“Cultural and Performing Arts Institute _ Hebbal; ‘Bangaldée Nev DelhiDeclaration The research work in the thesis titled “Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal, Bangalore” has been carried out by the undersigned as part of the undergraduate program in the Department of Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi- 110002, India under the supervision of Ms. Tanuja Kanvinde and Shri, Santosh Auluck and coordination of Prof. Nerja Tiku. ‘The matter contained in this thesis Is original and has not been submitted elsewhere, QytoNowe Nikita Verma A/2116/2009 ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014) 2 Certificate This thesis was carried out during the months of January- May 2014, the tenth semester in the Department of Architecture of School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. Thereafter, based on the declaration of the candidate, the thesis was placed in front of the external jury held on 21" and 22"! May, 2014. For this work the candidate was awarded the following marks: 1. _ Internal Evaluation during the semester out of 300 marks. 2. External Jury Evaluation, 21" and 22” May, 2014 _out of 350 marks ‘On successful completion of the Bachelor of Architecture Course by the candidate, the undersigned hereby accepts the thesis Report on behalf of the Department, s that it may be placed in the Architecture Library. Ya 29 (Prof. Neerja Tiku) Thesis Co-ordinator 2014 Department of Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi- 110002 5 es one and Performing rt insane Hebbal BangaloreFea var og, te dena ara, ae 3k AIR Hae HT Sota a ar aE Ha eee a oe a epi Fee een wee A Meer BI B. ai a Naa “Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 4 Acknowledgements | would like to express my sincere thanks to my thesis guides Ms. Tanuja Kanvinde and Shri. Santosh Auluck for guiding me throughout the research and design process. | also thank my studio coordinator and other faculty members for their constant advice and efforts. | also express my gratitude to Ar. Gerard Da Cunha for his timely help in my case study on ‘Nrityagram’ . | thank my friends and family for their support and encouragement and valuable discussions. | am grateful to my juniors Tushar Verma, Shambhavi Sit igh, Siriki Priyanka and Priyank Jaiswal for their timely help and support towards the climax, > ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreContents Declaration Certificate ‘Acknowledgements Contents List of Figures 1. Thesis Search Introduction Choice of opie Proposition 2. Research Areas and Case Studies + Research Areas = Understanding the spaces = Lake systems = Design strategies + Case Studies = Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal = _Kalakshetra, Chennai = Nntyagram, Hessaraghatea = The Royal Danish Playhouse, Copenhagen 3. Design Project sProject Scope ‘Area Program “Requirements Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore4.Site Study ‘Location of site *Neighbochood, Precinct and the City ‘Topography, Climate and Natural Features Accessibility Masterplan 5.Design Initiation Challenges “swor “Psychometric Analysis. “Passive Design Strategies “Spatial Organization 6. Design Translation Concept 7.Design Evolution ‘Stage | ‘Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 stage 5 37 Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore8.The Finale Final Zoning. Site Plan Cireuiation Floor Plans Sectione Roof Pan 30 Views Model Photographs Glossary Bibliography ° Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thesis 2014 | g List of Figures Figure |: Bryghusgrunden mixed use, Copenhagen Figure 2 Kilden Performing Arts center, Norway Figure 3: Kanlaria Lakefront. Gyarat Figure 4 The city: Location Figure 5: Site location with respect to the city Figure 6: Establishing a Relationship Figure 7: Royal Danish Playhouse on the Harbour: busting with activity Figure & Understanding spaces and their overlaps Figure 9:Typical dance studio plan Figure 10: Internal view of a dance studio and the careful Integration of services and architecture Figure ||: Noise reduction between two rooms Figure 2:Suggested layout for a asic studio Figure 13:Suitable reverberation times Figure 14; Suggested acoustic treatments to muse classroom Figure 5; Suggested acoustic treatments to Riyaaz room, Figure 16. the three part studio plan and section in case of larger studios Figure 16.2:Suggested genera layout for drama classroom Figure 17; Koothambalam at the Kalamandalam, Kerala Figure 8; Mandapa from a temple in Shimoga Figure 19:Most common plan forms for auditoria Figure 20:A, 1000 seat amphitheatre plan Figure 2l:Lakes of Bangalore Figure 22; Barat Bhavan Location Figure 23; Bharata Bhavan photographs Figure 24; Bharat Bhavan plan Figure 25:Section Figure 26; Kalakshetra Location Figure 27: satellite view © Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreFigure 28°The focal BaryanTree Figure 29:Site Plan, Kalakshetra Figure 30: Roof of the Koothambalam, as seen from far Figure 3|:cutsso view of the Koothambalam Figure 32:Side Elevation, Koothambalam. Figure 33: Koothambalam interiors Figure 34: Open air theatre Figure 35: Padma Pushkarini Figure 36:Stutioe/ Classrooms Figure 37: Hostel Buldings Figure 38: Dining hall Figure 39: Location map Figure 40:Accessblity Figure 4I:Site Pan Concept Sketch Figure 42:Gurukul courtyard and stairs Figure 43: Guruku plan Figure 44:Section of service block and gurukul Figure 45: Guest cottages Figwe 46:Temple Figure 47:yoga center Figure 48:Scupture Garden Figure 49:Ampitheatre Figure 50:Service Block Plan Figure S|:Amphitheatre view and plan Figure 52:Site section through Amphitheatre before and after Figure 53:Satelte Image Figure 54:The Harbour and the context Figure 55:The waterfront Figure 56:site plan Figue 57:Site Figure S8: Bangalore map showing major lakes and roads Architectural Thess 2014] 9 © Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 1 Figure 59:Site Demarcation Figure 60:Site Location Figure 61: Masterplan Figure 62: Bangalore Structure Plan Figure 63 ‘The Precinct Figure 64; Hebbal Flyover Figure 65: Neighborhood map Figure 66:Site Photographs Figure 67:Site View from Embassy lake Terraces, opposite side of the site ‘long Bellary Road Figure 68: Climate data Figure 69:Southern edge of site is bordered by lake Figure 70:BMTC Depot Figure 7|:Hebbal railway station Figure 72:Hebbal fyover Figure 73:Site Drawing Seale 1:2000 Figure 74: Psychometric Chart Figure 75: Psychometric Chart showing effect of indirect evaporative cooling Figure 76:cooling because of water body Figure 77: Extended comfort zone with proper natural vtlation Figure 78:Suitable natural ventilation techniques Figure 79:The site and lake relationship Figure 80:A connected series of courtyards and open spaces responding to site and program elements. Figure 8: Gradual increase in massing in response to lake Figure 82:Vernacular ‘lerents Figure 83:maintainng visual and movement axes Figure 84: Enhancing the amidst the nature’ experience © Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore1. Thesis Search 1.01 Introduction, (Our view of cities isa mix of realty and truth, hype and perception usually fitered through media cepresentations. The overall cuture ofa place and the arts help define and shape identity, perception and image within the citys own terms. The deve to create rich sensory environments incites provides ‘new opportunities for those working inthe erative professions (Landry, 2010) With the cities growing into urban sprawls: and agglomerations, the need for a planned growth of cutural and public spaces in the expanded city Is ‘often ignored. The commercial, residential and other forms of works places take the front seat in these developments which are a result of real estate riven projects away from the cty centers The ‘utural and public realm falls short in keeping pace With such developments Meanwhile prime pockets of land in the city often ‘ext to natural features, water bodies, ecological sites etc,_though demarcated for public and semi > Architectural hese 2014 | 1 public uses in the Masterplan le vacant in wat of government These often get ‘encroached upon o misused in some other way a 3 timely ntereession by authorities als to happen ‘The fact that most Indian eles have realized the Importance of developing their waterfronts only in recent years, clearly depicts the missing connection between the cy an its water bodies. Fire 1:Bryeusgranden mixed use, Copenhagen ‘Mos cities are in transition, especially those with an Industrial past, and need to renew and revitalize ‘thet economie base in order to move up the value chain and to become more knowledge Intensive places ‘mising link and solution tall these sues The cultural sphere , without denial is the Tt Nae te que Ns TEE oer. iret the value of imagination creativity, culture, heritage, the arts or design for city development, nstea, what ie the cost of not thinking of imagination, creativity, culture, design, art and heritage? Figure 3: Kanara akefont, Guat Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014) 12, 1.02 Choice of Topic with my family curently staying in Bangalore this thesis fives me the opportunity to look at city level issues and ‘through my observations, readings, esearch and discussions with various people in and off the fel, tried to identify a subject which could be solved by an architectural intervention that suited my interests and at the same time to create an example of how such Interventions could do justice to similar prablems at a larger scale Bongolore is the capital city of the Indian state ‘of Karnataka. Lacsted on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore India’s third mest populous city and fith-mest populous urban agglomeration. Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of nda because of ts role asthe nations leading Information Technology (I) exporter. The ety blessed With salubrious climate, was once famous for beautiful gardens, parks and natural akes. ‘The effect of urbanization has taken a heavy tll on the Beautiful lakes in Bangalore. The lakes in the city hhave been largely encroached for urban infrastructure and 25 a result only 17 good lakes exist as against S1 heathy lakes in 1985, Urban development has caused 16 lakes getting converted to bus stands, Galf courses, playgrounds and residential colonies. The Bangalore Development Authority and Lake Development Authority over the past few years are now working on conservation ofthe lakes and developing the \waterfronts for public and semi public uses ‘Secondly, Bangalore being overshadowed by its image in the recent past has overlooked the need to expand ‘the cultural institutions specially in the regions that have become a part of the agglomeration lately. It lacks landmark cultural complexes that 2 metropolitan city demands ‘Thus overiapping the two identified major concerns, cutural intervention on a waterfront site seemed idyll in atrly urban context Moreover it would help create a development model at 2 national level, helping to create awareness abut the water eco system and lake conservation at the same time. Generating activity along a lakeside site in a sensitive architectural fashion would be essential Figure The ay: Location Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreHebbal is an area in Bangalore, which was once Indicative of the north endpoint of the city Though exginally famous for Hebbal Lake, i is ‘ow better known for the serpentine maze of flyovers that network the Outer ing Road and Bellary Road, ‘The Hebbal Lake is located In the north ‘of Bangalore atthe mouth of National Highway 7, ‘along the junction of Bellary Road and the Outer fing Road{ORR). it was one of the three lakes «created in 1537 by Kempe Gowda, [A project for lake restoration funded under the Indo-Norwegian Environment Programme which led to major changes in the ecosystem began in 1998, Two artificial islands wore created using the sll from desing under this project. These vegetated islands have become the roort sites of many water-birds. ‘Ac the north exetern end ofthe lake there lee a plot of approximately 4 ha. demarcated for a BANGALORE CITY MAP Flew: laaton yh resect tothe sy Architectural Thess 2014) 13Archteceura esi 2014 | 14 Architectural Intervention Establishing an integrated multi arts institute, housing residential schools forthe performing arts dance, music and drama, The center isto have a dedicated public zone that would have an auditorium, art and ethibiion glleries, ile ‘museum, arts and crafts workshops and a restaurant. ‘The proposal is an effort to establish a tink between the city and its lakefronts through cutural public or semi-public spaces built in a sensitive manner. The Idea i to generate a Jandmark for Bangalore and offer a boost to its lake conservation and eejwenation aspirations Ie isa well established fat that cultural landmarks fon waterfront sites have led to enhancing of awareness and activites regarding the water ecosystems and their importance apart from revitalizing the waterfront throughout the world cites . Sydney Opera House in Australi, Kilden Performing arts Center in Norway, The Royal Danish Playhouse in Denmark et. are a few examples to name, > ‘Through ths project, an attempt willbe made to ‘amalgamate the Gurukul tradition and the contemporary ways of teaching the performing {ans inthe same complex. It will be an effort to Expansion sldenary ey Cultural Spaces *Fzsng ink provide 2 holistic environment for learning and performing the arts, clase tothe nature yet within ‘the urban contest establishing harmany in the teaching traditions, spaces and ifestyle. The learning, performing and residential areas wil be Rejuvenation Included in one whole comple nes included in one whole complex to remove the gaps Sees e Figure 6: Establishing a Relationship between theses acts ‘The complex will try to use the waterfront for activities spreading across 9 wider range of tine ‘and kind and not limit them to recreational and ‘amusement parks as done to most lakesies in Bangalore. The challenge is to create 2 responsive architectural design to a sensitive and prime site amidst the urban contest harmenting. the ‘radiional Gurskulssampradaya with the modern pedazony Figure 7: Royal Danish Payhouse onthe Harbour, basting wth actty * Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014] 15 2. Research Areas and Case Studies 2.01 Research ‘Te primary research would focus on studying the various spaces their meaning, requirements and qualities Performing Arts Institute ‘Teaching and Learning spaces Performing Spaces ‘Residential Spaces Common faites Woterfrone Development “The lake systems ‘Lake conservation and rejuvenation ‘Sensitive ways for developing the immediate laketront Te secondary research would be the case studies and their analysis. The inferences and learing from ‘them would help in the design development and will bbe an important part of the research. The case studies would also supplement the primary research In understanding the spaces that are pat ofthe area ‘The following casestudies willbe done Bharat Bhavan, Shops -Kalakshetea, henna -Nrityagram, Hessaraghatta attached to storage spaces for instruments. Acoustics: Suitable reverberation time for music rehearsals ranges between 0.6 and 1 second, There are two ways to reduce the reverbersion time of 3 room: ether the sound absorption must be increased or the volume must be decreased. Incressing the sound sbrorpion ina classroom ie generally Architectural Thess 20/4) 1 »))}]))» gure LL: Nowe reactor easier to achieve than reduetions in volume. Small music rooms vary In size, and accommodate diverse groups ranging from a elo instrumentlist to small musie (ow acoustilsocey.org 2014) en ensembles, Louder instruments need larger rooms, As music students ean spend Up £0 40 hours pee week in mule practice and rehearsal rooms, these roome are very Important in the dally actvity of a. muse school or department [Lamberty. 1960] ‘gare 1 Suganed yout ora mic ie "gure 15: Sutable reverberation dines ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangaloreeng apron tw ies edo med pinboard a vy acoustic ge yer saree thick ile carpet fn Be flor Window wt god Migrates somusi classroom ‘th sl aon deed Sel for sound Figure H Suggested acoustic treatments Architectural Thess 2014) 19 ‘Atthough rooms with non parallel walls, floors and celings are preferred for musle rooms: to maximize the utilation of the avaiable space. the rooms are normally designed rectanguar in size with floors and celirgs perpendiclar to walls: Curved walls fare not recommended for smll rooms t© wold focusing and undesirable effects (sma, 2010 « " Watacan Ange oid fd cing _ = Tene, = tear Dawe an eae response Figure 15; Suggested acuste eatments “okie . Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 20 ‘Drama Studio Requirements [sper Time Saver Standards a large drama studio is generally divided into three parts: ‘Aca raised platform acting as a stage. 8 some fixed seating on an inclined floor accommodating about 30 students, with chairs equipped with movable tablet arms ‘Within some individual teaching practices the area might be preferred witha flat floor With movable chairs , A flat floor area between the two which aets as the playing area for rehearsal, demonstration ete, The ‘otal length ofthe room inthis case is about 20m, For practical reasons these. large studios ate alo used for performances for smal scale productions The stage depth should be at last 4m and height over it more than the usual assroom height. For smaller studios the seating area is omitted, The studies require a green room/ resting room inal cases along with storage {or props and costumes. > Ht — ft | Seater Figure 16.1: the three part studlo plan and sectonin case of larger studios A. Feed seating; 8. potential arena staging ; elevated stags, no fed proscenium ; D. elevated walkways on each sie of the room serve as work tables and arena seating and provide chair and platform storage underneath; E. projection room. ee] eh ‘overnead lating ard ‘RAMA CLASSROOM 90m2 curtains ot this nd of the room 4 (GREEN ROW / DRESSING ROOM 30m2 s2e sketch 062 for 0 rere caled yout es, SET, PROP 4 COSTUME STORE fone ‘ ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal a Figure 162; Suggested genera layout for drama ctssroom Bangalore telaion areaPerforming Spaces, ‘The performing spaces willbe studied under two ‘heads: traditional and contemporary, looking at both indoor and outdoor types. Trahtionat Performing Areas: “The Koothambalam- Keothambalam or Kuttampalam meaning temple ‘theatre Isa closed hal for staging traditional art forms in Kerala. A square platform with a separate pyramidal roof supported by pillars in the center called notyamandepom is constructed se ¢ separate structure within the large all of Koothambalam. The floor of the hall i divided Ineo two equal talves and one part is for performance (Including stage, Instruments, green room etc) and other half for seating audience, The structure is rectangular in plan with a hipped roof witha slope of 45° Within its dark, ceavernour interior stands another’ wooden struceure whieh isthe roof over the stage, The Koothambsam is a small space by modern standards ~ the one inthe temple complex at Ee “These in central Kerala is approximately 72 fe x 55 fe 22 m x 1675 mand is one of the large examples, The stage and backstage extend up to half the length of the space and therefore the auditorium can be considered to be only bout 36 fe (II m) deep x 55 fe (16.75 mm) wide, The unique feature of the Koothambalam from a modern perspective Is Its method of enclosing space from the sides Instead of wal it hat 3 slanted and sometimes curved plane of tel work. whieh always lets the breeze ~ along with Inumatons of everyday life ourside ~ into the performance space. Figure 17: Keodhambla athe Kalamandalun Kea Architectural Teste 2014 | 2] ‘The Temple Mandopa- In the Hindu temple the Mandopa isa porch-ike struceure through the (gopuram) (ornate sntevay) and leading to the temple. ts uted for religous dancing and music and is part of the bial temple compound, The Koothambalm ie an enclosed space we the temple Mandopa ie ‘open except for the columns pillars ‘Many classial dance and music performances traditionally happened in these Mandapas Figure 18, Mandap rom a cempe in Shmoge Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreContemporary Performing Areas *auditoriame- ‘An sucdtorium i 3 room bull to enable an audience hear and watch performances at venues such a theatres, “The floor area of the hall including ,gangways (excluding the stage) should be calculated on the basis of 06 100.9 m* per person ‘The height of the hall is determined by such considerations as ventlation, presence (or absence) of balcony and the type of performance, ‘The average height may vary from 6 m fr smal halls to 7.5 m for large halls. Celing may be flat but itis preferable to provide a sight increase in the height near the centee of hall “The volume per person required tobe proved should normaly range between 35 to5.5 sit is recommended that the distance of the “farthest seat from the curtain tine should not normally exceed 23 meters. (Code OF Practice For Acoustical Design OF ‘Aurdtariams And Conference Hall, 1998). > ‘peschieatree- ‘An amphitheatre is an open-air verve used for entertainment, performances, and sports, A contemporary amphitheatre, in the sense in “wbich the word hae come to be popully used curved, scourtially brant performance space, parttlarly one located ‘outdoors, Contemporary ampithestres often Include standing structures, called bandshells, sometimes curved or bowlshaped, both behind the stage and behind the audience, creating an area which echoes or amplifies sound, making the amphitheare ideal for musical or theatrical performances. (One of the first ads to good sightines is an effective slope . Seats may be set on a rising parabolic curve, oF on two diferent inclines, fairy mild slope forthe lower half of auditorium (the half near the main stage) and a steeper slope for the upper (rear) half . The slope recommended for the lower portion ie 12 and Architectural Thesis 20 422, Figure 19, Mose common plan forms for sudeora g Tk a SY v I Figure 201000 set amphitheatre pan Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreLake Systems and Hebbal Hebbal Lake! Uke most lakes or “tanks! in the Sangalore region it was formed by the damming natural valley systems by the construction of bunds. The spread ofthe lake Jn a study in 2000 was found to be 75 ha with plans for ‘extending itto make up 143 ha ‘The catchment area ofthe lake was found to be 3750ha and this area includes the residential areas of Yeshwanthpur, ‘Mathikere, Rajmahal Vlas Extension, Bharat Electronics LUmited and Hindustan Machine Tools Limited colonies. In 1974 the lake area was 77.95 ha and in 1998 it was 57.75 hhaBased on the rainfall of the region, the annual catchment was estimated at 35.2 millon cubic metres with 3.08 milion cubic metres during the Northeast Monsoon, 10.32 millon cubic metres during the Southwest Monsoon and 3.28 millon cubic metres in the dry season. The storage capacity of the lake was estimated in 2000 to be 2.38 millon euble metres With desiting raising It to 4.07 milion cuble metres, Sewage! Inflow into the lake has altered the chemistry and biology of the lake. Most measured physico-chemical properties of the waters of the lake exceed the acceptable standards for sewage effluent discharge set by the Indian Standards rm Architectural Thess 2014) 23Architectural Thess 2014) 24 2.02 Case Studies ‘Bharat Bhaven, Bhopal Bharat Bhavan is mut art centre setup to create an interactive proximity between the verbal, visual and performing ats. i provides space for contemporary expression, thought, quest and | innovation. fs aptly located in the heart of country in Bhopal «capital of Madhya Pradesh SITE AREA: 9968 sqm, ARCHITECT: Charles Corea ‘COMPLETION: 1982 VICINITY: The site Is located on the upper lake's front. It i accessed by Swaminathan Marg. Various public schools, a polytechnic, C's house are nearby FUNCTIONS: it houses an art galery, fine art workshops, an ‘open-ale amphitheatre, studio theatre, an aueltorium, ‘museum tribal and folk art, libraries of indian poetry, classical music aswell: flk music ARCHITECTURE: Charles Corres the architect found here the possibites of series of terraced gardens, which would be seen «cascading downto the lake The vistors entra the highest level and walk down 2 pedestrian spine, flanked by a pattem of courtyards, to reach the various parts of the complex Peron > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore‘The terraces and courtyards elect Cortes’ concern with progression through space ~ the maze or puzle~ where parts ae casually relieved and the complex of internal street act rather like a vilage layout. Architectural Thess 2014) 25 ‘The ste ison a gently sloping plateau overlooking the lake such that contoursare used in esien. ‘The natural contours have been used to create a series of sunken courts and terrace gardens around which are cultural facies, ‘The terraces and courtyards are connected like a progression in ace, here complex of internal treet cslike 2 vilag ayo. Ie can aso be called as 3 non building which corresponds to the context avery positive way. ‘The view fake isis from all posible terraces ‘The materials used are red sandstone, brick sand and exposed concrete ‘The internal firsh sof marble granite and sandstone ‘The OAT called Bhairang is located near the lake giving an ideal view for cultural performances The proportions of the building are well ordered, borrowing _ssometric pattems fom Indian cultures makingit mare relevant to ach curve and space defines itself. Each of the part of the boliing is clitint yet flows easily ane another, linked by | ‘meandering paths. Figs 28: Secton ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 26 Foyer lounge 1520 0 Should hve lake ew Reception 20 ain ofc for orgsiing festival evens and aeevbet Directors offce 50 a room Is Accounts 30 Ofice 2» Toles 2 Store lo Lounges info desk 100 Used by the centre during feral ome and sabe for Conference room.2 8 * Iirerestof the year Store to Piney to Seminar rooms. 0 150 Dance suo? 120 With aeached spi ou spaces se seo? 120 Pinsing studio 0 ‘Texsles seo 0 rama sudo 0 ography seo 0 Photography tudo 0 Photography lb, 0 Seulpere workshop ro Power workshop 8 Ceramic workshop 8 Modeling workshop % > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangalorePoo ro Camorra reps ee CGreulation desk. 12 reading Galeries Security ofce Curscor'sroom' office ‘Workshop storage 40@20 sqm Seng @2pp ‘chen: @08ipl Service yard: @03Ipph ‘Seating @2ppl. ‘Kitchens @0.8/ppl Serie yrds Dip o 150 10 20 20 360 650 so 150 100 ‘Academic zone Desirablenorth ight Includes ply galleries for works done nthe center “Tobe developed asa mix frail, With ke viewArchitectural Thess 2014) 28 = Should open outinto sill ut aren ‘Nn Ofc 1520 Paeeeat 2025 ° pee ee a Fa “ Tobe Ps Hal 300 seo 1000 ra aoas 330 eee aT Tene 10 Toes 70 Meee oeseat fice “ 0 aeeat 20 ry Doors 3-4 wide ers ht Dresengroom “ ry epee 5 o coeees eat ieee 20 rea 2 ” ‘Auditor 500 00 a 1300 7100425% circulation =9785 24m. FAR achieved is 0.98, ‘The landscape ofthe Bhavan isthe bull form iself that gently terminates herarehy in the organization of spaces, is what allows forthe transition atthe lakefront forming ito an amphitheatre withthe cityscape self for courtyards to develop an informality and openness which gves this space backdrop reflecting in the shimmering water ofthe lake . The profound _itscharactr, asa platform or sharing and building up cultural ideas > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreKolakshetra Klakshetra iterally means 2 holy place of fats (Wala Ars, Kshetra Feld ‘or Holy pace). Deriving inspiration from this noble ideal, Kalakshetra wa established in the words of Rukmini Dev, “with the sole purpose of resusctating in modern Inca recognition ofthe priceless artistic traditions ‘of our country and of imparting tothe young, the true spirit of Ar, devoid of vulgarity and “commercialism.” The taining of young and talented people by masters of art, with the background ofa religious spirit, has been ts SITE AREA: 40a LOCATION : —Tirwanmiyur village on ‘outskirts of Chennal COMPLETION: 1952, Kocthambalarm auditorium in 2985, \WiCINITY: Besant Nagar, South Chennai, the ‘complex is only a few metres away from the sea, Theosophical Society and esant ‘Theosophical Migh School nearby. Architectural Thess 2014) 29 FUNCTIONS: Kalakshetra fa cultural academy dedicated tothe preservation of traditional values in Indian at, especialy in the field of | Bharatanatyam dance and Gandharvaveda music. Klakshetra focuses on @haratanatyam, armatic vocal and instrumental musi, the sual arts, traditional crafts and textile esign, textual heritage, aesthetics, history and philosophy. COMPONENTS: Kalakshetra Foundation comorles of Kalakshetra, The Besant Theosophical High School, The Besant ‘Arndale Senior Secondary School, A Craft [ducation and Research Centre incding the Weaving Department, the Kalamkari NNaturalOye Printing & Painting unit, the Visual Arts Center, The Bharata Kalakehetra ‘Auditorium, the Rukmini Arangam, four Ibraries, the Rukmini Devi Museum, hostels, staff quarters and guest houses. Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 | 30 ‘with 2 huge banyan tree in the center The Craft Education and Research ‘of the Kalakshetra campus, the clases Center of Kalakshetra is famous for ‘are held in cottages and in the open reviving traditional South Indian sari ‘sometimes. The institution follows a patterns and colors in sik and cotton. ‘gurukula system and f ascociated with The Hand lock Printing Unit works the cultivation and promotion of the with hand-carved wooden blocks to ancient cultural traditions of india. create attractive saris, dress materials ‘The theater within the Kalakshetra fs and home linen. These units are also a bult according to the Natya Shastra, good source of lnelhood for destitute ‘The institute conduets research into women from poorer sections of the works of several renowned Sanskrit community, Scholars to stage dance productions, not only for an indian audience but also {for major wold theaters.Architectural Theste 20/4 3] “The Auditorium Designed by Appukuttan Nai, the Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium was built tke a teationa Koothomboom in Kerala styl, "Measuring 40°40, the auditorium can seat 750, 50 can be accommodated on the floor directly in front of the stage, There are 428 chais in the ‘octagonal well ofthe theatre, 168 chars on the peripheral vrands, and 204 in galeries in the balcony. The stage itself is raised only afoot and- “shal from the rest of the floor, allowing the audience to clearly observe the footwork of the dancers. The bulding has walls of wooden sat, hich allows the breeze to blow through, along with sounds from the outside. Dressing rooms are available fo artists, on the ground flor: “my intention was that the dance, now abolished inthe temple should create the temple _atmosphere onthe stage..." Rukmini Devi ‘The stage area f 45% of the audience seating ‘area, reflecting the emphasis that the ‘audtorium’s designers laid on the art and the artists The desing rooms ae generous sed. Because the auditorium Is used primary for dance performances, the eve ofthe stage is just 18 Inches higher than the lowest level of the seating area, enabling al audience to see the foot clearly. “The proscenium, tke the shakespearean theatre in Statfordupon-Avon, ‘thrusts forward into the audience, and there are work doors on each side for entrances and exits, There ‘ace no pillars that mar the view ofthe stage. The stage is equipped with advanced lighting. and sound systems Figure 33: Keotambaam iterors Figure 30 Root ofthe Koothambaan, se seen for fr _ Figure 3: Side Eevaion Koothambatm Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreRUKMINI ARANGAM Ik was designed withthe help of architect Kifin Peterson, Measuring 70x80, the ‘open-air space can accommodate 300 and ‘an additional SO can be accommodated on the floor directly in front of the stage Dressing rooms ae available, on either side fof the stage which is covered under a thatched oof, each measuring 10402%, The stage is made of black onde which is suitable for effective lighting. The Rukmini Arangam ~ open-air theatre Is equipped ith lighting and sound systems PADMA PUSHKARINI 'A pond in the campus — 2 stage for musicians was inaugurated. Three elegant mandapams surround the pond, one of which is the stage for the musicians, The pond is bordered by granite steps and terraces. named after Or. Padmasin, who was a revered teacher at Kalakshetra, Architectural Thess 2014) 32, ccassrooms ‘okalakshetra Foundation f= an institution Gedicated to the teaching of the arts in 3 traditional gurukul setting. The “classrooms” here are thatched cottages Where dance — haratanatyam, and classical music — singing. and instruments like the violin, veena, flute and mridangam ace taught ‘These are naturally it and_ventlated spaces, Practice sessions are often eld outdoors, ‘The cottages have attached accomodation for the guru to whom shishyas come for learning in small groups of about 5 to10, ‘Open spaces, spreading trees, buildings hich are open tothe light andthe breeze, cultivate a spirit of reverence for learning and forthe environment. The cottages are ‘arranged such that they for 2 courtyard = amidst them whieh Is landscaped and ‘maintained to at as spill outs Fare Setar Croom ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreHOSTEL AND DINING ROOM The students reside in hostels, the buildings for which are on one end of the site for reasons of privacy and face the sea. Students ‘are housed in dormitories with large airy rooms. Three college students share a room with an atached bathraom. Each dormitory Supervised bya resident house mother ‘There Is a large dining hall open to the sea breeze where meals are served. It has attached kitchen facies. A basle dispensary and an infirmary with two beds are available ‘There is 2 small library that may be used for private study, Hostel names with capaci: + Manasvini (20) + Padmasii (70) ‘+ Bukmin Vihar (25) + Seshammal vihar (25) + Ananda Ashram (27) + Arundale Ashram ‘SANKARA MENON UBRARY ‘The Sankara Menon Library, located next to ‘the banyan tee, the hub ofthe cllege is for students, researchers and staf. The brary contsins over 30,000 books covering subjects suchas dance, musi, panting, terature, and religion. It contains fiction in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamiland English, and some Sansrittents RUKMINI DEVI MUSEUM ‘The campus is host to a museum dedicated to Ruki Dev the founder of Kaakshetra, The personal office of Rukmini Devi Is now the Rkmini Dewi brary which has resected ‘Other components ofthe campus are: Reception and resource center 2aguesthouses Adesinstation block ‘Asenior secondary schoo! ‘Outdoor sports areas Toilet blocks- Sin all Covered prayer hal Archteceura Fores Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore ets 2014) 33Neityogram Nrityagram ea community of dancers in 2 forsaken place amidst nature. A place where nothing exists, except Dance. It was designed by Gerard Oa Cunha, following the vernacular architecture of the region. Ie isin North western part of Bangalore about 20 km from Hebbal SITE AREA: Aha LOCATION = Hessaraghats, outshirts of North western Gangalore ‘COMPLETION: Inaugurated in 1990 ICINTY: Hessaraghatta vilage, cut off ram main city. ARCHITECT: Gerard Da Cunha. The buldings are bul of mud ging the fee! ‘of vllage. Open areas have large green ‘cover and many trees dot the place FUNCTIONS: \rityagram is a gurukul based residential dance school In the form of a dance village, Currently it offers residential courses in Odiesi and Kathak and plans to expand its gurukuls to the 7 classical dances of India, The _zurus and students work together in the fields and grow thelr own food. ‘COMPONENTS: The guruku Isa place of holistic lving. it comprises the ods! ‘guruku, kathak: gurukul, mohiniattam aurukul, 2 temple, yoga centre, amphitheater, admin. block, service block, guest cottages, dormitories and vatious gardens. "A place where nothing exists except dance. A place where you breathe, eat, sleep, dream, talk, imagine = dance” = Protima Gouri ACCESSIBILITY: The nearest bus stop is the Hessaraghatavilage sto, from ‘there an autoride takes one to Nityagram Architectural Thess 2014 34, Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 35 ram of Imagine - dance A plce where al the fi senses ‘embrace tht caleapue ster and support each thr thee journey toward becoming dancer of ret Traditional forms of design ~ Organic Masterplan withthe architecture having origin in traditional forms and construction + ferent types of construction for diferent crukuls + to avoid lsturbances gurukuls are placed separate and 0.4, T.iskeptatend common dining and yoga center ace placed at center © community of dances ino fran place ature A place where Construction =~ -wiful agglomeration of stone, brick, mud, tile lana thateh allexternal walls are mud plastered three types of rot pattern flat rough granite slabs Mangalore tile thatch ptehed yout, except dance A place where you eat alep, cam tak, be refnedta perfecion A place where dencers dap negetve qultis such s ealousy,smal-mindednes greed and male to "A place called Netogram"- Prot Gai Classrooms hall attached with esidence of teacher i used for teaching -odisi and mohiniattam gurukus have closed walls with small window openings only for ventilation and lights from courtyard kathak gurukula has sem open arched walls “The entire complex is actually a garden. Most {ood from fruts and vegetables to grain and dal ven olve trees is grown, There are many sculptures used as landecaping elements ioral Ste an concep * Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore‘The design ofeach gurukul consisted of four elements: 1.Gun’s residence 2. Male student residence 2. Female student residence 4. Practice all ‘These 4 elements were gathered around a courtyard, which became ‘2 central gathering point, withthe start the roof placed here as an ‘element to sit on and watch the activity ofthe practice hall, The use ‘of stone sab roofs determined the simple rectiinear geometry of the tesidences and the guru's house was located that It had a private spillover tothe east. ‘The practice hall requiring a larger span, had a palm thatch roof Service block had a curved shape to smoothen the passage of entry, and this geometry ed tothe decision ofa thatched roof Pre 42: Gund eurtyard and stars Architectural Thess 2014 36 Figure 43: Gach pn fore H Secon fservce Bed ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 | 37 Guest cottages ‘These round structure, inspired by the yurts of Tibet and Ladakh, have housed some of the greatest maestros of dance and music, who have cometo perform at Vasantahabba Temple Fashioned from the raw mud of Nrityagram and fred aftr it was bul the temple f dedicated to space, Ie decorated with panels depicting the elements, dance motifs, mudras and designs from costumes and ihungroos. Inside i a granite rock scooped out to hold water and a flame that stays It Designed and bul by Ray Meeker in 1996, Yoga centre Reminiscent of Stonehenge, the Yoga centre is an open structure attached to the temple. This space is also used for inhouse performances under an open sky. Amphitheatre Scooped out of the red earth and built along the lines of Roman amyphitheatres, ths is one ofthe most famous steuctures at Neltyagram, Its here that several thousand people congregate every February for ‘the annual Vasantahabba, Service Block Bult ke a reverse 2 this structure isthe heart of the vilage. The entire community eats together here, Fue 49 APIRERET connec eecee coc cosssegennnsnennsneeeeees ae Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreThe service block contains the common dining hal kitchen and services and accommodation for -20k. It plan isin the form ofa reverse? (One reaches the gurukul by foing around the service block to find a Torana which takes us further into the gurukul The clement of discovery is always there inthe path and a sense of entry for every gurukl Figure 50 Service Block Pan Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreFigure 52 Sue secon Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreThe Royal Danish Playhouse, Copenhagen, Denmark The New Royal Playhouse sts on the Copenhagen harbor, 2 monument to culture and a nuanced design that reflects a respect for insplace, “The building, by Danish frm Landward and ‘Tranberg —Arkitekter, is completely ‘contemporary and yet seems as though it has always been there “Completed in 2008, the 21,000 m2 (226,088 5, fe) building opened to strong praise from the architectural community and the general public and has won several awards “Occupying the former site of a fery terminal the New Royal Playhouse reflects many postive aspects of the Nordi/Danish architectural tradition. The New Royal Playhouse addresses the various sides of the site with appropriate attitudes. The building makes way forthe Sankt ‘Anna Plads, which isa vital public square that ‘connects tothe harbor vi a promenade, > ‘This promenade, on the harbor side, allows the Playhouse to make its most open invitation to ‘the public, joining the city, the water, and the building. This sense of connection extends inside the bulding’s lobby, creating a kind of public urban room. The building then becomes a place for everyone, not just for thase with tickets ‘Along the more Intimate Kvsesthusgade, the height of the New Royal Playhouse facade mirrors the buildings opposite, maintaining 2 kind of scale place-marker, “The New Royal Playhouse also relates to its context ints materials, whieh primarily are brick, copper, and glas. The selection of brick was inspired by the histori brick warehouses nearby, although the Playhouse bricks were custom-made (and willbe described in more detail shorty). The copper that clads the Playhouse tower was inspired by the use of copper on Copenhagen's histori church towers. ATHOUSE (2014, March 2. Reeves pms i nlc Me copenigee pleases! Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Architenural These 20/4 | 49 Pure 55. The waterrone Bangalore‘The new Royal Danish Playhouse is an effective ‘theatre-machine’ that takes form as @ pronounced, yet respectful completion of the surrounding city. “The building consists of three compositional elements 4. The oakclad promenade, 2 public walk floating on thin columns over the water, gives access to the foyer with its panoramic views ofthe harbour and historic skyline, 2, ‘The scene building, containing the aultorium and three seenes, echoes the material character of the harbour front with rustic brickwork and copper lad tower. 3, The expansive and unifying Foof level contains personnel faites and gives spectacular views in all erections throveh varying. nuances of green ass ‘The playhoute is placed with careful regard to the surrounding urban context. The bulding is located 18 clore ae posible to Nyhan canal and maintains the street line slong Kvaesthuegnde, holding the street space Intact; The contour of Sankt Ares Prads i also maintained, allowing the existing urban room to continue tothe harbour front y Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 | 43 Site Plan Materials Functions Learnings KALAKSHETRA, CHENNAL Organic, no master plan, Different buildings designed by different architects as per need oftime Granite, Timber, thatch roof, rmangaere ties, oxide floors, concrete structural elements, School of clasial musi, dance, crafts and weaving, museum, auditorium. CGurukul system with residential, premises ‘Passive design strategies ‘indoor and outdoor spaces mingle Into each ather ‘A prior thoughtful site plan would hhave led to better usage of space and uniformity in designs of different buildings ‘The site has a seafront, but it has ‘not been incorporated. in. the design which could have created waterfront spaces. ‘The kund ke elements with pavilion for musle classes and performances ie enchanting. and ‘esmeriing.| BHARAT BHAWAN, BHOPAL Planned to form a series of courtyards and teraces open to sky. Uniform, single but mas. ‘Uses natural contours wel, Red sandstone, brick, sand, exposed concrete, Auditorium, art galleries, ‘museum, mult arts complex, no residential component ‘spill out space with every Indoor space creates a conducive" atmosphere for cura activities “The transition of spaces from fone to other is interesting 25 there is an element of curiosity atevery level Vast expanse of open hard surfaces: could have been greener. ‘Good example of contemporary meets Indian architectural tye ‘Teaching. schools could have been incorporated mare boldly slate view used appropriately. [NRITYAGRAM, BANGALORE Organic master plan. Village tke site plan. Vast open spaces and wardens Vernacular material stone, mus thatch oof, bricks CGurukul for clasial dances with residential component. Guest cottages avaliable, leal_ example of _gurukul ‘existence in modern ies. sinterection of | indoor and ‘outdoor spaces is commendable ‘Many. semi public spaces lke yoga ‘center and gurukuls are quite near the entrance, could have been further away for more privacy Guest accommodation i ight in the center of the ste, probably the central position should have ‘been more related tothe gurUku ‘Element of water is lacking, Inspit of good rainfall egion ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal ROYAL DANISH PLAYHOUSE, DENMARK Merging with the urban fabri. Connects exiting pedestrian routes 10 a plaza. Prectng over Bricks, glass and copper- in response to the contest and past Peforming. spaces for theatre rainly Good example of building responding to its context in every possible way The waterront location of the Royal Playhouse is utilised In a seawater cooling system sratural cross ventilation, use of igh thermal mass ‘Focus on crating publi spaces “Projecting over the water might not be an ecologically viable ‘option ‘Successful in creating landmark cutural magnet The promenade veully and physically connects the various cy quarters along the water, BangaloreArchitectural Thesis 2014 | 44 3. Project Instigation 3.01 Project scope ‘A Cultural and Performing Arts Institute nest tothe Hebbal Lake in North Bangalore is the proposed program. The primary objective ofthe center being promoting classcal dance, classical music and theatre in an integrated complex which offers an amalgamation of the gurushishya and. modem teaching pedagogy. Its also an effort to rejuvenate ‘and use the lakefront for cultural and public uses. ‘The thesis would have a mix of cultural and Institutional component including residential wings {or the students and lites staff ‘The Institution would serve 300 students, 100 each In the schools of music, dance and drama providing accommadation to al Performing spaces in the form of an auditorium, an ampitheatre, informal spaces would be provided. For makingt more active forthe public, art and exhibition galleries, arts and crafts workshops, a silk weaving center and museum ill azo be tothe program. ‘The major components: School of drama School of Musie School of Dance ‘Auditorium *koothambalam Gurukule ‘Art and crafts workshops studios sat gallery Exhibition spaces brary Restaurant Lakefront landscaping and decks {Open air theatre Public plaza Guest house for artists ‘Hostel for students Dining faites Aled facities sAterple Thesite 47,800 sqm along the Bellary highway bordering party the northern boundary ofthe Hebbal ak. “Land use permits developing public or semi public facies as, per Masterplan 2015 ‘The: immediate lakefront up to at least 30m Is to be demarcated for open/ereen spaces that can have no permanent constuction ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore3.02 Area Program waking ard Stor Suis: § Uectre at Nod oom secon ofice Soom sors eetingroon Recording slo Moke sto oles ee 2 ‘nce to dean repitor » ancl, seating te nad lncuing HOD FA flckers inode Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalorecoraeen ss0(nden) Architectural Thess 2014 | 46 “0 {osamenh ° Inn nelly roam seating. te * ech for nd dace ” s5sgmeadhx6 » Amal and feral abies Fa Inte cat pint mea is Ines tre, ts te 0 nba tapos ha ” potest, ring et Ing the nd seating, too spi out ot $00 sosanteach ao Sosa. each a0 esp up tebe abies Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore‘Avorronune soo 100 che ree om ince ronn i era ee ronucracimes fore 10 or ag hich Cuesrouse snd roms i samen ort si vos. = ao m0 imi eras ‘ne so Maximum FAR = Ground Coverage < 40% > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore4. Site Study 4,01 Site Location Bellary Road Bangalore City corporation limits N eater Bangalore Tumkur Road itrative boundary (Old Mdras Road Magadi Road ‘Mysore Road Host Road Kanakpurl Road! Figure 58 Banglore map showing malo kes *Site Area: 47,900 sam sd ronde ‘North East ofthe Hebel Lake ‘Along Bellary Road 2 ce ‘Around 4 to acres land within site is non buildable and isto be landscaped i possible. rerging with the existing park onthe south of ake. ~ sis 24 kes from cy center and around 26 kms from the aepOrt onc eneennennenenneesneneneen oceeesesvne Fire 6058 Loetion > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore4.03 Site and the city ‘According tothe 2015 structure plan of the Bangalore masterplan, the Hebbal area being along the outer ring road area isin the third bet "3rd Belt - Recent extensions (2003) of the City flanking- both sides of the Outer Ring Road, portion of which lacks services and infrastructure faites andistermed a a shadow aresi" ‘The master plan shall ensure that vacant lands in strategic areas are ‘occupied. Schemes to integrate natural components in thelr programs for new development ‘The commencement of the Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL) at DDevanahall in 2008 has ensured that Hebbal has become a very important location forthe passengers fying out of Bangalore, All arterial roads and ‘oat networks leading to the BIAL Intersect at Hebbal. 4.04The Precinct ‘Hebbal area hosts several companies, such as Astrazeneca, Integra Miro Software Services, CEFA and MRO Tech, Embassy Kislokar Business Park has changed this small semiurban neighbourhood of Hebbal Kempapura Into a sprawling modem office commercial hub. The Columbia Asia Hospital is definitely one ofthe high-end secondary care hospitals inthe north of Bangalore. With Godrej Properties developing the Woodsman Estate, residential development in the area has ao been incubated. Along the Outer Rng Road (ORA) just after the Nagawara Lake (Lumbini Gardens), Architectural Thess 20/4 | 5) Ast Delt 2nd Belt Sra Beit ath Bete Centres Major racial corneors. mbasey Manyata Business Parks one the largest technology and business parks in the city of Bangalore, Global brands ike Philips. Software ‘and 18M have moved in, Bharat Electronics Lited (BEL) has also built ts corporate office apposite the Embassy Manyata Business Park. Because of the presence of so many companies around Hebbal, other residentil areas around Hebbal like RT Nagar, Sohakaragar have aso grown rapialy with many T profesional stayingin these paces. Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore‘The ste precinct is also host to a number of Institutes, the nearest being University of Aaricltural Sciences and Institute of Animal ‘Heath and Veterinary Biology on the south of the Outer Ring Road, schools in every dlirection, The GKVK a further northwards, and ‘the Ramaiah group of colleges inthe extended precinct. ‘The institutions, the technology parks and ‘other companies along with the neighboring residential areas will give an impetus to the performing arts center. ‘The precinct does not hast any other malor cultural or performing arts center.Architecrural These 20/4 | 52 14.05 Neighborhood ‘Across the Bellary Road is a commercial strip which has a mall Under construction commercial structures, an upcoming private hospital ‘The cecently constructed Hebbal Fyovers very close tothe ste ‘There ae upcoming luxury apartments, army residences in the vicinity Figure 68° Neighborhood map Siem eee Fare 64 Hebbal hor = > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore4.06 Site Photographs Figure 66: Ste Photographs Feeevecreet heir feveeereete oer sm Figure 67: Ske View from Embassy lake Terraces, opposte side ofthe ste along Belay Road > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore07: Climate Study Macro ‘Located ats height of over 3,000 feet (914.4 m) above sea level, Bangalore is known fo ts pleasant climate throughout the year ‘Moderate climate throughout the year. Bangalore receives. rainfall ffom both the northeast and the southwest monsaons and the wettest months are September, October and ‘August, in that order “Relative humidity varies between 30 to 80% ere ee Z LU — | i Figure Climate data i, jplpeil ae ate Fst avery fen oat fo 1881-1890) Architectural Thesis 20 Micro lakeside experience cooler micro climates and also help store the ‘monsoon water fr later use. “Also being centers of rich ecosystem, the lake with ts flora and fauna provide for psychologically soothing atmospheres ‘There isa huge opportunity to create an energy efficient intervention as the need for ae conditioned spaces is reduced, “The lake's edge ison the south ofthe site- thus larger openings wil not ‘only let natural ight in but provide a view as wellin southern rection ‘The eastern edge being along the Bellary highway isa weakness asthe ‘oad experiences heavy traffic throughout the day and is noisy and dusty “The wind directions south west nd isthe major strength ofthe ste the lake being on its way tothe ste, Southern ede: Important factor that wl determine the desien. _ofigure 65: Souther edge of sites bordered by lake Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore4.08: Transport and Accessibility Hebbal Railway stoton: “10 minutes away from the site. tis going to be ‘connected to the high speed airport ral linkin the future ‘AME stand +5 minutes from the site, bus terminal is proposed for near future. BMTC has 2 large chunk of land at the comer of Hebbal flyover, now used as 2 depot ‘Nama metro ‘Metra station to come up during phase 2. Hebials small railway station will emerge as 3 big Metro one as twa ines will intersect here. Hebbal isthe emerging inter modal transit hub of North Bangalore. Fo Accesibity +t’ the junetion of a national highway leading to {1A and Outer Ring Road that endrles the ety ‘The 5.234km Hebbal fyover records movement (of 1.24 ak passenger car units per day. The fiyover is a crucial point for daily commuters bound to and from North Bangalore who switch buses at Hebbal. Many board and disembark buses to—_—Daddaballapur, Chiktaballapur and Andhra Pradesh here atter/before lighting from intra-ty public transport + Crowds wating for buses and other vehicles at the flyover entrance are in danger of being run cover by speeding vehicles. Figure 72: Hebbal over Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Architectural Thess 2014 §5 Bangalore5. Design Directions: 5.01 Challenges: “Senstvty take ad util tiaton of pine land ‘Landscaping and designing of accesible open spaces specially along te lakefront critical ‘create awareness on how lakefronts can ‘rejuvenate public spaces ‘Take into account the nalah that is part of the ‘Integrating. the schools with public cultural activities yet keeping their privacy and identities. ‘Being on the highway, it needs to take advantage of the connectivity but be buffered against the ‘raffic and noize Aecording to BDA for public or semi public complexes regulations areas follows: For Site area 2000 sqm Ground Coverage <85% FAR 225 "20 m buffer around lake's periphery for no evelopment except activities related to lake, reservation for parks, landscaping et. 10% land area to be earmarked for parks and ‘vic amenities and 5% for parking Ramps fr physically handicapped is mandatory. > FACTOR site Accessibilty Orientation and ‘waterfront Schools of dance, ruse and rama Auditorium Residential er) akefront “Quadristeral -Nerth-south orientation Easily accessible, ‘upcoming transit ub Lake on south side: favorable for wind and Nighting Close to nature, independent yet Insame complex 500 capacity, major host for events Tohave both gurukuls and hostels rr sensitivity to lake may restrict design and add limitations Service road only along the north west corner of| site, no other ro3d 30m from lake buffer for bul. ‘Notall pars wil be towards the Jake, priorities to be allotted {Lacks expanding capability Large events eannot take place Limited capacity. Inthe same campus as Auditorium ete Architectural Thess 2014) 57 Erg Rejuvenating the dead waterfront and create anexample Exploit the good connectivity and ‘reste a cultural hub and identity forthe ety Creating terraces and levels with ake view and aa suiting the climatic needs Sploreindoor and ‘outdoor leaning ad performing spaces Attractants and culture vultures from the ty ‘Wholesome institute for learning performing arts. Dedicated atmosphere ro Might increas _ctvty along the lake very rapidly Might increase ‘rafficon the exiting Infrastructure Mighthave tobe btfered from open public activities for privacy Excessive activity righ disturb the Schools in campus ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thesis 20/4 | 5 Psychrometric Chart 5,03. Psychometric Analysis. peso ie [As we can see from the psychometric chart derived using the software Autodesk weather ae too, indirect evaporative cooling and natural a3 1 S se entiation are the most important design . se PY. technique in order to provide comfortable and energy efficient spaces. oh + iN “Thisis going to be important while designing. //~ r P Figure 74: Psychometric Chart. > ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institut. Bangalore5.04 Passive Design Strategie ‘After studying the psychometric chart, the three main fective stratepies are included in the design of spaces. Indivect Evaporative Cooling: “Considering that the ste Is lakefront and wind rection Is from the lakeside isl having major ‘openings towards south (ikelrone) and orienting ‘the same way would led to cooling because of the lke “For tnteriors of the site, rain water ean be collected into a large water body which would hhelpin the cooling of spaces near ‘Cool air is drawn in through the openings in the front wal, after passing over the lake or water body for additional cooling. This sustainable solution replaces ait conditioning, Keeping the bulding coo! and naturally ventilated throughout ‘the summer months showing effect of indirect ‘evaporative cooling Figure 76: cooling because of water body Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore‘Natural Ventilation: ‘Including courtyards inthe design gets indirect light into cassrooms and helpsin the creation af naturally ventilated spaces ‘Having placement of openings to allow cross-ventiation the summer months ‘The residential parts ofthe bult up (hostels) can easily fllow the right purge ventilation by manual/mecharical opening of windows. ‘During the day, the thermal mass soaks up heat; and at night i is cooled by outside air. ‘tose eoneconsr span ‘osm ar my pear een 8 Useotnopccpesiessemrunta cohcesnene os Speioineeteetnon| ‘moe oan er eee en crget ches alts renee seiesleaneeaara al Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreMe closest to lake © Close to lake, less privacy | Further from lake, but has privacy © Ghose to road Least private Design Determinants: *Maximlzation of lake view, at the same time maintaining north-south orlentation. ‘Hierarchy of spaces in determining zoning and massing, i “The residential component being densest and needing privacy i kept in the north west quadrant while the public in north east being nearest 13 the road ‘The area towards the lake is for academicuse. > oe Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 | 62, 5.05 Spatial Organization Typical Condition Proposed Condition Parking Reider shall cor Mess Residencial Guest ae > - ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore6. Design Translation: 6.01 Concept: “Deriving the geometry and forms from ‘vernacular architecture of Karnataka ‘Elements ke courtyards, stone columns ‘and masonry, sloping roofs, Mangalore tiles eteto playa major role ‘Maintaining vsual axes to maximize the lake view and ease movement Connected open spaces and landscaped Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 | 65 7.02 Stage 2 ‘in the second stage the central axes from the previous stage was continued and diferent functions were arranged around them. ‘The residential blocks- alo the bulk was kept inthe north- western part ofthe site keeping the lighter academe Blocks towards the lake, ‘The smaller gueukul units were arranged organically along the western edge witha small shrine dedicated to Natara) In the center facing east- as in traditional temple architecture ‘Vehicular movement was restricted tothe edges only. ‘hn ampitheatre with the lake 253 backdrop was puta the endo the central north-south ai Inference: ‘There was a lack of eherence inthe spaces. Apart from ‘ooking onto the lake, the buldings needed to respond to cach other as well “The central Mandapa should have been more connected toother functions “The sit plan stillsemed sti Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014 | 66 7.03 Stage3 sthe thd stage lncided detaling of Individual components along wth working onthe iteplan “the massing was rezoned as per functions and all the pen spaces were connected to one another for 2 wholesome experience Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreItural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore8.03 Circulation WE Vehicular Movement Im Services Circulation @ Primary Pedestrian mG Secondary Pedestrian “The vehicular movement has been restricted to the Periphery only s0 as to have a ‘maximised pedestrian zone. Two service bays have been provided- one near the mess fand the other near the ‘uditorium backside The major pedestrian circulation connects the tee ‘main visual axes facing. the lake, also linking. the five jor courts, central to each of spaces. secondary paths lead to private/ semiprvate spaces and help create a journey full of smaller elements throughout the sit. The thee main axes culminate at 2 focus point teach which have the serene lake as 2 backdrop, doing juste to the beautiful a laketront mr ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangaloreian TT 2 fet E Sp rE [Grengin bor forswimng poo! First Floor ‘The massing of the hostel block has been staggered floor wise to create terraces and ‘common spaces on every floor ‘The structural system consists of load bearing wall, stacked one on another at a regular interval Plan Nott Seale. febbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014) 73 Hostel Block ‘The ground and first Noors have twin sharing rooms while the second and third floor raoms are single ones, Laundry rooms, pantries and TV lounge are present on alternate floorsArchitectural Thess 2014) 74, ‘Mess and Hostel Block —— play int rte = “coating ont Tu eee ey BB | c fea ic a acca, ap a Seo = Za f 5; all es os s ‘The Mes islocated alongwith the second hostel lock ccreund Hear “The mes ining hall hae capacity of 350 “The services and kitchen ate connected oa sevice bay at he backside “Accommostion for three staff membersisavaabe above the Bicheno below ‘atchen with common bath facies. “The dining hall's accessed the student rom a separate entey through abby “Mes has utes snsng facts for student after which they First Floor ate properly washed and stored by the taffin a separate Plan Not to Seale. washing area. Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 201475 Kitchen and Hostel Third Floor Services Dining Hall Fourth Floor Plans Nat a Seale.‘Cultural and Performing ArtsArchitectural Thess 2014 7 First Floor ea Plans Nat a Seale. First Floor > bal BangaloreFist Floor Visitors enter the Mandapa from the drop off and then proceed to theirnext destination ‘The Public lock consists of a reception lounge, a cafe ‘overlooking. the Kalyan, an exhibition gallery that ‘opens into sculpture courts and connects withthe rest ‘ofthe open spaces. The first floor has a library on performing arts, the administration offices and specialised studios elated to recording, costume and set design etc. that exhibit thei work inthe gallery space outside of them. cut 20 section of aultorium Plans Nat a Seale. ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal | BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014) 79 ‘8.05 Sections PR eS SECTONAA’ SECTONBS"Architectural Thess 20/4 | g9 > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thesis 20/4 | 8.07 Hand Sketches Sketched view of the treated lakefront: Ghats, spl outs, Open air ‘Theatre with the lake as 2 backdrop, pavilions and a boating deck formed a part of the lakefront landscaping. and Intervention, “The idea was to rejuvenate this ledge of the site and fil t with Betiviies in collaboration with the overall program, The lake was let into the site @ bit, so that the waterfront got Cover to the built without feneroaching the lake, ‘The OAT was extended into the water to create a unique enperience for the performer and audience > ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore‘The central axis culminated ito 2 traditional styled pavilion placed in the water to act as a focus point inthe visual ne The Kalyani> inspired from stepped ponds of Hampl acts asa central node, collects ‘inwater from the suroundings and again acts as an informal performing space. Tre path from the Kalyani fextends onta a deck at the end providing a mesmerising view of = the lake an the horizon reo —z oe . + Culeural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreThe stops of the Kalyan ' stepped pond act as a spill fut for the students while aso serving asa performing space with the — columned pavilions ~ arranged on one side = This isthe centeal attraction and node forthe J whole site pian, DERE Cucaral and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal Bangalore“The Natara} iol with the Take in its background acts as 2 point of Spiritual focus In the Gurukul area, It helps set the mood of the Gurukul zone ‘Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural These 20/4 | 85 8.08 3 DViews= BT aid =. 4 ee Birds Eye View of the site and intervention, Overall its an attempt to creste 2 wholesome atmosphere fora performing arts. institute Inspired from vernacular forms and typologies, amidst the nature, Bangalore* Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hel BangaloreBangaloreArchitecura Thess 20/4 | g9 a > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural These 2014 | 9) 8.09 ModelArchitectural Thesis 2014 | 9 Glossary: *Gurukula: Gurukl is a type of school in India, residential in nature, with pupil (shshya) ving near the guru, often within the same house. Prior to British ue, they served as South Asia's primary educational institution “Kalyani: Stepael so cales pushkaraniin Karnataka ‘oothambalam: Keothambalom or Kuttampolam meaning temple theatre isa closed hall for staging Koothu, Nangiar koothu and Koodyattam, the ancient ritualistic art forms of Kerala, India, Koothambalams are said to be constructed according tothe guidelines given in the chapter 2 of Natyasasta of Bharata Muri ‘sMandapa: A Mandapa (Sanskrit: FOB, Hindi: 3854, also spelled mantapa or mandapam) in Indian architecture pilared outdoor hall or pavilon for public rituals ‘Nataraj: Natara isthe Lord of Dance, Naaraja is derived from the Sanskrit words “Natya (dance) and “Raja” (king) meaning "Lord of dance” > Cultural and Performing Arts Institute, Hebbal BangaloreArchitectural Thess 2014] 92, Bibliography ‘Adrian james, A.T. (nd), Schoo! Music Rooms: Designing Beyand 8893, Norwich: Adrian james acoustics. ‘america, A. (2014, february 28). Classroom Acoustics. 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