CULTURAL HUB

NAME : B.SAI SHANMUKH

SEMESTER : 7 TH SEMESTER
ROLL NUMBER : 18C31C4002
COLLEGE : VARAHA COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
AND PLANNING.
STATEMENT
Lack of public spaces ,representing the culture and which
can be really used.
AIM
To design a urban space into a recreational space , which
represents the Dravidian architecture style .
OBJECTIVE
As my aim is to design a recreational space which
represents the Dravidian architecture , I want to design ,
Art and craft exhibition space , public reading area ,
cafeterias and shades seating areas.
INTRODUCTION
First of all let us discuss about culture . What is culture?
Culture is a combination of particular things like : way of living ,
habits ,traditions of a person or a group in a particular place.
As soon as we think of the word tradition the things which strike is about , food ,
literature ,temples and arts .
When it comes to food , being a essential element for survival ,it has way of
sustaining in homes and restaurants.
Literature is being taught inn the primary level it self and will be used through
out the life .
When it comes to temples , they have thousands years of history ,when we stop
looking temples as only a place of worship , we can understand what temple is
even about.
Temples which were were built few centuries ago have a great Architecture in
them , the builders did not limit them selfs just by providing a simple shade ,
putting all efforts to carve it and created a master piece .
Temples which were were built few centuries ago have a
great Architecture in them , the builders did not limit them
selfs just by providing a simple shade , putting all efforts to
carve it and created a master piece .
There is a lot much to see into a temple , the architecture
style , the ornamentation ,the paintings .
They just not only use the sculptures or the carvings for
decoration ,but for representing a documenting the culture
and history of that place.
So when we are getting inspired from different things for a
architecture concept , why not use temple architecture to
redesign or design . Which includes the art and architecture.
As I want to design a recreational space , representing
Dravidian architecture style , firstly lets discuss about the
Temple styles in India.
When we discuss about the architecture styles in
India ,broadly there three styles.
The Nagara style ,Dravidian style and the Vesara style.
The Nagara style is for the north india .
The Dravidian style is for the south india.
As we are discussing about the Dravidian style ,the states
which come under these category are
AndhraPradesh
Telangana
Kerala
Karnataka
Tamilnadu
LITERATURE STUDY
Now let us discuss about the temple architecture and art
style of Andhra Pradesh.
Venkateswara swamy temple , Tirumala.
Simhachalam.
Veerabhadra temple.
VEERABHADRA TEMPLE CARVINGS
When we observe the architecture style of the temples
in Andhra pradesh , we can obsereve that the vimana
of all the temples are the same ,which is the linear
type.
When it comes to the sikhara type there are two types
of sikharas ,one is the barrel vault type another one is
the octagonal sphere.
The vimana is ornamented with sculptures but not
coloured.
ART IN ANDHRA PRADESH
KALANKARI IS THE ART STYLE OF
ANDHRAPRADESH
Now let us discuss about the temple architecture and art
style of Telangana.
Thousand pillar temple.
Ramappa temple.
When we observe the architecture style in hyderabad
the entry mandap is the initial attraction .
When we observe the coloumn style in thousand pillar
temple there is no intricate detail but just made with
basic shapes.
When it comes to the case of the ramappa temple , the
coloums are ornamented with human figures and
yalis.
While we observe the vimana of the temple ,the
vimana for the ramappa temple is linear ,without a
distinct sikhara.
As observed the temple is ornamented ,but not
painted.
ART IN TELANGANA.
Cheriyal Scroll Paintings and the Mughal Paintings. 
Now let us discuss about the temple architecture and art
style of Kerala.
Padmanabha swami temple.
Sabarimala temple.
While we observe the architecture style in
Padmanabhaswami temple it follows the dravidian
style which is the vimana and sikhara , when it comes
to the internal part of the temple it follows the kerala
vernacular architecture that is the thatched roofs and
the courtyrads.
When it comes to the sabarimala temple ,it follows
only the vernacular style ,but not the dravidian style.
ART IN KERALA.
 Kalamezhuthu, a ritual art in which the pictures of
Gods and Goddesses are drawn on the floor using
coloured powders, is another system of painting
prevalent in Kerala.
Now let us discuss about the temple architecture and art
style of Karnataka.
Virupaksha temple.
While we observe the style ,the vimana is linear with a
barrel vault sikhara ,it has no intricate detail of
ornmentation , but broadly it has columns and some
some sculptures on it.
While we see the internal part of the temple , it has
good sculpted columns , carved walls , painted murals
on ceiling and walls.
ART IN KARNATAKA
Chittara is the tradition art in kerala.
Now let us discuss about the temple architecture and art
style of Tamilnadu.
Meenakshi temple
While we observe the architecture style , the vimana is
of linear and while it comes to the sikhara ,it is same
as the barrel vault.
When we see the ornamentation on the vimana ,it is
detailed with sculptures and are coloured. The detail is
so intricate that we cant find a space left without
detail.
Coming to the internal parts ,they are long corridors
with carved columns and painted ceilings.
Nataraja temple.
When we observe the architecture style the vimana is
linear and the sikhara is barrel vault type .
When it comes to the ornamentation of the vimana ,it
is detailed with beautifully painted sculptures
The corridors are long with a well carved columns on
either side.
The walls are decorated with human figures.
Finally the ceiling is decorated and painted , in some
parts the ceilings are painted with history regarding
the temple .
Art in tamilnadu
Thanjavur painting.
REQUIREMENTS
As a part of my topic , the requirements of my design
are.
CAFETERIAS
PUBLIC READING SPACES
ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION
SHADED SEATING AREAS
PUBLIC WASHROOMS
CAFETERIAS
Cafeteria is a small food location ,with serving tables
and counters.
As a part of the design , ill include space for indoor
games such as Chess , Life size snakes and ladders and
other indoor games.
In these kind of relaxation spaces , even interiors play
a major role as they create an ambience.
So I would create interiors and the other spaces
accordingly to the culture elements and the south
indian art.
Some examples on how I want to work on the interiors
The public reading space is a kind of library where people
can visit that place through out the day , and can refer
books , being a useful place people can use it productively.
ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION.
This is a daily art and craft exhibition ,where arts and crafts
related to local space .
Not only it can be used in a commercial way , Art and
panting sector is gaining importance ,where many people are
intrested in it and even it willl encourage people to consider
art as a profession but not only as a hobby , creating a
platform like this encourage people with real talent.
The beach road being a regular visiting space and even a
tourist attraction , it will create a platform for people to show
up their talent and by not confining it to themselves.
SHADED SEATING SPACES .
The shaded seating spaces designed for the public ,will
be in the style of Dravidian architecture , representing
the style of the south states.
BARRIER FREE ELEMENTS
Incorporating barrier free elements and designing
according to it is a basic and necessary thing.
So to design a barrier free design we need to follow
some norms.
Parking :- For parking of vehicles of handicapped people the following
provisions
shall be made:
a) Surface parking for two care spaces shall be provided near entrance for
the
physically handicapped persons with maximum travel distance of 30 M
from
building entrance.

b) The width of parking bay shall be minimum 3.60 Meter.

C) The information stating that the space is reserved for wheel chair users
shall be conspicuously displayed.

d) Guiding floor materials shall be provided or a device which guides

visually impaired persons with audible signals or other devices which serves
the same purpose shall be provided
Approach to Plinth Level
Approach to plinth level : Every building should have at
least one entrance accessible to the handicapped and
shall be indicated by proper signage. This entrance shall
be approached through a ramp together with the stepped
entry.
Ramped Approach : Ramp shall be finished with non slip
material to enter the building. Minimum width or ramp
shall be 1800 mm. with maximum gradient 1:12 length of
ramp shall not exceed 9.0 M having double handrail at a
might of 800 and 900 mm on both sides extending 300
mm. beyond top and bottom of the ramp. Minimum gap
from the adjacent wall to the hand rail shall be 50 mm.
Minimum access provisions provided in food centers
A minimum of 1 table without stools or seats attached
to the floor for every 10 tables.
A minimum of 2 tables without stools or seats
attached. to the floor for the whole premises.
Accessible entrance
STEPS AND STAIRS
LIFTS
Lifts :- Wherever lift is required as per bye-laws, provision of at least one lift
shall be made for the wheel chair user with the following cage dimensions
of lift recommended for passenger lift of 13 persons capacity by Bureau of
Indian Standards.
Clear internal depth : ll00mm.
Clear internal width : 2000 mm.
Entrance door width : 900 mm.
A hand rail not less than 600 mm. long at 800-1000 mm. above floor level
shall be fixed adjacent to the control panel.
The lift lobby shall be of an inside measurement of 1800 x 1800 mm or
more.
The time of an automatically closing door should or minimum 5 seconds
and the closing speed should not exceed 0.25 M/ Sec.
The interior of the cage shall be provided with a device that audibly
indicates the floor the cage has reached and indicates that the door of the
cage for entrance/exit is either open or closed.
TOILETS
One special W.C. in a set of toilet shall be provided for
the use of handicapped with essential provision of
wash basin near the entrance for the handicapped.
The minimum size shall be 1500 x 1750 mm.
Minimum clear opening of the door shall be 900 mm.
and the door shall swing out.
Suitable arrangement of vertical/horizontal handrails
with 50 mm clearance from wall shall be made in the
toilet.
The W.C. seat shall be 500 mm from the floor.
PUBLIC TOILETS
The toilet bowl should preferably be a stool type. At least one of the
toilet bowls must have a handrail installed.
The door should, as a rule, be outward-opening.
The door lock must be easily operable. Also, an indication must be
provided on the outside of the stall to show that the toilet is occupied.
REPRESENTATIONS
LOCATION
LOCATION : BEACH ROAD
CLIMATE : Warm and Humid
Beach road is a tourist attraction and even a common
place visited by the local people , so selecting beach road
as location becomes an advantage for the design.
SCOPE
With these redesign of a urban space with cultural elements ,I can reflect
the culture and history of that place, the design being a recreational space ,
there is a lot more chance where it can be used by the locals as well as the
tourists.
Beach road being a well know place in Visakhapatnam , as soon as when
some one reminds of Visakhapatnam , Beach road is one of the famous
places where some wants to visit regularly.
When we see the in and around spaces in the beach road , there are culture
representing elements ,but not really which can be used by the people.
So me designing the urban space in the context of culture ,it will be a
scope to my design ,as it creates a hierarchy in that place.
Setting up a art and craft exhibition will encourage people , and create a
platform for them.
HYPOTHESIS
By studying the dravidian style of architecture , I can
design the recreational spaces using that architectural
style ,and incorporate in the design.
The things what ever will be designed will follow all
the required barrier free elements.
Creating a art and craft exhibition to create a platform
for the people with real talent.
This is not a proposed project , but a hypothetical
project.
LIMITATIONS
As my main aspect is cultural elements , I should not
be using any contemporary styles.
As the site is in Visakhapatnam , and it being a warm
and humid climate , and the near beach the humidity
is more, I need to consider the occupant comfort.
METHADOLOGY
TOPIC SELECTION

SYNOPSIS

LITERATURE STUDY

CASE STUDY

SITE STUDY

IDEAS

FINAL DESIGN
REFERENCES
NBC 2016 VOL 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w9tkxOqnxA&list=WL&index=64
Above link for temples in south India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEYUs7HBv3s
Above link for Ramappa temple.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaLTdL9CEzQ
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=padmanabhaswamy+temple+in
side
Above link for padmanabhaswami temple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvYvEZfYd3M
Above link for virupaksha temple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohl3_NQiRjY
Above link for meenakshi temple.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDBkl1EBn2A
Above link for nataraj temple.
THANK YOU