Joseph Stein, (1912 –2001)
American architect
Major figure in the establishment of a regional modern architecture in the San
Francisco Bay area in the 1940s and 1950s during the early days of the environmental
design movement.
In 1952 he moved to India.
He is noted for designing several important buildings in India, most notably in Lodhi
Estate in Central Delhi, nicknamed "Steinabad" after him, and where today the 'Joseph
Stein Lane', is the only road in Delhi named after an architect.
The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri
in 1992.
India Habitat Center
INDIA
General Information
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Site Area: 97000 Sq. M.
• Constructed on: 1993 AD
• Architect: Joseph Allen Stein
• Design Style: Modern with brick façade.
Features
• The complex is built on an area of 9 acres with a super built-up area of 97000
Sq. M. and can be accessed through segregating vehicular and pedestrian
movement.
• There are 5 main building blocks which are interconnected by means of aerial
walkways serving various functional spaces like office spaces, exhibition
spaces, conference facilities, cafeterias, etc.
• The convention block is divided into two built structures, an auditorium and
the convention center. This segregation helps in better handling of crowd and
there is also a separate entry to the convention center that avoids other
disturbances.
• There is also a basement floor for parking around 1000 cars.
Planning
Lower Ground Floor
• Documentation
center
• Basement
Parking
• Amaltas
• Kadamba
• Casuarina
• Magnolia
• Maple
Ground Floor
• Auditorium
• Lobby
• Silver Oak I+II
First Floor
Mahogany
Jagaranda I+II
Gulmohar
Balcony
Chidar
Willow
The Stein Auditorium
• One of the best Auditoria in the
country, the Auditorium at Habitat
World is equipped with state-of-the-
art infrastructure enabling direct
telecast, 35 mm projection.
• The hall is ideal for large conferences,
seminars, film screenings,
presentations, theatre and cultural
performances of all kinds.
Simultaneous interpretation can be
made available on request.
The Theater-Amaltas,
Kadamba, Rudraksha
• This 'trinity' of rooms is an
extremely flexible set with
individual as well as combined
usage possibilities.
• Ideal for workshops, board
meetings and theatre/cultural
performances of all kinds when
combined. Can be used as three
individual meeting rooms too.
Mahogany
• A hall best suited for small
gatherings.
• Attached are a kitchenette and a
private washroom.
• Ideal for VIP requirements when
used in conjunction with the
Auditorium.
Gulmohar
• A large fixed seating hall with
excellent acoustics and state-
of-the-art multimedia
facilities. Each table is
equipped with a set of mikes.
Ideal for large seminars,
corporate presentations,
press interactions, product
launches etc.
Chinar & Willow
• A large fixed seating hall with
excellent acoustics and state-
of-the-art multimedia facilities.
Each table is equipped with a
set of mikes. Ideal for large
seminars, corporate
presentations, press
interactions, product launches
etc.
Silver Oak
One of the finest halls at Habitat,
Silver Oak also has outdoor
attachments in form of a patio as
well as garden space. Ideally located
on the ground floor level, the hall
allows versatile use of space for
everything - ranging from
exhibitions, conferences, seminars
etc. to the finest banquet parties in
the evening. The hall could even be
divided into two separate sections,
further enhancing its versatility.
Jacaranda
Elegantly carpeted, Jacaranda
could be used as one large space
or further divided into two
independent units. Ideal for
corporate meetings, seminars,
workshops and fine parties..
Casuarina
A fixed seating hall equipped with
state-of-the-art multimedia
facilities and each table equipped
with a set of mikes. Ideal for
seminars, corporate
presentations, press interactions,
product launches etc.
Maple
The Maple room has been
elegantly done up for that
exclusive party or small
conference.
Cypress
Ideal for small functions like board
meetings, presentations,
workshops and parties. Located
on the first floor, the food setup is
provided inside the hall only.
Tamarind
Elegantly carpeted, Tamarind
allows versatile use of space for
everything - ranging from
conferences, seminars etc. to
the finest banquet parties in
the evening. Located on the
first floor, the food setup is
provided inside the hall only.
Marigold
Marigold has been elegantly done
up for exclusive parties or small
conferences. Ideally located on the
ground floor, the food setup is
provided inside the hall only.
Juniper
Elegantly carpeted, Juniper is a large
space ideal for corporate meetings,
seminars, workshops and fine
parties. Ideally located on the
ground floor, the hall allows the
versatile use of space with the food
setup is provided inside the hall
only.
Business Center
The Documentation Centre at
Habitat has 6 cabins as well as
6 workstations that can be
hired for variable periods of
time. Fitted with all modern
business aids, the
Documentation Centre provides
an ideal setting for a Secretariat
for large international
conferences.
Guest Rooms & Suites
The guest rooms at Habitat World are
tastefully done up to suit everyone's
aesthetic sense. Every floor boasts of its
very own theme, which reflects in the
furniture, style and color schemes.
Guest Rooms & Suites
• Habitat World has a variety of casual and fine-dining restaurants with
elaborate menu options prepared by some of the top chefs from within
and outside the country.
• DELHI 'O' DELHI India's Dining Room, pays a nostalgic tribute to the Capital
and the diversity that India has to offer in regional Indian cuisine.
• PAST TIMES, the Members' Bar, transports you to the England of yore.
• ORIENTAL OCTOPUS is among the Capital's most elegant and authentic far
eastern cuisine restaurants.
• THE DECK.
• The LITE ZONE includes Pool, Spa, Gymnasium and many more…
Member Restaurants
Outdoor Facilities
The beautifully landscaped environs of
India Habitat Centre provide brilliant
outdoor party and performance venues
that could bestow that extra sparkle
upon any function.
• Delhi ‘O’ Delhi Terrace
• Pool Side
• Silver Oak Lawn
• Margosa & Silk cotton Lawn
• Plaza Steps
• Hub & Charminar
Design Review
• Segregation of pedestrian and vehicular entry with the use of level
differences creates a different approach to the complex.
• The height of the buildings are 30m. Connected by aerial walkways. The
entire façade is cladded with red bricks giving a majestic look
• Use of horizontal and vertical ribbon windows having slots in them for
plantation purpose.
• The building blocks being separated create interesting courtyards landscaped
with stone sculptures and is green throughout.
• The courtyard being green, creates an image of a tropical rainforest with a
constant airy flow through the spaces.
Design Review
• Sunlight Streams Into The Complex Creating Beautiful Patterns On The
Textured Surface With The Time Of The Day .
• The Spaces Are Quiet Except For The Sounds Of The Gurgling Fountains That
Relieves The Surroundings With The Heat.
• The Ventilation Shafts Are Well Design Providing Sunlight To The Basement.
• Well Designed Drainage System Eliminates Use Of Rainwater Pipes And Adds
To The Beauty Of The Structure
• Use of shading devices reflect back 70% of the summer heat.It is designed as
a space frame structure with blue reflectors that can be aligned providing
shade during summer and allows winter sun to enter.
