IOC's KR Puram complex is an opportunity to establish a new architectural vocabulary to express IOCL's corporate vision for the future. Alexander's design of the complex echoes the strong mission, vision, and values of Indian Oil:
• Ethics: The campus will contribute to the surrounding economy and built environment, setting new standards for development in the area
• People: Mindful that the Office and Residential complex is fundamentally to serve people – and increase their productivity and efficiency in a progressive work and living environment
• Innovation: The KR Puram campus will offer a new paradigm in live-work environments – from the placement of buildings to the design care given to each living suite.
• Environment: Zero-energy design requirement is a striking and significant commitment to the environment – departing significantly from conventional design and construction practices.
• Technology: Environmental technology as well as organic, natural Green design elements will be provided to achieve the Net-Zero mandate for the facility.
Complex Organization
The KR Puram campus is organized around three separate subcampuses (each with separate entries), and resolves the development of a relatively dense building program on a compact site. The desire to create a meaningful sense of Place at the heart of the campus was the primary catalyst for locating buildings around the site's periphery; this design creates an enclosed and protected communal gathering place for IOC employees, families, and guests. A green oasis – the rooftop park at the center of the building complex – provides a quiet, safe environment.
Environmental Considerations
Frontier technologies will be integrated into the design of the complex (wind bands, solar, etc.) to minimize the environmental impact of building. We will research materials during the schematic design process to determine the feasibility of sourcing local materials, striking a Net-Zero balance between energy conservation and the distributed point-of-use harvesting of renewable energy.