PRE-THESIS SYNOPSIS REPORT

(Term January to May 2019)

NATYA ACADEMY AND CULTURAL COMPLEX, SECTOR 53, GURUGRAM

Submitted by

AARADHYA CHAUDHRY Registration Number: 11501961

Course Code: ARC414

Under the Guidance of

Ar. NAVNEET KAUR

LOVELY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project proposed is Natya academy and cultural complex, Gurugram, Haryana.
The municipal Corporation of Gurugram proposes Natya Academy and Cultural complex on a
5.3 acres land in sector 53, Gurugram, Haryana.

This project is combination of two parts namely natya academy and cultural complex. Firstly,
natya refers to the traditional dance, drama, music and art of India originating in the temple
and still devoted to the enactment of divine epics and embracing an elaborate system of body
postures, hand gestures and foot movements.

Therefore, natya academy is an academy of performing ancient Indian arts.

Culture can be define as the ideas, customs or social behaviour of a particular people or society.
Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, language, religion,
cuisine, social habits, music and arts. The word "culture" derives from a French term, which in
turn derives from the Latin "colere," which means to tend to the earth and grow, or cultivation
and nurture.

Therefore, a cultural complex may be defined as a platform of different cultural activities,

social gathering and different exhibitions. With the cities growing into urban culture, the need
for the growth of a cultural complex and public spaces in the corporate city is often ignored.
Therefore, the emphasis is to establish the link between the city and the cultural complex. Also,
to generate the new landmark for Gurugram. To create a holistic environment for learning,
teaching and performing arts and spaces.

Due to these reasons, the Natya Academy and Cultural Complex is being proposed by
Municipal Corporation of Gurugram to make people aware of their culture and traditional
Dance of India.

AIM:

 To design a dance academy and cutural complex at sector 53, Gurugram.

 Design the complex nurturing the cultural needs of the city.
 OBJECTIVES:

 To provide a place where different kind cultural arts can be performed and displayed.

 To fulfil the cultural needs of Gurugram city.

 To create a holistic environment for learning, teaching and displaying performing arts.

 To develop design criteria of building a cultural complex and drama Academy and its
space’s respectively.

 To study and design auditorium and other performing art spaces.

 To design a learning pace for the dance academy.

SCOPE:

 The main scope of this project is to design the landscapes, gathering space where people
will interact with each other.
 This project will work as center of excellence in creative arts and or impart training to
young talent. They will serve as major resource center for the region.
 The scope of this project is also to make the people aware of their culture as they are being
stuck in the fast tech life and also, introduce them to the ancient Indian Dance which were
performed in temples.
 The project is to be started by studying the present cultural complexes and dance academies
and then creating one only by understanding them.

LIMITATION:

• Limitation of this project is that the main focus will be highlighting on the
conceptual design and circulation space, detailing will not be focused in
general
• Second, structure drawing will not be focused.
TOPIC JUSTIFICATION:

 This project will give me an opportunity to design exhibition spaces for displaying
different cultural arts. It will help me to learn about the procedure of designing an
auditorium keeping in mind the acoustics and various other design criteria.

 The proposed project will also give me an opportunity to design a social gathering
space amongst the city culture. Absence of a cultural space in the present scenario
allows me to design a space where people can hang out socially. It will also allow to
design space for young talent to learn different forms of dance in the academy.

PROJECT AUTHENTICITY:
METHODOLOGY:
STUDY:
• The research question and the design problem.
• List down the aims and objectives of the problem
• Scope and Limitations.
• Purpose/significance/relevance of the study
• Design Considerations
• Literature Study and Bye Laws

ANALYSIS:
• SWOT analysis of site
• Review of case study
• Design Guideline Analysis

POST ANALYSIS STAGE:

• Listing down the area requirements
• Site Zoning
• Proposed Design

SITE INFORMATION:
 The site is spread over 5.3 Acre land at St Thomas Marg, DLF Phase 5, Sector 53,
Gurugram Haryana.

 Total site area: 5.3 Acre (21690 sq. m.)

 Ground Coverage Allowed: 25 percent

 FAR: 1.5

 Front setback:15 m

 Rear Setback: 9m
 SATELLITE VIEW OF SITE

RASTERED SITE

The access to this site is through ST Thomas Marg road along with the golf road.
Distance from airport is 17 km which is around 30 minutes. Railway connectivity is
15 km from Natya Academy and Cultural Complex. Anyone can access to this site
easily as there are many landmarks and it is easily reachable.
Important Landmarks

• DLF Westend Heights

• Paras hospital
CLIMATE DATA

Temperature

From about the beginning of March, temperatures begin to increase rapidly. While
days are little hotter in May than in June, Nights are warmer in June than in May.
From April onwards, hot dust‐ laden winds locally known as loo blows and weather
is unpleasant.

Overheated Period – May, June and July

Cold Period – November, December, January and February
Air conditioning will be required the most from April to October.
Air conditioning will not be required in the winter months from November to February.

The most comfortable months with respect to human comfort are March, April, August
and September.
 Relative Humidity

• The ideal relative humidity for health and comfort is about 40-50%. In the
winter months, it may have to be lower than 40% RH to avoid condensation on
the windows. Since, RH will be high in the months of July, August and
September. Therefore, HVAC will be required to remove the excess humidity
from the building.
• In colder climates, winter time humidity levels must be even lower—
generally 30-40%—to prevent condensation on windows and other surfaces.
The presence of high humidity during monsoon months is one of the reasons
why place like Gurugram are grouped under the composite and not hot and
dry climate.

Rainfall
• During the months January, February, March, November and December
you will experience pleasant weather with a nice average temperature.
• Precipitation in this zone varies between 500 – 1300 mm per year. This region
receives strong winds during monsoons from the south-east and dry cold winds
from the north-east. In summer, the winds are hot and dusty. The sky is
 overcast and dull in the monsoon, clear in winter and frequently hazy in
summer.

• Most rainfall is seen in July, August and September. The monsoon starts in late
June and lasts until mid-September. High plinth is required to prevent rainwater
from coming inside the building.

Sky Conditions
• In the south‐west during the monsoon season, heavily clouded or overcast
skies generally prevail. The skies are mostly clear or lightly clouded during
rest of the year.
• Therefore, the solar radiations will be minimum in July, August and September.
• Natural light will be there except for monsoon season.
• Shadow: on east side there is housing of 18 floor towers which kind of create
shadow during 10am to 12pm. therefore, the access of natural sunlight will be
after 11am due to housing towers on east side.

Wind and air movement

• This wind rose diagram shows that wind blows from north west mostly and also,
from west direction. Wind rarely blows from south west, south west and south
and south east.
Wind rose diagram of Gurugram

Annual Wind Speed Graph

Special Characteristics

. Vegetation
 Gurgaon’s natural vegetation is called a thorn forest, which
forms a transition zone where dry deciduous forests shades
into desert scrub‐ a semi‐arid environment.
 Existing vegetation on site: Trees and shrubs like Phulai and kareel.
 The natural vegetation of Gurugram falls within the Northern
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest

Seismic Zone

 The entire region of Gurgaon falls in high risk seismic zone IV

making it vulnerable to earthquakes. Although no major
earthquake has occurred in Gurgaon in recent years, yet tremors
have been felt whenever there is an earthquake nearby.
 Design challenge: Since, the proposed site belongs to seismic zone
4 making it vulnerable to earthquakes. So, the building should be
made earth quake resistant.

Soil Conditions

Alluvial soil is found in Gurugram. The alluvial soil is spread all over the plains of north
India. Alluviums are mainly loaming, i.e. mixtures of sand and clay. New alluvial loams
are very fertile. In the younger stage of the riverine plains, sandy soils are more common.
While in the beds of the rivers, it consists generally of pure sands. These soils cannot
retain water. ‘Zaid’ types of crops grow here, such as watermelons. Near the river
mouths, the soil is usually clay. It retains water but does not allow root growth.

 Mostly available soil in India (about 43%) which covers an area of 143
sq.km.
 Widespread in northern plains and river valleys.
 Humus, lime and organic matters are present.
  Highly fertile.
 They are depositional soil – transported and deposited by rivers,
streams etc.
 Sand content decreases from west to east of the country.
 Color: Light Grey to Ash Grey.
 Texture: Sandy to silty loam or clay.
 Bearing capacity is 80kN/sqm to 160kN/sqm.
 Raft Foundation is preferred for alluvial soil.

JUSTIFICATION OF SITE SELECTION:

This site is chosen for its better connectivity from metro, airport and roadways. Also, Gurugram
is known for its commercial offices and will attract people, families from all over Gurugram
as well as New Delhi.

To make them aware of their culture and to make an impact of culture into their lives and
society. This effort has been made by the Gurugram Municipal Corporation to establish a
connection between the people and their culture and also, to create a public space with
traditional learning and teaching and for entertainment purpose. Also, Gurugram lacks
landmarks cultural Complex that Corporate city demands. Therefore, this project has been
proposed by Gurugram Municipal Corporation.

RESEARCH AREAS:
The primary research would focus on studying the various spaces- their meanings,
requirements and qualities. Overall research would mainly focus on the needs and requirements
of the various spaces.
• Learning spaces
• Performing spaces
• Exhibition spaces
• Public space

The secondary research would be the case studies and their analysis. The learning outcome
would help in the design and will be important part of the research before starting the project.
The following areas will have to majorly researched and studied for carrying forward with the
design process.
• Auditorium
• Dance Studios
• Music Studios
• Arts Studio
• Amphitheatre
• Library
• Exhibition Area
• Office Spaces
• Food court/Canteen
• Retail Area

Dance Room Requirements

As per NDTA- National dance teachers association, UK are as follows. All form of dance
including Indian dances are included in this:

1. Floor area
The amount of floor area required depends upon three factors:

• Number of participants taking part in activities

• It would be unwise to allow more than 18 participants at one time
• A useful rule of thumb is providing a minimum of three-square meter for
each participant of primary school age and five square meters for those
in the secondary and tertiary age range.
• Studios have been built with variety of shapes, ovals, circular with
curving walls. Such spaces have limitations; for many dance activities
it is necessary to be able to locate front and for this reason rectangular
space is most useful
• 10m x 9m is the minimum size, providing space for eighteen adults to take
part in any dance type and providing appropriate dimensions for
chorographic work without a feeling of being cramped.

2. Vestibule
• A space of 6-12 sqm within the dance studio but separated from the
 dance studio floor and act as entrance via entrance of the studio.
• It accommodates space for any musical instrument device, visitor space and
locker space.

3. Studio height
• The height of the studio relates to the circulation of the fresh air and
to the opportunity to jump and lift.
• A plentiful supply of fresh air is necessary for the dancer to replenish
energy quickly. But beyond the physiological need the dancer performs
best with a sense of being able to expand into space.
• Physically it is important to have a headroom so that the dancer never
feels inhibited in achieving height. The opportunity for one dancer to
stand on the shoulders of another and raise his/her arms in the air,
makes a height of at least 3.5m ideal. This height gives an appropriate
sense of spaciousness,

4. Sound
• It is important that sound accompaniment is heard properly and with
clarity within the studio but it is essential that it does not contaminate
adjoining the workspaces.
• Sound insulation is a primary structural consideration. Cavity walls are
invaluable and these may have baffling material enclosed or on the
surface. Inner and outer doors should be close-fitting and solid, with
spring closures, and the space between such doors needs to be properly
baffled.
• Within the space excessive reverberation from hard surfaces needs to
be avoided. Partial walls curtaining has acoustics as well as
aesthetic value.

5. Interior design

• A complete wall of mirror up to the height of 2200mm, in which all

participants can easily observe the dance image, is ideal. Mirror should
have curtaining which is independent of other curtaining, to cover them.
 6. Floor surface
The floor area is most important attribute for the dancer. Every
step and jump is responded to by the quality of the floor underfoot.
Every dancer step or jump on an unyielding surface wears down
the resilience of the body and brings the risk of injury, and the
prospect of long-term damage, closer.

• The ideal is a fully sprung floor permanently laid and exclusively

used for the purpose of dancing.
• Smooth wooden floor is suitable for barefoot dancing. Adequate steps
should be taken to eliminate the introduction of grit on the floor as
this will cause damage to the surface.

Music Room Requirements

The requirements of a music studio are similar to that of dance studio. The
music studio classroom needs better acoustics and sound insulation
though. The requirements for good rehearsal facilities are:

• Good sound insulation

• Sufficient amount of absorption
• Special requirements for the instruments need to be met like floor and
reflecting wall etc.
• Other environmental controls are needed (ventilation, lightning,
temperature)

Apart from the group studios, Indian classical music requires space for
Riyaz which is individual practice. That doesn’t need to be closed. These
require a space approx. 10 sqm per room, for a single person. The music
studios need to be attached to storage spaces for instruments.

1. Acoustics
Suitable reverberation time for music rehearsals ranges between 0.6 and 1
second. There are two ways to reduce the reverberation time of a room: either
the sound absorption must be decreased or the volume must be decreased.
Increasing the sound absorption in a classroom is generally easier to achieve
 than reduction in volume.

Small music room vary in size and accommodate diverse group ranging
from a solo instrumentalist to small music ensembles. Louder instruments
need larger rooms. As music students can spend up to 40 hours per week in
music practice and rehearsal rooms, these rooms are very important in the
daily activity in the music.

Although rooms with non-parallel walls, flooring and ceiling are preferred
for music rooms, to maximize the utilization of the available space, the
rooms are normally designed rectangular in size with floors and ceiling
perpendicular to walls. Curved walls are not recommended for small rooms
to avoid focusing and undesirable effects.

By controlling the ambient echoes in your music room, you deliver back
superior sound quality. Acoustic panels, wall or ceiling mounted, can be
introduced in the music studio for the purposes of capturing and converting
the echoes from your room. Whether your music room is for teaching,
recording or performing, the acoustics inside the room will reach premium
quality once the level of reverberation is under control.

Drama Room Requirements

As per time savers standard, a large drama studio is generally divided into 3
parts:

• A raised platform acting as a stage

• Some fixed sitting on an inclined floor accommodating about 30 students,
with chairs equipped with movable table arms. Within some individual
teaching practices, the area might be preferred with a flat floor with movable
chairs
• A flat floor area between the two which acts as the playing area for
rehearsal, demonstration etc. the total length of the room in this case is
about 20m. For practical reasons these large studios are also used for
performances for small scale production.
 • A drama studio needs a working space of 120–150m², with an area for
performance of about 90m²
• The shape of the room isn’t essential, but it must be possible to vary the
shape within the volume which can be achieved by curtains suspended on
tracking
• The design should provide at least one exit to the open air; two may be
needed to meet health and safety requirements
• The studio requires green room or dressing room in all cases along with the
storage for props and costumes.
• The stage depth should be at least 4m and height over it more than
usual classroom height.

For smaller studios the seating area is omitted. The studio requires
green room or dressing room in all cases along with the storage for
props and costumes.

Amphitheatre

An amphitheater is an open sir venue used for entertainment, performances

and sports. A contemporary amphitheater, in the sense in which the word
has come to be popularly used now, is a curved, acoustically vibrant
performance space particularly one located outdoors. Contemporary
amphitheaters often include standing structures, called bandshells,
sometimes curved or bowl shaped, both behind the stage and behind the
audience, creating an area which echoes or amplifies sound, making the
amphitheater ideal for musical and theatrical performances.

One of the first aids to good sightlines is an effective slope. Seats may be
set on a rising parabolic curve or on two different inclines, a fairly mild
slope for the lower half of auditorium and a steeper slope for the upper
half. The slope recommended for the lower portion is 12 and for the
upper 24 or steeper.
 • Tall trees must form the rear boundary of the theatre as they are very useful
in absorbing the external noise and also, lend a nice landscape to the theatre.
• The slope of the floor should be towards the stage and it should be about
12 to 15 degree to the horizontal,
• The shape of the theatre should be such that most of the audience is drawn close
to the stage.
• The area of the theatre excluding the stage may be calculated at the rate of
0.8 to 1 sqm per person.

Art Gallery

• An art museum or art gallery is a building or space for the exhibition

of art, usually visual art.
• To show the art and painting, institution should provide protection against
damp, sunlight and dust
• Exhibits should be displayed in such a way which allows the public to
view them without effort.

• The normal human angle of vision starts from 27 degree up from eye level
• For a standing person, pictures should be hung 10m away with the top
not more than 4.90m above eye level and the bottom about 70cm
below.

• It is necessary to allow 3-5 sqm hanging surface per picture, 6-10 sqm
ground surface per sculpture.
• A favorably viewing space is between 30*- 60* up, measured from a
point in the middle of the floor.
• This means a sill height of 2.13m for pictures and viewing range of 3- 3.65
for sculpture.
 • There is no continuous circular route, just separate wings.
• Art galleries need rooms for packing, dispatch, administration, slide
section and lecture rooms, if necessary.
Auditorium

Auditorium, the part of a public building where an audience sits, as distinct from
the stage, the area on which the performance or other object of the audience’s
attention is presented. In a large theatre. An auditorium includes a number of floor
levels frequently designed as stalls, private boxes, dress
circle, balcony or upper circle, and gallery. A sloping floor allows the seats to be arranged
to give a clear

view of the stage. The walls and ceiling usually contain concealed light and sound
equipment and air extracts or inlets and may be highly decorated.

An auditorium is a room built to enable an audience to hear and watch performances at

venues such as theatres. For movie theatres, the number of auditoriums is expressed as
the number of screens. Auditoria can be found in entertainment venues, community halls,
and theaters, and may be used for rehearsal, presentation, performing arts productions, or
as a learning space.

• An auditorium is a room built to enable an audience to hear and watch

performances.
• The floor area of the hall including, gangways (excluding the stage)
should be calculated on the basis of 0.6 to 0.9 sqm per person
• The height of the hall is determined by considerations such as
ventilation, presence of balcony and the type of performance.
• The average height may vary from 6m for small hall to 7.5 for large halls.
Ceiling maybe flat but it is preferable to provide a slight increase in the
height near the center of hall
• The volume per person required to be provided should normally range
between 3.5 to 5.5 cube meter.
• It is recommended that the distance of the farthest seat from the
curtain line should not exceed 23 meters.
(code of practice for acoustical design of auditorium and conference
halls,1998)
 Neufert data

 Lobby: The lobby is a room in a theatre which is used for public entry
to the building from the outside. Ticket counters, coat check,
concessions and restrooms are all usually located in, or just off the
lobby.
 Box office: A place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to a
venue
 Green room: The lounge backstage. This is the room where actors and
other performers wait in when they are not needed onstage or in their
dressing rooms.
 Balconies or galleries: one or more raised seating platforms towards the
rear of the auditorium.

The control booth, control room, lighting box, technical booth, tech booth, or
just booth to theatre or television technicians is the area designated for the operation of
technical equipment (lighting and sound),

The Stage

• FULL STAGE: more than 100 sqm

• SMALL STAGE: less than 100 sqm

. Support Spaces
• One of the most important support areas is the set construction area. This is a
combination of storage, as well as space to build sets.
• Don’t forget the dressing rooms.
• Plan for a ticket booth, a “green room” that can double as rehearsal and
instructional space, and a general storage area.
Changing Room

Neufert data

• Area of 0.5 sqm is required approximately per spectator.

• Exit route: 1 meter wide per 150 people
• Good view without head movement but slight eye movement of 30*
• Maximum perception angle without head movement is about 110*

General considerations while designing auditorium

1) Visual
2) Ventilation
3) Acoustical
a) Seating
b) Stage
c) Room shape
d) Room walls
Library

A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films

and recorded music for people to read, borrow.

• Shelf aisles should not be more than 3 m long

• Books should be carried in trolleys (.92mx.99mx.5m)
• Clear space between shelves at least 1.3m- 1.4m

Group Using Levels in the shelves Max. height of shelves

ADULTS 5-6 1.8m

CHILDREN 4 1.2m
Circulation
 Circulation is more than 1.2 meter
 Avoid crossing and overlapping
 Area for reading per person at least 2.5 sqm
 Area for individual workplace is more than 4 sqm
AREA REQUIREMENTS:

The following are the proposed requirements

• Dance Studio
• Music Studio
• Drama Studio
• Arts Studio
• Auditorium for 750 people
• Open Air Theatre
• Art Gallery
• Conference Room
• Space for displaying Exhibitions
• Library
• Teaching and Demonstration Halls
• Cafe
• Storage Spaces
• Office Spaces
• Workshop Area
• Services
Case study: -

1. TRIVENI KALA SANGAM, MANDI HOUSE, NEW DELHI(LIVE)

a) Introduction

 The triveni kala Sangam was established in 1950 as an academy of

dance, music and painting with an aim of reintroducing traditional forms
of expression into Indian life.
 Confluence of arts, is an art complex and educational center
 To provide a platform for creative artistic expression with an emphasis on
promoting classical forms of Dance, Music and also Painting and other
arts
 Architect: Ar. Joseph Allen Stein
 Location - 205, Triveni Kala Sangam, Tansen Marg, Todermal Road Area,
Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
 Building type: Institution
 Site area: 7000 sq. ft
b) Access
 Nearest metro station, mandi house
 Buses access is available
 Indira Gandhi Airport, 21km

c) Layout
 2 main entries to the site
 60% ground coverage
 Site is divided into main building, exhibition space, oat , terrace café and
auditorium

d) Zoning
 Building is divided into 3 zones:
 Public, administration and academic
 The ground floor has the public area like lounge, exhibition halls, art
gallery, library, conference rooms, administration room etc.

 On the first and the second floor are music, dance and art studios where
students are taught painting, dancing and singing.
 First and second floor includes academic purpose, studios where music, art and
dance are taught
 3 type of audience uses building
 Staff, audience and students
 Circulation linked to the zoning and has been segregated by separating
them through levels − ground floor for audience functions and first and
second floor for staff and students with a necessary degree of inter linking.
 Zoning has been separated through levels- ground floor for audience where art
galleries, café and oat is there
 First and second floor for students
 Third floor is for staff residence
e) Department
 Department of Art - Painting | Sculpture | Photography | Glassworks
 Department of Dance - Bharatanatyam | Odissi | Chhau | Kuchipudi | Kathak
 Department of Music -Semi Classical & Light Classical Music | Hindustani
Music (Vocal) | Carnatic Music | Sitar | Tabla | Flute

f) Architecture elements

 Extensive areas of jaalis and planting boxes arranged into vertical gardens are
prominent elements at the triveni.
 Jaali panel create a cool space of filtered light in the classroom buildings’ corridor.
 Use of jaalis on the exterior to cope up with Delhi’s hot weather.

 The colors of the façade are of light grey concrete and have grit finish on the walls.
 The textures are rough and rugged.
 lack of bright colors is soothing as the abundant greenery adds brightness
 Material: Building is composed of a clad RCC framed structure with several
infill material indigenous Jaali panels, concrete blocks and plastered finish on
most elevation, rough cut stone facing on gallery facade, concrete planters and
concrete clad with gray chips for the pergolas.
 LAYOUT OF TRIVENI KALA SANGAM

SECTION OF TRIVENI KALA SANGAM

g) Entry
 There are 2 main entries to Triveni kala Sangam
 One which is the main entry and also, excess to the main building

MAIN ENTRY OF TRIVENI KALA SANGAM

h) OAT
 i) Auditorium

 It has a direct entry from the road as well a connection from the lounge.
 There are two aisles situated at both the sides.
 The wooden flooring helps in sound absorption
 Wooden panels were provided to absorb sound and help in further acoustic
treatment
 The projection room is located at the rear end of the auditorium.
 Its broad and airy structure is aimed to provide an attractive venue for dance &
music performances, talks, seminars and book launches
 j) Triveni Terrace Cafe

• The Triveni Terrace Café overlooking the beautifully landscaped lawns of

the Open Air – Theatre is renowned for its delicious home-style food.
• The café is a popular converging point for artists and artist, students and
intellectuals, who get together to have lively conversations and refresh
themselves over unending cups of masala chai and innovative food.
• Divided into 2 spaces the inner has capacity of 15 people and outside have a
capacity of 20 people.
• The café overlooked an open landscaping courtyard
Triveni Kala Sangam Area Statement

COMPONENTS SPACES NO. OF USERS AREA (SQM)

Admin block Reception 20

Accounts room 2 30

Admin room 2 30

Toilet 20

Exhibition Art gallery 1 80

galleries
Art gallery 2 150
Art galleries
Art gallery 3 100

Café Seating: @ 2/ppl 35 70

Kitchen: @0.8/ppl 40

Auditorium Foyer 120

(150) Green room 15-20 50

Toilets 50

hall 150 270

Studios Dance studio-4 70x4=280

Music studio-4 60x4=240

Art studio-3 90x3=270

OAT (80) Seating 150

Stage 48
 ZONING OF TRIVENI KALA SANGAM

2. KALA KENDRA, GOA (DESKTOP CASE STUDY)

• Location: campal, Panaji along the bank of river madovi. Area is mixed
land use with military hospital across the road, a cricket ground and park on
either side
• Architect: Charles Correa
• Building type: institution
• Site area: 6.3 acres
• Site gradient: gentle slope

Introduction
• Established in 1969, prime institution for promotion of art and culture
• Venue of international film festival of India
Access
• Regular buses connecting Panaji and the academy are available
• Dabolim airport, 35km
• Nearest railway station is madgao which is 53km

Layout
• Four entries to the site
• Boat jetty provided on the river side
• 40% ground coverage
• Well defined pedestrian and vehicular system
• Site is divided into main building, service building, parking area and exhibition
space

Building style and character

• Designed by Charles Correa
• Built form has been kept low ranging from one to three floor
• Further enhanced by parapet walls for upper floors, which emphasis
horizontally
• The pergola above the entrance act as the extension to the foyer of
the main auditorium and amphitheater
• Use of wafer slabs and parapet walls
• Extensive use of especially designed seating

Zoning
• Building is divided into three zones:
• Public, Administration, Academic
• Provided at different levels so as to avoid conflict between these zones
• Ground floor includes facilities like auditorium, Preview Theater,
amphitheater, art gallery, and canteen etc., where public entry is invited
• First and second floors include academic and administration facilities.
• 3 groups of people using the building:
• Staff, students, audience
• Circulation linked to the zoning and has been segregated by separating them
through levels − ground floor for audience functions and first and second floor
for staff and students with a necessary degree of inter linking.
 LAYOUT OF KALA KENDRA, GOA

KALA KENDRA, GOA

TYPICAL SECTION OF KALA KENDRA, GOA

Facilities

1) D.M Kalamandir

2) OAT

3) Mini OAT

4) Black Box

5) Rehearsal Room

6) Art Gallery

7) Meeting Room

8) Guest Room

9) Preview Theatre

10) Cafeteria

11) Library

12) Teaching Studio

13) Green Room

14) Administration

15) Reception

16) Lounge
 Auditorium

• Seating capacity − 1000

• Stage opening − 9.6 m
• Area − 1300 sq. m.
• Variety of acoustical conditions ranging from speech, plays to sitar
recitals and orchestral arrangements
• Changes made by manipulating absorbent materials placed within inner
compartments hidden from view above the ceiling.
• Stage is 80cm high from the first row.

OAT
• 300 people capacity
• Used as an outdoor classroom and meeting space
• Oat has a tread of 85cm and rise of 45 cm.
• farthest seat is 6m away and no amplication required.
• Two aisles run along either end. The width is 120cm and
• The steps have 15cm risers and 28 cm treads.
• The stage is square is shape and has an area of 7.5 x 7.5 m

Art Gallery
• Running wall space − 30 x 1.50 mts approx.
• Carpet area of gallery − 90sq.mts approx.
• When exhibitions are not happening painting of children are displayed.
• The exhibits are displayed on the wall on four sides.
• Lighting features are very normal no facility to hold a good exhibition. A track is
provided on all the walls, where the hook is given for hanging the paintings
• Paintings are hanged on the hook; it may not look nice in the context of
exhibition but it looks simple as the building context

Amphitheatre

• Seating capacity (no chair) − 2000

• seating capacity (chair)-1312
• Proscenium opening – 15m
• Depth from curtain line− 12m
• Amphitheatre is of double herringbone shape.
• Main entry from road main lobby and the restaurant area.
• Stage is raised at 75cm above the ground floor level (eye level of the first row)
• Lower Seat rise − 30 cm and tread of 100 cm
• Higher Seat rise of 45 cm
• Acoustics are good as the seats block out noise from the road side and the
stage blocks out noise from the river side

Black box
• Seating capacity − 200.
• Area − 175 sq. m
• Used for experimental productions, music concerts, meetings and amateur
performances.
• Also used as a recording studio.
• Control room and a green room provided.
• Black box lobby is also provided.

Administration

• Administrative area is on the first floor. The area divided into

closed and open cabinets total area comes around 500 sqm

Cafeteria
• 100 seating capacity
• Square table are provided each with 4 seats 3 sides open in to
the outdoor landscape It is accessible from all theatre meeting
room − 45 sq. m
• C area of the room 7.30 x 6.15 sq. mts
• Beautiful lawns form the main part of the site. Trees are provided
aptly at the front side of the building.
• Specially designed benches and lamp posts line
the path along the river side.

• The service buildings (AC plant and generator room) are provided on
the western corner of the site no way disrupting the normal functioning
of the building.
• Two separate service entries have been provided. One to the generator
 room and the other on the eastern corner of the site.
• The eastern entry caters to the need of the amphitheater and the canteen.
• A loading deck has also been provided here
• Parking facilities is provided on the south−eastern side.
• Nearly 250 public parking are provided.
• Special VIP and staff parking provided.

Analysis
• The layout and the building zoning provided are Excellent has brought in
a different overall treatment.
• Good acoustical treatment
• The flow of spaces has resulted in a good built−open relationship.
• Good use of site features has successfully made the public space interesting by
use of sculptures, paintings, seating etc.
• The cafeteria is the most active space with good view to the river.
• Vehicular and pedestrian ways properly defined.
• Service blocks are separated
• Security measures provided are minimum.
• Signage provided is minimum.
• The trees have to some extent blocked the view to the river
• Public spaces too large.
AREA STATEMENT OF KALA KENDRA, GOA

USERS AREA SQM

Administration reception 6-7 15-20

director office 2-3 25-30
assistance office 1-2 8-10
conference room 12-15 40-50
staff toilets 6-7 20-25
Commercial Shops 10-15 35-40
Café 35-40 4\seat
Ticket counter 2-3 NA
School of Music and Music studio 15-20 80
Dance Dance studio 15-20 80
Classroom 35-40 60
Recording studio 6-7 60
Changing room 10-15 5sqm\person
Toilet 8-10 20
Art gallery At gallery 1 135
At gallery 2 70
At gallery 3 100
studio Painting 20-25 90
Glasswork 15-20 65
photograph 10-15 50
DETAILED AREA STATEMENT(derived from literature study and case studies):
AUDITORIUM
SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL AREA

Stage and - 400(approx.) 1 400

wings
Below stage - 350 1 350
modulation
units room
Male green 15 40 1 40
room
Female green 15 40 1 40
room
Pantry - 25 1 25

Orchestra pit 20 85 1 85

Pit lounge - 35 1 35

Pit store - 35 1 35

Prop storage - 45 1 45

Large storage - 50 1 50
room
Mechanical - 55 1 55
room
Electrical - 55 1 55
room
Rehearsal 30 150 1 150
room
Ticketing - 15 1 15
booth
Seating 1000 1000 1 1000

Circulation 348(15% of total

Space area)

2675(approx.)

TEACHING/DEMONSTRATION HALLS
 SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL
AREA

Hall 150 320 1 320

Green Rooms 10 30 2 60

Mech/electrical - 40 1 40
room

Control Room - 40 1 40

Storage - 20 1 20

Circulation - - - 72(15% of
Space total area)

552

TRAINING CENTRE

SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL AREA

MUSIC
STUDIO
Studio 50 200 1 200
Storage 20 1 20
Toilets 20 1 20
DANCE
STUDIO
Studio 50 200 1 200
Storage 20 1 20
Toilets 20 1 20
DRAMA
STUDIO
Studio 50 200 1 200
Storage 20 1 20
Toilets 20 1 20
ARTS STUDIO
Studio 50 200 1 200
Storage 20 1 20
Toilets 20 1 20
Pantry 12 1 12
Common Room 75 100 1 100
1072

WORKSHOP

SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL AREA

Working Area - 200 2 400
Storage Rooms - 30 1 30
Office - 20 1 20
470

EXHIBITION

SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL AREA

Display Area 1000 775 1 775
Admin Office - 30 1 30
Storage - 20 1 20
825

LIBRARY
SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL AREA
Reading Halls - 600 1 600
Storage - 50 1 50
Office - 25 1 25
Audio/Visual 50 225 1 225
Room
900

OAT

SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL AREA

Seating 700 1200 1 1200
Stage - 500 1 500
1700

FOOD COURT

SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL AREA

Seating - 1500 1 1500
Lounge - 1000 1 1000
Food counters - 52 8 416
and back
kitchen
Stalls - 10 9 90
3006

ADMINISTRATION

SPACE CAPACITY UNIT AREA NUMBER TOTAL AREA

Office - 350 1 350
Conference - 80 1 80
Room
 Reception - 45 1 45
Storage - 20 1 20
Manager’s - 35 1 35
Office
Pantry - 20 1 20
85
635

TENTATIVE TOTAL AREA: 11850 SQ. M. APPROX (without calculation of

circulation, lobbies, toilets etc.)