Download a well-planned public building DWG with full grid layout. Learn how to interpret column-grid planning and draft similar structures in AutoCAD from scratch.
📐 1. What This Drawing Shows?
This CAD drawing shows a grid-referenced layout of a public building. You can see:
- 🔲 Gridlines (A–I & 1–10) for structural column planning
- 🔄 Central Rotunda (circular atrium) – likely a major public space
- ⬆️ Main Entrance with double doors and grand semi-circular steps
- 🔃 Stairwell at the core – indicating multi-level circulation
- 🚻 Washroom zones (with plumbing fixtures)
- 🚪 Multiple entrances, rooms, and flow corridors
- 📏 Precise measurements between grids (in millimeters)
🎓 2. Who Should Use This?
- 🏗️ Architecture Students – Learn spatial organization around grid systems
- 🧱 Structure + Arch Collaboration Projects
- 🕌 Temple or Cultural Center Designers – Use circular core inspiration
- 🧮 Civil Engineers – Work with column layout + RCC detailing
🛠️ 3. How to Recreate in AutoCAD – Step-by-Step
- Set Up Your Drawing
- Units: Millimeters
- Grid display ON
- Layers: Walls, Grids, Stairs, Fixtures, Text, Hatch
- Grid Creation
- Use XLINE (construction line) command
- Vertical Grid: Label as 1, 2, 3…
- Horizontal Grid: Label as A, B, C…
- Walls & Openings
- Use PLINE or RECTANG for walls
- Offset for wall thickness (~230 mm)
- Insert BLOCKS or DOOR/WINDOW symbols
- Circular Core
- Use CIRCLE for center space
- Add stairs or oculus if needed
- Optional: Create a dome reference if planning elevation later
- Dimensions & Labels
- Use DIMLINEAR and DIMRADIUS
- Use MTEXT for room names and area notations
- Use hatch patterns to show different materials
🧠 Design Concepts to Learn
- ✅ Grid Planning: Easy for modular construction
- ✅ Circulation Focus: All paths converge near the central space
- ✅ Hierarchy: Entry, core, and wings designed proportionally
- ✅ Flexibility: Modular room blocks can be reprogrammed easily
🔗 [Click here to download Public Grid Plan DWG]
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- [Circular Core Library Layout DWG]
- [Temple/Spiritual Hall DWG Plan]
- [College Auditorium with Grid System – DWG]