A22_30_Swayam

Located in Pushkar, Rajasthan, the fair is held during the month of November for about 5 to 10 days. A large number of people visit the arena during the fair. Even though the fair happens during the winters the temperatures(35 degree) during the day are not very favorable to visitors and tourists.

The place where I'm intervening is near the main arena of the fair where the horse and camel races take place. My intent is to create a space for tourists and visitors to get away from the heat but also not completely isolating them from the fair. 

G-floor

1sr-floor

Sections

Also the ground elevation and various heights are made to ensure the cafe could accommodate various users simultaneously.

And the extended part serves as a viewing deck for visitors.

Majority of the heat gain in the buildings is through roofs and building facades.

And creating an insulation barrier on these surfaces reduces the heat gain and increases cooling in the buildings.

So, I'm focusing on the cooling system in this design. The  idea was to use a terracotta cooling system. Using the same principle of a pot, instead of cooling water it cools the air. Placed facing the south of the structure (wind blows towards northeast) so when air flows through it, it is naturally cooled. It is also a very energy efficient system.