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    CHARLES CORREA

    INDIA’S GREATEST ARCHITECT

    Presented by:
    Diyana Pradhan (KAT078BAR020)
    Kristina Adhikari (KAT078BAR024)
    CONTENTS
    • Introduction
    • Jawahar Kala Kendra
    • Kanchenjunga Apartments
    INFLUENCES AND
    INSPIRATION
    • Le Corbusier
    • Traditional Indian Architecture
    • Social and Environmental Issues

    Belapur Housing, Nani Mumbai

    DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
    AND STYLE
    • Form follows climate
    • Symmetrical spaces
    • Sensitivity towards the site
    • Open to sky spaces
    • Income generation
    LIC Building, New Delhi
    Mahatma Gandhi
    Memorial, Ahmedabad

    Bharat Bhawan

    Champalimaud Centre for The McGovern Institute For Brain Research,


    Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal Boston Ismaili Center, Toronto
    JAWAHAR KALA
    KENDRA

    • Architect: Charles Correa Associates


    • L o c a t i o n : J a i p u r, R a j a s t h a n , I n d i a
    • Client: Government of Rajasthan
    • Built-Up Area: 9.5 acres
    • Construction Period: 1986 – 1991
    • Ty p o l o g y : C u l t u r a l a r c h i t e c t u r e / M u s e u m
    • P r o j e c t Ye a r : 1 9 9 1
    INSPIRATION AND
    LAYOUT
    • Inspired by the original city plan of Jaipur by
    Maharaja Jai Singh II

    • Based on the Vedic mandala of nine squares


    (Navagraha), representing the nine planets

    • Central square is left vacant, symbolizing


    "Nothing which is Everything."

    • Layout consists of nine interconnected squares


    with a central courtyard
    CORREA’S PLAN AND
    NAVAGRAHA MANDALA
    • Design directly invokes the original Navagraha or nine-house
    mandala
    • One square is pivoted to recall the original city plan and create
    the entrance.
    • Similar to Jaipur city plan, where one square is displaced, and
    two central squares combined.
    • Squares defined by 8m high walls, symbolizing Jaipur's old city
    fortification walls
    • Squares correspond to real and imaginary planets, symbolizing
    different settings
    Architectural plan of Jawahar Kala Kendra

    Division of Spaces
    Central courtyard promotes natural airflow

    Jaali screens filter sunlight and allow air circulation

    Thick masonry walls for thermal Reflecting pools in courtyards for Strategic planting of trees for natural
    insulation evaporative cooling shading
    FACILITIES

    • Various art galleries: Chaturdik, Sukriti, Surekha, Parjit-1,


    Parjit-2.

    • Theaters: Auditorium, Open-air theater (Madhyavarti).

    • Workshops and studios: Printmaking studio, terracotta


    gallery.

    • Additional facilities: Library, cafeteria (Tilam), guest house,


    Shilpagram.

    • Images: Include visuals of galleries and theater.


    EXTERNAL DESIGN
    ELEMENTS
    • Red sandstone facades with symbols inlaid in white marble and
    granite represent planets.

    • Each square's mythical qualities are reflected internally.

    • Mars (Mangal Mahal) signifies power: administration offices.

    • Guru represents knowledge: museum library.

    • Venus represents art: theater complex.

    • Central square (Sun) manifests as a stepped tank: knowledge


    reservoir and meeting place.
    KANCHENJUNGA
    APARTMENT
    Location: Cumballa Hill, Mumbai
    Construction Period: 1970-1983
    Height: 85 meters
    Floor: 28
    Tower’s Proportion: 1:4
    Function: Residential/Housing
    Architectural Style: Modern, Brutalism
    SITE ANALYSIS

    Site

    Original Concept of the Loggias


    • East-west axis (East-Harbor, West-Arabian Sea)
    • Building Typology: High rise due to urbanization and Two floor high loggias are created to keep out the
    high land price sun and take in the cool sea breeze
    INSPIRATION AND DESIGN

    Massive Tower Creating big Creating small Central core with slip
    Unite d’ Habitation, Le Corbusier gaps gaps method of construction
    (Horizontality)
    (Verticality)

    Vertical Zoning Index


    Parking (below heightened ground level) Type A Special Type D
    Entrance and central core Type B Type E
    Type A Type C
    PLAN AND SECTION
    “Bungalows in the Air”
    • Deep recessed terrace
    • Buffer against wind and rain
    • Belt of protection

    East-West Axis View

    Split level section with varying volume


    • Panoramic view of city
    • Maximize cross ventilation

    Large Volumes :
    Fixed glass windows:
    Large sized rooms and double
    Ventilation through doors
    volume terraces
    BIBHUTI MAN SINGH
    BIBHUTI MAN SINGH:
    ARCHITECTURAL VISION

    • Preservation of Heritage:
    • Emphasizes maintaining historical and cultural integrity through
    traditional materials and techniques in restoration projects.
    • Blending Tradition with Modernity:
    • Integrates traditional Nepali elements with modern design
    principles, ensuring cultural relevance and functional efficiency.
    • Sustainable Practices:
    • Advocates for sustainable materials and methods, promoting
    energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
    • Cultural Significance:
    • Designs spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and
    deeply rooted in Nepalese cultural heritage.
    Himalayan Bank, Birgunj
    -Sets a precedent for incorporating cultural elements
    in modern commercial architecture in Nepal.

    Club Himalaya, Nagarkot


    -Designed to maximize views of the Himalayas with
    large windows and expansive terraces.

    Park Village, Budhanilkantha


    -The resort’s design harmonizes with the natural
    landscape, featuring low-rise buildings that
    blend into the surrounding greenery.

    Patan Museum Restoration


    -The interior spaces were adapted to create exhibition
    galleries that are respectful of the building’s original
    layout.
    St. Xavier's School , Jawalakhael
    - Renovation project retained historical Rana-era
    architecture while enhancing functionality and
    sustainability.

    Babar Mahal Revisited


    -His design retained the palace's historical charm
    while integrating modern amenities..

    Dwarika Hotel Expansion


    -Singh contributed to the expansion of this hotel,
    incorporating traditional Newari architectural
    styles, all designed with a focus on sustainability
    and cultural authenticity.

    Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM)


    -The design incorporates open spaces, natural lighting,
    and local materials, creating an environment conducive
    to learning while honoring Nepalese architectural
    heritage.
    SIDDHI POLY CLINIC HEALTH
    SERVICE AND PATH LAB
    • Location: Charkhal Road, Dillibazar

    • Area: 645 sq. meters.

    • Building Type: Restored four storey complex

    • Design Concept: Scientific function with well-fitted, high


    tech, futuristic appearance

    • One of the first Platinum LEED attempted buildings in Nepal


    PLANNING AND DESIGN

    Towards reception in first floor

    Integration of metal framework with RCC Entrance canopy on first floor:


    structure to create dynamic spaces Cantilever of domical atrium

    Laboratories on the first floor

    Ground floor accommodates dermatology, internal medicine


    SECTIONAL DETAILS

    • Open metal staircase for • Façade


    vertical circulation towards the
    road

    • Double glazed windows in dome

    • Extension of steel framework provides


    waiting space
    TECHNOLOGY AND ANALYSIS
    • Turbine ventilator placed on the roof to facilitate ventilation
    • High albedo materials roofing and green roof
    • Domical structure conceived to work as an atrium assisting in thermal
    displacement and ventilation
    • Flexibility through use of lightweight partitions
    • Transparency providing direct and indirect connections to allotted spaces
    • Passive design techniques
    • Additional cooling: Floor vents
    THANK YOU

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