Architecture for State

Vidhan Bhavan
Architect: Charles Correa
Location: Bhopal

1835 Vaibhav Ananda Kadam

Humanities Sem 5
Sir J.J. College of Architecture
• The Reason to choose this civic building is that it is located at the centre of Bhopal
with different volumetric spaces and circular planning referring to Parliament
building in Delhi and Sanchi Stupa.
• As the structure is located at the hill top, it is visible from far and evokes a
curiosity in ones mind due to the varying opening sizes and shape of the building.
• The transition in the material blends in nicely and compliment each other and
creates contrast.
• The planning resembles the Nine square plan of Jawahar Kala Kendra, just that
this time it is enclosed in a circle but the buffer spaces creating the magic
altogether and making it unique.
• The idea of garden within a garden, kund, veranda and courtyards blends with
each other to create buffer open spaces with non-stereotypical civic building and
creating better transition movement between spaces.
• Striking features like the dome shape inspired from stupa, the welcoming
entrance, visual and physical changing heights elevates the Modern architectural
style that has sense of the Indian context.
Charles Correa’s this
structure becomes
important in Bhopal state
and MP with contributing
factor of Location, Form
and new notion of civic
building.