Arts

C A S E S T U DY 1
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS - CHENNAI
COURSES AT GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

1.
PAINTING
2.
SCULPTURE
3.
WOODWORK
4.
CERAMICS
5.
TEXTILE
6.
HISTORY OF ARTS
7.
WOODWORK

Location
: Situated near the Park Town, Chennai. On the Poonamallee
high road. The area mainly consists of commercial and educational buildings
Architecture
:Established by British in 1850.
Building type
: Institution
Site Gradient
: Gentle slope
Access
: Approachable from Poonamallee High Road
Landmarks
: Park Town, Egmore railway station, St Andrews Church
Bus Stop
: Albert bus stop 550 m
Railway Station
: Egmore railway station 1 km
Airport
: Chennai International airport 19.5 km
BUILDING STYLE AND CHARACTER

Designed during the British colonial
periods.
Gothic and Palladian style buildings.
Site layout is planned with a central open
space and the main buildings are around
it.
Maximum height of a building comes to
three floors.
Well maintained and tarred roads
connecting to each buildings.
Materials used for construction are
Concrete, bricks, wood, terracotta tiles.
Placing sculptures and other artifacts at
statistic locations within the campus
livens the campus and gives the feel of
an arts school.
INTRODUCTION
The Government college of fine arts
(initially known as Madras school of Art) in
Chennai is the oldest institution in India.
The institution was established in 1850
(160 years old) by surgeon Alexander
Hunter as a private art school.
It is a four-acre campus in Poonamallee
high road.
The principals house, an elegant Palladian
building still stands in the campus
surrounded by the later Gothic buildings.
It is a beautiful collection of old buildings,
very British colonial in appearance with a
central courtyard full of established trees
and an eclectic assortment of art pieces.
The site has a central garden with a

playground.
While the other important buildings like the
administration block, institutional buildings
and the art gallery is arranged surrounding
the central garden.
The museum can be accessed directly from
outside the site as well.
PUBLIC SPACE
EDUCATIONAL SPACE
PUBLIC SPACE
EDUCATIONAL SPACE
LAYOUT
Single main entry to the site.
Coverage is about 50% Percentage
Includes
Administration block
Institutional buildings for fine art
Art gallery
Museum
Central Garden and playground
A C E N T R E F O R A RT : A N I N S T I T U T I O N A N D A P U B L I C D I S P L AY C E N T R E
ZONING
The site maybe divided into the educational
zone and the public zone.
As we enter into the site, we enter the
public zone which includes the
administrative block, the art gallery and the
museum.
As we go deeper into the site, we enter the
educational area and at the centre of the
site is an open space.
The service buildings are located to the far
end while in certain buildings, it is located
below the stair cases.
C A S E S T U DY 1
RED BUILDING
Three floors
Consists of the library, painting studios
and the museum
The studio has a movable stage at 30cm
from floor level, area for drawing around
it, open storage area.
The floor heights come up to 4.5m.
One can notice the gothic style of
architecture in the roofs.
Plane plastered walls.
Red Building
Sculpture
Building
PAINTING STUDIO
VIEW OF SCULPTURE BLOCK
LIBRARY
SCULPTURE BLOCK
FIRST FLOOR
AREA:
Library and Store
1+2
3+4
Museum
Single floored.
Consists of Wood work studio, Sculpture studios, Store and
Courtyard.
Some of the works dumped in the courtyard
The access to this building was complicated as it was behind the
wood work block and the first years painting studio.
224sq.m
224sq.m
224sq.m
378sq.m
WOOD WORK
3
SECOND FLOOR
STORE
1,2,3,4 Painting
Studios
AREA:
Sculpture Studio
Sculpture Courtyard
PAINTING STUDIO
ENTRY
LIBRARY
SCULPTURE
COURTYARD
SCULPTURE STUDIO
2
MUSEUM
GROUND
FLOOR
RED BLOCK
3
AREAS USED FOR SCULPTURING
- 275sq.m
-1035.5sq.m
C A S E S T U DY 1
FIRST YEAR STUDIO
1
4
The first year studio is located near to the gate

entrance to the campus.
It is a single building with no permanent wall
partition.
They have provided temporary walls which can
be moved whenever required to create a
temporary setting of a class room.
This building is also used as an exhibition hall
whenever occasionally required.
There is a cubicle to one corner which is
created as a staffs room.
There is lack of natural lighting in this building
space.
FIRST YEAR PAINTIN STUDIO/

EXHIBITION HALL
TARRED ROAD
AREA
Painting studio 885.6sq.m
AREAS
1-Textile Block
2-CeramicWorkshop
3-Ceramic Store
4-Coal Kiln
EDUCATIONAL BLOCKS
These shall include the block for learning the following namely, ceramic, textile, print
making and visual communication.
These buildings are at the farther end of the site, so rather than going around the
central open space to reach there, they have provided a pathway through the open
space.
Only one of these blocks have functional double storey, while the rest are single
storied.
TARRED ROAD
-197sq.m
-208sq.m
-157.5sq.m
-70sq.m
CERAMIC BLOCK
1.
2.
3.
Textile and ceramic Block

Ceramic Workshop
Ceramic Store room
4
2
4.
5.
6.
5
Coal kiln
Print Making
Visual Communication
CERAMIC WORKSHOP
1ST YEAR
STUDIO
This block consists of two stories.

Ground floor has been used as a studio for the students for
ceramics with benches and storage cupboards provided.
First floor consists of a studio for learning textile design.
The exterior of these blocks suggests that they were built
later as compared to the rest of the blocks.
An adjacent block near to the ceramic block is the ceramic

workshop and the coal kiln.
The ceramic store room is used for storing the student
works etc.
The building is created with a verandah and sloped roofs
and is different from the rest of the building built for
ceramic classes which has no verandah and is more
contemporary in design
C A S E S T U DY 1
ART GALLERY
The art gallery is located straight from the entrance
gate and adjacent to the administrative block.
It is a simple rectangular slope roof building which is
blue in color.
ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
This block is located near to the entrance.

It consists of the Principals room, Staff rooms, Waiting
area, Lobby etc.
Being the main building, it was located at a proper
location within the site and at reachable distance from
the entrance.
It is an old Palladian style building in white.
It has landscaping around it.
There are two entrances for the building.
AREA
Art gallery
Administration
ANALYSIS
- 190sq.m
- 495sq.m
The building was built around 150 years ago and hence, it was built for the number of
students available at that time in a classroom. However, now there is an increase in
the number of students. Hence increasing the area of some of these classrooms is a
necessity.
Campus looks very old, restoration of some blocks are needed.
The campus has old flora which keeps the campus cool. Properly designed
landscaping could enhance the beauty of the campus.
There is no special consideration given in the designing for handicapped people,
Lack of signage leads to some minor confusions.
Different activities are assigned different blocks which is advantageous to the
pedestrian flow.
The entrance cant be identified easily because of the common frontage.
The architecture style of the building is of great heritage importance, this has been
maintained however a restoration is necessary.
C A S E S T U DY I I
CHITHRAKALA PARISHATH - BANGLORE
SITE PLANNING

Location
Architect
Building type
Site
Consists of 3 main division namely

The art galleries and exhibition block
The arts institution block
The landscaped area consisting of the OAT,
Temples and
The classrooms, studios, cafeteria etc which
are spread out on the site.
: At Kumara Krupa Road, 2.5kms from Central Bus Station.

:Jakaria and Thomas
: Institution
: 13 acres campus, almost flat on the left half, contoured on
the right side.
: Approachable from Kumara Krupa road
: Contour of 10m from north to south
: Gandhi Bhavan 500 m
Access
Land
Bus Stop
LIBRARY BLOCK
PURPOSE
WASHROOM
College of fine arts
Art exhibition and sales area
Permanent art galleries for painting
and sculptures both folk, traditional as
well as contemporary Indian art.
Open air theatre for performing arts.
Undertake a survey of traditional style
of painting and leather puppets
Developing a unique art complex of
international standards.
PLANNING
The art complex consists of two main blocks on the
left side while on the right is the O.A.T, temples,
foundries and classrooms of the art college.
COLLEGE
EXHIBITION
SCULPTURE GARDEN
NATURALLY SHADED
PARKING
CANTEEN
A small canteen with
outdoor seating, a
refreshment area for
students and staffs.
O.A.T.
The site here is contoured.
Used for assembly or any
college
function
or
performances of the
students.
For 300-400 people
Initially one block consisting of art galleries and

exhibition areas was started and later after four
years of establishment, the arts institution block
was constructed.
Sheet roof structure
supported by steel
GANESHA TEMPLE
STATIONARY SHOP
Ganesha temple located on

the left side of the
complex.
A 150sq.ft stationary shop

is located near to the
canteen
for
students
convenience
ART GALLERY AND

EXHIBITION BLOCK
EXHIBITION
CENTER
ENTRANCE
Only one entry for vehicles,
pedestrians and service
from Kumara Krupa Road
ROCK GARDEN
The site here is contoured.
The space is used as an
interactive space for the
students
PAINTING STUDIO
The painting studio for the students is located
on the right side of the contoured site of the
college.
The access to the painting block is through a
stepped stone pathway.
The studios roof is of Mangalore tiles with
openings for ventilation.
MATERIALS USED
Grey dressed local stone
called Gare Kallu
Bricks
Mangalore Tiles
Concrete
Wood
Electric room
CONSTRUCTION
Grey local stone is used all
throughout the building,, for
cladding, steps etc.
Walls are 35cm thick.
Most flooring is in tandore except for
foyer where marble is used.
Two main blocks are R.C.C. buildings
with flat roofs.
Construction technique is in corelation with the surroundings.
ART APPRECCIATION CLASSROOM

The art appreciation classroom is located next to
the painting studio on the contour site.
It includes sketching and painting.
Water kept outside class for

painting purpose.
Tiled roof and concrete flooring.

Storage locker provided at the centre also acts
as a partition for the classroom.
LIGHTING
There is natural as well as
artificial lighting all
throughout.
PARKING
At Entrance
The
parking
at
entrance is for the
students and for the
visitors near to the
OAT
Near O.A.T.
Vehicle parking for
staffs
Educational Block
Two
wheelers
parking for staffs only
Stepped pathway to the

Painting Studio
SERVICES
Exhibition areas have

more of artificial lighting
in addition to natural
lighting.
There are no lifts in the entire

building as it is not more than 2
floors, stairs are provided as
required.
Parking has been provided
adequately and separately for
staffs and students
Fans provided in
some parts of
the building
No use of air conditioners in the

building. There are fans in some
parts of the building. Mostly
ventilation is natural.
ART GALLERIES AND EXHIBITION BLOCK
PAINTING STUDIO
Painting studio in the
second floor has sloped
roof with Mangalore
tiles.
Natural ventilation as
well as artificial lighting
is used.
Terracotta flooring with
wired brick wall is seen
here.
BASEMENT
Parishath Office, College of fine arts
Office, Studios (Textile, Painting)
GROUND FLOOR
Reception, Galleries
FIRST FLOOR
Gallery spaces x4, Computer Lab
SECOND FLOOR
Painting studios, First year class
rooms
GROUND FLOOR
Reception
A huge entrance foyer
leads to the staircase on
one side. While on the
other sides are the
exhibition area.
Mangalore tiled roof
Wired brick walls
Terracotta flooring
LIBRARY
Each department in the
art college has its set of
classrooms and staff
rooms and the required
facilities are provided for
the students.
Galleries
Gallery
space
for
exhibiting works of artists
from India as well as
abroad.
CLAY AND MODEL MAKING

Workshop with sloped Mangalore tiled roof,
with stone flooring and white walls
ART APPRECIATION STUDIO
DARK ROOM FOR GRAPHIC
SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
BASEMENT
Parishath Office
Secretary office and offices for other
staffs are located in the basement.
Undertakes
definite,
organized
programs to promote the interest of
art and artists.
College of Fine Arts Office
Controls the administrative activities
of the Art College.
FIRST FLOOR
CORRIDOR SPACE
Permanent Gallery
Lighting : natural and artificial with use of focus lights etc.
Ventilators on top of natural ventilation, no A.C.s, few
fans.
Walls are painted white.
Tandore flooring.
Aluminum frame glass ventilations at almost ceiling level.
Wooden doors about 2m wide.
STORAGE SHELF
DRAWING STUDIO
5.4m HIGH WORKSHOP
SCULPTURE GARDEN
LANDSCAPE
The right side of the site is full of trees and shrubs
amongst which are located the classrooms for
painting for first and second year which are in
brick and Mangalore tile roofing.
There is an OAT to encourage performance art.
Two temples, dedicated to lord Ganesha and lord
Hanuman. The statues of the gods are in grey local
stone.
Holy trees like Banyan, Peepal etc near the
temples.
Adequate landscaping even in front of block where
the cafeteria is located.
It is completely open to sky and kadapa platforms
are provided for sitting under the trees.
PAINTING STUDIO
ANALYSIS
O.A.T
OPPOSITE CANTEEN
LANDSCAPING
TEMPLE
STAFF PARKING
TEMPLE
LANDSCAPING
ROCK GARDEN
30% - 40% Built Area

The site is easily approachable and just 2.4kms
from central bus station.
Environmental quality is good since half of the
site consists of vegetation.
Located near to major landmarks like Ashoka
hotel and opposite to the golf course.
No separate vehicular and pedestrian entry.
Classrooms are surrounded by landscaping and
trees.
Public, semi public and private zones are
located at different levels.
It is not built in isolation with the site
surroundings but shares a co-relation with
existing surroundings.
Use of local material such as the grey stones
throughout the building makes it relatable with
the surrounding buildings.
Optimum use of natural ventilation, no air
conditioners are used.
Stair cases are located effectively.
C A S E S T U DY A N A LY S I S
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, CHENNAI
ADMINISTRATION
MAIN STAFFS ROOM

STAFFS ROOM
RECEPTION
-Planned well, a little detached

from the blocks at the other
end however at walk able
distance
INSTITUTIONAL
CLASSROOMS
STUDIOS
WORKSHOPS
STORAGE AREAS
LIBRARY
OPEN SPACES
-Studios planed based on

student intake 150 years ago
- lack of space in some studios
and workshops
-Separate room for storage
CHITRAKALA PARISHATH
PUBLIC
ART GALLERY
MUSEUM
ART DISPLAY ON CAMPUS
-Small art gallery, museum big

enough, outer display areas
available however some areas
were aesthetically unappealing
The amount of facilities are minimum yet adequate

Some minor blocks such as a canteen and stationary shop has been omitted
Old building and campus, something new is needed
The landscaping needs more attention. Even though there are areas for landscape design,
they havent used it to its full potential.
The interaction between each department block is kind of minimum.
Staff rooms provided within each department building separately as well.
Some of the classrooms need more space
Only traditional art and sculpture technique was seen
ADMINISTRATION
STAFF ROOMS
UNDERGROUND STAFF ROOMS
CLASSROOMS
-Main building had the

administration block
-Some classes were also in this
block itself
-Simple plan
INSTITUTIONAL
PUBLIC
CLASSROOMS
STUDIOS
WORKSHOPS
STORAGE AREAS
LIBRARY
OPEN SPACES
STATIONARY
CANTEEN
ART GALLERY
SCULPTURE GARDEN
ROCK GARDEN
O.A.T.
-Main institution near to the

administration block
-Workshops, studios were
isolated from the classrooms
however in contact with nature
for better creativity and ideas
-Classrooms attached to main
institute block
-Cupboards used for storage
-Zoned well
-Art gallery in the main building
-Large area of sculpture garden
and rock garden
-Properly landscaped
Most of the facilities were provided

Some of the class rooms and studios were congested here
Old traditional architecture and well maintained
The campus environment is good comparatively. More nature interaction was seen for
creativity and ideas
Better interaction between each blocks with regard to their requirements
Dedicated art display areas such as rock garden and sculpture garden
B O O K C A S E S T U DY I
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND EDUCATION SABAH AL SALEM - KUWAIT
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND EDUCATION SABAH AL SALEM, KUWAIT
Completion
Square Footage
Architect
Cost
Type
: 2010-2014
: 640,000 SF
: Perkins + Will
: $160,000,000
: Conceptual
Awards
SARA National Honor Award, 2010
AIA NY State Award of Excellence, 2010
World Architecture Festival Finalist, 2009
BUILDING
DESIGN
5 storey academic, faculty and

administrative office buildings.
Auditorium with 250 seating capacity
Multi-purpose hall
Learning Centre
Large common dining hall
The design of the Building

will provide state-of the art
educational facilities for the
college of Education.
Kuwaits large swings in
temperature from 5C to
60C and relative humidity
from 5 to 85%. This
challenged the design team
to find innovative ways to
balance community and
comfort with low energy use
and
environmental
sensitivity.
The design for the College of Arts

responds to the design brief by creating:
- A self-shaded campus that provides a
climate-tempered Campus Green in an
often-extreme environment.
- A self-contained campus that provides
vibrant, interconnected spaces for all the
Colleges needs in a single site
- A blending of two typologies - the
traditional campus green and the
diwaniya tent (a traditional gathering
place whose sophisticated social,
functional, material and environmental
responses to local conditions lend it a
special significance in the region)
The design solution creates two five-story rectangular buildings containing modular,
repetitive a priori learning spaces that are juxtaposed against a free-form, undulating
boardwalk enclosing a variety of a posteriori learning support spaces (e.g.: lounges,
group study niches, computer stations) that is carved through the length and height of
the structures, connecting all floors and functions. The interplay of solid and void
between the mass of the buildings and the meandering of The Boardwalk define the
architectural identity of the College, and the belief that classroom-based learning must
in the 21st Century, be complemented by an equally vital learning support environment
in which learning continues beyond the doors of the classroom.
It is designed as a highly sustainable

architecture with each classrooms
having daylight all time as well as in the
offices and main circulation spaces.
The buildings self-shading skin created

has been calibrated to its specific solar
exposure in order to maximize daylight
penetration but minimize both solar heat
gain and glare. The addition of a ground
glass diffusing fin at each window captures
and disperses daylight deep into each
learning space, while contributing to the
solar protection. Inspired by traditional
regional patterned screens, whose twin
functions were to shade the interior while
providing screened views outward, the
College of Educations richly threedimensional enclosure uses computer
technology to maximize protected views
from within the building while minimizing
the suns adverse effects on the buildings
energy performance.
Accessed from The Boardwalk, a series of large

internal garden courtyards Oases
function as major amenity nodes (cafeteria,
library, lobby, and auditorium) for the college,
filled with daylight and sheathed in greenery, all
highly visible from the learning spaces that
surround and overlook them.
B O O K C A S E S T U DY I I
FINE ARTS INSTITUTE - BANGLADESH

Type
Architect
Architecture
Structural System
The plan of Fine Arts Institute represents a well laid

articulation of structures with the Nature and the Landscape
around. The countrys climate yields for a low height structure
with lots of natural ventilation and light. This was visible
through the orientation of the building and the openings and
perforations at all levels of the complex.
: Art Institute , Art centre

: Muzharul Islam
:Modern
:Masonry
CONSTRUCTION
Brick has been used as the main construction
material for the whole complex. Dhaka was
famous for its production of Brick. Brick was
locally made and the construction related to this
building material was also familiar to the local
labors. He also incorporated the usefulness of
technologies from Modern architectural point of
view. The bricks were previously burnt with coal
and wood, which resulted into more
percentage of water absorbent in the final
product. This attracted fungus and would wear
off in a short time. The modernism movement
all around the world brought about a gas
burning technology for the formation of bricks
which reduced the water absorption capacity up
to 5% only and made bricks more durable and
reliable as a building material for that region.
SITE
The site is located in the roman area apart of
Dhaka University Campus. The Roman area is
well known for its gardens and parks. Most of
the buildings in this area have been designed in
the scheme of a bagan bari (house in a
garden). The site that was given for the purpose
of the institute was dotted with beautiful trees
with a large circular depression at the end of the
site.
The indoor merges with the nature outdoor. The barriers

between the outdoor and the indoor were narrowed down by
the use of perforated brick screening. It ensured a link with
the outdoor nature while being indoor, concurrently
maintaining the privacy. His masses would intertwine with the
air, light and water in the nature.
The second major aspect of this significant architecture relates to a strong bond with the Landscape and the
Building complex itself. Rather than being compact the whole complex is assembled of several scattered
structures in line with the weather and the culture of Bangladesh. The building seems to open outwards to the
Landscape. Rather then being introvert and enclosing the building links with the nature from every possible
corner.
B O O K C A S E S T U DY I I
One enters into the front

pavilion, a wonderful structure
that houses galleries on the
ground floor and teachers and
common rooms etc. on the
first.
A lotus pond and sitting

area becomes the open
heart of the whole
institute.
The ground on the south
both is a relief and a place
to gather
Climate responsive and

had large continuous
verandahs shading the
inner walls and windows
of the classrooms and
studios. Past the pavilion
are the classrooms and
studios and in the far end
encircling
the
round
depression are the print
studios.
sculptural
stairs
connects the two levels
around a wonderful
internal courtyard.
It
also
transforms
Jalees (lattices) and
beras
(perforated
screens) into wonderful
screens that separates
and creates thresholds.
Consciousness towards the context, the

nature and the climate.
Marvelous shading devices and pergola
type details brick our driving rain.
Open corridors depicts a blend of nature
and the building.
Openness of design seen through the
louvered spaces, corridors, jali works seen
within the building.
C A S E S T U DY A N A LY S I S
FORM
GOVERNMENT
COLLEGE OF FINE
ARTS, CHENNAI
CHITHRAKALA
PARISHATH,
BANGLORE
Rectangular plans,
rectangular rooms,
no projection, variety
Compact buildings,
separate buildings.
VISIBLITY FROM
ENTRANCE
LANDSCAPING
Lack of signage
directing to the
respective blocks,
signage mounted at
the entrance of
department
Blocked by the old frontal

building
Open space provided

however no proper
landscape designs,
sculptures placed at
strategic locations
Some classes were

tight
Proper signage as per

required
Blocked by the high walls

at the entrance and the
trees inside
Properly landscaped
areas were given
Very spacious
Visible with a proper

entry landscape design
Landscaping based on
their climatic conditions
Beautiful view from

entrance. With the green
landscape and the red
brick building
Proper landscaping with

trees and plants, a well,
sculptures here and there
MATERIAL
CIRCULATION
PLANNING
SPACE
SIGNAGE
Plastered, use of
R.C.C., concrete,
bricks, wood
Tarred roads for

circulation, pathways
with pergola
connecting opposite
ends
Scattered around the

central open space,
separate buildings for
each department
While some classes

and workshops had
enough space, some
needed more space
Brick, concrete,
wood, grey stones,
terracotta
Circulation provided
to different zonal
areas, walk able
distance from parking
lot, proper circulation
Level separation,
zoned based on
public, semi-public
and private
Circulation space
provided as per
necessary, lifts and
stairs are provided
Divided based on
program distribution,
openings as per lights
and views needed
within
Proper circulation
With maximum
interaction with
nature, openness in
planning
COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND EDUCATION
SABAH AL SALEM,
KUWAIT
Conceptual design,
climate responsive
Specially designed
materials, steel, glass
FINE ARTS
INSTITUTE,
BANGLADESH
Contemporary
architecture,
geometric forms
Special bricks,
concrete, wood
Enough space
C A S E S T U DY I I I
GREENIX VILLAGE FORT KOCHI
GREENIX VILLAGE, FORT KOCHI

INTRODUCTION
Greenix Village is located in Fort Kochi, an UNESCO World
Heritage town, eight km from the main Ernakulam town in Kerala state. So
named because of the eclectic assemblage and representation of culture and
arts form that represent Keralas villages, Greenix village is a pioneer
establishment in the area of promotion of art and culture.
Greenix village covers an area of 45000sq.ft dedicated to
presenting various facets of Keralas culture. A cultural multiplex, it
comprises 2 large theatres for dance performances, a cultural museum, a
Kalaripayattu training square, an Art gallery restaurant, a Curio shop, a
Book shop and rooms, built specifically for long stay guests interested in
researching and learning Keralas art forms.
Location Situated in Kunnumpuram, Fort

Kochi. On the Kalvathi road. The area
mainly consists of cultural buildings
which are for commercial purpose with
heritage value.
Architecture This building was initially two
warehouses which they
converted into a performing arts
centre.
Building type Cultural
Site Gradient No slope
Access Approachable from Kalvathi road.
Landmarks Fort Kochi Ferry station, Kalvathi
juma masjid, Pepper house, Fishing
harbor, Aspin wall house.
Bus Stop Fort Kochi bus terminal - 600m
Railway Station Ernakulam jn. railway station
13.6 km
Airport Cochin International airport - 45.3 km
LAYOUT
The Greenix village comprises mainly of the

following:
Dance theatres
Cultural museum
Art gallery restaurant
Kalaripayattu training square
Book shop
Galleries
Accommodation units
Fishing harbor
Pepper house
Fort Kochi
Ferry
station
Aspin wall
Masjid
Fort Kochi
bus
terminal
GREENIX VILLAGE
The building was initially two twin warehouses that were close to each other. They have transformed the
interior of this warehouse into a performing arts and cultural centre.
Everything is arranged in a linear pattern.
A single passage and side to which all the other rooms are located.
Signage are provided in front of each space to define what it is.
GREEN
ROOM
100sq.m
STAY
ROOM
GALLERY
250sq.m
THEATRE II
375sq.m
OFFICE
DENTIST
THEATRE- I
150sq.m
SHOP
30sq.m
3m CORRIDOR
STAGE
SHOP
20sq.m
SEATING
SPA
KALARIPAYATTU
TRAINING SQUARE
225sq.m
CULTURAL MUSEUM
675sq.m
RESTAURANT
200sq.m
C A S E S T U DY I I I
GREENIX VILLAGE FORT KOCHI
THEATRES
The two theatres are named Rhythm I and
Rhythm II
STAGE
Rhythm I
Rhythms 1 is the larger theatre, with a
seating capacity for about 100 people.
There are mural arts covering the wall.
THEATRE II
375sq.m
STAGE
THEATRE- I
150sq.m
PLAN OF THEATRE
PLAN OF CULTURAL MUSEUM
The cultural museum is a presentation of

Keralas rich dance and cultural history in
visual form.
Each major dance form has its own space
with a sculpted dancer with pointers
showing each item.
Miniaturized Kerala Village representative of
the pre 1930s period and other such art
items are also present here.
In the middle of the entire Museum is
placed a handloom weaving machine, an
integral item of Keralas handicraft industry
ART GALLERY RESTAURANT

Located near to the entry into this centre.
Consists of arts that are placed on walls and
sculpture.
Simple
rectangular
plan
with
no
complications.
Seating for around 50 people to have food
here.
Consists of a wash area and the billing
counter and an entry to the kitchen.
It is well lit by artificial lighting. Plus extra
lighting to highlight the art that is portrayed
here.
The Kalarikallam or training square is a 225 square

meter area which houses a kalari square.
With an L shaped area for visitors seating.
The square is surrounded by a ring and lies about 1.2m
below the surrounding visitors area.
It also houses a display of all the weaponry that is
used in Kalaripayattu.
Rhythm II
Rhythms2 is a mini theatre exclusively
devoted for private shows for special
interest groups and individuals who are
interested in understanding and viewing a
particular dance form.
Mural arts covering the wall.
CULTURAL MUSEUM
CULTURAL MUSEUM
675m.sq
KALARIPAYATTU TRAINING SQUARE
GALLERY
The art gallery is a rectangular space which is further
divided into two parts.
Only artificial lighting is provided here.
And the arts are illuminated well using these spot lights.
Both the galleries were a continuation of each other.
There was nothing special about the plan as it was just a
rectangle divided into two with a single door leading
from one gallery to the other.
GALLERY 2
125sq.m
GALLERY 1
125sq.m
PLAN OF GALLERY
ANALYSIS
The plan is a simple linear plan with not much complication.
The entrance leads to a pathway which is designed very well and aesthetically is much
appealing.
Use of local materials like terracotta tiles, wood, coconut creek material. This keeps the
interior cool naturally.
There is no particular service entry for these individual spaces which is a drawback.
The spa at the end of the centre was quiet congested.
The axial planning is the main highlight of the building.
They have used this design to depict the cultural arts and sculpture as one circulates
through this pathway.
There is no special parking space provided.
C A S E S T U DY I V
KERALA ARTS AND CULTURAL MUSEUM - KOCHI
KERALA ARTS AND CULTURAL MUSEUM

Location Situated in Edapally, Kochi. On the Salem
Kanyakumari Highway. The area mainly consists of
residential and commercial buildings
Architecture Rubble masonry, bricks and cement.
Building type Museum
Site Gradient Gentle slope
Access Approachable from Salem-Kanyakumari Highway
Landmarks Thomson music house, KIMS hospital, Toyota
showroom
Bus Stop Pathadipalam Bus Stop 280m
Railway Station Ernakulum town railway station 7.9km
Airport Cochin international Airport 20.5km
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Art Gallery
Center for Visual Arts
Generator Room
Transformer
Kerala History Museum
Security / Counter
SITE LAYOUT
- Irregular shaped site.
- At the entrance you will find the main ticket counter
- From there, it leads to the Museum.
- The administration office is within the
3
- Centre of visual arts building
- At the farther end is the
Art gallery
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
MUSEUM - 320sq.m
2
SITE LAYOUT
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
518cm
MUSEUM
VOID AREA
This cultural museum has been designed with no

windows.
Exhaust fans have been provided at statistic
location.
Interior walls are textured with use of rubble
masonry.
Two floors, spiral staircase located at the centre
of the building.
The circular plan helps in the easy circulation of
the visitors and admirers of the art and culture
exhibited here.
ART GALLERY
INTERIORS
1.This picture shows the miniature paintings gallery
2.The staircase area also has an exhibit in its adjacent

side.
3.Showing the gallery arrangement. A single painting or

a group of painting by a single artist is given an area of
about 2m x 2m.
3.It is at a height 90cm from floor and below lintel level.
4.Shows a line drawn on floor so that the viewer may

view the pictures following this path. It is at 70cm from
the wall.
There were on artificial lighting in the gallery. No natural

light entered the gallery.
There is a small room for art storage under the stair

room.
Other services are located within the walls.
There is centralized A.C within each gallery.
The ground floor consists of the

Miniature Gallery and the
Contemporary arts Gallery
The first floor consists of the Art
Gallery
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Art Gallery I
Art Gallery II
Miniature Paintings Gallery
Art Gallery III
Art Gallery IV
Paved area open to Sky
3.75m
3.75m
-400sq.m
-400sq.m
-15sq.m
-130sq.m
-130sq.m
OPEN PAVED
AREA
3
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
While the paintings displayed had a track on

which viewers were to follow for observing the
art, the sculptures were placed randomly in the
central spaces of each gallery..
Lighting was not necessarily given to all the art
works.
CANTEEN
TOILETS
CANTEEN
AREA 25sq.m
CONSISTED OF
area for eating
storage space
kiosk
external seating
TOILETS
2 washing area 3sq,m each
4 toilets 2.25sq.m each
CANTEEN
TOILETS
SERVICE ROOMS
AREA 50sq.m
SECURITY CABIN
AREA 40sq.m
SEATING AT ENTRY
SERVICE ENTRY
LANDSCAPING
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
OFFICE
An additional space of 40sq.m within the centre of
visual arts block
Consisted of a room divided as
seating area
office with toilet
main office area
storage cupboards
ANALYSIS
Signage were provided
Landscape design
Service entry was provided on one side,
giving easy entry into the exhibition halls
Car parking are outside the building
Circular planning is good for the flow of
circulation within the gallery and
museum
Seating are located near the entrance
OFFICE
OFFICE
OFFICE
C A S E S T U DY V
KASHI ARTS CAF FORT KOCHI
KASHI ARTS CAF FORT KOCHI
VASCO DA GAMMA
SQUARE
JAWAHAR PARK
THE DELTA SCHOOL
COURTYARD
Type of spaces within the caf

Gallery
Courtyard and exhibit space
Customers space
Characteristics
Open plan
Tropical garden feel on the interior
Good natural lighting
Minimalism
Use of courtyards
The caf can accommodate around 40-50 customers.
The gallery is of an area of 9sq.m
As one enters the caf, they will experience a good
display of art work and as they go in, there is the caf
for customers.
The plan of the caf is a simple L-Shaped one.
LOBBY
WASH
& TOILET
4sq.m
COURT
YARD
5sq.m
CAFE
PARADE
GROUNDS
RECEPTION/
LOBBY
9sq.m
SANTA CRUZ
CHURCH
WASH
GALLERY
ARTS
GALLERY
9sq.m
PLAN
Caf
25sq.m
Caf
KITCHEN
Location Situated in Burgar street, Fort Kochi. On Princess street. The

area mainly consists of educational buildings and other
commercial buildings
Architecture An open plan
Building type Commercial and cultural
Site Gradient No slope
Access Approachable from Bastion street and Tower road.
Landmarks Jawahar park, Vasco Da Gama square, Parade grounds, Fort
Kochi government hospital.
Bus Stop Fort Kochi bus terminal - 400m
Railway Station Ernakulam jn. railway station 12.9 km
Airport Cochin International airport - 44.6 km
INTRODUCTION
Established in 1997, Kashi Art Caf is a gallery space, it's a
meeting place, a point where art meets the enthusiast. It is
an airy tropical garden caf with a restful ambiance. The
main attraction of the place is its openness and the
simplicity with which it is designed with.
Also a room in the caf dedicated specially for exhibiting art
works of famous artist is a major attraction of the caf.
ANALYSIS
The open plan of the caf is unique
compared to the usual plans.
Natural light is used to its maximum
potential while blinds are used where
ever necessary.
Made with the local terracotta tiles
and red oxide flooring keeps the
inside cool.
Also the tropical feel that is given with
the plants provide shade within and a
good natural feel on the inside.
The courtyard space with seating
meant for discussions and gathering is
a good touch to the plan.
Simple minimalistic design.
There were no proper parking area for
the building.

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