - atmosphere exhibit Parking - fun science exhibit Science park - Auditorium Landscape - Planetarium - sitting area - exhibition room - botanical garden - 3 D movie room - bird cage - Conference room -water body - Teacher training centre -Dinosaur park - Library -Play area - Office area - Canteen

USAGE OF INDOOR SPACE

INSIDE VIEWS

USAGE OF OUTDOOR SPACE

Besides the indoor galleries, Science Centre is having a unique Science Park spread on a lush green land of 3 acres, which contains more than 60 nos. of interactive fun-filled working exhibits. Visitors while playing with them learn various scientific principles. SKY OBSERVATION Facility for showing the Planets, Moon surface etc. through sophisticated telescopes to the visitors is available at the Centre. In the evening of every Saturday & Sunday. Sky Observation Program is arranged for the visitors. Special program are done for showing the astronomical events which occur from time to time.

BUILT AND UN-BUILT AREA

DESIGN PRINCIPLES

 Offset of the building- Front = 8m, Rear = 12m, Side = 50 m

Ground coverage 30-35%

BYE LAWS

Landscaping 65-70% of total site area

Accessibility Through service road Width of the road 6m Vertical connectivity Stairs -width 1.8m, tread 30cm, riser 15cm HVAC- In auditorium, office, conference room, 3d movie room only Air Conditioning System Electrical Services- Well laid with copper wiring

Plumbing Services- PVC and GI pipes

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

CIRCULATION PATTERN

OPENING AND FENESTRATION

BUILDING SERVICES

SPECIAL FEATURES
On first floors, a series of vertical shading devices are provided rear the windows. Cylindrical shading structures with arches at its top and bottom have been provided at the elevation of projected areas of the building. Slopes have been wisely used by designing the built spaces at different levels. In spite of different levels, the roof of the whole built up space lies in the same plane.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

BASEMENT PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ELEVATION

SITE SECTION SHOWING CONTOUR LEVELS

PERSPECTIVE VIEW

3D MODEL.