New City Centre, Ahmedabad – Urbanscape Studio Pvt. Ltd.

New City Centre,
Ahmedabad

New City Centre

Ahmedabad

New city centre is a large development adjacent to Shantigram Township at Ahmedabad. Spread over 100 acres, the Masterplan is primarily focusing on the character of large public spaces, Pedestrian streets and integrated courtyards to create an urban experience within a four phased high-density development comprising of Offices, Retail, Mega Retail and Residential developments.

The site is spread over 100 acres and is benefitted by the proximity to airport, city of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. An ideal location for a large business district due to ample amount of residential development available within easy accessibility and proposed metro corridor along the site makes it accessible from the city of Ahmedabad.

"The masterplan of a business district should prioritize walkability, green spaces, and mixed-use development to create a vibrant and sustainable urban environment." - Jean Nouvel

Design Principles

Defining the character and form of development is the first task for any master planned development. Basis of current market and the global positioning of Ahmedabad, it is poised to be one of country’s important hubs. Many new formats of businesses are expected to hit the city’s development agenda. Hence a meticulous approach drawn to give best return while fulfilling futuristic demands of the growing city.

Critical analysis of the site, its town and the pattern has been evaluated to create the structure appropriate for the project brief – modular and flexible in nature. Also, understanding major forces generating various opportunities for the development format. These are useful to derive the growth pattern.

Once the structure, scale and forces are established, it’s time to identify open spaces, avenues, public transport and other functional aspects of a masterplan.

Creating Framework

QUARTERS OF THE DEVELOPMENT

BUILT MORPHOLOGY

OPEN GREEN DEVELOPMENT

GREEN SPREAD FROM CENTRAL OPEN SPACES

Four Phase Development

Phase I:

Phase I of the development has been designed to accommodate medium sized footprint for single owner occupancy offices. These units have a central open space and main access from 45m wide road with a maximum height of 45m with a set of regulatory requirements within that bracket. Well, connected with rest of the development, this quarter offers a suitable module for early investors and easy start for the masterplan to kick start.

Phase II:

This part is the most iconic and crucial in terms of its location and positioning designed to act as catalyst for the entire region attracting people to enjoy retail, recreational and outdoor spaces with activities round the clock. The quarter is truly a mix use block accommodating the most sustainable way of designing commercial spaces. The cluster has been designed with a shared street and multiple inner recreational courts which can be activated through the day for office users and through the night for rest of the city.

Phase III:

All corporate offices, MNC’s and large footprint blocks are designed around the central park. Fair mix of office and marginal retail spaces to accentuate the edges in order to have a lively street environment. This quarter takes utmost care of the circulation of the workforce, public transport, infrastructure, parking and pedestrian movement. Common parking layers provided below central car park area with a connectivity with individual plots.

Phase IV:

This quarter is located at the corner and is most suitable for large retail stores like IKEA with ample surface parking, a defined entry and service access. Conveniently accessible from the catalyst retail mix use blocks enhancing the footfall of buyers. An ideal location for mega retail having 3 big units interconnected to make one. First of its kind in Ahmedabad where new destinations can have a larger impact in coordination with existing residential development.