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Project Type

Cultural, Reseearch & Institutional Typology

Year 

2022

Innovation Centre Chennai
Gaming Arena Design Chennai

The Circuit proposes a groundbreaking, large-scale entertainment, technology, and cultural hub strategically located on ECR Road in Chennai, with proximity to backwaters. The entire complex is master-planned to ignite and satisfy various forms of human curiosity – Novelty, Perceptual, Epistemic, Challenge, and Social Curiosity – through a series of distinct, immersive "chapters" or zones.

The Circuit

An Immersive Experiential Park on Chennai's ECR
Site Plan
Site PLan

  1. Site Entry/Exit

  2. Pedestrian Entry

  3. Entry/Exit Ramp

  4. Lift Lobby

  5. eSports Arena

  6. Ruins

  7. Convention Centre

  8. Maze

  9. Towers (Service Block)

  10. Watch Tower

  11. Museum

  12. Cyber Plaza

  13. Drive-In Theatre

  14. Cyber Park

  15. Service Entry/Exit

  16. Open Space Reservation

Legends

  • Virtual Battleground (eSports Arena): A dedicated, large-capacity venue (6,800 seats) for hosting and facilitating competitive gaming and e-sports events. It's designed to provide an optimal environment for both players and fans across various game genres (MOBA, FPS, RTS, etc.).

  • Innovation Nexus (Convention Center): A Miyawaki Forest-inspired convention center described as an "architectural masterpiece" blending natural tranquility with modern design. It's a versatile hub for diverse events, networking, and knowledge sharing, with detailed floor plans showing exhibition halls, conference rooms, cafes, and foldable acoustic walls.

01 Zoning

  • Virtual Battleground (eSports Arena): A dedicated, large-capacity venue (6,800 seats) for hosting and facilitating competitive gaming and e-sports events. It's designed to provide an optimal environment for both players and fans across various game genres (MOBA, FPS, RTS, etc.).

  • Innovation Nexus (Convention Center): A Miyawaki Forest-inspired convention center described as an "architectural masterpiece" blending natural tranquility with modern design. It's a versatile hub for diverse events, networking, and knowledge sharing, with detailed floor plans showing exhibition halls, conference rooms, cafes, and foldable acoustic walls.

02 Preview

  • Virtual Battleground (eSports Arena): A dedicated, large-capacity venue (6,800 seats) for hosting and facilitating competitive gaming and e-sports events. It's designed to provide an optimal environment for both players and fans across various game genres (MOBA, FPS, RTS, etc.).

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03 Arena 02

  • Virtual Battleground (eSports Arena): A dedicated, large-capacity venue (6,800 seats) for hosting and facilitating competitive gaming and e-sports events. It's designed to provide an optimal environment for both players and fans across various game genres (MOBA, FPS, RTS, etc.).

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04 Arena 01

  • Virtual Battleground (eSports Arena): A dedicated, large-capacity venue (6,800 seats) for hosting and facilitating competitive gaming and e-sports events. It's designed to provide an optimal environment for both players and fans across various game genres (MOBA, FPS, RTS, etc.).

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05 Arena

  • Echoes of the Past (Ruins):

  • An immersive experiential zone designed as crumbling ruins of a "long-gone civilization." Visitors are invited to investigate ancient walls, discover artifacts, and unravel mysteries, with an added interactive element like Paintball Shooting Activities.

06 Ruins

  • Innovation Nexus (Convention Center):

  • An architectural marvel inspired by a Miyawaki Forest, designed as a sanctuary for diverse events, networking, and knowledge sharing.

  • Boasts foldable acoustic walls for flexible space configuration, comprehensive support amenities, and integrates natural elements like tunnels through lush foliage.

07 Innovation Centre

  • Innovation Nexus (Convention Center):

  • An architectural marvel inspired by a Miyawaki Forest, designed as a sanctuary for diverse events, networking, and knowledge sharing.

  • Boasts foldable acoustic walls for flexible space configuration, comprehensive support amenities, and integrates natural elements like tunnels through lush foliage.

08 ConvCentre

  • Enigmatic Labyrinth (Maze):

  • A meticulously crafted physical maze designed to provide an exhilarating intellectual and physical challenge, pushing boundaries and awakening senses.

09 Maze

  • Dehumidifying Oasis (Service Towers):

  • Innovative towers dedicated to air quality and comfort optimization. These Air Purification Towers and Dehumidifiers ensure clean, fresh air by converting water vapors into pure water, strategically located near a waterbody for enhanced efficiency.

10 Towers

  • Minecraft Zone:

  • An interactive area inspired by the popular game, allowing users to experience a virtual world of blocks in a physical setting. It includes a watch tower providing elevated views of the surroundings and the backwaters.

11 Minecraft

  • Digital Odyssey (Gaming Museum):

  • A museum dedicated to the "Future of Gaming Technology," showcasing the evolution of gaming through interactive exhibits, arcade stations, and futuristic displays.

  • Constructed with cutting-edge materials like Carbon Fiber, Titanium, and Toughened Glass, reflecting its forward-looking theme.

12 Museum

  • Digital Odyssey (Gaming Museum):

  • A museum dedicated to the "Future of Gaming Technology," showcasing the evolution of gaming through interactive exhibits, arcade stations, and futuristic displays.

  • Constructed with cutting-edge materials like Carbon Fiber, Titanium, and Toughened Glass, reflecting its forward-looking theme.

13 Museum

  • CyberHub (Cyber Plaza & Cyber Park):

  • A futuristic destination where technology, entertainment, and retail converge. It features a dynamic Cyber Plaza for various amenities and a Drive-in Theatre that can double as parking. The entire area emphasizes connectivity, innovation, and includes themed park spaces and large screens for broadcasts.

14 CyberPlaza
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