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This project is combination of two parts namely natya academy and cultural complex. Firstly,
natya refers to the traditional dance, drama, music and art of India originating in the temple
and still devoted to the enactment of divine epics and embracing an elaborate system of body
postures, hand gestures and foot movements.
Due to these reasons, the Natya Academy and Cultural Complex is being proposed by
Municipal Corporation of Gurugram to make people aware of their culture and traditional
Dance of India.
AIM:
To provide a place where different kind cultural arts can be performed and displayed.
To create a holistic environment for learning, teaching and displaying performing arts.
To develop design criteria of building a cultural complex and drama Academy and its
space’s respectively.
SCOPE:
The main scope of this project is to design the landscapes, gathering space where people
will interact with each other.
This project will work as center of excellence in creative arts and or impart training to
young talent. They will serve as major resource center for the region.
The scope of this project is also to make the people aware of their culture as they are being
stuck in the fast tech life and also, introduce them to the ancient Indian Dance which were
performed in temples.
The project is to be started by studying the present cultural complexes and dance academies
and then creating one only by understanding them.
LIMITATION:
• Limitation of this project is that the main focus will be highlighting on the
conceptual design and circulation space, detailing will not be focused in
general
• Second, structure drawing will not be focused.
TOPIC JUSTIFICATION:
This project will give me an opportunity to design exhibition spaces for displaying
different cultural arts. It will help me to learn about the procedure of designing an
auditorium keeping in mind the acoustics and various other design criteria.
The proposed project will also give me an opportunity to design a social gathering
space amongst the city culture. Absence of a cultural space in the present scenario
allows me to design a space where people can hang out socially. It will also allow to
design space for young talent to learn different forms of dance in the academy.
PROJECT AUTHENTICITY:
METHODOLOGY:
STUDY:
• The research question and the design problem.
• List down the aims and objectives of the problem
• Scope and Limitations.
• Purpose/significance/relevance of the study
• Design Considerations
• Literature Study and Bye Laws
ANALYSIS:
• SWOT analysis of site
• Review of case study
• Design Guideline Analysis
SITE INFORMATION:
The site is spread over 5.3 Acre land at St Thomas Marg, DLF Phase 5, Sector 53,
Gurugram Haryana.
FAR: 1.5
Front setback:15 m
Rear Setback: 9m
SATELLITE VIEW OF SITE
RASTERED SITE
The access to this site is through ST Thomas Marg road along with the golf road.
Distance from airport is 17 km which is around 30 minutes. Railway connectivity is
15 km from Natya Academy and Cultural Complex. Anyone can access to this site
easily as there are many landmarks and it is easily reachable.
Important Landmarks
Temperature
From about the beginning of March, temperatures begin to increase rapidly. While
days are little hotter in May than in June, Nights are warmer in June than in May.
From April onwards, hot dust‐ laden winds locally known as loo blows and weather
is unpleasant.
The most comfortable months with respect to human comfort are March, April, August
and September.
Relative Humidity
• The ideal relative humidity for health and comfort is about 40-50%. In the
winter months, it may have to be lower than 40% RH to avoid condensation on
the windows. Since, RH will be high in the months of July, August and
September. Therefore, HVAC will be required to remove the excess humidity
from the building.
• In colder climates, winter time humidity levels must be even lower—
generally 30-40%—to prevent condensation on windows and other surfaces.
The presence of high humidity during monsoon months is one of the reasons
why place like Gurugram are grouped under the composite and not hot and
dry climate.
Rainfall
• During the months January, February, March, November and December
you will experience pleasant weather with a nice average temperature.
• Precipitation in this zone varies between 500 – 1300 mm per year. This region
receives strong winds during monsoons from the south-east and dry cold winds
from the north-east. In summer, the winds are hot and dusty. The sky is
overcast and dull in the monsoon, clear in winter and frequently hazy in
summer.
• Most rainfall is seen in July, August and September. The monsoon starts in late
June and lasts until mid-September. High plinth is required to prevent rainwater
from coming inside the building.
Sky Conditions
• In the south‐west during the monsoon season, heavily clouded or overcast
skies generally prevail. The skies are mostly clear or lightly clouded during
rest of the year.
• Therefore, the solar radiations will be minimum in July, August and September.
• Natural light will be there except for monsoon season.
• Shadow: on east side there is housing of 18 floor towers which kind of create
shadow during 10am to 12pm. therefore, the access of natural sunlight will be
after 11am due to housing towers on east side.
. Vegetation
Gurgaon’s natural vegetation is called a thorn forest, which
forms a transition zone where dry deciduous forests shades
into desert scrub‐ a semi‐arid environment.
Existing vegetation on site: Trees and shrubs like Phulai and kareel.
The natural vegetation of Gurugram falls within the Northern
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
Seismic Zone
Soil Conditions
Alluvial soil is found in Gurugram. The alluvial soil is spread all over the plains of north
India. Alluviums are mainly loaming, i.e. mixtures of sand and clay. New alluvial loams
are very fertile. In the younger stage of the riverine plains, sandy soils are more common.
While in the beds of the rivers, it consists generally of pure sands. These soils cannot
retain water. ‘Zaid’ types of crops grow here, such as watermelons. Near the river
mouths, the soil is usually clay. It retains water but does not allow root growth.
Mostly available soil in India (about 43%) which covers an area of 143
sq.km.
Widespread in northern plains and river valleys.
Humus, lime and organic matters are present.
Highly fertile.
They are depositional soil – transported and deposited by rivers,
streams etc.
Sand content decreases from west to east of the country.
Color: Light Grey to Ash Grey.
Texture: Sandy to silty loam or clay.
Bearing capacity is 80kN/sqm to 160kN/sqm.
Raft Foundation is preferred for alluvial soil.
This site is chosen for its better connectivity from metro, airport and roadways. Also, Gurugram
is known for its commercial offices and will attract people, families from all over Gurugram
as well as New Delhi.
To make them aware of their culture and to make an impact of culture into their lives and
society. This effort has been made by the Gurugram Municipal Corporation to establish a
connection between the people and their culture and also, to create a public space with
traditional learning and teaching and for entertainment purpose. Also, Gurugram lacks
landmarks cultural Complex that Corporate city demands. Therefore, this project has been
proposed by Gurugram Municipal Corporation.
RESEARCH AREAS:
The primary research would focus on studying the various spaces- their meanings,
requirements and qualities. Overall research would mainly focus on the needs and requirements
of the various spaces.
• Learning spaces
• Performing spaces
• Exhibition spaces
• Public space
The secondary research would be the case studies and their analysis. The learning outcome
would help in the design and will be important part of the research before starting the project.
The following areas will have to majorly researched and studied for carrying forward with the
design process.
• Auditorium
• Dance Studios
• Music Studios
• Arts Studio
• Amphitheatre
• Library
• Exhibition Area
• Office Spaces
• Food court/Canteen
• Retail Area
As per NDTA- National dance teachers association, UK are as follows. All form of dance
including Indian dances are included in this:
1. Floor area
The amount of floor area required depends upon three factors:
2. Vestibule
• A space of 6-12 sqm within the dance studio but separated from the
dance studio floor and act as entrance via entrance of the studio.
• It accommodates space for any musical instrument device, visitor space and
locker space.
3. Studio height
• The height of the studio relates to the circulation of the fresh air and
to the opportunity to jump and lift.
• A plentiful supply of fresh air is necessary for the dancer to replenish
energy quickly. But beyond the physiological need the dancer performs
best with a sense of being able to expand into space.
• Physically it is important to have a headroom so that the dancer never
feels inhibited in achieving height. The opportunity for one dancer to
stand on the shoulders of another and raise his/her arms in the air,
makes a height of at least 3.5m ideal. This height gives an appropriate
sense of spaciousness,
4. Sound
• It is important that sound accompaniment is heard properly and with
clarity within the studio but it is essential that it does not contaminate
adjoining the workspaces.
• Sound insulation is a primary structural consideration. Cavity walls are
invaluable and these may have baffling material enclosed or on the
surface. Inner and outer doors should be close-fitting and solid, with
spring closures, and the space between such doors needs to be properly
baffled.
• Within the space excessive reverberation from hard surfaces needs to
be avoided. Partial walls curtaining has acoustics as well as
aesthetic value.
5. Interior design
The requirements of a music studio are similar to that of dance studio. The
music studio classroom needs better acoustics and sound insulation
though. The requirements for good rehearsal facilities are:
Apart from the group studios, Indian classical music requires space for
Riyaz which is individual practice. That doesn’t need to be closed. These
require a space approx. 10 sqm per room, for a single person. The music
studios need to be attached to storage spaces for instruments.
1. Acoustics
Suitable reverberation time for music rehearsals ranges between 0.6 and 1
second. There are two ways to reduce the reverberation time of a room: either
the sound absorption must be decreased or the volume must be decreased.
Increasing the sound absorption in a classroom is generally easier to achieve
than reduction in volume.
Small music room vary in size and accommodate diverse group ranging
from a solo instrumentalist to small music ensembles. Louder instruments
need larger rooms. As music students can spend up to 40 hours per week in
music practice and rehearsal rooms, these rooms are very important in the
daily activity in the music.
Although rooms with non-parallel walls, flooring and ceiling are preferred
for music rooms, to maximize the utilization of the available space, the
rooms are normally designed rectangular in size with floors and ceiling
perpendicular to walls. Curved walls are not recommended for small rooms
to avoid focusing and undesirable effects.
By controlling the ambient echoes in your music room, you deliver back
superior sound quality. Acoustic panels, wall or ceiling mounted, can be
introduced in the music studio for the purposes of capturing and converting
the echoes from your room. Whether your music room is for teaching,
recording or performing, the acoustics inside the room will reach premium
quality once the level of reverberation is under control.
As per time savers standard, a large drama studio is generally divided into 3
parts:
For smaller studios the seating area is omitted. The studio requires
green room or dressing room in all cases along with the storage for
props and costumes.
Amphitheatre
One of the first aids to good sightlines is an effective slope. Seats may be
set on a rising parabolic curve or on two different inclines, a fairly mild
slope for the lower half of auditorium and a steeper slope for the upper
half. The slope recommended for the lower portion is 12 and for the
upper 24 or steeper.
• Tall trees must form the rear boundary of the theatre as they are very useful
in absorbing the external noise and also, lend a nice landscape to the theatre.
• The slope of the floor should be towards the stage and it should be about
12 to 15 degree to the horizontal,
• The shape of the theatre should be such that most of the audience is drawn close
to the stage.
• The area of the theatre excluding the stage may be calculated at the rate of
0.8 to 1 sqm per person.
Art Gallery
• The normal human angle of vision starts from 27 degree up from eye level
• For a standing person, pictures should be hung 10m away with the top
not more than 4.90m above eye level and the bottom about 70cm
below.
• It is necessary to allow 3-5 sqm hanging surface per picture, 6-10 sqm
ground surface per sculpture.
• A favorably viewing space is between 30*- 60* up, measured from a
point in the middle of the floor.
• This means a sill height of 2.13m for pictures and viewing range of 3- 3.65
for sculpture.
• There is no continuous circular route, just separate wings.
• Art galleries need rooms for packing, dispatch, administration, slide
section and lecture rooms, if necessary.
Auditorium
Auditorium, the part of a public building where an audience sits, as distinct from
the stage, the area on which the performance or other object of the audience’s
attention is presented. In a large theatre. An auditorium includes a number of floor
levels frequently designed as stalls, private boxes, dress
circle, balcony or upper circle, and gallery. A sloping floor allows the seats to be arranged
to give a clear
view of the stage. The walls and ceiling usually contain concealed light and sound
equipment and air extracts or inlets and may be highly decorated.
Lobby: The lobby is a room in a theatre which is used for public entry
to the building from the outside. Ticket counters, coat check,
concessions and restrooms are all usually located in, or just off the
lobby.
Box office: A place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to a
venue
Green room: The lounge backstage. This is the room where actors and
other performers wait in when they are not needed onstage or in their
dressing rooms.
Balconies or galleries: one or more raised seating platforms towards the
rear of the auditorium.
The control booth, control room, lighting box, technical booth, tech booth, or
just booth to theatre or television technicians is the area designated for the operation of
technical equipment (lighting and sound),
The Stage
Neufert data
CHILDREN 4 1.2m
Circulation
Circulation is more than 1.2 meter
Avoid crossing and overlapping
Area for reading per person at least 2.5 sqm
Area for individual workplace is more than 4 sqm
AREA REQUIREMENTS:
a) Introduction
c) Layout
2 main entries to the site
60% ground coverage
Site is divided into main building, exhibition space, oat , terrace café and
auditorium
d) Zoning
Building is divided into 3 zones:
Public, administration and academic
The ground floor has the public area like lounge, exhibition halls, art
gallery, library, conference rooms, administration room etc.
On the first and the second floor are music, dance and art studios where
students are taught painting, dancing and singing.
First and second floor includes academic purpose, studios where music, art and
dance are taught
3 type of audience uses building
Staff, audience and students
Circulation linked to the zoning and has been segregated by separating
them through levels − ground floor for audience functions and first and
second floor for staff and students with a necessary degree of inter linking.
Zoning has been separated through levels- ground floor for audience where art
galleries, café and oat is there
First and second floor for students
Third floor is for staff residence
e) Department
Department of Art - Painting | Sculpture | Photography | Glassworks
Department of Dance - Bharatanatyam | Odissi | Chhau | Kuchipudi | Kathak
Department of Music -Semi Classical & Light Classical Music | Hindustani
Music (Vocal) | Carnatic Music | Sitar | Tabla | Flute
f) Architecture elements
Extensive areas of jaalis and planting boxes arranged into vertical gardens are
prominent elements at the triveni.
Jaali panel create a cool space of filtered light in the classroom buildings’ corridor.
Use of jaalis on the exterior to cope up with Delhi’s hot weather.
The colors of the façade are of light grey concrete and have grit finish on the walls.
The textures are rough and rugged.
lack of bright colors is soothing as the abundant greenery adds brightness
Material: Building is composed of a clad RCC framed structure with several
infill material indigenous Jaali panels, concrete blocks and plastered finish on
most elevation, rough cut stone facing on gallery facade, concrete planters and
concrete clad with gray chips for the pergolas.
LAYOUT OF TRIVENI KALA SANGAM
h) OAT
i) Auditorium
It has a direct entry from the road as well a connection from the lounge.
There are two aisles situated at both the sides.
The wooden flooring helps in sound absorption
Wooden panels were provided to absorb sound and help in further acoustic
treatment
The projection room is located at the rear end of the auditorium.
Its broad and airy structure is aimed to provide an attractive venue for dance &
music performances, talks, seminars and book launches
j) Triveni Terrace Cafe
Accounts room 2 30
Admin room 2 30
Toilet 20
Kitchen: @0.8/ppl 40
Toilets 50
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ZONING OF TRIVENI KALA SANGAM
• Location: campal, Panaji along the bank of river madovi. Area is mixed
land use with military hospital across the road, a cricket ground and park on
either side
• Architect: Charles Correa
• Building type: institution
• Site area: 6.3 acres
• Site gradient: gentle slope
Introduction
• Established in 1969, prime institution for promotion of art and culture
• Venue of international film festival of India
Access
• Regular buses connecting Panaji and the academy are available
• Dabolim airport, 35km
• Nearest railway station is madgao which is 53km
Layout
• Four entries to the site
• Boat jetty provided on the river side
• 40% ground coverage
• Well defined pedestrian and vehicular system
• Site is divided into main building, service building, parking area and exhibition
space
Zoning
• Building is divided into three zones:
• Public, Administration, Academic
• Provided at different levels so as to avoid conflict between these zones
• Ground floor includes facilities like auditorium, Preview Theater,
amphitheater, art gallery, and canteen etc., where public entry is invited
• First and second floors include academic and administration facilities.
• 3 groups of people using the building:
• Staff, students, audience
• Circulation linked to the zoning and has been segregated by separating them
through levels − ground floor for audience functions and first and second floor
for staff and students with a necessary degree of inter linking.
LAYOUT OF KALA KENDRA, GOA
1) D.M Kalamandir
2) OAT
3) Mini OAT
4) Black Box
5) Rehearsal Room
6) Art Gallery
7) Meeting Room
8) Guest Room
9) Preview Theatre
10) Cafeteria
11) Library
14) Administration
15) Reception
16) Lounge
Auditorium
OAT
• 300 people capacity
• Used as an outdoor classroom and meeting space
• Oat has a tread of 85cm and rise of 45 cm.
• farthest seat is 6m away and no amplication required.
• Two aisles run along either end. The width is 120cm and
• The steps have 15cm risers and 28 cm treads.
• The stage is square is shape and has an area of 7.5 x 7.5 m
Art Gallery
• Running wall space − 30 x 1.50 mts approx.
• Carpet area of gallery − 90sq.mts approx.
• When exhibitions are not happening painting of children are displayed.
• The exhibits are displayed on the wall on four sides.
• Lighting features are very normal no facility to hold a good exhibition. A track is
provided on all the walls, where the hook is given for hanging the paintings
• Paintings are hanged on the hook; it may not look nice in the context of
exhibition but it looks simple as the building context
Amphitheatre
Black box
• Seating capacity − 200.
• Area − 175 sq. m
• Used for experimental productions, music concerts, meetings and amateur
performances.
• Also used as a recording studio.
• Control room and a green room provided.
• Black box lobby is also provided.
Administration
Cafeteria
• 100 seating capacity
• Square table are provided each with 4 seats 3 sides open in to
the outdoor landscape It is accessible from all theatre meeting
room − 45 sq. m
• C area of the room 7.30 x 6.15 sq. mts
• Beautiful lawns form the main part of the site. Trees are provided
aptly at the front side of the building.
• Specially designed benches and lamp posts line
the path along the river side.
• The service buildings (AC plant and generator room) are provided on
the western corner of the site no way disrupting the normal functioning
of the building.
• Two separate service entries have been provided. One to the generator
room and the other on the eastern corner of the site.
• The eastern entry caters to the need of the amphitheater and the canteen.
• A loading deck has also been provided here
• Parking facilities is provided on the south−eastern side.
• Nearly 250 public parking are provided.
• Special VIP and staff parking provided.
Analysis
• The layout and the building zoning provided are Excellent has brought in
a different overall treatment.
• Good acoustical treatment
• The flow of spaces has resulted in a good built−open relationship.
• Good use of site features has successfully made the public space interesting by
use of sculptures, paintings, seating etc.
• The cafeteria is the most active space with good view to the river.
• Vehicular and pedestrian ways properly defined.
• Service blocks are separated
• Security measures provided are minimum.
• Signage provided is minimum.
• The trees have to some extent blocked the view to the river
• Public spaces too large.
AREA STATEMENT OF KALA KENDRA, GOA
Orchestra pit 20 85 1 85
Pit lounge - 35 1 35
Pit store - 35 1 35
Prop storage - 45 1 45
Large storage - 50 1 50
room
Mechanical - 55 1 55
room
Electrical - 55 1 55
room
Rehearsal 30 150 1 150
room
Ticketing - 15 1 15
booth
Seating 1000 1000 1 1000
2675(approx.)
TEACHING/DEMONSTRATION HALLS
SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL
AREA
Green Rooms 10 30 2 60
Mech/electrical - 40 1 40
room
Control Room - 40 1 40
Storage - 20 1 20
Circulation - - - 72(15% of
Space total area)
552
TRAINING CENTRE
WORKSHOP
EXHIBITION
LIBRARY
SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL AREA
Reading Halls - 600 1 600
Storage - 50 1 50
Office - 25 1 25
Audio/Visual 50 225 1 225
Room
900
OAT
FOOD COURT
ADMINISTRATION