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GGSIP UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

KASHMERE GATE, NEW DELHI

Thesis Topic

CRICKET HALL OF FAME

Thesis Guide

Prof. Rupinder Singh

Name of the Student

Pallavi Rikh

(005/USAP/2005)


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Cr i cke t Ha l l O f Fame

GGSIP UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

KASHMERE GATE, NEW DELHI

Thesis Topic

CRICKET HALL OF FAME

Approval Certificate

The following study is hereby approved as a creditable work on the approved subject, carried

out and presented in a manner sufficiently satisfactory to warrant its acceptance.

It is to be understood that by this approval the undersigned does not necessarily endorse or

approve any statement made, opinion expressed or conclusions drawn therein, but approve

the study only for the purpose for which it is submitted and satisfies himself as to the

requirements laid down by the thesis committee.

Name of the student Name of the Guide

Pallavi Rikh (Prof. Rupinder Singh)

(005/USAP/2005)


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to my guide Prof. Rupinder Singh

for his guidance, support and wealth of information which he shared with me and also helped

me understand the intricacies of the topic without which I would not have succeeded in

writing this paper.

I would also like to thank our thesis coordinator Prof. Ashok Lal for his consistent guidance

and update of the study, and for his immense support and guidance.

Also to the staff of SPA library and my College who helped in arranging for the required data

when it was needed the most.

I would also like to thank my Classmates and Juniors for providing me with relevant

information.

And most of all, I would like to thank my parents for their moral support and understanding.

Pallavi Rikh

(005/USAP/2005)


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pg.No

APPROVAL ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii

INTRODUCTION 1-4

ISSUES 5

AIM 6

METHODOLOGY 6

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS 6

CHAPTER 1

THE SITE 7-11

CHAPTER 2

CASE STUDY 12-24

CHAPTER 3

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 25-26

CHAPTER 4

CONCEPT 27

CHAPTER 5

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 28-33

CHAPTER 6

FINAL DRAWINGS 34-46


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Cr icket Hal l Of Fame

INTRODUCTION

Its true that cricket was not originated in India but has the largest and the craziest fan

following than anywhere else in the world. Although the national game of India is Hockey

and the country has been a strong power in the game at world level for a long period, still

over the period of time Hockey took the back seat and Cricket came to the forefront as far as

popularity among the masses is concerned.

Though people in Indian sub-continent follow variety of different religions and Hinduism is

regarded as the leading religion in this region. But today, India has a religion not heard, but

followed by most Indians. Cricket is the biggest religion in India. This religion is quite

phenomenal and has several gods who keep changing every few years or even months. India

considered as a poor country but still cricket, the rich mans game, is the most popular.

Indians easily get emotional when it comes to cricket. Each game is watched with great

intensity. When a match is won, the whole nation rejoices and when they lose, people just

burst out with anger.

Whether it is a six year old or a twenty year old, the game is played with enthusiasm and

great intensity. Even a person who does not know to hold a bat, enjoys watching the game

and rejoices when sees his country win. A spectator and a player both equally enjoy the game

and both undergo the same emotions at every ball.

So, by keeping this in mind and with my analysis the major part of population is cricket fan.

This craze will not fade as the cricket board keep introducing new ideas such as Indian

Premiere League and T20 cricket that keeps a hold on its viewers.


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WHY CRICKET HALL OF FAME?????

BEGINNING: The word 'cricket' may have its origin in the word 'cric'. Crics were wooden

staves carried by shepherds. The game developed in the grasslands of Kent and Sussex in

England, where it was a kid sport and not seriously taken up by the adults. The first written

record of the game can be traced to 1598, when a mention of the game 'crekett' or 'crickett'

was found. Slowly, it became popular among the adults, only to be suppressed by the clergy.

In 1611, two men were prosecuted for playing cricket instead of going to the church. But, the

growing popularity meant more and more arrests. The new puritan government of England

clamped down on the spread of cricket. It had become a major pastime in the 1600s among

the labor class and peasants. The 1680s saw the end of the puritan regime and Monarchy was

in power again. The new rulers were themselves fond of the game and hence it gained in

popularity and respectability. Inspite of betting and petty violence associated with cricket's

early following, the London magistrate viewed the game as 'respectable'. In the year 1788, the

'Laws of Cricket' were laid down by the Marylebone Cricket Club, England which are still

adhered to, except for a few revisions and modifications. Till today, it is the only game in the

world that has 'laws' instead of rules, heralding the beginning of the modern version of the

game in the 1700s. The game was played in the eastern United States along with England, in

accordance with the new laws of the game.

IN INDIA: Cricket was brought to India by the British. In the beginning the game was played

amongst the British nationals. Later it struck deep roots in the Indian soil as a result of the

patronage extended to it by the ruling class and the princely households. By the beginning of

the 19th

century, cricket became popular in the cities of Bombay, Calcutta and Madras. An

England team toured India in 1902-03. An All-India team went on a tour of England in 1911

under Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. The Indian cricket control board came into being


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towards the end of 1928. With the efforts of several Indian princes, H.E. Grant Goven and

A.S.De Mellow, the national championship for the Ranji Trophy began in 1935. India entered

the international arena and played its first official Test against England in 1932.

Meanwhile Prince Ranjit Singhji of Nawanagar who had gone to England for further

study, made a remarkable name for himself in the game of cricket. He is generally

acknowledged as the Father of Indian Cricket although he played only in England. He will

always be remembered through the National Cricket Championship - Ranji Trophy, named

after him.

In the context of today, it can be said that Cricket has become synonymous with the

identity of being an Indian sports enthusiast. Such is the charisma of the game in the nation

and so badly are the people influenced with the aura of Cricket-stars that their glory and fan

following can easily put some Bollywood stars to shame.

SITE SELECTION: Firoz Shah Kotla to most people gives an image of extremely popular

cricket stadium of the city. The stadium overlooks a 4th

century citadel. To its north, is the

imperial city of Shahjahanabad with Delhi gate, marks the entrance into Daryaganj (mart by

the river). The other important feature is the Netaji Subhash Marg and Sunday book bazaar.

To south, is Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, busy street touches the heart of Delhis commerce.

On this road are institutes, media offices and major government offices too. Other attraction

is the Doll Museum for the children.

All functions as institutions, museum, commercial and offices at one place provide a

strong context to this site. The area has people from all age groups together which

undoubtedly have craze for cricket and would love to have a place like this around them. It is

a place of congestions and traffic jams, the project should be near to traffic junctions where


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people can easily access it. For the project to gain popularity this site is the best because of

the neighbouring buildings around it and most importantly the popularity base that is

provided to the site is by the Firoz shah Kotla Cricket stadium.


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THESIS ISSUES:

Delhi being the capital is the gateway to the nation so its important to keep the

peoples interest intact. In terms of entertainment, the first and the foremost thing that people

enjoy is cricket. Cricket has become a type of religion which majority of people follow. Even

a non-religious person follows cricket. So whenever, there is a match people find a good spot

to relax and watch, along with their friends. Therefore places like Cafe Coffee Day, Barista,

shops etc are crowded more with cricket lovers than regular customers during matches.

ARCHITECTURAL ISSUE:

An attempt is made to build a place where cricket fans can watch matches with a

drink and enjoy. Create a museum or a hall of fame like in Wisconsin, Louisiana etc for

cricket fans with souvenir shops. Overall, to create an ambience suited for cricket lovers. The

building needs to become a symbol of Indian Cricket at one level. The other most

important aspect is the nature of the exhibit and need for large column free space for sports

bar and museum.

FUTURE RELEVANCE:

The first time a boy learns to play a sport is Cricket. And with time develops a craze

for the sport. Earlier there were only One day and test cricket but seeing the fan following of

the sport the cricket committee introduced new leagues such as Indian Premiere League and

T20, more and more matches are played. The other reason for the sport to gain importance is

from the private sector. With boost in the private sector, more and more brands are coming

up. And the best way to promote their brand is through cricket. Hence, these brands sponsor

different teams whether it is at district level or international level. Therefore the love for the

sport will never fade.


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AIM: This project will not only provide entertainment to people will also give opportunities

to people interact with others during matches. And in coming days this idea if combined with

public space may became good hangout space for people. Firoz shah Kotla will no longer be

known only for the stadium but also for the cricket hall of fame.

METHODOLOGY: started by understanding the evolution of cricket and the importance of

cricket. Analyse the influence of cricket on the social and economic factors of society. Pick

out one important aspect of cricket and develop a form. Create an experiential place for the

users. To make a place that takes the user to a whole new experience as watching cricket

takes a viewer to a new level of excitement and taking tension out.

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS: the scope of hall of fame is limited to only cricket. Attempt

is made to evolve a unique form and idea for the building. Propose a structural system for the

building. And create spaces that are new and experiential.


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Cr icket Hal l Of Fame Chapter 1: The S i te

CHAPTER 1

THE SITE

chosen is near Firoz Shah Kotla Cricket

stadium at intersection of Jawaharlal

Nehru Marg and Bahadur Shah Zafar

Marg. The site is near to the commercial

and institutional hub like Darya Ganj,

Chandni chowk, Maulana Azad Medical

College, IP University and most

importantly I.T.O(Income Tax Office).

Not too far from the site is I.S.B.T,

Kashmere Gate metro station and

Pragati Maidan metro station. Besides

this, next to the site is the 14th

century monument Kotla Firoz Shah.

ACCESS TO SITE:

The site has access from South Delhi via Bahadur Shah Road or Ring Road. Asaf Ali

Road and Bahadurshah Zafar Road can be used to access from Central Delhi and West Delhi.

Ring Road and ITO Flyover can be used to access from North Delhi and East Delhi.

PRESENT LAND USE:

Adjacent to site is rest house, hospital, institutions, Indraprastha offices and further

deep are shops and residences. Across the road are shops and some of the old Delhi

residences. A few shacks and unauthorized shops have come up. Gandhi memorial museum


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Cr i cke t Ha l l O f Fame Chap ter 1 : The S i te

and historical structure from the 14th

century is around the site and a large open space further

down towards South of the site.

Hence, mixed land use concept is seen around the site.

NATURAL FEATURES:

Delhi is located at latitude 2853 and longitude 772E, and is north of the Tropic of

Cancer, and has fairly hot summer and a cold winter. These are interspersed by spell of rain

thus making the climate of Delhi composite. In summer, shadow patterns on the ground

dictate outdoor activity. The winter sun, on the contrary, is a welcome element and sunny

area in winter is actively used for outdoor activity.

During most of the year, the wind blows from the north-west direction and during the rainy

seasons the wind blows from the east.

PRESENT CONDITIONS:

Narrow roads cause traffic congestion during peak hours and also sue to the Delhis busy

market Chandni Chowk and Darya Ganj across the site.

Lack of parking facilities. People coming by vehicles to stadium or parks have to use public

transportation or park their vehicles near Doll museum. They can also use Kotla Firozshah parking.

Exept for bus stand no other public transport stand.

Pedestrian path almost around 3 meters.

No proper maintenance of parks.


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ISTORY OF KOTLA FIROZ SHAH: Feroz Shah Kotla was the erstwhile citadel of

Ferozabad, the Fifth city of Delhi. It is situated off

the Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg of Delhi, near the

Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium. Emperor Firoz

Shah Tughlaq, the nephew of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

and successor of Muhammad Tughlaq, got the

citadel of Ferozshah Kotla built in the year 1354.

Along with the citadel, he also laid the foundation

of the city of Ferozabad. The 13 meter high

sandstone obelisk with Ashokas edict stands a

testimony to the history of this old city in ruins

which has seen Hindu and Muslim rulers over years. The ruins of Ferozabad, the 5th city of

Delhi, built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1354 can be found at Feroz Shah Kotla, just off

Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg between the Old and New Delhi. The remains of a mosque and a

well can also be seen, but most of the ruins were used for the construction of later cities.

Feroz Shah was a great builder and so, this fifth city of Delhi was full of splendid palaces,

mosques and gardens. The Tughlaqabad area was woefully short of water and this made the

Tomars move westward to Mehrauli. Firoz Shah, Muhammad Tughlaqs successor solved

this problem by building his new city on the banks of Yamuna. Kotla was the inner citadel of

Firozabad, built like Windsor, with great palaces and a magnificent mosque inspiring Timurs

envy. Designed by Malik Ghazi and Abdul Hakk, Feroz Shah Kotla was then popularly

known as Kushk-I-Feroz, which meant Feroz's palace. Consisting of three rubble-built walled

rectangular enclosures, it forms an irregular polygonal plan with its eastern wall in one

alignment. The eastern wall of the citadel was built on a bank of the River Yamuna and it is

said that Feroz Shah erected this citadel here in spite of having three palaces in Delhi because


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of the shortage of water in those areas. Destroyed by the Mughals, Kotla palaces were

reduced to mere ruins, exposing to view the subterranean passages and covered cloisters. One

can still see the pyramidal structure topped by the Ashokan Pillar brought from Topra, and a

three tiered baoli. Timurs invasion of Delhi reduced the city to a city of ruins as he took

away with him elephants loaded with treasures and costly building material, artists, masons

and skilled workmen as prisoners. The Saiyyads and Lodis used Kotla as their citadel.

At Present, We can still see the ruins of the palaces, pillared halls, a mosque, a pigeon-tower

and a baoli in the citadel. Mostly in ruin, all thats now visible is traces of plaster clinging to

rubble masonary. With time the area popularised by the Firoz shah Kotla cricket stadium.

This provided a good opportunity for the traders to sell their goods, which later developed as

the famous wholesale market area Darya Ganj and Chandni Chowk. Many Institutes and

Head Offices opened in time such as School of Architecture and Planning, Maulana Azad

Medical College, Commissioner of Police Headquarters, DDA Head Office, Doll Museum

etc. With such important and busy areas it lacks the basic infrastructure as no proper roads,

poor parking facility

and footpaths taken

over by hawkers or

book stalls.


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HISTORY OF FIROZ SHAH KOTLA STADIUM:Deriving its name from the Emperor of

Delhi - Feroz Shah Tughlaq, who ruled from 1351

to 1388, Feroz Shah Kotla stadium was initially a

fortress, built by the by the Emperor to house his

version of Delhi city - Ferozabad. It was

established in the year 1883 and is situated in a

prime location of India's capital, Delhi. One of the oldest cricket stadiums in India, the

stadium hosted the first ever test match in Independent India. Held between India and West

Indies, the match was the first ever tour of West Indies to India, under the captainship of John

Goddard in 1948-49. Ever since the first match played, Feroz Shah Kotla stadium has

witnessed some notable performances over the years.

Currently, the stadium is being managed and maintained by the Delhi District Cricket

Association (DDCA) and has two ends namely TATA end and ITC end. Feroz Shah Kotla

stadium underwent renovation and revamping in the later stages. The stadium was outfitted

with latest amenities for successfully organizing an international cricket matches. Floodlights

were even installed in the stadium, thereby making it one of the choicest venues for day-night

matches as well. In the present times, Kotla stadium boasts of a seating capacity of over 40,

000 people. With the initiation of Indian premier League (IPL) since 2008, the stadium has

been the home venue of the Delhi Daredevils, a franchise of IPL.


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Cr i cke t Ha l l O f Fame Chap ter 2 : Case S tudy

CHAPTER 2

CASE STUDY

Case Study I:

SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM by Trahan Architects

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Project size: 28,000 sqft


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Trey Trahan, FAIA, describes the project as an incredible opportunity to create a

place that will celebrate the deep history of North Louisiana, as well as the indelible influence

sports have had on our states culture.

The museum unites these two programs - formerly housed in trophy cases lining a

coliseum concourse at North-western State University and on the ground floor of the

Natchitoches Parish Courthouse, respectively - in a stunning 28,000-square-foot

contemporary venue that highlights the collections' important cultural assets and recognizes

each segment as part of the greater cultural history of the state of Louisiana. The building will

also serve as a progressive space for community gatherings and events.

In turn, the site of the new museum, on the border of the city's commercial district and

overlooking the lake, has inspired Trahan Architects to embrace this profound history and

this historic landscape in its design. The architects have used sinker cypress planks for

cladding the exterior as a reference to regions rich timber legacy. They embrace the historic

architecture and materials of the region.


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The museum's exterior is clad in sinker cypress planks - (sinker cypress comes from cypress

logs that have been buried for years in the soft muddy bottoms of rivers, lakes, swamps, and

bayous) - a reference to the region's rich timber legacy. The spacing and manipulation of the

boards control light, views and ventilation and create a sense of porosity, articulation, and

texture that will animate the faade and mediate the building's scale; these louvers are also a

reference to the cladding at nearby Oakland Plantation, where wood planks were used for the

purpose of mitigating the climate.


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In addition, on the interior, the firm derived the building's geometry from the area's

distinctive geomorphology and aspects of the river's hydromorphology. The design concept

was guided by the fluid shapes of the braided corridors of river channels separated by

interstitial masses of land - this idea becomes the organizing principle for visitor circulation

and gallery arrangement.

The focus of the interior is the atrium, which will serve as a place for special events,

gatherings and general spatial orientation. Clad in light-colored cast-stone panels, the space

will be washed with natural light from all sides and will present an atmosphere of calm and

reflection


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Case Study II:

WISCONSIN SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM by Star Services, Milwaukee School of

Engineering

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States



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A new 50,000 sf museum, 15,000 sf restaurant, and 15,000 sf Retail

View of the Atrium

Gallery view of the museum


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Conference/Media Room


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Case Study III:

SPORTS MUSEUM OF AMERICA

New York, United States



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ZAMET SPORTS CENTRE

Project Size: 16830 sqm

Sports hall with max 2380 seats, local community offices, library, 13 retail and service spaces

and a garage with 250 parking spaces. The goal and a perpetual guideline for the project were

the evaluation and a minimum distortion of the existing urban environment. One third of the

sports hall volume is cut in the ground, and the rest of the Centre is fully fitted into the

surrounding landscape.


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Cr icket Hal l Of Fame Chapter2:Case Study

The public space on the roof is not only a feature of the building in the business part of the

centre, but the roof of the hall is also used as a kind of an extension of the park situated to the

north of the hall. The hall has been designed for major international sports competitions, in

compliance with state-of-the-art world sports standards. The design of the hall has been

conceived as a very flexible space.

The auditorium has been designed as a system with telescopic stands, which open and adapt

to the kind of competition and the number of spectators; at major competitions 2100

spectators have seating places by opening all the stands. The architecture of public facilities,

the shopping centre, the library and the local authority stands out in the topography of the


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terrain, connecting the square in front of the hall and in front of the school and tries to

integrate into the overall existing context of western Zamet.


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Cr icket Hal l Of Fame Chapter 3: Des ign Requ i rements

CHAPTER 3

DESIGN REQUIREMENT

Lobby 200sqm

Reception 30sqm

Ticket Counter 20sqm

Waiting Area 50sqm

Toilets 30sqm

Shops/Souvenir 50sqm

Media Room 250-300sqm

Cyber Zone 300sqm

FOODCOURT 400sqm

Stall

Kitchen

Seating

Toilet

SPORTS BAR 500sqm

MUSEUM

Storage 300sqm

Exhibition Area 600sqm


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Cr i cke t Ha l l O f Fame Chap ter 3 : Des ign Requ i rements

BCCI OFFICE

Administrator+Toilet+PA 30sqm

Accounts Officer 40sqm

Curator+Toilet+PA 30sqm

Stores 30sqm

Staff Room 50sqm

Guard Room 20sqm

Pantry 20sqm

SERVICES 500sqm

AHU

Generator

LT/HT Panel

Electrical Room

Water Tank

TOTAL 3500sqm


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Cr icket Hal l Of Fame Chapter4:Concept

CHAPTER 4

CONCEPT


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Cr icket Hal l Of Fame Chapter5:Des ign Development

CHAPTER 5

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

FIRST LEVEL FROM SCRATCH

Trying to find spaces that reveal themselves to the user

SECOND LEVEL

Since cricket is a western sport and is a religion in India. So the next step, try to merge the

idea of western church with Indian temples.

In churches there is a god in the front and followers behind. Whereas, in Indian temples he

Gods are in centre and followers circling them.


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Cr i cke t Ha l l O f Fame Chap ter 5 : Des ign Deve lopment

THIRD LEVEL

Used ramps as processions. Since a cricket field is 22 yard so a standard length of ramps is

taken as 22 yard and the functions are arranged around it.


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FOURTH LEVEL

Random forms

FIFTH LEVEL

After all the above step. We came down to the idea of using cricketers as god or stars and

since gods/stars are in the sky. So lifted the building above the ground.


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FINAL STEP

Taking batting strokes of a batsman as a base and tracing them to get an organised yet a

unique form.


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The final chosen organization. Next step was to play with the voids.

THE IDEA


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Cr icket Hal l Of Fame Chapter6:Fina l Drawngs

CHAPTER 6

FINAL DRAWINGS


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Cr i cke t Ha l l O f Fame Chap ter 6 : F ina l Draw ings


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EXPLODED VIEW


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SECTION


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FINAL VIEWS


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PLAY OF LIGHTS


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MODEL PICTURES

Building with respect to context in Firoz Shah Kotla.


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