CHANDIGARH COLLEGE OF

ARCHITECTURE

SUBMITTED BY
G.A ROSHNA
16BAC010
 INTRODUCTION
The Chandigarh College of Architecture(CCA) is an architecture college
located in Chandigarh, India. CCA was designed by Le Corbusier and was
established on 7th august 1961 in Chandigarh to impart education in
architecture.
LOCATION
SITE PLAN

SITE AREA-20,000 SQ. M

BUILT UP AREA-13,570 SQ.M
FLOOR PLAN
 CONNECTIVITY

STUDIOS
LIBRARY
FACULTY WORKSHOP
LECTURE
SEMINAR
HALL
HALL

EXHIBITION
ADMIN AREA

ENTRANCE CANTEEN
CIRCULATION
ZONING

PUBLIC
SEMI PUBLIC
PRIVATE

CORRIDOR
 OPEN SPACE
It has a central rectangular courtyard around which classrooms and studios
are grouped together.
Courtyard is the only open space in the college which is well linked to the
rest of the college.
Open space is also given in front of the canteen where the sitting
arrangement is done very well.
Sculptures are placed as a point of attraction.
 CORRIDORS
Networks of corridor provide internal connectivity.
The corridor of entrance has glass facades which lightens the corridor during
day time.
Corridors have been used for exhibiting art works also.
 STUDIOS
Studios are spacious and are separated by low height walls.
The walls are whitewashed while the ceilings bare concrete.
North side windows are large and near the ceiling for proper ventilation.
 LIBRARY
College has a centrally air conditioned library with approximately 15000 titles
in architecture and related fields.
The roof is given an interesting form which provides adequate lighting in the
library.
VENTILATION PATTERN

The roof design is such that maximum

natural light comes in thus arches and
semi circular windows are provided
throughout the corridors.
 ROOF
There is a level difference
in the roof.
It makes the elevation of the
building more interesting.
 STAGE
No special hall for all cultural activities. Stage is open to sky.