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Desktop Study 2 (National)
Desktop Study 2 (National)
STUDY - 2
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - V
LAYOUT
● There are four entries to the site.
● Boat jetty pRovided on the river side.
● The coverage is about 40% the pedestrian and vehicular
systems are well defined.
● The active area includes the cafeteria, the garden and the
amphitheatre.
KALA KENDRA COLLEGE, GOA
STYLE AND CHARACTER
● Charles correa has given prime importance to the process of moving through
the spaces in building.
● The built form has been kept low ranging from one to three floors.
● This is further enhanced by the use of parapet walls for upper floors, which
emphasize horizontally.
● The 'pergola 'above the entrance, which acts as an extension to the foyer of the
main auditorium and amphitheatre.
● Use of wafer slabs and parapet walls are special feature of the building.
● Extensive use of specially designed seating.
● The interior walls are painted with pictures mostly depicting konkanise culture
and create illusion.
● The building acts as a tunnel between the city and the river.
KALA KENDRA COLLEGE, GOA
Areas of Kala Academy
1. Art Gallery
2. D.M Kalamandir
3. OAT (open amphitheatre)
4. Mini OAT
5. Black box
6. Rehearsal Room
7. Meeting Room
8. Guest Room
9. Preview Theater
10. Café
11. Library
12. ClassRoom
13. Green Room
14. Kitchen
15. Administration
16. Reception
17. Lounge
KALA KENDRA COLLEGE, GOA
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Administration Space
● Glass and exposed concrete were
used.
● Separate cabins made of plywood.
Cabins each of 3.5 sq.m.
● Separate office room for higher
authorities.
● Main lounge area for visitors.
KALA KENDRA COLLEGE, GOA
1. ART GALLERY 2. LIBRARY