fOCIO CULTURAL CENTRE BY Bd clatatalas Eo eito work and live, but lacks in recreational the cily f Delhi's packed bale oes No wiely. This thesis isan attempt fo explore nee spaces for exoression of BOOP: for the expression of sociely and can reflect nye cultural centre can bes which is an influence in all cultural activites onainouse( developed in 1950's) and INC tres ae today. After that, this sector has not received moc ion ne i a eroposed by the DDA therefore isan attempt to fl is a attention. The Colgan Vasant Kun}, Sultangarhi and the program comprises of a i Poe ybual art galeries, Convention centre with aucitorium of 300 pax. pox Audion Mirela joodcourl workshops, administration and residential. the area is 6 hectares and the FAR provide is |. ‘Aton uban level, the design ison altempt to merge with the immediate context, which on theised seltlement Rangpur Pahadi, an archealogical site, artist village, commuri Feet IG houting, by p-cpesing an intemal pedestian movement system, connec Ing this enlre recreational andi public activity zone, providing public front spaces forth city At ihe site level, the components are placed along a central pedestrian spine leading tc Wards the axchelogical se 0 1g two economic groups by the means of retc foodcourt and community park. This spine forms the linear kind of complex. providing v sual access to buildings and open spaces . The buill-open relationship has been designe re is porosity in the complex from all edges of the si the only cultural spaces in the city areINrRODUCH oy Great Public spaces are an extension of the community. When the ‘ serve as a stage for our public lives. If they function in their tue civic ele qth i the settings where celebrations are held, where exchanges both Y con toke place, where friends run into each other, and where cultures mix. Pos eo | Mix. Possible wien may include such spaces as plazas, town squares, parks, marketplaces, oni ‘Snd malls, public greens, piers, special areas within convention centers er wey suithin public buildings, lobbies, Concourses, of public spaces within prow st When cities and neighborhoods have thriving public spaces, residents mee ara sense of community; conversely, when such spaces are lacking, people Tiare connected to Cultural Centres are one of the examples of interacting pubie yon ce RELEVANCE OF SOCIO CULTURAL Cente | Modern cities attract people from different walks of life. With different cultural grounds. The most global of cities are cenires of great and diverse cultural and aclivily. Urban cultures refers to cultural practices performed in the spaces of the from music fo an, theatre to film, as well as to those practices which relate to p cultural groups. Spaces and sites associated with urban cultural practices are enac both formal and informal w Community spaces play an important role in the success of a city and its inhabiton They become the foundation to which those living and visiting in the area come toge erand communicate. They offer opportunities to embrace the history and culture of ‘area and bring the community together using this common be1.3 NEED = Delhi-the capital of India, reflects the cultural diversity. - Delhi has immense cultural heritage survived through a strong social cohesiveness his- torically. = Somehow, through the development process from 1961 to 2013 through three master plansit has been concluded that the plan formulation has not thought of using socio cultural infrastructure as a lever of urban development, whereas in many of the cities. elsewhere such facilities / sector has received much more altention. = This has been reflected in the city of Delhi today. wherein there is no place perhaps comparable to the MandiHouse, (which was developedimmediately after indepen- dence Jand IHC, (which started in 1993) .These institutions among few others are the only focus of cultural activity even today, = Therefore, the city of Delhi, which has grown and is stil growing beyond its boundaries, desperately needs cultural centres in various parts of the city. ‘imperative that modem cities should enable different cultures io roach could help in sustainable urban arising from il. Itis argued that @ culturally sensitive designed a attaining a diverse but cohesive society, thus achieving a social community. - Need for public space where citizens can watch or do culture in there own n hood. The role of culture lies not only in the context of promotion of economic growth but aiso in relation to other objectives of creating an environment that encourages self expression and exploration on the part of individuals and communities besides support to arts and artists and encouraging active participation in cultural expression by people at large, and developing creativity as a social force. | SEARCHIFOR THESIS x= =Wercr | Cone related activities are powertl took for urban redevelopment and revtotay 4 Or provide the sense of providing access fo as many citzen area inrecent yeas culture has taken on a more instrumental meaning in cies. non 4 toe cetne ideas and practices, sites and symbols. The process through which wea ere om culluil actives including aff, music, dance, crofls, museums, ex DDA'S visio) nro bee geen bulking wth on oco- tend dexon. Alot af ero: va Se 2 geen bulking wih on thane leruce gorsersin Ine baldhe aed Infottinking pedestian courtyards willbe created forall Buildings. connecting them w the natural landscape. The centre will be disabled: fen« the centre will have dedicated sections for visual arts with provision for galleries on c: temporary art and tribal art, Dance events, puppelry shows and theatre performan wil lake place at the centre of performing arts section, which will also include a rec “ational area with a specialty restaurant and bar, spas, aerobic hall and gy ‘There is @ provision of a library, a residential block and a convention centre block, whi wil have an auditorium, conference hall n space etc. The special features the spa, aerobic hall, and audio-visual brary will appeal to peor be allocated for open air theatres, water bodies, lawns etc. Adequate pc ing space will be provided at the cent spaces 7 SEARCH For THESISMIN culture is inton re becom” 1. understans 2. How does ot 3. Understanci seasonsally | SEARCH FOR1.5 RESEARCH TAKE Mreien. rie Many conceives of culture as “that complex whole which includes knowledge, betel Un.cties. tow ree] mores kaw, cslom, works of ar (including poet, panting, mos, dancing. ec gh which wealhl| Gndany olher copabiies and habits acquired by man as @ member of society. useums, exhib Butsnee the stone age, culture has been directly or indirectly influenced by natur From hunting out in nature in a group to eating together. From wearing leaves, animal's skin fo making pains from it etc. These elements of nalure are transmitted to succeeding generations as cultural ex: pressions. reflecting nalute. Open space is a platform for such activities since very Fong fime but perceiving It changes with time due to ecological, social and economic, climatic constraints RESEARCH QUESTION w does a cultural ranslat- or galleries on c: valre performanc Iso include a rect ‘obic hall and ‘ed spotialy and reflect nature? RESEARCH AREAS entre block, whi pec al feature: ‘appeal to peopk |. Understanding culture and the role of cultural centres in a city. 2. How does one create a ‘people's place’. a truly public place # 43. Understanding the functional needs and experience which tees of Delhi provides seasonsally. te, Adequate p¢ Jed at the centr 3H FOR THES!THESIS PROPOS i, : Jope a planned socio cultural centre where the intangoN To integrate bui environment with natural site features and to develop’ pression of cullure get remtara u ‘tia vi OBJECT) ic Vi - The democratization of culture, in the sats of pero cee io men cliverses Wa 3 ‘art and culture close rovicing ors = To moke development proposal fe cetvate the area to bring at ane’ ey snows, exhibitions lectures 300 oii ~ To promote understanding and amongst human communities faciliies the exchange of knowledge and mutual apprec} fe 2ach other cyt) | previously developed sites while improving or restoring natural ste fea o Megas the building architecturally into the natural context of Jinight, shade, and prevailing breezes, to promote energy cons | vation, natural hydroog syster = To promote sustainable land use, itis better fo build on rather than develop natural undisturbed land. Int “Toke advantage of natural site features, such as topography. Pi this socio culture att centre is proposed by the Delhi Development Authoiity the site for which is allocated in the suitongath 4 Lon Now Delhi This socio cullure centre with adequate built and open spaces which should cater to the socio cultural need of people of South delhi. The centre will be located close to the IGI Airport. It will be a green building with an eco-friendly design, - of emphasis will be laid on creating green areas. The centre will be disabled friendly. The cenire will have dedicated sections f sual arts with provisions for galleries on contemporary ‘art or tribal art. Dance events, puppetery shows and theatre performar a take place at the centre of performing ars section which wil ao include a recreational area with a specialty resturant, cae ‘4 ow SITE DETAILS AND BY-LAWS 1 SITE AREA - 6 HECTARE, ECS- 2, GROUND COVERAGE - 30% MAX, F.A.R-1.2, OCCUPANT LOAD - 10-12 M. SQ. PER PERS!a CORE RESEARCH 2.1 TRIVENI KALA SANGAM, MANDI HOUSE 2.2 EPICENTRE, GURUGRAM 2.3 JEAN MARIE TJIBAOU CULTURAL CENTRE, NEW CALEDONIA 2.4 DILLI HAAT, KIDWAI NAGAR 2.5 CASE STUDY MATRIX 2.6~ ‘Culture is the charac by ever - ‘the way of life, espec! Delhi-the capital of India. ficult to define the culture from all parts of indi. has the shadows of its P the past looms large its li fything from language. rel Mo cultural diversity is very prominent. Being on ancient i Cun efstics and knowledge of a particular group of pe 0 ion, cuisine, social hal Ded ly the general customs and beliefs, of a Pa ts aes we and People al « parte, 2H in CULTURAL DIVERSITY 6 ty reflects the cultural diversity and religious ur ri tod religion of India. AS there is a connie he a Ot peo iY Dd the glen! thos ohne ~sst itis said that the Delhiis losing its charm but fe-style. Delhi might be changing with time, tre oe eee never shelved the past. There are discos for youngsters fo swing thy er bc through out the night, but lence of the night is bro! from the Granth Sahaiib} the Sunday mass borders with Delhi shares ‘Sa the Quwallies at the Nizamuddin Shrine flo gen by thePrabhat ferriesand the singing of cate a he bells in the temples stil tells about God beng ees ne ese ches stil attract the otherwise busy resdens orn olin Haryana, Rajasthan. Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, which inty fence the life-styles and language of the people. Migrations from les and a e various parts fed to pockels of has diverse culture coming together in various pars of Delhi fed a ‘a. concentration of South Indians, while C.R. Park ha! concent q % a. cone: iebrates Durga Puja with same enthusiasm as Id is celebrated Te carry the same colouras Diw tradi i or Buddha Purnima. The am ions hos painted Delhi in colour which ore (CORE RESEARCH AND CASE STUDY‘CULTURAL CENTRE andbetets of a paren’ De0ple ot a pant Ba" vine _acultural center's o gathering place where people meet to enjoy oF ps ih ic cultural designation belonging esity and r28GIOUS Unity of ing thare fs @ COnKINUOUS in none Bs eeeomnent, an ancien pen losing th foechanging with time, ithhas ain Ie sicos for youngsters to swing te Jhe Neomuddin Shrine float 8 Important for promotion of new talent ond for promotion of culture ond ax. 1a Pradesh and P. = Toteming peoph au CCORERESEARCH “ NDICASE'STUDYM (QICORERESEARCH ANDICASE STUDYTHE ISSUES Win Dey he city of Det acily which has immense cultural heritage survived through as social cohesiveness hatonond ical development process from 1961 to 2013 through juded that the plan formula velure os a lever of urban developm ‘chsswhete such facies / sector has received sn th, East and (ocus of development seems to have shifted entirely towards shopping mats, mul lodays me have become places where mojotly of the peopl ‘weekend. Cul s, seem to be neglactea| Wedin cis of beginning Nath, Sou! CORERESEARC! ANO CASESTUDYNZ]| —_(BICORERESEARCHIAYSip gozalcommunty has rec Bbeavesy for human welore. tention by plannesis the loss floc ee frat the popuor temas of Ghesbeng places of work but not places to Stpecily nthe Bagger ete ‘WE NEED FOR MORE CULTURAL CENTRES 2 Garoestosre clita aciviy even tougl _Theneed fo st up more cultural cenkreswos Cenkesot present and they are resticted te ‘ne DOA thus has decided to buld soci Not, South Eost ond West.my how D088 A CULTURAL CENTRE INFORM THE WAY oF soc he general public informed of theta 1p them educated about thet e jestand and respect other of new talent and ‘al developma HOW DOES A CULTURAL CENTRE GET FUNoy work on a ne profit na loss b the centrewil be generated by th les such as business centres, foodeot ‘some rel CORERESEARCHANDIGASESTUDM sg coRe RESEARGHIANDICASE— er NOBMHESSION IN TODAY, Mery ne olocate resources i ng. ping Ore expressions Vey . and UI pysuic SPACES ren AE INFORM THE WAY OF go, com Cie Sounes stos within public bul vote bi When cites o may fel There ore numerous health ben pais, Access fo vegetated a Been axcociated with ‘depression and more. | i) EARCH ANDIGASE STUDYH, (RIGORE RESEARCH ANDIGAS: "UDINE | Scie ciate© preserving regional ecosystems amid gry ing etl CORERESEARCHIANDICASESTUDE| 2 CORE'RESEARpESEARCH ON KING'S CROSS OPEN SPACES Sa,cpio think that trees represent he biggest and most important CO2 in Many people tink th risk rt COR ee josen and composed deps fe, We should design with nature for peor nade for people, not Cars. Fulure urban spaces are mulifunc ied for people. People need nature, and by’ 2 »nsUoUS experiences and playa ,eople's ability to learn, ive and soak (CORE RESEARCHIANI ‘2.CORERESEARCH AND CASE STU—_—_ lack of py tesnot wan! f0 sell me sgh" ‘uy lom more be see 80 pure being ges OF DELHI folowing trees ate divided into ee categories according to their character bso Nothing special - incregi te aesthetics ype] a a AgsTHETICS on 2bity Io team, we and ors ialie. ‘ICORERESEARCH AND CASE STUDY 2 15)aay (CORE RESEARCH AND. CORE RESEARCH AND CASES!leaves and in fonnin and gat { a ’ , Dv 2 (2ICORERESEARCH AND CASE 5 aLDESIGN STANDARDS Fo gy Aa= ‘ete CH — (RICORERESEARCH AND CASE STUDY =See — pF | iy