Green Energy Hub: EV Charger and Café

About the project

EV Charging Station + Cafe — Architectural Design Brief Site Overview • Quadrilateral plot bounded by Pt5–Pt4–Pt3–Pt6, fronting two separate 9m-wide roads (one along Pt14 side, one along Pt9-Pt10-Pt11 side) — a through/double-frontage plot • Approximate side lengths: Pt5–Pt4: 12.0m | Pt4–Pt3: 13.7m | Pt3–Pt6: 12.5m | Pt6–Pt5: 9.7m • Additional internal/diagonal reference distances noted on survey: 16.1m and 17.5m — freelancer to confirm exact plot geometry against the stakeout survey/coordinates before finalizing layout • Double road frontage is a design advantage: separate entry/exit for vehicles, or one road for charging bay access and the other for cafe customer parking/walk-in Project Brief Design a two-purpose facility: EV charging station (ground floor) + cafe (can be ground or first floor, freelancer to advise based on plot shape and visibility). Functional Program EV Charging Zone • Charging bays for DC fast chargers (2x180kW or 2x80kW depending on final station spec — confirm with client) • Clear vehicle circulation: entry, charging bay approach, exit — using the double road frontage for one-way flow if possible • Driver waiting/lounge area (can overlap with cafe seating) • Electrical room/transformer + DU (distribution unit) area — needs to be close to charger positions, adequately ventilated • Restroom (customer-facing) Cafe • Seating area (indoor + optional outdoor/covered seating facing road) • Kitchen/prep area • Counter/billing area • Could be positioned on first floor (G+1) for road visibility and to free up ground floor for charging bay maneuvering — freelancer to propose best massing Sustainability • Rooftop solar provision (target ~20kW, confirm with client) — structural allowance needed on roof/first floor slab • Rainwater harvesting provision (recommended for KA compliance) Site Constraints & Considerations • Confirm setback requirements per local municipal/BESCOM norms for corner/through plots • Vehicle turning radius for cars/small trucks accessing DC fast chargers — plan bay width and approach accordingly • HT electrical connection and transformer placement — coordinate with electrical contractor (500kVA sanctioned load if applicable) • Signage/visibility from both road frontages Deliverables Requested from Freelancer • Concept site plan showing charging bay layout, cafe zone, circulation, parking • Floor plans (ground floor + first floor if G+1) • Elevations (at least front views from both road frontages) • 3D render/visualization (optional but preferred for client presentation) • Structural provision notes for rooftop solar • Estimated built-up area and cost-per-sqft ballpark Notes for Freelancer • Client to confirm final charger count/capacity before layout is locked • Plot dimensions to be verified on-site against the stakeout survey before design finalization • Design should allow phased construction if needed (Phase 1: charging infra + basic structure; Phase 2: cafe fit-out)

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