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ARCHITECT
A.R. RAMANATHAN
ANURAG GUPTA
SNEHANSHU MUKHERJEE
SITE APPROACH :-
Nearest stops :-
Khan market metro station – 1.4
k.m.
Flow of Traffic :-
Overview :-
The purpose of setting up this gallery is to acquire and preserve works of
modern art from 1850s onward, organize, maintain and develop galleries for
permanent display, to organize special exhibitions, to develop an education and
documentation centre in order to acquire, maintain and preserve documents
relating to works of modern art, to develop a specialized library of books,
periodicals, photographs and other audio visual materials, to organize lectures,
seminars and conferences, and to encourage higher studies and research in the
field of art history, art criticism, art appreciation, museology and the inter-
relations on visual and performing arts.
SITE PLAN :-
JAIPUR HOUSE
INSTITUITION AND
ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
CENTRAL COURTYARD
SERVICE ROAD
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JAIPUR HOUSE :-
CORRIDOR AUDITORIUM
ADMINISTRATION
TOILETS
BASEMENT PLAN:-
STORAGE Lvl :- -5400
HVAC PLANT ROOM
SERVICES
PARKING
Basement also comprises of workshops where frames and other materials for
gallery is made.
The Lowest Basement Stretches Continuously Under The Three Blocks
Connecting Them Seamlessly To Various Stores, Plant Rooms, Workshops, Ans
Other Related Services. In This Way The Entire Service Infrastructure Is
Contained Within The Lowermost Level And Is Connected Through Secured
Freight Elevators, And Service Stairs To The Display Galleries, Photography,
Conservation Laboratories And Administration Areas..
LOWER GROUND AND GROUND FLOOR :-
Permanent gallery
Exhibition space
Cafeteria
Outer Space
Museum Shop
Ticketing counter
Auditorium
Lobby
Administration
Conference Room
Projector Room
Storage spaces
Photography and
Lab Store
Toilets
FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR :-
Library
Lecture Room
Staffroom
Connecting Ramp
• The Appearance Of The New Wing Is Derived From That Of The Existing
Jaipur House.
• The External Walls Of The New Wing Are Clad In Sandstone Of A Colour
Similar To That Of The Existing Building.The Pattern Of Red And Buff Sandstone
Bands At The Base Of The Older Jaipur House Has Been Carried Through To
The New Buildings .
• The Facades Are Designed As Layers Or Planes That Overlap To Derive A
Certain Sophistication In The Composition Of Elevations.
DEMERITS :-
• There is no proper signage , a person will easily get confused.
• One entry is open for visitors which leads to the new wing due to which jaipur
house is loosing its importance due to which the gallery was made.