Campus for Wipro
This corporate office for Wipro, one of India’s largest IT firms, is located in Hyderabad. With 101 acres of land, the project embodies the historical and cultural references of the region whilst being contextually relevant to these modern times. The plan for this office campus is evolved from understanding the carrying capacity of the site; a capacity determined by functions like energy, water, geology of the land, along with essential rules of urban design pertaining to light, ventilation and shading. With an estimated EPI of 30, this development sets out to be net-zero on energy, water, and waste to landfill. To offset the water needs, the site has been analysed for water catchment zones, with all surface run-off intended to be used to create a water reservoir.
The morphology adopted for the project is that of multiple courtyards and cascading terraces. Building masses are stacked around a central courtyard. About 10 per cent (100,000 square feet) of the primary functions (gym; open cafeteria; library spill-out; outdoor meeting spaces) have been moved outdoors into the shaded courtyards, thereby optimising space and cost. All buildings are north-south orientated, and the east-west edges are kept open to enhance wind movement and natural ventilation. Low wall-to-window ratios and narrow floor plates enable optimum daylight while ensuring low thermal absorption. The project is executed in earthy hues of clay bricks that also have low U-values and make the façade energy efficient. Taking inspiration from the traditional waterfront structures such as baoils and ghats, a strategy to temper the microclimate was developed. Water is introduced as an experimental layer throughout the stepped landscape to bring down temperatures, much like the working principles of a desert cooler.
PROJECT DATA Project Name Campus for Wipro Location Hyderabad Status
In progress Client Wipro Ltd. Built-up Area
16,35,725 square feet Site Area 37.91 acres Consultants Structure: TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd. MEP & FF: TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd. Traffic: GMD COnsutants VT: L’Avenir Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Façade: Meinhardt Facade Technology (India) Pvt Ltd Landscape: Integral Designs International Studio Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Design: Transolar Green Certification: Ecofirst Interiors (Common Areas): Gensler Hospitality: HPG Consulting Lighting Design: KSA Lighting BIM: Morphogenesis 3D Visuals: Morphogenesis QS: AECOM PMC: TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd.
Art Curator: ODD Works Contractors
Civil & Structure: L & T Façade: MERO and Alufit
4 Diagram of massing and passive strategies
Funnelling of wind in the east-west axis for better thermal comfort
Central Water Feature Enhances passive cooling
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Courtyard
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Multiple courts
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Terraces and ghats
4 2 Subdivision 4 Connectivity
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