CHAPTER 6: THE SITE

CHAPTER 6 6 THE SITE

FIG 6.1 Location of the site.

Mysore is one of the historic cities in India. The history of Mysore can be traced back to the times of Mahabharata, which is also a cultural and prime heritage city and it exhibits both tangible and intangible elements. The city is known as the ‘cultural capital’ of Karnataka. It was the capital of Wodeyar Kings who ruled the Mysore Kingdom for many centuries and contributed significantly to make the city a cultural center including art, poetry, and music. The city is a known city of palaces and the museums, art galleries, and the festivities that take place during the period of Dasara which attracts a worldwide audience. The city has grown in different ways but still holds its roots back to its culture.

HISTORY:

Classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam, has been practiced professionally as well as academically from ancient times in Karnataka. The Chalukyan sculptures at Badami and Aihole proclaim that the sculptors of Karnataka had a good knowledge of the Natyashastra in the 5th century itself. The Vijayanagar Empire boosted up all arts during its golden ages. After the fall of the Vijayanagar Empire, the art of dance was nurtured by the devadasis or temple dancers.

Later on, state of Mysore became of all art forms under the WodeyarDynasty. Bharatanatyam in Karnataka reached its peak during this period. During Krishnaraja Wodeyar's reign (1811-1868) a distinct style began to emerge which is now known as `Mysore Style'. Hence, the indigenous tradition of dance took in the other traditions, to arrive at a continuous stream of dance art in Karnataka.

EVOLUTION AND PRESERVATION OF DANCE FORM:

Mysore palace court has been a major contribution to the evolution and preservation of Indian classical dance forms. Even today importance for these classical dance forms is given during festivals, majorly during Dasara which takes place for a long period in Mysore. Sadly, there is very little or no Institution in Mysore which teaches and encourages all classical dance forms. So, it necessary to given a platform where these authentic and traditional classical dance forms of South India are preserved and if possible restored to its full glory and also have to be passed on in the right way.

FIG 6.2 Mysore City.

SCOPE AND STAGE FOR PERFORMANCES:

On the other hand, the classical dance form is one such discipline where the art form is not just taught and learned, It should be given the recognition and stage where the artists are identified because an artist is incomplete without the appreciation and recognition of a true audience. During Dasara, various cultural and religious programs highlighting dance, music, and culture of the state of Karnataka are performed.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

Mysore is such a place where these kinds of traditional art forms are provided with a stage. Moreover, the geographical location of Mysore is very convenient and close to other states which attract more people from other places. Mysore can be accessed by Kanakapura road and Mysore - Bangalore road. Bangalore is 153.7 KM away from the site. Mangalore is 255 KM away from Mysore, which is accessed by Mangalore Mysore highway. Coimbatore is 197 KM away from Mysore, which is accessed by Nanjangud - Chamarajanagara road. Calicut is 206 KM away from Mysore, accessed by Mananthavadi Road.

6.1 SITE OVERVIEW:

SITE AT CITY LEVEL:

SITE LANDUSE:

The site comes under public and semi-public use given by the Mysore Urban Development Authority, which is suitable for the classical dance academy.

SITE LOCATION:

• Site is suitated in 6km east of Mysore. • Site is located just next to the ring road of Mysore. • It is situated at the foot hills of chamundhi hills. • The site is 6 km away from Mysore bus station. • Easily accessiblebut away from the CPD area of Mysore.

FIG 6.3 Google map location of the site.

SITE STUDY:

Design planning includes three main factors which are intern linked. It includes building, users, and context. Each of their elements depends on the way the other elements are like. The Building includes all the interior and exterior physical manifestations of design.

ACCESSIBILITY TO SITE:

• Mysuru bus stand is 6 KM away from the site • Sufficient amount of buses goes to the site. Mysore airport is 10 Km away from the site which also provides taxi stand. • Availability of private autos are less and very less auto stands are seen and no taxi stands nearby. • The site is accessed by a mud road leading by Vidyaranyapura - Nanjangud road which is 40 meters wide main road.

SITE SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Environment is away from the noisy city which helps dancers and artists to increase their creativity and still is easily accessible to everyone. • Expansion of the site in the future is taken into account since the area is allotted for public and semi-public use. • Emphasis on the privacy of dancers, which gives them a comfortable environment. • Views from the site are inspiring which brings artists out of the people. • Water body near the site gives major advantages like cooling up the site, provides views to the site, acts as a buffer to one of the edges of the site. • Public transportation is available since it is located on the foothills of Chamundi hills and close to Survey Training Institute.

SITE CONTEXT:

• Currently the site is empty, The site has four edge conditions. The front edge faces the Vidyaranyapura - Nanjangud main road which is around 35 to 45 meters. The site context has more empty spaces. • The two other sides of the site are bare land which is allotted to residential building. • The rare edge of the site in the foothills of the Chamundi hills with a lane of vegetation which acts as a buffer zone between the site and foothills.

SITE PICTURES:

FIG 6.4 Site Views

FIG 6.5 Vidyaranyapura - Nanjangud Main Road

FIG 6.7 Water Body FIG 6.8 Residential layout

FIG 6.6 Site Vegetation

NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT:

• Site is located at the foothills of Chamundi hills which is close to Hadjana village. • Site is surrounded by trees, very less vegetation is seen inside the site.

The site towards the Chamundi hills has a buffer line of vegetation. • Opposite to the site has Sri Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple which has enough transportation facilities provided by buses. Mysore Airport is 10km away from the site which has a taxi stand and bus stop. • There is a tea stall at the corner of the road connecting to the main road which also has tender coconut.

FIG 6.9 Site context maps

FIG 6.10 Site study maps

MYSORE RAINFALL:

Mysore district receives an average rainfall of 776.7 mm. There are 53 rainy days in the district on an average about 50% of the annual rainfall occurs during the southwest monsoon period. The pre-monsoon rainfall is more consistent than the post-monsoon rainfall.

FIG 6.11 RMC Market FIG 6.12 Bharati Yogadhama

FIG 6.13 Sri Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple FIG 6.14 Mysore APMC Yard

FIG 6.15 Mysore APMC Yard FIG 6.16 Mysore APMC Yard

FIG 6.17 Survey Training Institute FIG 6.18 Main road diversion

6.2 SITE ZONING:

SPATIAL TYPOLOGY: SITE EXPERIENCE:

The setting of the surrounding makes us feel close to nature. The ambience is peaceful and calm settles over the ears and the mind. Vehicular movement is restricted to a main road only the peripheries. Site has a an interesting backdrop of chamundhi hills and a lane of vegetation. The site is surrounded by coconut tress providing insulation and aovid noises coming from surrounding area.Lake is known for its best views of sun set which can be experienced by any part of the site.

TYPES OF SPACES OF USED BY PRIMARY AND SECONDARY USERS AS MENTIONED IN USER STUDY.

FIG 6.2.1 Zoning and site views map

SITE SENSORY:

FIG 6.2.2 Site sensory maps A- Major view of the site from the main road. B- From the residential layout on the side edge of the site. C- From the pedestrian view on another site. D- Site view from bare land on the rare side of the site.

INFERENCE:

• Openings towards the Southern side and have enough shade. • Rainfall has to considered and have proper drain patterns. • Avoid building configuration that traps water. • Positive water runoff management to the creek. • To create a buffer zone at the entrance of the site to bring in privacy. • Since the site is at foothills of Chamundi the rainwater flow has to be taken into consideration and provide proper drainage system. • Site has very little vegetation which might heat the land. Hence, the site has the desired landscaping.

6.3 BYE LAWS:

MYSORE BYE LAWS:

LAND USE CATEGORY- Zone A – Intensely Developed Zone B – Moderately Developed Zone C – Sparsely Developed • The site falls under ZONE B (Moderately developed area). It is allotted for the Public and Semi-Public category (P & SP).

SETBACKS-

• Front and rear set back shall depend on the depth of the site. • Right and left edge of the site depends on the width of the site.

HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON SITE-

• Plot size over 4000 sq m, a minimum setback of 5.0 m on all sides. 11.5 m - 5 m setback, 15 m - 6 m setback, 18 m - 7 m set back

MAXIMUM GROUND COVERAGE-

• 50% of the total site area is the total building footprint. • 2.75 FAR with 0.25 additional FAR for the site above 4000 sqm.