Site approach They are also using a part of the main road to park the
Major roads abutting site: Jawahar Lal Nehru cars.
Marg( 16 M Width) Map of Jaipur as precedent
Minor road abutting site: Shaheed Abhimanyu
Marg(10 M Width)
Minor road abutting site: Nyaya Path(6 M Width)
Area of the site: 9.6 acres
Built up area: 8100 sq.m.
Topography: Mild slope towards Nayaya path Service road finishes at 30 m of the main gate of the kala
kendra exactly in front of the second gate for the staff
Soil type: Loamy Soil
members.
Therefore, there is direct entry for the staff members
through the park avenue road and does not need to
enter the service lane.
CASE STUDY 1
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.
CASE STUDY 1
Climate response
The climate of Jaipur is hot and semi-arid.
Interiors of the Kendra
JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA, JAIPUR
The first planet is Mangal. Since this planet represents Power, it was to house Vertical circulation
The architect has dealt with this by having a the Director and his administrative offices here. This planet becomes the
courtyard such that it draws in air from all sides. 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.
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.
Site drainage system: Water is drain out to the min sewerage line.
The cut out was designed in such a way that the corridor Water supply system: Water is supplied to the complex by municipal
will always remain in shade and has the pond in corner which board.
would reduce the effect of the harsh sun to the library.
Sewerage disposal : Sewerage is disposed to the main sewerage line.
HT lines: No HT lines are passing through the site
CASE STUDY 2
Introduction
Location : Rustam khan marg, Bhopal
Area of the site: 4 acres.
Built up area: 9300 sq.m.
BHARAT BHAWAN, BHOPAL
Type : Arts and craft center Soil condition: Site is Rocky with grey sandstone The cultural centre has been designed as a series of The formal and spatial character re-
Architect : Architect Charles Correa Site boundaries : Roads on two sides and lake on the rear side. terraced gardens. emphasizes the principles of space -
The site for this Art Centre is on a gently sloping Facilities: making as observed in the old city of
hill overlooking the lake in Bhopal. Museum of Tribal Art Bhopal and also typical of an islamic
The natural contours of the site have been used Galleries for Contemporary Art city -formal geometry and the
to create a series of terrace gardens and sunken Library of Indian Poetry (all 17 major languages) orthogonal arrangement of spaces.
courtyards. 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
It houses a number of cultural facilities including a in Bhopal. The natural contours of the
museum of tribal art, a library, galleries for Rehearsal room
site. Have been used to create a series
contemporary art, workshops for lithography and Amphitheatre: Bhairang Open air theatre
of terraces gardens and sunken
sculptures, and a studio for an artist. Auditorium: Antarang Indoor auditorium courtyards.
Site analysis Concept of planning
Location
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.
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)