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Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal

Synopsis: Cultural Centre


Architectural Design Thesis (2011 - 2012) Thesis Guide: Dr. Rajshree Kamat Thesis Coordinator: Dr. Charumitra Kapshe

Abhishek Jhamnani 071110003 B. Arch : 9th Semester


11/21/2011

Introduction, Need and History of a Cultural Centre


A cultural centre is an organization, building or complex that promotes culture and arts. Cultural centers can be neighborhood community arts organizations, private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist-run. Cultural centre is an institution which unifies all cultural activities under one roof. The cultural centers are to develop ways and means by which the basic cultural and aesthetic values and perceptions remain active and dynamic among the people. It also undertakes programmers of preservation, encouragement and dissemination of various manifestations of contemporary creativity. Indias culture is characterized by a unique pluralistic ethos that has evolved over 5,000 years. At the same time, it is constantly evolving through a process of assimilation, providing creative expression, value systems and belief patterns to society. In the present day world, culture is not confined to merely being a manifestation of the urge for self-expression by individuals and communities but is also a vehicle for providing employment opportunities. With a large number of people dependent on the output of this sector, promotion of this sector is necessary to spur economic growth, apart from strengthening its role as an expression of the creative urges of the people. Culture: Culture is the whole complex of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterizes a society or a group. It includes creative expressions, community practices and material or built forms. People of different religions and cultures live side by side in almost every part of the world, and most of us have overlapping identities which unite us with very different groups. We can love what we are, without hating what and who we are not. We can thrive in our own tradition, even as we learn from others, and come to respect their teachings. India is called unite country with diversities which ranges from the snowcapped mountains to the sun washed beaches, crispy old bazaars to chichi designer boutiques, serene temples to spirited festivals, tumbledown rural villages to techno ability urban hubs this country is the planets most multidimensional country. India is a country where culture echoes, tradition speaks, beauty captivates and diversity delights. India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes with significant historical sites and royal cities, misty mountains, colorful people who are rich in culture and festivities. To gather these all phenomenal diversities at one place and to spread the essence of our rich Indian culture, we have cultural centers at various regions in which through arts, exhibitions, drams, theaters we describes different cultures of India. Cultural centre also displays the cultures around the globe, through various forms.

There are three broad dimensions of culture: National Identity, Mass Media and Tangible and Intangible Heritage. National Identity revolves around questions like: Who are we? What is our national identity as Indians? What is our shared perception or history, lifestyles, values and beliefs? These are not questions of purely academic interest alone but serious questions having a bearing on the well being of the nation and its people. Mass Media comprises cinema, radio, television and print media. Tangible and Intangible Heritage includes, among other things, monuments, sites and archaeology; anthropology and ethnology; folk and tribal art; dance and drama; and visual arts in the form of painting, sculpture and graphics. The requirement of the present is the preservation of the cultural heritage but with a thread of continuity that binds the diversities into a cohesive whole. The need is to create a celebratory space for learning and sharing, enabling a synergy between tradition and modernity through the collective wisdom of cultures, communication and social change. We live in a world of manifest phenomena. Yet ever since the beginning of the time man has intuitively sensed the existence of other world, a non manifest world whose presence underlies and makes endurable the one we experience every day. The principle vehicles through which we explore and communicate our notions of this non manifest world are religious philosophy and the arts. Like these, architecture too is myth base expressing the presence of a reality more profound than the manifest world in which it exists. Cultural centers are necessity to keep general public aware of the latest cultural developments in society, to keep them educated about their cultural history, also help them understand and respect other cultures and traditions. It is also an important hub for promotion of new urban and rural Artists.

Aims and Objectives


The aim is to design a space to provide opportunities by which people from different parts of India get to know more about each others tradition and cultural heritage and thereby help in promoting mutual understanding and national integration. The space would amalgamate all cultural activities under on roof. The principal objectives of the Cultural Center are To preserve, innovate and promote the projection and dissemination of the art forms. To develop and promote the rich diversity and uniqueness of the various art forms of the country and to upgrade and enrich the consciousness of the people about their cultural heritage.

To lay special emphasis in its activities on the cultural linkages among various areas through evolution of styles and their contribution to the larger composite identity of the cultural heritage of India. To make special efforts to encourage folk and tribal arts and to frame special programs for the preservation and strengthening of the art forms that are languishing towards extinction. To undertake such programs as seminars, workshops etc. with a view to encouraging and involving the youth of the country among themselves and with those of the rest of the country in creative cultural communications. To pursue such other activities and programs as would strengthen and promote the cultural inter-linkages amongst the states. To award fellowships and scholarships for carrying out research for study in furtherance of any of its objectives.

Scope as a thesis topic and its Limitations


The thesis topic would help me explore the spaces required for artists and craftsmen to practice their crafts. It would help me understand the social and cultural setting of the region and explore the implementation of cultural context on building design. It would allow me greater freedom in form and spaces as many of the spaces to be designed would be of flexible nature. The design thesis would not go into too much of technical detailing and would be going round about the design and the feel of the place in order to make the building more interactive and as something to which you can relate to. Moreover the thesis will provide with an architectural solution and not for other aspects like economical, management, etc.

Methodology
Finalization of Topic & Site selection. 1

Literature ,survey and study about the topic from websites , journals , articles, etc.

Studies of similar Cultural Centres.


3

Selection of at least two potential case studies.


4 Conducting case studies , interviews with the client management committee to understand concept & design principle about the topic as why and where studies of standard and norms about similar structure.

Finalizing requirements , areas and constraints after reference to various case studies, norms , standards and desk appraisals.

Site finalisation & analysis. 7

Initial concept & sketch design. 8

Final Design. 9

Site for the Thesis


The proposed cultural centre would be constructed in Dwarka, which is a fast growing urban area in South West Delhi and has been envisaged as a model sub city of the 21st century. Dwarka has green spaces, good infrastructure including mass rapid transport system, planned work spaces, cultural centers and educational institutions. It is well connected to the international and domestic airports, south Delhi and Gurgaon. A site of about 14 Hectares (ha) of land has been identified for the project in Sector 24, Dwarka.

Project Details
The centre will have dedicated sections for visual arts with provision for galleries on contemporary art and tribal art. Dance events, puppetry shows and theatre performances will take place at the centre of performing arts section, which will also include a recreational area with a specialty restaurant and bar, spas, aerobic hall and gym.

Approach to Thesis
Study art & cultural practices in India and the spaces required for them. Understand the chronological development of cultural activities in terms of spaces. Understand the context of the thesis project in terms of cultural background of people, art & cultural practices, aspirations, historical background, current scenario, future developments forecast. Analyze and understand spatial requirements, scope of design considering the site. Study the related design theories. Draw inferences from the case studies. Types of Spaces: Exhibition, collection of artifacts, workshops, library, performing arts auditoriums, conferences, studios, public interaction spaces etc.

Wikipedia classifies Cultural centers & related buildings under Educational.

Expected Outcome
The proposed centre will have 5 building blocksCentre for visual art: Will have a contemporary art gallery, sculpture gallery, workshop area, and ancillary areas. Centre for performing art: To comprise auditorium, rehearsal room, cinematography room, recording room, seminar rooms, conference halls, etc. Auditorium will have a capacity for over 500 persons. Open Air Theatre will have a seating capacity of about 1000 people. Studio theatre will have a seating capacity for 100 persons. Exhibition Halls of minimum 1000 Square meter each. Administration and library block:

It will have childrens library, reading room, interactive audio-video spaces and administration offices. Convention centre: To house an auditorium, business centre, seminar rooms, meeting room, conference room, multipurpose room, restaurant, etc. A Convention/Exhibition space with a standing capacity of about 2000 people. An auditorium with a capacity of at least 500 people. One Banquet hall to house at least 250 people. Minimum 10 meeting rooms of varying sizes: 30 100 people. Rcreational area: Spa, indoor sports facility, aerobic hall, swimming pool, Residential area: Will have guest rooms/ suites, kitchen, restaurant. A minimum of 20 Guest rooms.

References
www.en.wikipedia.com www.google.co.in www.dda.in www.articles.timesofindia.com www.planningcommision.nic.in www.culturalcentreofidia.com www.sczcc.gov.in www.ezcc.gov.in

Case Studies
Triveni Kala Sangam, Mandi house, New Delhi Designed by Joseph Allen Stein, It is an Institution for Dance, Music, Drawing and Painting. It organizes classes for Indian Classical Dance i.e. Bhartanatyam, Oddissi and Chhau. In music it has Light Classical Music, Hindustani Vocal, Sitar, Flute,Tabla. The sangam also has course on photography. India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi India Habitat Centre (IHC) has been conceived as an ideal physical environment with a range of facilities that would maximize the effectiveness of the individuals and institutions, in their holistic support of the habitat. The principal resolve of the Centre - "to restore at every level environment and ecological - a balanced, harmonious and improved way of life," is reflected in its concept and design. Spread over nine acres in the heart of New Delhi, IHC has a built up area of approximately one million square feet. It incorporates innovative new technologies in building management systems, conference systems, communication and energy conservation, creating probably the most intelligent building in the country. Desk Appraisal: Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur Jawahar Kala Kendra is a multi arts centre located in Jaipur in India. It was built by Rajasthan government with the purpose of preserving Rajasthani arts and crafts. The centre has been made in eight blocks housing museums, one amphi theatre and the other closed auditorium, library, arts display rooms, cafeteria, small hostel and art-studio. It also houses two permanent art galleries and three other galleries and host its own theatre festival each year. The plan was prepared by the noted architect Charles Correa in 1986 and the building was ready in 1991.The plan is inspired by the original city plan of Jaipur, consisting of nine squares with central square left open.

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