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3.2 INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDIES
3.2.1 SCIENCE CITY, KOLKATA
3.2.1.1 INTRODUCTION
• location -
Kolkata's Eastern Metropolitan Bypass
• land area
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201,136 sq. m. (40 acre)
• capacity
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about 2215 persons
• no. of user
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10 million / year
• parking provided
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815 nos. with additional space reserved for 25 nos.
chartered bus parking
• architectural value
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futuristic and high-tech form, as landmark of Calcutta,
modern complex with state of the art building
• built on a dumping site
4 distinct structures -a science exploration hall, a dynamotion (10,000 sq. m.), a
space odyssey (5000 sq. m.) and a convention center (6,500 sq.m.) are planned around the
central landscaped plaza. Central park equipped with ropeways, toy train, mono-rail, open
air Science Park, clean snack bar, geodesic aviaries, butterfly corner and various booths
act as perfect transitional space before entering the exhibits.
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Parking
Gate Complex
Water Body(Pond)
Convention
Center
Maritime Center
Space Odyssey
Central Park
Dynamotion
Scientific
Nursery
Picnic Area
Science Exploration Hall
Earth Exploration Hall
Figure 3-27: Master Plan of Science City
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Gate Complex
Maritime Center
Fountain at Entry Point
Central Park with Maze and Outdoor Exhibits
Panoramic Eastern View ( Space Odyssey and Dynamotion) and Ropeway
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Eastern View from Central Park
South-Eastern View
North Western View
Space Odyssey and Dynamotion
Rear View...