Case Study 1
Case Study 1
Case Study 1
INTRODUCTION: PHASE I- houses the music and dance studios, an O.A.T, a library, café,
Triveni kala sangam was founded in 1952 by Smt. Sundhari Sridharni, as an exhibition galleries and the administrative areas.
academy of dance, music and painting with the aim of reintroducing
traditional forms of expression into Indian life. PHASE II-comprise of an auditorium for 200 people, painting and sculpture
Each of the functional units of the complex its, theatre, classroom, studios and workshops and residential apartments
galleries is individually articulated in the building massing The building layout is influenced by 2 major factors-
Large no of functions to be handled on a small site
ARCHITECT : Joseph allen stein A high degree of flexibility required for various functions. The building has been
perfectly designed in a relatively small site of one acre following individual
articulation of functional units in the building massing.
LOCATION:
On entering the lobby the principle areas of interest like art galleries, auditorium,
Triveni kala sangam is located on 205, Tansen Marg, New Delhi.
OAT etc is visible at once.
It is the cultural core of the city with similar buildings like Sri RamCentre
The two heavy massed blocks rise up to 4 storeys and are a response to tight
for Arts, Rabindra Bhawan and Sangeet Bharati located close by.
program within a tight site.
INDIVIDUAL SPACE ANALYSIS:
RECEPTION AND LOBBY AREA:
•The main entrance to the building leads to a large rectangular
space, which acts as the reception area.
•The wooden partitioned cubicle serves as the reception office.
•A staircase opens into this area and connects various floors to
ACCESS:
basements.
Access to the site is form the Tansen Marg, the road that leads to the
•To the right of the main entrance is the “Sridharni
Bengali Market. There is not much heavy traffic on this road.
Gallery” and straight ahead is the corridor, which
houses the classrooms.
GENERAL PLANNING AND LAYOUT:
The centre is organised into a four storey classroom block with a canteen EXHIBITION GALLERY:
and shaded dining/ tea terrace to the north. And a ground floor gallery •It is located right next to the main entrance.
back with a shaded roof terrace above to the west •The gallery is curved in plan and is supported on a beam-column structure.
Opposite to the gallery is a covered stage opening onto an outdoor garden •The displays are hung on the walls
theatre which is heart of the complex. •A special framework of wood is attached on the roof, which has spotlight on it.
Stage:
The wooden flooring helps in sound absorption.
There are spot lights and profile lights for the performers.
The projection room is located at the rear end of the auditorium.
Lights
A series of profile as well as spot lights are located focussing
on the stage.
Down lights are provided over the seating area.
Coloured lights are also provided over the stage area.
Air conditioning
Wooden grills under the stage for air conditioning for the front rows.
Vertical grills are also provided on the stage for the performers.
Ac ducts are provided in the green room area as well.
Fire safety fire extinguisher hose rail are given