--- title: "Master Planning and Zoning for Large-Scale Projects" description: "explore our approach to master planning, focusing on zoning, circulation, and site integration. we create functional layouts for large-scale sports and commercial projects." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/architectural-design-master-planning/master-planning-mca-pune-competition last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Master Planning and Zoning for Large-Scale Projects Tribe Verified · experts in complex site zoning By [Ochre Architects](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects) · Projects across India; Studio in Banashankari 3rd Stage · ₹220 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Architectural Design & Master Planning](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/architectural-design-master-planning). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/architectural-design-master-planning/gallery) from concept to circulation, we approach master planning by integrating infrastructure with public space. this stadium complex explores how stadiums, hospitality, and parking can function as a cohesive landscape. ## Photos and videos - [Video: An overall fly-around drone shot of the proposed master plan for the mca pune competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ac1d555-8172-4375-a71d-f7985e5eba41) - ![The master plan layout, showing the relationship between the main stadium, a secondary pitch, the hotel, and parking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8e37cf4-8801-437f-91cd-8a4fe46e2831) - ![A detailed site plan illustrating the zoning for the cricket stadium, club hotel, and parking areas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e4cc178-792a-4446-bdee-be858746bc27) - ![The introduction and concept sheet, explaining the sun path analysis and initial massing strategy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3e770bf-3aca-4aff-a1f5-23264bdbaf76) - ![Conceptual diagrams showing the evolution of the master plan, from zoning to circulation for cars, pedestrians, and bikes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5813129f-9352-4563-a2be-733351213a6a) - ![Sectional studies and conceptual inspirations, referencing traditional indian stepwells and gateways.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e24832f2-8b00-4f2b-90d2-f5808935a127) - [Video: A visualization of the multilevel parking facility, which doubles as a public space with terraced gardens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00bf6e49-f05a-4d13-b061-df4bfb4372f6) - ![Renders of the terraced parking structure, showing its sculptural form and integration with the stadium entrance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51535964-8680-41d3-abf6-d3dcf803d598) - ![An aerial view of the green terraces on the parking facility, turning infrastructure into a landscape feature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3fdbb46-2328-4285-820b-2f4ad097393e) - ![A close-up of the landscaped terraces and public art on the parking structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78fb230b-a528-45f0-bc77-3904087b5384) - [Video: A visualization focusing on spectator and vehicle management, showing the flow of people and traffic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cfce9cd-1019-47f8-945e-d48b4754e57e) - [Video: A walkthrough of the pedestrian ramps and plazas designed for efficient crowd movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acdc28cf-3586-4cda-ba08-b30faed9cbed) - ![An aerial render showing the main pedestrian plaza and its connection to the stadium.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a71385b1-1a08-430f-a42c-6640c70403ce) - ![Views of the vehicle entry and exit points, designed to separate pedestrian and car traffic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c5746cb-6ce1-42f4-b034-e43ca11ae3bc) - ![A circulation diagram illustrating how vehicles access different levels of the parking structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53f7ef56-925f-4b72-a920-7833851c7294) - ![Diagrams showing the separation of bicycle, car, and pedestrian lanes for safety and efficiency.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86d4362d-e2e3-435c-b558-45b9a5d5eb86) - ![The complete set of floor plans for the multi-level parking facility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20043ec9-2e17-404f-8113-79581deaf6a0) - ![Detailed floor plans for each of the eight levels of the parking structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35597ab7-9fc8-40e4-8e7c-a61dbe6990e9) - ![The ground level and basement plans for the parking facility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91ee039f-9d2b-42d6-b8cf-051637f24d07) - ![Conceptual sketches and parking layout details for different vehicle types.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65de8abb-5b42-49a5-95e4-5ae26b107d9d) - [Video: Superstructure… a fly-through of the proposed hotel, showing its dynamic form and relationship to the site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/630aaaff-110d-4457-9235-278e835c72d1) - ![Rendered views of the hotel, highlighting its cantilevered sections and integration with water features.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c5c4ca1-c5c2-4a55-bec6-7bcc884d8355) - ![Additional views of the clubhouse and hotel, showing the dramatic undercroft and sloped landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49d6d083-39ed-4598-9f50-7b64874c80dc) - ![Initial hand sketches exploring the form and structure of the hotel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e813cca-f088-4891-b216-a6152d704a43) - ![Floor plans for the hotel, showing the layout of rooms across various levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8e55811-e257-4b37-b1bd-3284c86c3e6a) - ![A presentation sheet detailing the hotel room layouts and interior design concepts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75e51970-0f3b-44bb-ba9f-73a4d91fe110) - ![A board showing the development from initial sketches to floor plans and 3d views for the hotel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fee5ed27-a397-47ca-b893-4307356f997a) - [Video: podium structure… a visualization of the shared base connecting the clubhouse and hotel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62f0305c-0112-4602-8d0e-9c9a6bf1c6f0) - ![Renders of the podium, showing the vehicle drop-off areas and the building's terraced form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bfbf0b13-1b56-48fb-8c35-22f5cc52ac37) - ![The proposed banquet hall within the clubhouse, featuring a dramatic, self-supporting ceiling structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f8ac443-25ec-42d8-85df-9584d23b9771) - ![Early 3d models of the podium interior, exploring the lobby and circulation spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b55c9ec3-e6bb-4a4b-ad10-220946859c79) - ![The ground floor plan for the clubhouse and hotel, detailing the program and layout.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/214bc6af-7002-49b1-8a76-517335729169) - ![A full set of floor plans for the podium structure, from the basement to the fourth floor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f01e90dc-e432-4884-9b0d-263fc5a1fbce) - ![A close-up of the clubhouse ground floor plan within the larger master plan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65c95628-b7d2-4ead-8255-f8d5b23d5ccf) - ![A presentation sheet showing the functional zoning and interior renders for the clubhouse.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cbdfadb-5977-43e0-9dbe-210d548a8f83) - [Video: A diagrammatic video showing the step-by-step massing development of the clubhouse and hotel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2909e3b5-5ada-4f7e-9720-6449ed086301) - ![Early conceptual sketches exploring the fluid, terraced form of the podium structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/575fcd20-97d3-4fb3-9018-de54693120ea) ## About Master Planning: MCA Pune Competition large-scale planning often fails at the pedestrian level. our strategy for this competition focused on segregating vehicular movement from spectator plazas, ensuring that even a parking facility could become a public garden. we mapped the sun path and traffic flow to ensure the built form works with the site, not against it. ### the master planning process our approach to the mca pune competition was rooted in site analysis. when designing for stadiums, the challenge lies in managing mass movement—thousands of spectators, service vehicles, and vip access—without compromising the architectural integrity of the facility. ### zoning and circulation we broke down the site into distinct zones: the primary stadium, the hotel-clubhouse integration, and the parking superstructure. by using stacked volumes and terraced gardens, we turned the parking facility into a public amenity. the circulation diagrams illustrate how we separated pedestrian pathways from vehicular ramps, ensuring safety while maintaining visual connectivity. ### technical integration the design incorporates: * **traffic management:** automated entry-exit gates with clear convergence ramps to minimize congestion. * **environmental response:** sun path analysis to position structures that naturally shade pedestrian plazas. * **landscape as infrastructure:** transforming concrete parking structures into green terraces that bridge the indoor-outdoor divide. every line in our master plan, from the hotel orientation to the stadium gate placements, was tested through 3d visualization. we view master planning not just as zoning, but as creating a framework for human experience. ## About Ochre Architects at ochre, we view master planning as an exercise in flow and form. we do not just zone spaces; we study how people move through them to create a functional framework. 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