INDIAN GRAND PRIXBuddh International Circuit,Greater Noida

ThesisReportBy Divyesh Kumar

Introduction

Jaypee race circuit – which will host India’s first ever F1 Grand Prix in 2011. Situated on the outskirts of New Delhi, near Greater Noida, the Jaypee racetrack will be a part of Jaypee Sports City, which is spread over 2,500 acres. This facility will include a Cricket stadium that will have a seating capacity of 100,000 people. There will also be a hockey arena, a sports training academy and infrastructure for other sports. BIC has been designed as one of the fastest, most exciting motor racing circuits in the world, iswell suited to the requirements of powerful, high-spec racing cars and motorcycles and willhost some of the most challenging motorsports events on the planet. The track’s combinationof 16 corners, high-speed straights and dramatic changes in elevation has been designed toprovide ample opportunities for overtaking, which is what makes motor racing exciting. At thesame time, in terms of adherence to safety norms and regulations, run-off areas, medicalfacilities, facilities for the media and overall infrastructure, BIC will be among the best in theworld.

Length: 5.14kmTurns: 16Highest point of elevation: 14mWidth of the track: Between 18m – 20mTop speeds on the circuit: About 320km/h, for an F1 carTotal seating capacity: About 120,000Approximate cost of building the track: US$400 millionDistance from New Delhi: 40km approx.

Established in October 2007, Jaypee Sports International Ltd., a subsidiary of JaiprakashAssociates Ltd. (JAL), is well on its way to completing the construction of India’s premiermotorsports destination – Buddh International Circuit (BIC) – which will host India’s first ever F1Grand Prix in October 2011. In addition to F1, the track is also expected to host other top-levelinternational motorsports events from 2012 onwards.BIC will be a part of Jaypee Sports City, which is spread over 2,500 acres. This facility will includea Cricket stadium that is being developed in two phases and which will have a seating capacityof 100,000 people. There will also be a hockey arena, a sports training academy andinfrastructure for other sports.Jaypee Sports City, the country’s first fully integrated megacity built around a sporting lifestyleand featuring premium residential and commercial spaces, has been designed by world-renowned architects and planners, SOM. One of the world's leading design consultants for thehospitality, leisure and entertainment industries, SOM has made a significant contribution tomaking Jaypee Sports City the best of its kind anywhere in the world.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

BUDDH INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT: FACT SHEET

ABOUT JAYPEE SPORTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (JPSI)

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE LOCATION:GREATER NOIDA

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The site for the project is located in Greater Noida which falls within the Delhi - National Capital Region. The metropolitan region of Delhi - NCR was notified in 1962 to relieve Delhi of developmental pressures. Apart from Delhi, the NCR includes areas of participating states - Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Covering an area of 33,578 square kilometres, this is the ninth largest urban conglomeration in the world.Greater Noida is located in Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and lies 40 kilometres south east of Delhi. It is an extension to Noida.

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As a 40,000 hectare planned township, Greater Noida is the largest industrial township in Asia. Current population is 0.22 million, which is set to grow to 0.7 million by 2016.Greater Noida has the best planned infrastructure in NCR. This township is home to several multinational firms and a large number of educational institutions. The landuse profile is a mix of residential, commerce & services, educational institutes and industrial zones.

In the early 1980s the Government of India realized that the rapid rate at which Delhi was expanding would result in chaos. So they planned to develop residential and industrial areas around the capital to reduce the burden of rapid development on the capital. The two areas which were developed were Gurgaon (across the border with Haryana) and Noida (across the border with Uttar Pradesh). As a planned expansion, Noida's infrastructure and utilities was carefully laid out. Noida was developed to be able to accommodate population growth for 20–25 years. But, with the massive influx to Delhi, it was overloaded in just 15 years.

INTRODUCTION

IntroductionTERMINOLOGIES RELATING F1

Drivers get most of the attention, but Formula One racing remains a team sport even during the race itself. The precisely timed, millimetre perfect choreography of a modern pit stop is vital to help teams to turn their race strategy into success - changing a car’s tyres, replacing damaged parts and adjusting front wings in a matter of seconds.

PIT STOP

The pit-lane at every circuit is divided into two lanes. The lane closest to the pit wall is known as the ‘fast lane’, whilst the lane closest to the garages is the ‘inner lane’.The FIA allocates garages and an area in the ‘inner lane’ where the teams may work, and within each space is one position - or pit box - where pit stops may be carried out during practice sessions, qualifying and the race

PIT LANE

An area of track separated from the start/finish straight by a wall, where the cars are brought for new tyres and fuel during the race, or for set-up changes in practice, each stopping at their respective pit garages.

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An enclosed area behind the pits in which the teams keep their transporters and motor homes. There is no admission to the public. It also includes parking spaces for participants and FIA officials

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Why Greater Noida?There is great potential within this site,a chance to redefine a neighborhood with no distinctiveness and energize a seemingly underperforming area marked by the surrounding venues. This proposal should understand and embrace the following site conditions and use them as design opportunities to simultaneously enhance the project and its adjoining community.

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• METRO rail’s proposed Line willadd a stop at adjacent to the site along the river Yamuna.Existing metro is • Will make the area highly accessible toall residents within the loop.

• Nearest station is Dankaur Station which lies on New-Delhi-Howarh Main line.• Khurja junction is upcoming station to deal with the freight services of Greater Noida,

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• The Taj expressway is under development where it connects the Noida and Agra by 165 kms in length. •This project claims to cover the new International Airport at Jewar which will take 100 min to Agra and is 12 kms away from the site

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• Existing airport that is Indra Gandhi International Airport is 110 min apart from the site.•The proposed airport at Jewar District is only 12 kms south towards Agra.

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SITE CLIMATOLOGYSOLAR STUDY

Following observations were made.1.During July the incident solar angle is overhead.2. This fixes the design criteria for the shadow for the spectators beneath the roof structure of the Main Grand Stand.3.Hence the cantilever arms can be fixed

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COMMUNITY SPECTATORS

Spectators are a crucial user group, not only providing the economical support but the spiritual and social cohesion that keeps these venues and franchises afoat. Seating is a vital component to the fan experience and is traditionally accommodated by reconciling comfort, safety, robustness, and economy. While still considering these factors, this project proposes a fifth dimension, diversity. Stadiums have always been places that shamelessly divide its spectators into various class systems, this project will attempt to capitalize on such diversities in the seating and sight lines.

• General Seating• Brief: Provide seats or standing places for the spectators in a way that they have a

clear and comfortable view of the event, yet give the spectators diverse and unique perspectives within their different seating zones.

• Conclusion:• The seat is no longer judged solely by its location in respect to the field but its views

with respect to the city, variation in seating type, material, and fixation.

• Private Viewing & Facilities• Brief: These are unique spaces in stadiums defined by the standards of comfort and

refreshments facilities, but restrained by the willingness or ability of people to pay for the benefts. Since the demand for these spaces varies from person to person the spaces should be flexible, not just for interaction between the box and lounge, but for interaction between suite and stadium. Spaces include:• Lounge area with self-contained bar and kitchen• Box/platform for viewing• Private restroom

• Conclusion:• Suites can also function as commercial space• Hosting small conferences, meetings, and accommodating out of town guests• Tourists can rent a hotel and watch the event from their room

Spectators can become residents on non-event days

LITERATURE STUDY

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AMENITIES OPERATIONS

By nature Grand Stand have a natural captive market, when people come to enjoy the event there are operational amenities to ensure spectators needs and wants. Conversely, when stadiums are not in operation these markets, jobs, and revenues are inexistent thus missing out on additional economy. How else can these support spaces be utilized and accommodate infuxes of people on non-event days?

• Concessions• Brief: Concession stands shall be located at all concourse levels and appropriately

distributed along the concourse level.• Conclusion:

• Restaurants, cafes, and bars will serve as the concessions• Run by local business owners/managers who share proft with the team on event days• Concessions remain open to the city throughout the week• Provide greater diversity and quality of food• Various types of concessions from quick-service outlets to sit-and-eat areas• Watch the event, eat, and socialize

• Ticket Sales Offices• Brief: Ticket offices should be evenly distributed around the site and clear to crowds

leaving and approaching the stadium. The windows should be 30 feet away from entry gates so that circulation is not obstructed.

• Conclusion:• Ticket offces typically remain open throughout the week for sales but can act as

general information hubs for the venue throughout the week.• Souvenir Shops

• Brief: These retail outlets are meant to provide visitors with the opportunity to take a memento to commemorate the event, however these spaces also contribute to the fnancial viability of the stadium.

• Conclusion:• Integrated with other types of retail shops and stores• Provide an enticing variety of retail outlets that can function independently of the

stadium’s events.• Grand Prix Museum

• Brief: Museums are an additional program that can supplement the visitation of the stadium. Can showcase photographs, trophies, awards, records, and memorabilia to tell the story of the sports franchise.

• Conclusion:• Provide temporary and rotating exhibitions of other cultures that appeal to a wider

spectrum of people.• Local Art, History of Houston, Exhibits for children, etc.

• Restrooms• Brief: Toilet rooms shall be provided for men and women at every concourse level and

appropriately distributed. The ratio of spectators to fixtures shall be based on 50% male and 50% female attendance. Fixtures shall be provided based on the following ratios:• Male (12 restrooms)

• 1 urinal per 100 men = 100 urinals• 1 WC per 500 men = 20 WCs• 1 sink per 300 men = 35 sinks

• Female (12 restrooms)• 1 WC per 90 women = 110 WCs• 1 sink per 200 women = 50 sinks

LITERATURE STUDY

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA

Facilities for the media are an integral part of the stadium, allowing the press to provide information to the public through various mediums. Coverage of sports has expanded tremendously over the past 20 years through radio, television, newspapers, and the Internet to become a much larger portion of human culture. With rapid changes in technology and an increasing interest in media coverage, these spaces should be flexible to members of the media and accessible to the people that they serve as well.

• The Press Facility• Brief: It’s important to group these facilities near the participants for ease of

communication between the two groups• Conclusion:

• These highly equipped and technical spaces can act as media galleries, cinemas, and recording studios for the public during non-event days• Press Box

• Brief: Stations for writers and media member shall be provided. This area shall contain built-in writing counter, seating, electrical and telephone outlets, sound system and closed circuit television. Coat racks and lockable book lockers for writers will be provided.

• Broadcasting Booths• Brief: Broadcasting booths suitable for TV or radio with built-in counters, special

acoustical treatment on walls and ceiling, and operable sash.• Coaches

• Brief: Spaces for home and visiting team coaches, 5 seats each, shall contain built-in writing desks and telephone connections to player benches and operable sash.

• Scoreboard Control• Brief: This space shall be provided with built-in writing counters. All wiring,

control panels, and other equipment required for operation of the scoreboard equipment and instant replay boards.

• Public Address Announcer• Brief: This space for announcer and assistants with built-in counter will contain

all controls required for a public address system serving the entire stadium. Public address booth to have operable sash.

• Conference & Interview Room• Brief: Interview space for television broadcasts shall be provided convenient

to both home and visitor’s locker rooms. This room shall be accessible by television cable tray and electrical requirements shall be provided.

• Press Club• Brief: For press personnel, this facility shall contain dining facilities seating

approximately 175 persons and rough-in plumbing and electrical service for food and beverage service. The space shall be adjacent to the working press area in the press box.

• Equipment Storage• Brief: Adequate space for sound system, telephone, electrical, and television

equipment shall be provided.• Restrooms

• Brief: Toilet facilities for the press shall be provided for men and women, including attendant closet.

LITERATURE STUDY

AREA REQUIREMENT

LITERATURE STUDY

Main Grand Stand:20,300 seating capacity

Pit Building:Core Services which includes Toilet Lift and Staircase for Teams at the gapof 6 Pit BoxesNo. of Boxes=41

2Each box:120 mLength : 15.00 mWidth : 7.00 mHeight: 4.5 m Includes:Within each module, all the boxes can beconnected to each other by rolling shutterdoors.Cable and Widi services with toilet provision

Media Center:2Size: 300 m

Capacity: 150 peopleTV monitors: 24Individual lockers: 50Includes:Cable and wifi Internet accessInformation deskPrivate office for press officer

Briefing Room:2Size: 223 m

Capacity: 200 peopleIncludes:Video projector with feedback to TV screensSound system

2Size: 300 mCapacity: 160 peopleLocated next to kitchen

Catering Room:

2Size: 60mCapacity: 35-40 peopleTV monitorsPrivate terraces over looking pit lane and paddock

Hospitality Suites: VIP Hospitality Suites:2Size: 150 m

Capacity: 100 peopleTV monitorsToilets

CONFERENCE ROOM2Size: 295 m

Capacity: 200 peopleAudiovisual equipment: Screen vídeo,proyector and sound systemDirect access for catering servicesInformation desk

RESTAURANT / CAFETERIARestaurant capacity: 100 people1st floor catering hall: 300 people

EVENT ORGANIZERS OFFICESOffices available for customers8 individual offices1 meeting room

Paddock :223,000 m

DESIGN APPROACHTRACK DESIGN

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Track Formation according to following requirement:1.Lenght of track2.No. of turns required3.Maximum Speed of requiredThe track is laid primarily taking these conditions.

Spectators are never allowed to cross the track in any case. Building requirement at the site governs the loop shape of the track. Hence the area required to cater them is also considered to be an important factor.

Grand stands and other stands are oriented to view the maximum percentage of the event happening.Grand Stands are designed to view almost 75% of the track.

Other than Main Grand Stand the location is set mostly at the corner where the turning radius is quite low so that a vehicle can spend maximum time for exiting the spectator.

Inside the Track Loop the paddock area is defined where spectators are strictly prohibited. These include Pit Building, team buildings and services regarding safety and functioning of the event.

Along the periphery a Service loop is provided so as the circulation remains smooth for spectators as well as event managers. Inter-connectivity inside the track is provided to approach for ambulance and medic team during the mis happening.

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SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUITTRACK DESIGN AND INFORMATION

PRECENDENTS|SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

The new circuit in China was designed by Hermann Tilke to be a circuit for the new millennium,with impressive spectator facilities and a media centre which spans the start finish straight - on opening it was billed as the venue all others should aspire to. It features Tilke's trademark long straight followed by a tight hairpin. The shape of the circuit is designed to look like the Chinese character 'Shang' which means high or above, and there are also other echoes of traditional Chinese architecture, including the team buildings set on stilts in the lake.

Number of Laps: 56Circuit Length: 5.451 kmRace Distance: 305.066 kmNo. of Turns: 16

LOCATION

Located in one of China's most economically developed regions of the Yangtze River Delta, adjacent to Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, located in the northwest corner of Shanghai's Jiading district, close to Shanghai International Automobile City in Jiading New Town and construction.

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PRECENDENTS|SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

PIT GARAGE BUILDING

MEDIA CENTER

2Size: 300 mCapacity: 150 peopleTV monitors: 24Individual lockers: 50Includes:Cable and wifi Internet accessInformation deskPrivate office for press officer

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Media center is over the cantilevered space above the start/finish track. The interior planning is done central axially where media person can easily visualize the track as well as pit building. Reception and office cabins is allocated at the ends. This is accessible through lifts from main con-course and from paddock are to the other side.

PRECENDENTS|SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

PIT GARAGE BUILDING

CATERING ROOM

2Size: 300 mCapacity: 160 people

Located next to kitchen

Cable and wifi Internet accessInformation desk

PRECENDENTS|SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

BRIEFING ROOMPIT GARAGE BUILDING

BRIEFING ROOM

HOSPITALITY ROOMPIT GARAGE BUILDING

2Size: 223 mCapacity: 200 peopleIncludes:Video projector with feedback to TV screens & Sound system

2Size: 60mCapacity: 35-40 peopleTV monitorsPrivate terraces over looking pit lane and paddock

FACING TRACK EVENTS

TOWARDS PADDOCK

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SILVERSTONE GRAND PRIX CIRCUITBRIEF

PRECENDENTS|SILVERSTONE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT

Like many UK historic tracks, Silverstone was built on the site of an old RAF airfield with theoriginal circuit making use of the three runways in a triangle formation, so common to World War Two airfields.The first race at the circuit is reported to have taken place in September 1947 between localresident Maurice Geoghegan and 11 friends who raced on a two-mile ad-hoc circuit. The racewas plagued by sheep wandering onto the circuit; the event was nicknamed the 'Mutton GrandPrix' after Geoghegan hit one of the unfortunate creatures, signalling the end for both car andsheep.The following year the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) took a lease on the airfield and set out amore formal circuit marked by hay bales. The layout still retained use of the original runways and led to a circuit consisting of long straights joined by hairpin corners. In 1949 the layout was revised to use the perimeter track and this layout formed the circuit for the first Grand Prix held there in 1950.In the presence of King George VI, the race was won by Nino Farino in his Alfa Romeo, finishingtwo laps ahead of team-mate Luigi Faglioli. The start-line was moved from Farm straight to the current location for the 1952 Grand Prix and the layout remained largely unaltered for the next 35 years. The circuit continued to host grand

TRACK INFORMATIONNumber of Laps: 52Circuit Length: 5.891 kmRace Distance: 306.227 kmNo. of Turns: 18

PRECENDENTS|SILVERSTONE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT

SITE ACCESS AND PARKING

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YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, ABU DHABIBRIEF

PRECENDENTS| YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, ABU DHABI

The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke,and is situated on Yas Island, about 30 minutes from the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. A 10-lane highway connects the airport, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and Abu Dhabi city center.

Away from the track - a kilometre long drag strip - has been completed by the north grandstand. A go kart track in the shape of a complex figure-of-eight has been constructed - to act as a testing ground for local young driving talent, who will access the circuit's driving academy. In addition, spectacular stadium sections of track bring spectators very close to the action, delivering a unique electrifying experience. The architecture of the team buildings around the track will take their cue from a reinvention of local vernacular themes from the Emirates adding a stark contrast to the adjacent sleek modern forms of the Marina Hotel and Benoy's Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

TRACK INFORMATION

Number of Laps: 55Circuit Length: 5.554 kmRace Distance: 305.355 kmNo. of Turns: 21

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Major Parking Facilities are 1.4 Km far from the seatings of spectators.Shuttle Buses are provided for parking around Yas Central Location

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REMARKABLE FEAURES

PRECENDENTS| YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, ABU DHABI

The track can accommodate the full spectrum of racing formats, right up to Formula 1. It is divided into two key sections – a permanent track, for 'everyday' events, and an extended street circuit looping around a spectacular marina to take the circuit length up to F1 requirements. The venue is overlooked by a hotel and residential development as well as iconic grandstands and corporate lounges. A full range of pit, paddock lounges and team facilities, uniquely arranged along the marina waterfront brands the Abu Dhabi circuit as a very distinctive place in the world of motor racing.

Yas Hotel is across the track the bridge connecting the two wings is cantilevered over the track.

ROOF DESIGN

PRECENDENTS| YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, ABU DHABI

Roof Structure in one of the important aspects of designing in any for of Grand Stand Design.In case of Yas Marina Circuit, The main grandstand opposite the pit building on the start-finish straight is designed in the style of an Arab tent. Tensile canvas structures is subjected to withstand live loads of Wind and Rainfall and self Dead load. It has a capacity of around 7000 spectators. For many fans, this is the heart of the action, the scene of much drama during the pit stops and, of course, the location of the start and finish line as well as the victory podium.