CASE STUDY 1
Introduction
Location : Jawaharlal Marg, Jaipur
Type : Arts and craft center
Architect : Architect Charles Correa
The center was built in the year 1986 and the
construction completed in 1991.
It was built by the Rajasthan govt. With the purpose of
preserving Rajasthani arts & craft.
The center is dedicated to the late prime minister of
India Jawaharlal Nehru.
Site analysis
Location
Site approach
Major roads abutting site:
Minor road abutting site:
Minor road abutting site:
Area of the site: 9.6 acres
Built up area: 8100 sq.m.
Topography: Mild slope towards Nayaya path
Soil type: Loamy Soil
Site surroundings with JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR
major nearby landmarks
Rajasthan University
Parking Details
University Commerce college The available area for the parking isn't sufficient.
Parking space is also provided inside the site.
Location of site with key plan
Distance from Distance from Bus
Distance from
Parking for two Parking for four wheelers
Airport: 7.2 km stand: 4.5 km
Railway station:
wheelers
Circulation and vehicular movement 7.5 km 50 cars can be parked in the The remaining vehicles associated with government
service lane adjacent to the site. duties can be parked at the office of the Additional DCP
There are two (East) Jaipur and Jhalana Road which is on the opposite
gates to enter the Concept of planning road of the JKK.
site.
Both entry leads The centre is an analogue of the original city pIan of
to admin. Jaipur drawn up by the Maharaja, a scholar, mathematician
One block moved and astronomer, Jai Singh the Second, in the mid-17th century.
aside to define an His city plan, guided by the Shipla Shastras, was based on the
entrance space. ancient Vedic madala of nine squares or houses which represent
the nine planets (including two imaginary ones Ketu and Rahu).
Correa's plan for the Kendra invokes directly the
A view at entrance level original navagraha or nine house mandala. One of the
6M width squares is pivoted to recall the original city plan and also to
service lane is create the entrance. The plan of Jaipur city based on the nine
provided which square yantra in which one square is displaced and two central
is used to park 6M squares combined.
the private cars.
They are also using a part of the main road to park the
Jawahar Lal Nehru cars.
Marg( 16 M Width) Map of Jaipur as precedent
Shaheed Abhimanyu
Marg(10 M Width)
Nyaya Path(6 M Width)
Service road finishes at 30 m of the main gate of the kala
kendra exactly in front of the second gate for the staff
members.
Therefore, there is direct entry for the staff members
through the park avenue road and does not need to
enter the service lane.
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Concept of planning Each square was linked to the planet as per the JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR
characteristics of the particular planet and its BLD NO. PARTICULARS FLOOR
astrological values and the functionality of the Madhyavarti i.e Open air theatre
1 Aministration block G.F
square. 2 Madhyavarti open theatre G.F
This Navgrah concept with its energy values 3 Library G.F
their favorable color, quality and the favorable Audio visual reading F.F
functionality to the each planet with square 4 Sphatic art gallery/ G.F
kept in mind while designing and allocation of Music and dance G.F
spaces. Sphatic art gallery F.F
5 Parijat I G.F
Srajan workshop F.F
6 Alankar museum curator G.F
The theatre was located and placed so well in layout and
7 Sudarshan art gallery G.F
planned that the rest of 8 square were well connected to the
Surekh art gallery G.F
central open theatre and the best part of it were the stepped
Chaturdic art gallery G.F
platforms which could be used as seating areas. The same
The symbols of the yantra are: Square = Venus; 8 Satkar cafeteria G.F
were surrounded by the 8m high walls and the design
bow = Mercury; snake = ketu; triangle = mars; Guest house / dormet F.F
stepping was incorporated in the corners of two walls to
Lotus = the sun; sword = rahu; crescent = the 9 Rangayan Krishnayan G.F
make them more interacted to each other.
moon; circle = Jupiter; man = Saturn. Based on Director theatre G.F
the Mandal sarvasva.
Sandarbh i.e Library
Zoning
Each square was linked to the planet as per the
The building program has been divided into nine spaces which represent their corresponding planet. characteristics of the particular planet and its
For instance, the library is located in the square of the planet Mercury which traditionally represents astrological values and the functionality of the
knowledge. square.
The theatres are in the house of Venus, representing the arts. This particular square was linked with Jupiter the
The central square, as specified in the Vedic Shastras, is a void: representing the Nothing which is characteristics were matched in such a way
Everything. The flooring pattern in this square is a diagram of the lotus representing the sun. City Linked planet Jupiter
Palace, Jaipur. Favorable color: lemon yellow
The astrological symbol of each planet is directly expressed in a cut-out opening dong its external Quality of the planet Knowledge Material palette
wall. Functionality allotted Library
The external walls
are clad with red
Agra sandstone
topped by a coping of
beige Dholpur
sandstone.

As and when the square was representing the planet On these surfaces, the presence of
Increase in height makes the central space smaller and each planet is expressed by its
claustrophobic Jupiter
The astrological value was kept in consideration. The traditional symbol inlaid in white
favorable colour of this planet was lemon yellow so marble with polish black granite
the square was treated with yellow colour in the and mica slate.
external finishing and the water body was added in
the partially open area to make the environment
Scale of unit relatable to human as it does not overpower us and
more lively.
also makes the ground spaces feel larger and not claustrophobic.

Climate response
The climate of Jaipur is hot and semi-arid.
Interiors of the Kendra
The architect has dealt with this by having a
courtyard such that it draws in air from all sides.
The openings in the walls are small thus leading to
venturi effect.
Use of pergolas to provide shade.
Play with light and shadow
The second most significant feature which was been
adopted in this particular square was the spectacular play
with the light and the shadow.
As the the square was partially open to sky and the
particular side had the full height glazing in it the partial
open roof was treated with the architectural feature
pergolas.
The cut out was designed in such a way that the corridor
will always remain in shade and has the pond in corner which
would reduce the effect of the harsh sun to the library.
CASE STUDY 1
JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR
The first planet is Mangal. Since this planet represents Power, it was to house Vertical circulation
the Director and his administrative offices here. This planet becomes the
entry point to the whole complex so along the walls of the Mangal Mahal is Staircase are provided for connecting the two
an explanation of the Navgraha, and on the ceiling under the dome is painted floors .
a Jain cosmograph depicting all the rivers, mountains, animals, and vegetation
of the manifest world around us.
The permanent ethnographical art gallery called The Alankar Museum
potentially depicts the tangible and intangible heritage of Rajasthan, through a
vast range of artifacts exhibited here.
Staircase provided in library Staircase provided in art gallery
two connect the two floor. two connect the two floor.
Strategies for energy efficiency/sustainability
Another six exhibition galleries presently work as art exhibition spaces and
many artists of international status have enjoyed showing their creations
here. For them, this art center has been buoying as a civic playground for
developing and presenting new and challenging work across the arts.
Small openings were Courtyard is provided so that it draws
provide in the buildings in air from all sides
leading to venture effect.
Adjoining the main building of the JKK is Shilpgram- a rural complex with six
Water bodies are provided to Building blocks are placed in such a
huts symbolizing the rural ambience of various regions of Rajasthan. These
create micro climate way that it provide mutual shading.
are - Marwar, Braj, Shekhawati, Tribal, Desert land and Hadoti. Apart from
routine based art-culture oriented activities a mega annual festival named
Site drainage system: Water is drain out to the min sewerage line.
Water supply system: Water is supplied to the complex by municipal
board.
Sewerage disposal : Sewerage is disposed to the main sewerage line.
HT lines: No HT lines are passing through the site

Introduction
Location : Rustam khan marg, Bhopal
Type : Arts and craft center
Architect : Architect Charles Correa
The site for this Art Centre is on a gently sloping
hill overlooking the lake in Bhopal.
The natural contours of the site have been used
to create a series of terrace gardens and sunken
courtyards.
It houses a number of cultural facilities including a
museum of tribal art, a library, galleries for
contemporary art, workshops for lithography and
sculptures, and a studio for an artist.
Site analysis
Location
CASE STUDY 2
Area of the site: 4 acres.
Built up area: 9300 sq.m.
BHARAT BHAWAN, BHOPAL
Soil condition: Site is Rocky with grey sandstone The cultural centre has been designed as a series of The formal and spatial character re-
Site boundaries : Roads on two sides and lake on the rear side. terraced gardens. emphasizes the principles of space -
Facilities: making as observed in the old city of
Museum of Tribal Art Bhopal and also typical of an islamic
Galleries for Contemporary Art city -formal geometry and the
Library of Indian Poetry (all 17 major languages) orthogonal arrangement of spaces.
Workshops for Lithography and Sculpture The site for this art centre is on a
Studio for an Artist in residence gently sloping hill overlooking the lake
in Bhopal. The natural contours of the
Rehearsal room
site. Have been used to create a series
Amphitheatre: Bhairang Open air theatre
of terraces gardens and sunken
Auditorium: Antarang Indoor auditorium courtyards.
Concept of planning
Courtyard planning
For the consideration of climate, a series of terrace
Topography: Contour site. gardens are designed which could be seen
cascading down the lake.
The site for this art centre is on a sloping hill overlooking the lake Each part of building is distinct yet allows easily
in Bhopal. into one another linked by meandering paths. Total
effect makes the sense of surprise and pleasure.
The visitors enter at highest level and walk down
Location of site with key plan a pedestrian path flanked by pattern of courtyards
to reach various parts of the complex.

Each part of the building is distinct, yet

flows easily into one another limb
meandering paths.
Distance from The approach to the arts centre from
Distance from Bus main road on the North -West Side, being
Railway station: stand: 5.5 km
6.4 km on a higher level from the site, hell
whole site to be viewed without any
disturbance. It gives a vista to the
Distance from lake panoramic view of the city.
Airport: 12.4 km The long steps lead down to the internal
courtyards from the entrance.
Site approach The sunken built form is influenced by the The movement through different activities
Major roads abutting site: Rustam khan subterranean architecture seen in western part of opens up on terraces and encounters
Site surroundings with major nearby India(e.g.. Step wells of Gujarat, rock-cut temples of nature. The movement is based on shifting
Marg(16 MWidth)
landmarks Ajanta- ellora). of the axes through the different levels
Minor road abutting site: Lake view road
Marg(10 M Width)
State bank of India Different elements like the skylight follows the same within the building.
Vardaman park form used in the salvacao church. These low lighting
Minor road abutting site: Lake view walk path
respond to the domes across the water as well as
Climate: Composite climate. being rustic descendants of le Corbusier light funnel
In summers temperature is around 32 deg. C. at Chandigarh. The fountain at the entrance court
Monsoon starts from June and ends in late September. refers back to the architecture of the region.
October winter starts and end till last of Feb.

Circulation
Entrances to the site
There are two entrances to the site. The
first is the main entrance for visitors
and administrative staff etc.
Free flow circulation was provided to
avoided accumulation at a certain point.
No such pattern or way defined to keep
people moving in a certain pattern.
No vehicular movement allowed.
Form of buildings
Bharat bhawan is uniquely design with the combination
of simple and interesting shapes.
The auditorium has unique design made up of R.C.C
shell which has a skylight on top of it providing natural
lighting.
The organization is in the form of clusters group.
The enclosed areas are grouped around the sunken
courtyards and sits on varied plinths respecting the site
contours and terraces above. Scale and Proportion
The building is organized on regular formal square
modules. The organization follows the gradual slope of
site and the functions are interlocked by joining the
Nature of Spaces
different levels.
The approach to the art center from the main road on
the north-west side, being on higher level from the site Spaces are calm in nature.
CASE STUDY 2
It gives panoramic view of lake of the city. The long
steps lead down to the internal courtyards from
BHARAT BHAWAN, BHOPAL
the entrance.
The movement through different activities opens
upon terraces and encounters nature. The
movement is based on shifting of axes through the
different levels within the building.
Scale & Proportion of the building are very human in
nature. The creation of simple calm spaces is done by using
appropriate scales, proportions & sensitive treatment to the
walls.
Entrance to the courtyard is made just by extending a
horizontal band across two built masses, which gives a
sense of entering.
The individual square module is repeated forms a larger
institutional scale.
The size of courtyard and the built mass around are Plan of Bharat bhawan
proportional and provide comfortable spaces. Area Statement:
Functions
Site area=4 Acers ROOPANKAR
Fountain court=400 sq meters Roopankar is the only museum of
The plan generates two different kind of spaces: open - to - Antrang court =400sq meters arts in India which houses both
sky and enclosed. Tribal art court =400sq meters contemporary, urban, folk and tribal
Administration = 64sq meters arts are displayed.
The movement leads to the lake through activities where Modern art gallery=1500 sqmeters+275sqmt store It has fully equipped workshops for
space penetrates into each other and has a visual Library= 550 sq meters printmaking.
transparency from within& outside. Antrang = 625sq meters Circulation:
The functions spatially linked to the courtyards, inner Tribal art gallery =1500sq meters+ 274sqmt store Efficient and well planned. This space
volume changes according to the site conditions and Workshop=600 sq meters is characterised by continuous
requirements of the functions. Restaurant =150sq meters modulations in the ceiling and floor
Ticket counter =36sq meters levels. The circulation system is such
Rehearsal room =350sq meters that the viewer is directed to each
Ashram = 200sq meters display in a continuous flow of
Bhairang = 260sq meters movement.
Toilets =120sq meters Finishes:
Male:4 urinals,3 W.C, Walls -white
Female:5 W.C,2 washbasins,2 washbasins Ceiling - Exposed concrete
Floor-Polished Kota stone
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Functions Lighting and ventilation BHARAT BHAWAN, BHOPAL
Lighting and ventilation within the building are provided by
RANGAMANDAL Construction technique
the top lights( from the concrete shells and from slots
Rangamandal has at its disposal an indoor theatre called along the terrace parapets). The openings to the courtyard Ceiling inside the gallery is precast coffer slab,
Antarang & an outdoor theatre called Bahirang. and terrace have two sets of shutters: The inner ones there is provision of skylight and Italian fibreglass
Light & Ventilation consisting of a combination of fixed glass and operable are placed at the top at roof level and cell for
Both natural & artificial light has been made use of. Natural panels for light and ventilations the outer ones consisting natural light.
light filters through the shell skylight (canon). of large wooden doors, closed at night for security. The cell and the dome is constructed in R.C.C.
Terrace is covered with 250mm brickbat cement
ANTRANG mortar over this 50mm hard metal filter and at
Activities last 170 mm earth filled for lawn and terrace
Stage, Rehearsal room ,Backstage, Green rooms garden
Seating
Seating has been provided on three sides of the stage. There
are no aisles ; seating & circulation is on the same treads. Canteen
Lighting & Acoustics Canteen is situated at the entrance level
The lighting of the stage is controlled from the control along the main road being easily accessible
room. from both.
The spotlights are fixed on rods on the low side of the Square low roofed structure keeping basic
coffers of the ceiling. The max. distance between the last seat design line same.
& the stage is 18 m. Hence the sound is clear. The coffers Services Half part is open and other half for
above are covered so as to reduce echoes. Materials
Red sand stone was used on the outer faade on the services part like kitchen, pantry, store is
Circulation
BAHIRANG building. closed.
Location The three main courtyard compliment the
It is located towards the lakeside so that the lake open planning. The main courtyard is a Building services
forms a backdrop for the performances. There are no circulation space with a sculpture in the The vertical members of waffle slab is
aisles for circulation. centre. kept punctured so that for electrical
Vagarth The two adjoining courtyard give access to lines.
It aims to protect and preserve the ancient & various galleries, auditoria and workshop. AC compressor fans are placed on the
contemporary poetry in the Indian languages, either in The passage from the entrance to interiors is terraces for air-conditioning of theatres.
spoken, or in printed form. in easy meandering manner, as one goes from Water sprinklers- the extra water and
Anhad Flemish bond brick masonry. a completely open space at the entrance level rain water is collected in a water
Documents folk and contemporary music and R.C.C. shells were made in the auditorium. to the semi-enclosed main courtyard and storage which is used to irrigate garden
organizes concerts. finally to the interiors. terrace and from their extra run off to
Karyalaya Landscaping
Best part about the Bharat bhawan was its landscaping. the lake.
It is the administrative block here.
Roofs of all the buildings were covered through grass making Parking
the view beautiful as well as keeping the building cooler. Open There is no specified parking area,
Display:
to sky courtyards were made to manage crowd. vehicles are parked on the opposite side
Paintings were hung on
Lake adjacent to the bhawan was also incorporated into the of the road, around 150 cars and 300 two
the walls of the building.
design. wheelers are parked along the road.
Separate walls were also
made for displaying Construction technique
pictures.
The courtyard and the circulation spaces of the
No outer display was
complex are covered with rough flagstone paving using
made.
600 x 600 mm slabs.
Also the gap for grass are being left among them in
between.
Highly polished sandstone is used inside the building.

Rang Ghar
A replica of the Rang Ghar (an Ahom
Amphitheatre in Sivasagar district of Assam)
Central Museum
The central museum is one of the largest
museum of Assam.
Many ancient folk and tribal arts are
displayed.
The museum consist of G+3 floor for
displaying the articles.
Open-air theatre
The open-air theatre, with a breathtaking view of
misty mountainous range of the Khasi Hills in eyes
vicinity, is a regular venue for a wide variety of
cultural events and 2000 audience can enjoy the
shows from the gallery seats.
Artistic Village
The major attraction in the Kalakshetra is an Artistic
Village. This village portrays the village life of Assam in the
most liveliest of form through life like statues and model
thatched huts.
The majority of urban children, who are now deprived of
experiencing a village life due to massive urbanization, can
increase their knowledge of their roots through a virtual
tour of the village.
Food court
CASE STUDY 3
Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra
Site drainage system: Water is drain out to the
min sewerage line.
Water supply system: Water is supplied to the
complex by municipal board.
Sewerage disposal : Sewerage is disposed to the
main sewerage line.
HT lines: HT lines are passing through the site
Rainwater harvesting
Drain was provided along the slope to collect the
rain water and directly used for gardening
Energy efficient techniques used in the site

Solar water heater is installed in SPV street light is installed in

the site. the site

Ceiling of food fourt Capacity of 100L per day at 70 to

80 deg. C.
Auditorium
Views
Auditorium capacity :1250 seats
Lalit KAala Bhawan Staggred Seating layout

The Lalit Kala Bhawan offers a world

class exhibition space for arts and
sculptures.

Introduction
Location: Panjabari Rd, Batahguli, Guwahati, Assam
Topography
Type : Arts and craft center
.Location of site with key plan
Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra commonly
Kalakshetra is a cultural institution in the
Panjabari area of Guwahati, Assam, named after
the medieval poet-playwright and reformer
Srimanta Sankardev.
The Kalakshetra is divided into several
complexes.
Site analysis
Location
CASE STUDY 3
Area of the site: 39.94 acres.
Soil condition: Site is Rocky with grey sandstone
Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra
. Facilities: Concept of planning
: Contour site. The Kalakshetra houses number of structures and
buildings abiding with the ethnic Assamese designs. Each part of building is distinct yet allows easily
into one another linked by meandering paths.
A replica of the Rang Ghar (an Ahom Total effect makes the sense of surprise and
Amphitheatre in Sivasagar district of Assam) pleasure.
Central Museum The visitors enter at low plain level and walk up
Open-air theatre a pedestrian
Artistic Village
Sahitya Bhawan
Lalit Kala Bhawan
Distance from Distance from Bus
Railway station: stand: 17.1 km
Each block was design in such a was that it
replicate the building of assam.
11.8 km
The complex is designed climate
responsive by providing slopig roof. Entrance gate
Use of jail in the bilding blocks. The formal and spatial character re-
emphasizes the principles of space -
making as observed in Assam.

Distance from
Airport: 35.4 km
Site surroundings with major nearby
landmarks
Sikkim guest house
CBSE Regional office

Climate
The climate is tropical in Assam. Rainfall is significant
most months of the year, and the short dry season has
little effect. The average annual temperature is 23.2 C.
In a year, the average rainfall is 1927 mm.

Site approach
Major roads abutting site: Panjabari road10 M Width)
Minor road abutting site: Silpogram road(6 M Width)