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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 TERRACES GARDENS AND SUNKEN COURTYARDS. IT HOUSES A NUMBER OF CULTURAL FACILITIES, INCLUDING A MUSEUM OF TRIBAL ART, A LIBRARY OF INDIAN POETRY (IN ALL THE 17 MAJOR LANGUAGES), GALLERIES FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, WORKSHOPS FOR LITHOGRAPHY AND SCULPTURE, AND A STUDIO FOR AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE.

INTRODUCTION

ENTRANCES OTHER MAIN ENTRANCE IS FOR THE TORESTAURANT THE COMPLEX

NO VEHICULAR MOVEMENT ALLOWED

COURTYARD PLANNING: FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE CLIMATE. THE OPEN-TO-SKY PATHWAY

THE MUSEUM & PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE; ALL EMBEDDED IN A HILL SLOPE OVERLOOKING THE LAKE AT BHOPAL. IT ASPIRES TO BRING INTO FOCUS THE GLORY, STRUGGLE & PAIN, DEPTH& VISION OF THE CONTEMPORARY ARTIST. BHARAT BHAVAN HOUSES A FULL-FLEDGED THEATRICAL REPERTOIRE COMPANY AND FACILITIES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INCLUDING THE ANTARANG (INDOOR AUDITORIUM), AND THE BHAIRANG (OPEN AIR AMPHITHEATRE),OVER LOOKING THE LAKE.

PARTS OF BUILDING

LIGHTING AND VENTILATION WITHIN THE BUILDING ARE PROVIDED BY TOP LIGHTS(FROM THE CONCRETE SHELL'S-AND FROM SLOTS ALONG THE TERRACE PARAPETS). THE OPENINGS TO THE COURTYARDS AND TERRACES HAVE TWO SETS OF SHUTTERS: THE INNER ONES CONSISTING OF A COMBINATION OF FIXED GLASS AND OPERABLE S FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION; THE OUTER ONES CONSISTING OF LARGE WOODEN DOORS, CLOSED AT NIGHT FOR SECURITY.

LIGHT &VENTILATION

THE SUNKEN BUILT FORM IS INFLUENCED BY THE SUBTERRANEAN ARCHITECTURE SEEN IN WESTERN PART OF INDIA(E.G.. STEP WELLS OF GUJARAT, ROCK- CUT TEMPLES OF AJANTA- ELLORA). DIFFERENT ELEMENTS LIKE THE SKYLIGHT FOLLOWS THE SAME FORM USED IN THE SALVACAO CHURCH. THESE LOW LIGHTING RESPOND TO THE DOMES ACROSS THE WATER AS WELL AS BEING RUSTIC DESCENDANTS OF LE-CORBUSIER LIGHT FUNNEL AT CHANDIGARH. THE FOUNTAIN AT THE ENTRANCE COURT REFERS BACK TO THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE REGION. THE FORMAL AND SPATIAL CHARACTER RE-EMPHASIZES THE PRINCIPLES OF SPACE -MAKING AS OBSERVED IN THE OLD CITY OF BHOPAL AND ALSO TYPICAL OF AN ISLAMIC CITY - FORMAL GEOMETRY AND THE ORTHOGONAL ARRANGEMENT OF SPACES

DESIGN CONCEPTS

The Form The organization is in the form of clusters grouped together considering their degree of formality and participation. The enclosed areas are grouped around the sunken courtyards and sits on varied plinths respecting the site contours and terraces above. The building is organized on regular formal square modules. The, organization follows the gradual slope of the site and the functions are interlocked by ing the different levels

Each part of the building is distinct, yet flows easily into one another limb meandering paths. The approach to the arts centre from main road on the North -West Side, being on a higher level from the site, hell whole site to be viewed without any disturbance. It gives a vista to the lake panoramic view of the city. The long steps lead down to the internal courtyards from the entrance. The movement through different activities opens up on terraces and encounters nature. The movement is based on shifting of the axes through the different levels within the building.

Scale and Proportion 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 proportional and provide comfortable spaces. Nature of Spaces The plan generates two different kind of spaces: open - to sky and enclosed. Spaces are calm in nature. The movement leads to the lake through activities where space penetrates into each other and has a visual transparency from within& outside. The plaza created by the different terraces is very public in nature. The functions spatially linked to the courtyards, inner volume

FUNCTIONS Roopankar Roopankar is the only museum of arts in India which houses both contemporary, urban & folk &tribal arts. It has been established with a view to set up a historic Introduction of the urban folk& tribal arts. It has two fully equipped workshops for printmaking. Circulation: Efficient& well planned. This space is characterized by continuous modulations in the ceiling & floor levels. The circulation system is such that the viewer is directed to each display in a continuous flow of movement. Light & Ventilation: Both natural & artificial light has been made use of. Natural light filters through the shell skylight (canon). Finishes:

Rangmandal: Rangmandal has at its disposal an indoor theatre called “antarang” & an outdoor theatre called "Bahirang". It owns an impressive theatre library& data collection. ANTRANG Activities: Stage, Rehearsal room ,Backstage, Green rooms Seating: Seating has been provided on three sides of the stage. There are no aisles – seating & circulation is on the same treads. Lighting & Acoustics: The lighting of the stage is controlled from the control room. The spotlights are fixed on rods on the low side of the coffers of the ceiling. The max. distance between the last seat & the stage is 18m.Hence the sound is clear. The coffers

BAHIRANG Location: It is located towards the lakeside so that the lake forms a backdrop for the performances. There are no aisles for circulation. Lighting& Acoustics: Overhead lighting is adequate. Tall poles on either side of the stage as well as amidst the audience house the spotlights. Due to the loss of sound in air ,the acoustics is not perfect. Vagarth: The center of Indian poetry has a library of more than13,000 collections of poetry in14 Indian languages & recordings & Video cassettes of major poets. It aims to protect and preserve the ancient & contemporary poetry in the Indian languages, either in spoken, or in printed form. Anhad : Documents folk and contemporary music and organizes concerts. Karyalaya It is the istrative block here.

Area Statement: Site area=4 Acers AREA ANALYSIS Fountain court=400 sqmeters Antrang court =400sq meters Tribal art court =400sq meters istration = 64sq meters Modern art gallery=1500 sqmeters+275sqmt store Library= 550 sqmeters Antrang = 625sq meters Tribal art gallery =1500sq meters+ 274sqmt store Workshop=600 sqmeters Restaurant =150sq meters Ticket counter =36sq meters Rehearsal room =350sq meters Ashram = 200sq meters Bhairang = 260sq meters Toilets =120sq meters Male:4 urinals3 W.C, Female:5 W.C,2 washbasins,2 washbasins

Positive Features: Due respect is paid to the view of the lake and the city which is the most important achievement of the design. Informal nature of the design. Location of the outdoor auditorium on the bank of the lake. The tribal paintings on the skylights make association with the building stronger. Negative Features: Lack of sufficient ventilation& natural daylight within the building mass. High proportion of hard landscaped area. Furthermore landscape does not provide any shade. Split level planning s for some

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