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BALKRISNA
VITHALDAS
DOSHI
LIFE HISTORY
AHMEDABAD , (1992-95)
The Gufa is a collaborative effort b/w
B.V Doshi and the Indian artist M.F
(Maqbul Fida) husain; began as an Art
Gallery for the Exhibition of artists work.
It is located in the campus, of the
Centre for environment planning &
technology (CEPT) in Ahmedabad.
Site Area- 1000 sq.mt.
Built up Area- 280 sq.mt.
Project cost- Rs.1.8 million
This is a combination of high
technology and traditional techniques
that also describes the essential
timelessness of technology itself.
The construction of the
Gufa was finally
dependent upon the
knowledge & skill of
builders who had to
translate highly
sophisticated diagrams
into reality.
The references for the
Gufa are elemental and
primeval. The circle,
mountains, historical
precedents as Caves
(Karli, Ajanta), Stupas
etc.
PLAN
This structure is in
form of skeletal skin &
wire mesh
sandwiched on each
side by layers of
cement.
The concrete is then
covered with a
compacted layer of
vermiculite followed
by mosaic of pieces of
broken china.
White tiles reflects the
sun rays, helps to keep
the interior cool.
The structure is specifically oriented to
let in the maximum amount of heat &
light to give the interior a golden glow.
To enhance the cave like feeling of
gallery, the contours of the site were
retained, rather than being levelled.
The gently undulating surface of the
earth can still be perceived beneath the
thin concrete floor slab poured over it.
The entrance is approached down a
flight of steps in to the cave like interior.
Some shells consists appeared snouts
with apertures (hole), used to capture
fresh air & light.
The central hall is supported by 2 rows
of columns which divide the interior in
to a wider centre aisle & 2 side aisle.
The columns have octagonal shafts
wider at base & tapered at capital.
The ribs, which spans from column
line to column line, create the vaulted
roof of cave.
The snouts seems as skylights to
throw light inside.
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
MANAGEMENT
BANGALORE , (1977-85)
Sloping topography of the site.
Built up area 54000 sq. mts.
Building includes the external spaces
and the link between the buildings.
Functional and physical attributes of
the design are related to the local tr
aditions of pavilion like spaces &
courtyards.
Ample provision for plantation.
Use of local material.
The forecourt and entrance are at the
lower left of plan. Dormitories are
arranged diagonally around an
interlocking series of courtyards in
upper part.
PLAN
MODEL SHOWING CAMPUS
PLANNING
Design included long and unusually high
three storeyed corridors with
innumerable vistas of focal points.
corridors are sometimes seem
open, sometimes with only pergolas
and sometimes partly covered
with skylight.
Varying direct and indirect sunlight
coupled with solid-void combination.
To further heighten the spatial
experience, the width of the corridors
was modulated in many places to allow
casual sitting , interaction or moving
forward to one destination or more.
Corridors of columns beneath concrete pergolas
create a rhythm of light & shadow.
Use of varying rhythm of solids and voids i.e. walls
and openings.
The main area- is
a complex of
courtyards linked by
walkways or internal
streets, some
covered & some
open to sky, creating
vistas or
Focal points.