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LITERATURE STUDY : NGMA , BANGALORE

 NATIONAL GALLER OF MODERN ART – BANGALORE.
• The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in
Bangalore is a premier art institution in India - the third
and the youngest following the NGMA in Delhi and
Mumbai.
• Located on the premises of the close to 100-year-old
Manikyavelu mansion, NGMA Bangalore has come to
be an important cultural hub of the city through its art
exhibitions, outreach programmes, talks and cultural
events.
• A 19000 sqft mansion , with rich varied variety of large
mature trees converted to 70000 sqft art gallery.

• Type: Art gallery

• Architectural Style: Contemporary
• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Completion: 2003-2009
• Floor Area: 5765 sqm

MIRROR POOL
ABOUT :
• The two-storey building has a red-tiled sloped
roof and decorative plasterwork along column
heads, roof lines and windows which houses a
permanent art collection which is displayed
against refinished, lime plastered, white walls.
• The expansion of 62000 sq ft on a site of 3.5
acres led to the addition of more art galleries
and an art store outdoor cafeteria.
• Built around an old mansion, the NGMA is three
times the size of the original Manickyavelu
mansion including two new blocks, built with the
ideals of the heritage structure, mirroring the
older building on either side. The new complex
is characterized by large spaces, weathered
floors and pristine white walls which provide the
perfect setting for quaint exhibition and
installation art areas.
CONCEPT AND DESIGN STRATEGY

• The challenge in this project was to pay homage to the style of

original heritage structure and its surroundings while keeping in mind
the needs of modern art museum.
• The design strategy chosen was to treat the old structure as the jewel
and the modern building to form the ring that supports and highlights
the jewel.
• The gallery shows an interaction between the climate and landscape: natural daylight streams in
and ventilation is ample owing to The clerestory windows. This light and ventilation are modelled to
reduce energy consumption.
• Drawing a parallel to this, the additions to the mansion are part of a constant seamless movement
pattern between the art galleries.
• None of the trees on the site were cut; the vegetation is a prized possession of the gallery with
nature walks conducted throughout the year.
• With edge skylights illuminating the halls, the neutrality of material, detail, colour and the
unassuming plan allow visitors to be
• immersed in the stories of art that the spaces narrate. The design of the space determines its role as
a museum, and thus is by itself, an act of curation.
ZONING AND CIRCULATION

ARRIVAL SEQUENCE HIGHLIGHTS OLD BUILDING . SEPARATE ACCESS TO MUSEUM SHOP,CAFÉ

,AUDITORIUM. NATURAL LANDSCAPING SAVING ALL EXISTING TREES.
 PLANNING
1.Entry
2.Porch
3.Art Shop
4.Out Door Café
5.Discussion Court
6.Mirror Pool
7.Administration
8.Gallery- Mansion
10.Foyer-Mansion
11.Sculpture Court
12.Connector to Gallery
13.Gallery
14.Art Workshop
15.Crate Storage
16.Art Store
17.Utilities
18.Semi Open Court
19.Parking
20.Exit

GROUND FLOOR
The organisation of the plan was to encourage meandering paths,to find new
vistas , ew walls hosting art collections and installations.
1.Terrace
2.Gallery-Mansion
3.Verandah
4.Connector to Gallery
5.Gallery
6.Out Door Stage
7.Utilities
8.Sculpture Display
9.Research and
Develop
10.Library
11.Art Store

A building in a garden
Respecting the natural history of the
site,all the rich and varied species of
trees that this campus contained prior
to commencement of work, are
retained forming a beautiful natural
barrier between the road and the
gallery.
1.Reflection of the building creating a sense of dynamism. 2.Courtyard being the key connection which develope a relationship within the
building.

B. Bbbb. 3.Axis ,Pattern, Rhythm and Scale are the fundamental factors
Gallery front elevation

Seamless connection.

Bridge connection overlooking to sculpture Court

Vv. Conversation between old and new

• The gallery shows an interaction between the climate and landscape: natural daylight streams in and ventilation is
ample owing to the clerestory windows. This light and ventilation are modelled to reduce energy
consumption.Drawing a parallel to this, the additions to the mansion are part of a constant seamless movement
pattern between the art galleries. None of the trees on the site were cut; the vegetation is a prized possession of
the gallery with nature walks conducted throughout the year. With edge skylights illuminating the halls, the
neutrality of material, detail, colour and the unassuming plan allow visitors to be immersed in the stories of art that
the spaces narrate. The design of the space determines its role as a museum, and thus is by itself, an act of curation