NATIONAL ART CENTER

G RE AT E R NO I DA
Thesis literature study

Submitted by:Shah zain

12/AR/008
b.Arch 5th year
G.B.U
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE,
GREATER NOIDA

INTRODUCTION
A national art centre is a museum which is an institution that cares for a collection
of artefacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance
and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be
permanent or temporary.

THREE PRINCIPLES FUNCTION OF AN ART CENTRE

education
preservation
forming a collection

PLANNING PROCESS FOR ART CENTRE

evolution of spaces
circulation process
type of exhibits
types of display
lighting
services

IMPORTANT FEATURES ART CENTRE

Research
Preservation and conservation
Education and outreach
Visitor service and outreach
Administration and management

DESIGN GUIDELINE

Buildings ambiance should be maintained inside as well as outside.

Aesthetic choices support and reflect the theme of the exhibitions.
Orientation, traffic flow and circulation are appropriate to the goals of the exhibition.
The physical spaces (such as layout, lighting, flooring ) is created in such a way that
audience members of various physical sizes and abilities are able to navigate and
interact with the exhibitions.
If required audio-visual footage, voice recordings, ambiance music etc. may also be
used for creating a complete experience.
Landscaping around the building should compliment the building form of the art centre.

CIRCULATION IN INDOORS AND OUT DOORS

Design so that visitors do not have to take extra steps.
Dont design with multiple choice points where visitors have to exit the exhibition with out
giving attention to all of the exhibit elements.
Avoid designing two side exhibitions.
Widen corridors beyond the typical 8-9 feet currently in use.
Corridors should be able to handle two way traffic.
Break up corridor lengths to reduce travel time.
Consider rounding or angling corners.

EXHIBIT OF DISPLAYS
Type

of displays
Hanging or wall mounted
Contained exhibits
Open exhibits
Display cases

CONE OF VISION

LIGHTING
lighting in an art galleries play a key role in visitors ability
to perceive and enjoy both artefacts in a museum and the
building total.

The elements of exhibit lighting

PRESENTATION: showing the true beauty of art and
history artefacts.
PRESERVATION: protecting exhibits from fading and
damage.
CONSERVATION: conserving energy, resources,
manpower and funds.

Types of lighting

Natural lighting
Artificial lighting

NATURAL LIGHTING
natural lighting is achieved through the
use of atriums and cut out spaces,
especially by north light.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Fluorescent lighting
Vertical lighting
Side lighting
Internal case lighting
External lighting
Lighting from below
Backlight
Strip lights

SERVICES
building service plays an important
role in efficient functioning of the
building.

various services in a building

are

Communication lines and IT

network
Escalators and lifts
Fire detection and
protection
HVAC
Security and alarm systems
water drainage and
plumbing
Natural lighting, artificial
lighting

TYPES OF SPACES:GALLERIES
-Permanent
-Temporary
GALLERYSUPPORTSPACE
-Curatorialofficeandrelatedspace.
-Conservation laboratories.
-Collection handling andregistration
space.
-Photographic,media, publications
MUSEUMSTORAGE
-Storageofcollectionandrelatedmaterials.
-Storage of pre-rational supplies.
STUDYAREAS
-Library Computer rooms, Studios and
training labs.
ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
PUBLICSERVICES
-Auditoriumandrelatedspace.
-Museum shop sales.
-Dining and support space

ORIENTATION THEATRE
MULTIPURPOSE CENTRAL HALL
OPERATIONS

-Securityprotectionandrelatedspace.
-Surveillance room.
-Maintenance, staff lou
toilets.
-AC and electricity control roo