UTTARAYAN ART VILLAGE , JHA
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Location :
U R . Site surroundings : Site Circulation within
zoning :
Use of contours the campus :
Jhaspur , Badoda , Gujrat.
Outskirts Of Badoda. Contour levels : vehicular access
Mahi river Upper : centre pedestrian
Uttarayan
art
Near Jaspur village. Middle: cafeteria and
centre cottages Vehicular access and
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Badoda Centre is situated on the Lower : deck over viewing pedestrian are connected
city bank river by a wide stairways over-
Jhaspur
of the river ‘Mahi’. Site surrounding viewing the whole campus
Latitude : 22o 18’19.0” Longitude : 73o3’23.4”
As one enters in the site,
It gives access to two
and
it act as linking bridge I
between
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separate
Distance from Badoda city : 25km areas that of the ‘Art residential area (cottages
centre’ and
Site plan showing contours and pathway
site plan of uttarayan art centre
About the project:
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Contoured site on upper level and cafeteria) and training area
Site plan : ‘Cafeteria Area analysis :
(art centre).
To pro m ote th e ar t a n d cr a ft , th e and artisans cottages’.
i n du str ia li st o f B a do da M r. Ra ke sh Art centre has Studios for painting, Total site area : 80 acres
Agg r aw al sculputre making,pottery,classroom, Area for art centre : 8.6 acres (34800
m a ste rm in de d th i s ce n t re a n d de s ign e d seminar hall,Office area with conference sqm)
by hall. Built up area : 1420 sqm
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Ar. Ka r an Gro v er. Workshops of wood,ceramic,stone,Metal art centre
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26% workshop
are kept away from centre as it create
Its a n ‘ ar t v il lag e’ w h ich prov i de s noise and disturbance to the students in 42% cafeteria
w or k in g the centre. cottages
s pa ce an d ac co mo da tio n f or v is iti n g
i n te rn ati on a l a n d in d ia n ar ti sts .
Cottages are located near the river
front capturing view of the river.
10%
20%
service
room A
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No. of cottages : 4 , Dormitories : 2
Sit e Are a : 80 ac er s Capacity of dormitory : 10 persons
B u i lt Up Area : 142 0 sqm Cafeteria has sitting area , kitchen, Unbuilt area : lawn area
Selection criteria :
Utility area. In front of cafeteria there is
a small book library with outdoor
reading plaza.
outdoor exhibition area
amphitheatre
road network and pathways
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To understand activities performed and
facilities Art
Service room is located near art centre
which houses both electricity control
evening plaza, deck area
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room,
provided in the centre to train students /
artisans.
centre : Plan form :
generator room and water purification
plant. Simple C shaped plan form with
Studios :
Since it’s a working space T
for artists, studios are
To study the connectivity of different spaces
and Digit
al
courtyard
office
central
courtyard .
carefully angled towards
the
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their relation with the surrounding. studi This courtyard act as social space i.e. best source of light.
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gathering space or as interaction Double heighted studios
To understand the method of creating art and space with
study of
equipments and space required for that
courtyard
face towards the river, lined with
trees.
Use of contours such that level
skylights for natural
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particular and wind extractors for
activity. difference achieving proper
printing verandah segregate the activities and creates ventilation.
studio painting
social gathering spaces.
Concept : Display Display
studio
These courtyard also act as break out
Verandah also act as
display
area area
space. area.
“ Returning to the theme of domestic
architecture ”. Informal classrooms
Plan Section showing levels
in studio
Domestic architecture :
Badoda the ‘Culutural Capital’
of Gujrat has its own style of Rutuja V. Rathi.
architecture i.e. indo saracenic Final Year (Architecture)
style and brick architecture.
UTTARAYAN ART VILLAGE , JHA
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Architectural R. Workshops: Service room:
A slight historical reference i.e. use of some Located near art centre.
elements of style of Badoda i.e.Indo saracenic Service block has electric
Ceramic and
architecture and brick architecture. Planform: Metal
Servants wood Covered Covered area control
Indo saracenic architecture: workshop
Rectangular plan form room workshop area room , generator room and
a fusion of western spatial organisation indian with water
materials and decorativemotifs inspired by orientation such that purification plant.
gothic,hindu,islamic,buddhist and ottman
architecture.
workshops are well lighted
and
heat gain is reduced.
Ceramic craft
Sanitation:
septic tanks are provide for L
each
Workshop kept away
Metal craft toilet block.
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from
centre as to reduce Stone craft
disturbance. Wooden craft
Example of indo saracenic architecture in the
Its nearer to entrance of
Cafeteria:
site so that it will be easy to
Cottages: Rain water harvesting E
Badoda. plant.
carry and transport the
Elements used are wooden balconies Plan
metal,form :
stone crafts.
Residential area is well
square plan form segregated from rest of the
,arcades, As it requires morewith
spacedinning area,
campus.
brackets, door , use of jalis, courtyard kitchen
for
and utility area. All cottages and dormitories
planning , preparation of craft thus it services
face the River.
has open to sky utility area
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painted chattai window frames etc.
compounded
front with
yard ( outdoor
brick jali allowing air movement but no Cottages For Artisans:
Reuse of wooden balconies workshop) No.Of Cotteges : 4
which
being
removed from old havelis
visual
connection.
Dinning area facing towards river to
No.of occupant per
cottage: 2 to 3
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demolised in that region. enjoy
the natural surrounding.
Dormitories :
No. of dormitories : 2
No. Of occupant per Entrance
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Dinning area has a small library
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verandah
with dormitories : 5
Interior of
arrangement outdoor reading plaza. cafeteria
Outdoor reading area Services : kitchen
Other spaces:
store
toilets
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Deck :
Jalis and courtyards provide cool air and light to Amphitheatre:
To enjoy the most beautiful view of the
Sculpture :
To make environment
artistic
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the Location : In backyard of art
interior.
Playful geometrical patterns are used to enliven
centre .
Capacity :65 person
site , the
deck is constructed using the natural stone
and to promote art and
craft sculptures are used. U
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the jali. material : timber flooring of
available there.
Sophisticated use of brick. stage
Ceramic tiles add decorative services : electrical points for
detail.
Bricks specially cut and of a
lighting and sound
system.
Use of natural contour.
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particular dimension
create a dynamic Courtyard :
pattern. Ottala :
Jali also helps to act located at the end of art
Act as communal space and sometimes
as ventilator in toilet centre
performance space.
without visual which act as outdoor classroom.
Helps to create interest
disturbance. ottala is built without harming
in the structure.
the
Material used : natural vegetation.
Also helps to make
Use of local red brick from Ghodra. building climate responsive
Brick with its linearity,texture and colour Rutuja V. Rathi.
expresses Final Year (Architecture)
the right aesthetic quality.
