Centre for Art and Architecture Histories

-Project Brief
The site for Centre for Art and Architecture has been proposed in
Dharamshala that is dedicated to the preservation of local culture in
literary and artistic forms. So, in view of that, we have proposed the
design of the centre in such a manner that it provides a physical
environment, which would serve as a catalyst for a cooperative
relationship among the community working in diverse areas and
would therefore maximize their total effectiveness. It also caters the
need to learn while depicting how the structure is being influenced by
the cultural heritage of the region, that defines that particular city, and
differentiates it from the others. It aims to set a platform for
Artists/Architects to share their work and experiences through
exhibitions, seminars, events, festivals with common people through
engagement in formal as well as informal activities.

The Centre is divided into various blocks which are centrally linked
by courtyards and sculpture garden and are assessed through a
stone pathway with waterbodies running alongside that too includes
an open air theatre that acts as an interactive space.

The centre’s art studios includes Bamboo artwork of the dome

tribe, sculpture designing, Woodcarving, Thangka paintings
Thapada and Kohana embroidery workshops, cultural dance
studios, and music studios which reflect the heritage of the city. This
block also includes a complex that comprises of art galleries,
museums and auditorium that exhibits the workmanship of
craftsman and artisans. Several dialects have been scripted on the
walls of the complex which provides a sensation of belongingness to
the city.

The centre also has an institution for architecture students where they
can learn through formal syllabus and informal activities and
interactions including the design studios, workshop area, seminar
halls. The research centre along with a huge library and the deodar
tree at the centre provides a calm and soothing environment to read.
The accommodation includes hostels and residential areas along with
the gymnasium.

Thus, the design expresses the unique geography and cultural heritage
of the area.
-Requirements

1. Admin Block
Reception+ Waiting Area-
Enquiry office
1Superintendent office
3 clerk office
2 peon office
1Stenograph room
Registration office
Cashier room
Accountant office
Record room
Guidance Counsellor
Director office
Deputy Director Office
2 Meeting rooms
Pantry
Public facilities (Lifts, toilets, water facility)

2. Auditorium and exhibit area

Conference rooms (2x 100capacity)
Conference rooms (4x50capacity)
-Auditorium block (2000 capacity)
Reception
General Admin office
Orchestra seating area
Instrument room
Changing rooms
Green room
Store room
Public facilities

-Walk in museum (5000 sq ft)

Offices
Art gallery
Main hall
Museum
Display area
Architecture and design collection
Public facilities
3. Library (500 people)
Reception + waiting
Issue/Return counter
Reading rooms
Acquisition hall
Binding sections
Rear books section
Periodical sections
Journals sections
Internet section
Incubator section
Display gallery
Research Carrols
A.V rooms for e- book access.
Microfilming section
Manuscripts
Record room
Public facilities

4. Research Centre
Centre for performing arts
Reception + waiting area
HOD Room
2Seminar hall
1A. V room
Technician room
Reprographics room
Dance Block
1Head Office
2Professor rooms
1Lecture room
1Rehearsal Hall
1Dance Hall
Equipment room
Dressing rooms and changing rooms
Locker rooms
Music block
1 Head office
2Professor rooms
1Lecture rooms
1Rehearsal rooms
Choral rooms
Recording studios
 Isolation booth + control room
 Vocal booth + control room
Instrument rooms
Locker room
Drama and theatre
1 Head office
2 Professor Rooms
1 Lecture room
Rehearsal room
Drama hall
Video and film editing room
Technical room
Equipment room
Public facilities
Centre for visual arts
Reception + waiting area
HOD room
2Seminar hall
1A. V room
Art Gallery
Technician room
Reprographics room
Tuck Shop
Photography
1Head Office
2Professor rooms
Lecture rooms
Monochromatic processing lab
Colour processing lab
Film loading room
Finishing area
Storage area
Studio
3d project mapping

1Head Office
2Professor rooms
Lecture rooms
Optical projection room
Animation room
3d mapping room
Technician room
-Painting (Thangka, Kohana)/

1Head Office
2Professor rooms
Lecture rooms
Work area
Store room
-Sculpture Designs

1Head Office
2Professor rooms
Lecture rooms
Work area
Store room
Visual mapping room
Technician room
-Fretwork Design

1Head Office
2Professor rooms
Lecture rooms
Work area
Storage room

Public facilities
Centre for planning
HOD Room
General office
Professor rooms (2)
Associate Professor rooms (4)
Assistant Professor rooms (8)
Museum
Seminar hall
A.V room
Computer lab
Technician room
Reprographics room
Public facilities
-Infrastructure Planning
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
Storage room
A.V room
G.D rooms
-Housing and community development
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
Storage room
A.V room
G.D rooms
-Environment Planning, development and disaster Management
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
Storage room
A.V room
G.D rooms
-Smart city Design
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
Storage room
A.V room
G.D rooms
-Master in Urban studies
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
Storage room
A.V room
G.D rooms
Architecture
HOD Room
General office
Professor rooms (2)
Associate Professor rooms (4)
Assistant Professor rooms (8)
Museum
Seminar hall
A.V room
Auditorium
Computer lab
Technician room
Reprographics room
Public facilities
- Materiality
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Material science research lab
Storage room
A.V room
G.D rooms
-surveying and mapping
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
Storage room
G.D rooms
- Architectural histories
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research Lab
A.V. room
G.D rooms
- Sculpture and Physical forms
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Visual mapping room
Lab
A.V room
G.D rooms
- Acoustics
2 Lecture rooms for (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture room for (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Lab
G.D rooms
Multimedia and graphic designing
- Advanced program in digital media and design
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
1 computer lab
G.D room

- Program in print, web and 3d animation

2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
1 computer lab
G.D room
- Program in graphics, web and 2d animation
2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
1 computer lab
G.D room

- Programs in graphics and animation

2 Lecture rooms (M.Phil. students)
2 Lecture rooms (PhD. Scholar)
-Doctoral
-Post Doctoral
Research lab
1 computer lab
G.D room

7. Examination Centre
Examination halls
Viva –voice rooms
Reprographics room
Store room
Public facilities

8. Residential Area
Girls Hostels (50% students)
Boys Hostels
Guest house (20 rooms)
9. Recreational
Cafeteria
Gymnasium
10. Services
Site
The site is located at Nagan, Gaggal, Dist. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Site area = 30,000sqm

171.5m

175m