CASE STUDY

KRISP IT PARK
ARCHITECT : PADGRO
KRISP IT Park is Chennai leading and most modern business space
designed for companies that require a work environment that inspires
their employees.

The building is stilted to stand a distance of 4.4m above the ground.

The landscaping gives an attractive environment for entertaining and
relaxing.

The ground level is used for parking.

 Location- 942 , vandalur-kelambakkam road ,
kizhakottayur , chennai.
From vandalur zoo - 9.7km
From kelambakkam - 9.5km
Nearest railway station - 11.7km
Bus stop-opposite to site

Key plan
SITE PLAN N

Total site area 10117sq.m

Built up area - 10904sq.m
Plot coverage 42%
FSI Allowed 1.75
FSI Achieved - 1.07
Entrance road width 16m
SITE ZONING
 PARKING:
Main Building Area In Sq.m Area in Sq.Ft

Lower Basement 1,809.94 19,443.74

Upper Basement 1,8904.94 19,443.74

Both the basements have been reserved for parking of two/

four wheeler parking.
Adequate space is available to provide 40 cars per basement.

Type of Parking Space Length(m) Width (m) Minimum Head Room(m)

Private Cars and Taxis 5 2.5 2.4

Light Buses 8 3 3.3

Parking space zoning:
PARKING PLAN
 Parking Space :
Stilt Parking has Space to
park 40 Cars and as well 40
Cars
Clear span of column is
7.44m.

Ceiling height : 2.85

Clear ceiling Height is 2.15m.
6m Wide drive way is Provided which is used as One-Way here.
6.23m wide entrance.
Surface parking for 3 buses and 10 cars is Provided.
Feasibility
 Inference
Stilt Parking is ventilated naturally and Basement-1 is
ventilated through the Entry/Exit Opening
There is no Separate space to park Two Wheelers.

ACTUAL NO. OF CARS

40

STANDARDS
36
Form

It is spherical in shape with ribs of

concrete and aluminium
composite panels which are
interspersed to form a break in the
continuity in the spherical
structure.
SPATIAL ANALYSIS
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR ZONING

NORTH WING
(SERVICE CORE)

WAITING
WEST WING EAST WING

LOBBY

ENTRANCE
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRY
TOTAL AREA : 1736.88 sqm

WORKSTATION-133
LOBBY
MANAGER ROOM -5
WEST EAST
TEAM LEADER -13 WING WING

SPACES
SPACES LOUNGE
WORKSTATION-91 TRAINING HALL
MANAGER ROOM CHIEF EXECUTIVE
TEAMLEADER MANAGER
DISCUSSION AREA WORKSTATION-42
DISCUSSION AREA
TEAM LEADER
TOTAL NO OF WORKSTATIONS IN EACH FLOOR

ACTUAL NUMBER
133

STANDARDS
60%min per floor

WORKSPACE
INTERMEDIATE SECONDARY
MAIN AISLE
AISLE AISLE
ACTUAL NUMBER 0.10m 0.12 0.7m
STANDARDS 0.15m 0.12 0.9m

MANAGER ROOM SERVICE CORE

ACTUAL AREA ACTUAL PERCENTAGE

10sqm-3 people 13%

STANDARDS STANDARDS
14sqm-3people 20%
 SEGREGATION OF SPACES
LOBBY
TOTAL NO OF EMPLOYEES IN
BOTH WINGS (PER FLOOR) : 250

WEST EAST
WING WING
SERVICE CORE

GROUND FLOOR
SERVICE CORE CAPACITY
(PER FLOOR):150

BREAK OUT AREA CONFERENCE

HUB ROOM HALL
ELECTRICAL ROOM:2
TOILETS
FIRE ESCAPE STAIRCASE

TYPICAL FLOORS
TYPICAL FLOOR (1,2,3 FLOOR)

SERVICE CORE

WEST WING CONFERENCE EAST WING

HALL

LOBBY
FIRST FLOOR

TOTAL AREA:1665.31sqm

Locker room

Team leader:9

Manager:3

Workstation:182
FOURTH FLOOR
ROOM
SERVICE CORE ROOM

LIVING/
DINING LIVING
/DINING
LOBBY

CONFERENCE
DINING

LOUNGE

TERRACE TERRACE
 Semi private
Fourth floor

Private
and semi Private and semi
private private

Semi public and

semi private
FOURTH FLOOR

TOATAL AREA 581.05sqm

CONFERENCE WORKSPACE
DINING
ROOM:2
LIVING:2
LOUNGE
LOBBY
SERVICE CORE
TERRACE

TERRACE
VARIOUS SPACES
MANAGER ROOM TEAM LEADER SPACE

DISCUSSION AREA WORKSTATION

ANALYSIS
zoning
Workstation is split into two equal components in east wing to navigate different
spaces in each component.

In ground floor the entry terminate to two lobby spaces (lobby 1&2) were lobby 2
split radially into sub spaces in order to bring movement in circulation.

In fourth floor, the entire space is alloted for foreign visitors.

Service core is placed in north wing- average capacity 150 people in each floor.

Organizing structure

The distance between each cubicle is 1m space occupied per person-walkway.

Teamleader space is alloted at the centre of cubicle an area of 3sqm.

 AMENITY BUILDING

CHILLER PLANT

TOTAL AREA:706sqm
KITCHEN
DINING
GYM
LOBBY
PATIO
LAWN
G+3 FLOORS
INFERENCE
As zoning of spaces is in radial manner,equal distribution of spaces in
each floor.

The entry to fourth floor is accessed only by fire exit staircase.

Maintenance area can be accessed through main lobby space(private

area).

Arrangement of cubicles is in the form of maze and distance between

them is 1m.

The shear wall projected from each wing has been used for electrical
and plumbing services.

Toilets are placed only in north wing which is a disadvantage.

MATERIAL
EXTERNAL SKIN
FAADE: Curtain wall
system

Features :
Double glazing.
lateral and vertical
resistance to wind.
thermal, acoustic and fire
resisting properties.
Elimination of water
ingress.
BENEFITS:
A variety of colours and surface textures is possible
Lightweight facades minimise the loads on the supporting structure
Steel glazing systems can be used for visual effect in tall entrance areas and
atria
Steel is non-combustible and robust to damage in faade panels
A high level of thermal and acoustic insulation can be provided.

Stainless steel brackets Metal infill panels

CURVED FINS:
They are made of Reinforced Concrete.
Act as perimeter columns of the building.
The interior is hollow which is used as shafts for major vertical
runs of mechanical and electrical distribution lines.
Aesthetically they structure the building in a spherical form.

WINDOWS:
Glass windows are double walled with vacuum in between for
better temperature and acoustic control.
They are non-operable windows.
INTERIOR
Workstation :

Armstrong 2*2 sheet

wooden panelling

Vinyl flooring
Conference room :

wooden panelling

Vinyl flooring

Acoustic PROOF PANELS

Acoustic panelling is given on the false ceiling ,

it absorbs sound .
Footing: STRUCTURE

PLAN

Footing size: 5.05*5.05m

Clear cover: 60mm Column spacing: 8.5m c/c
Type: slopped footing Height of substructure: 3.5m
Existing gravel and hard soil
Column size: 1*1m levelled and compacted.
Clear cover: 50mm
Type: Square
Footing detail of IT park:
REINFORCEMENT DETAIL:
LINTEL BEAM:
Lintel beam width: 300mm

RC suspenders are placed on the lintel

beam to carry the roof load.

Bars are anchored into the RC wall by

150mm using chemical anchors to
make the resulting bond stronger.
RC Structure:
The entire structure is built of Reinforced concrete.

Grade beam is used to distribute the weight of the building into the foundation.

The building possess good earthquake resistance.

Fire and weather resistance of reinforced concrete is fair.

The maintenance cost of reinforced concrete is very low.

Grade slab and beam layout

Cs of GB (perimeter)
 SERVICES

Service area is located in the North wing back side of

the building.
 HVAC
Centralized Air conditioning facility with a
capacity of 300 TR (Two units of One each with
150 TR) is provided.
Each floor has been provided with two Air
handling units one each for eastern and western
wing.
Certain essential services like UPS room Server
Rooms have been provided with independent air
conditioners.
Chiller plants are located on the terrace of the
service building in order to avoid noise The Chiller plants
chiller plant delivers cooled water to the AHU
Unit in each floor.
The cooled water is then distributed to the
spaces via ducts.
Location of AHU Room
Type : Chilled water central plant.
 Toilets
The toilets are located at each floor in the break out spaces.
Dadoing up to 7 ft height, Isolated Exhaust, Hand wash with sensor facility.
Separate toilet facility physically handicapped one each for women and men in each floor
The gents toilet and ladies toilet are kept at each side of the break out space.

Gents toilet
4 Water closets (1110mm X 1600mm) with 750mm width door
6 Urinals
Handwash 3nos
1 WC with Handwash for Disabled people

Standard Requirements :
8 WC
8 Wash basins
7 Urinals
Ladies toilet:
5 WC (1110 X 1600mm )- 750MM door width
3 Wash basin
1 WC with Wash basin for Disabled (2870 x 1465mm) with 1200 MM
door width.
Maintenance space for Janitor

Standard Requirements
14 WC
8 Wash basins
 Electrical Services

Total Connected Load : Supply Voltage with connected maximum demand of 800
KVA
Transformer Capacity: Two numbers of transformers each with a capacity of 1000
KVA
Diesel Generator Capacity: One number 1010 KVA DG Set installed and functioning
normally. Another 40 KVA DG Set is installed to cater to the minimum load during
off days. The DG set building is completely sound proofed with acoustic materials.
Function of Electrical distribution
Cable tray layout

Ground floor
 PLUMBING
Source: Ground water is the source of water supply. Four bore wells
200ft depth.
Sum Capacity: 360,000 Litres. Tank partition has been made to store
water as Fire Hydrant.
Overhead Tank Capacity: 60,000 Litres
Service Water : Softened water has been provided for the use in the
entire IT Park except for drinking water purposes.
Drinking Water :Reverse Osmosis plant has been installed for supplying
potable water
Sewage system :A comprehensive sewage water treatment plant has
been installed. Treated water from the sewage system is used for
irrigating lawn and gardens
SYSTEM
Water Treatment Plant
Raw water tank contains underground water.
Capacity : 80,000 lit

Soft water tank contains filtered underground

water which then used for drinking purpose.
Capacity : 80,000 lit

Fire tank distributes water to fire fighting systems.

Capacity : 2,15,000 lit

MOTOR PLANTS
 Fire Fighting systems
The IT park comprises of various fire safety features :
Fire Hydrants located in the perimeter of the building complex. (4
along the entrance of the building )
Automated sprinkler systems is provided in the basements, placed at
intervals of 3.5m.
Fire extinguishers placed at 21m from each other inside workstations
(ABC Type extinguisher)
In Break out space a co2-type extinguisher and one ABC-type fire
extinguisher are placed in each floor.
Smoke detectors are placed at a distance of 8m from each other.
Smoke detectors in work station Overhead tank distributes water to
reverse osmosis system and Fire pipe
 FIRE SHAFT

Wet riser - the main

outlet is sited within
the ventilated lobby.

The stair case is

located in north wing.
Separated from office
area.
Egress towards back
side of the building.
Fire escape staircase

STEP DETAIL

Step width 1.2m

The staircase acts as the only egress Tread 0.3m
of the building Riser - 0.14 m to 0.15m
 Check list for fire safety

Building above 15m height shall have compartmentalisation with each

compartment area not exceeding 750sqm
False ceiling panels must have half an hour fire rating.
Fire hydrant should be placed at a distance of 30m from each other.
Sub station, DG room must be constructed of fire resisting material.
Electric cables shall be laid in separate shafts.
Size of refuge area 15sqm (minimum) as cantilever.
Floor cut out needed for wet risers are 250*250mm (min) in each floor and shall
be in pump.
 Elevator location

SERVICE LIFT

PASSENGER LIFT
Passenger Lift : Two Lifts with a carrying capacity 15
persons has been provided near the main entrance / lobby has
been provided from the basement to third floor of the building.

Lift size: 2.2*2.5m

Lift car: 12*2m
 Lifts at entrance
Machine room
Performance:

Easy access
Proximity to ingress
Reliable emergency equipment.
Comfortable lighting and visual travel
direction as one side of life faces the faade.
SERVICE LIFT: A Service lift with a carrying capacity of
8 persons at the rear end of the building near break out
area. This lift operates from basement to terrace.
It is located in the service core near Breakout area.
Lift size: 1.9*1.6m
Door width: 1.1m
SUSTAINABILITY The blowing wind is cooled
by the waterbody in front of
SITE FEATURES the entrance before it enters
the building.
This results in the natural
cooling of the building
interior.
The light green landscapes
reflect the heat back thus
cooling the surrounding site
and reducing the heat.

Main
entrance
Landscape

Water body
 WATER EFFICIENCY

- Irrigation line

SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

 The recycled water from the treatment plant is used for the irrigation
purposes.
The irrigation lines have openings at regular intervals to let the water into
the green land.

Sewage Treatment plants

 ENERGY EFFICIENCY
LIGHTING
LED lights are majorly used in the building.
The workspaces and other office areas are all
lit by LED lights.
 AIR CONDITIONING
The whole office interior is centralized with air conditioner.
Two units, each of 150TR (Ton of Refrigeration) are used.
The air conditioner has a 5-STAR rating.

EER stands for Energy Efficiency Ratio.

EER is calculated By :
Cooling Capacity= Watts / Power Consumption (Watts)

EER (W/W)
Star Rating Maximum Minimum

1 Star 2.50 2.69

2 Star 2.70 2.89

3 Star 2.90 3.09

4 Star 3.10 2.29

5 Star 3.30
ROOF GARDENING
Rooftop gardening can help improve the quality of the
atmosphere.
The plants absorb carbon dioxide in the air and convert it
into oxygen reducing the air pollution.
The rooftop plants provide natural insulation to rooftops
by reflecting light and heat thus reducing the need for
heating or cooling mechanisms.

The insulation from rooftop gardens can also

block outdoor noises.
They can potentially protect rooftops from
damage and deterioration.
The plants in rooftop gardens can aid in
reducing the heat island effect.
Prolongs the life of waterproofing membranes