Undergraduate Dissertation
Karan Sidhpura B5410
Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture, Rajkot 2014-2015
APPROVAL
UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATION V. V. P. SANCHALIT
INDUBHAI PAREKH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE RAJKOT The following study is hereby approved as credible work on the approved subject, carried out and presented in a manner sufficiently satisfactory to warrant its acceptance as a pre-requisite to the Bachelors degree in Architecture, for which it has been submitted. It is understood that by this approval, the undersigned does not necessarily endorse or approve of any statement made, opinion expressed or conclusion drawn therein and approves the study only for the above purpose; and satisfies the requirements laid down by the thesis committee.
Title: Center for experiencing rock music
Studio Co-ordinator : Prof. Devang Parekh
Signature Date:23.06.2015
Guide : Ar. Snehal Shah
Signature Date:22.06.2015
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Acknowledgement Music has always been a passion. And Pride. Be it playing the Disc Jockey in the earlier phase of my life or struggling with the guitar chords as a young music enthusiast or the decision to create a rock band, starring four other amateur but passionate and selftaught musicians. Music has always been the prime focus. And the manner in which music encapsulates us in all four dimensions – architecture too attempts at the same. The thesis is an attempt to make a genesis of music and architecture. This thesis would not see the light of the day, had I not had the love, care, support and motivation from my incredible parents. I thank you, Ishaan for the support. A hearty thanks to my guide, Ar. Snehal Shah – for his guidance and faith in me. And Ar. Percy Pithawala for sparing time for discussions. A note of thanks for Prof. Devang Parekh, Prof. Hakimmudin Bharmal and Prof. Riddhi Sah for motivating me to complete this thesis document in given frame of time. I would also want to thank Prof. Hitesh Changela, Ar. Rupesh Patel and Ar. Akshay Anand for all the formal discussions and informal advices and those short informative talks over the tea at canteen. I would like to thank my Rock Band – Cube Incomplete; for always being there, the after class music sessions, the late night music sessions, the between the class music sessions! I would like to thank Bharadwaj, Ananthu, Achal, Jaydeep R for being a part of this incredible band and for reinforcing my belief in myself and our music. Although nothing can ever match the time spent in the last five years, I would like to return the favour by saying a thank you to my entire 2010 batch. This thesis wouldn’t have been possible without your support and cooperation. Last but not the least, I would like to thank Divya, Neerja, Bharadwaj, Chitvan, Jaadu, Mansi and Aastha for supporting me through out my thesis and my roomies Nishit and Naeem for helping me in the craft work.
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Transition from idea to program
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The inquest
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Idea Aim Objective Scope - Limitation
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1.1 Program brief
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1.2 Analysis of 10 Rock songs of different genres
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1.1.1 Introduction 1.1.2 Need of project 1.1.3 Nature of institute 1.1.4 Nature of site 1.1.5 Functional areas 1.1.6 Program requirement
2.1 Case studies 2.1.1 Selection of cases
2.2 Cases
2.2.1 Buildings of Alvar Aalto 2.2.2 Kala Academy 2.2.3 Denver art museum
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2.3 Inferences
4.1 Selecting the area within the site to be design 4.2 Concept
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4.2.1 Bubble diagram 4.2.2 Progress of proposal (conceptual) 4.2.3 Approaches of design
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5.1 Design process
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Appendix
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5.2 Design drawings
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Work cited
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Idea Music is an art of hearing where sound is its medium. Different sounds are composed and arranged in a manner to evoke various emotions of sorrows, happiness, passion, excitement, etc. On other hand architecture is an art which is seen where architectural elements are organized so as to get functional spaces and to have emotional appeal. Classical music was essentially harmonic while Rock music is rhythmic
Appeals to mind and make listeners contemplative
Rock music
Appeals to emotions and make listeners passionate
The use of electric guitar, bass and drums in a particular rhythm
Rock music in many ways was similar to what was popular before, since it was marked by guitars, pianos, trumpets, and other instruments. Yet, as Hubert Spence explains, "the sound was quite different: a constant drum beat permeated the music which made it very conducive to dancing. The back-beat or syncopation became the dominant characteristic in its rhythm." The rock music is based upon rhythm, tempo, harmony, progression, melody and musical notations which can be manifested to architecture. Rhythm is the foundation of music and is achieved when tones of pleasing quality are organized in some kind of time or spacing. When we are listening to a piece of music, unconsciously music drifts us to its rhythm and we experience its beats in our movement. In much the same way one can experience architecture rhythmically by designing or structuring spaces and path which gives pause and transition in our movement. For example, Rhythm is generated when one walks on a floor having the pattern in which the dimension of each unit is derived from the human pacing with different material and colors for articulation. This type of pattern engages a person through his movement on the path.
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Ref: THE NATURE OF ROCK MUSIC FROM A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE - Samuele Bacchiocchi, Ph. D., Professor of Theology, Andrews University
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Rhythm is a concept of systematic repetition. As human beings we are naturally engaged in experiencing things that are done in a rhythm. Figure 1 shows the rhythmic pattern of a standard rock music loops(metronome) which follows the mathematical order. It also include polyrhythm which is played simultaneously with different order, but still follows the same series of loops.
Dia. 1 Rhythmic loop diagram
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To understand and translate the essence of rock music into the built environment of a rock music institute.
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To explore the elements of rock music- rhythm, tempo, progression and order in an architectural form and to generate an experience through it.
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- To analyse and understand the variations in the musical parameters of rock music. - The analysis will be further carried out for designing a built environment which will generate an experience of music at every level, right from the minutest detail to the sum of the whole by designing the spaces, fenestrations and elements depicting the genres of rock music.
scope and limitation
The building design has various concerns to be tackled with but the institute design will focus on the spaces, structure, elements and form derived from analysis of music. The study does not incorporate the acoustics and other services in depth. The analysis is based on my own interpretation of music and its aspects. Karan
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1.1.1 Introduction 1.1.2 Need of project 1.1.3 Nature of institute 1.1.4 Nature of site 1.1.5 Functional areas 1.1.6 Programmatic requirement
1.2 Analysis of 10 Rock songs of different genres
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1.1.1 Introduction What is ‘ROCK
MUSIC’?
Music can be termed as an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured harmonious manner ROCK MUSIC is a genre of music – initially recognized as ‘Rock n Roll’. The genesis of Rock music was in the United States of America in the early 1950’s. Rock Music is strongly rooted in the Rock n Roll genre, widely popular in the 1940’s. Musically speaking, ROCK music is centered on the Electric Guitar, with a Bass guitar, drums along with the chorus and the vocals. Typically, a rock song is based on a 4/4 time signature – but the genre has become extremely diverse. The lyrics may range to a variety of subjects starting from romantic love to social or political topics. By the late 1960’s referred to as the ‘Classical Rock’ period, a number of sub genres of Rock music emerged. These include; Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Country Rock, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, glam rock, Heavy metal and JazzRock Fusion. In the second half of the 1970’s, Punk Rock came into picture – which inturn influenced the 1980’s new wave, post punk and rock music. Further sub genres have emerged, including pop funk, rap rock, rap metal, punk and synthpop. According to Simon Frith; “Rock was something more than pop, something more than rock and roll. Rock musicians combined an emphasis on skill and technique with the romantic concept of art as artistic expression, original and sincere.” Classical music was essentially harmonic, while rock music is rhythmic. Harmonic music appeals more to the mind and makes its listeners more contemplative. Rhythmic music appeals more to the emotions and makes its listeners more passionate. The effect on the brain of prolonged exposure to electrical amplification of rhythmic music is similar to that of drugs.
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Rock Music and the Social Scenario Rock and roll influenced daily life, fashion, attitudes and language in a way few other social developments have equaled. As the original generations of rock and roll fans matured, the music became an accepted and deeply interwoven thread in popular culture. It has embodied and served as a vehicle for cultural and social movements – leading to major subcultures in the UK (e.g. mods and rockers) and the Hippie counterculture that spreadout from San Fransisco in the 1960’s. Similarly, the 1970’s Punk culture spawned the visually distinctive Goth and Emo subcultures. Rock Music has been associated with political activism as well as changes in the social attitude to race, sex and drug use. It is often seen as an expression of youth revolt against adult consumerism and conformity. Ref: W.E Studwell and D.F. Lonegran, The classic Rock and Roll Reader: Rock music from its beginning to the mis 1970s. Abington: Routledge, 1999. Web.
Rock has been credited with changing attitudes to race by opening up African-American culture to white audiences. While rock music has absorbed many influences and introduced Western audiences to different musical traditions, the global spread of rock music has been interpreted as a form of cultural imperialism.
ROCK and ROLL MUSIC – as the parent Genre of Rock Music The foundations of rock music are in rock and roll, which originated in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, and quickly spread to, much of the rest of the world. In 1951, Cleveland, Ohio disc jockey Alan Freed began playing rhythm and blues music for a multi-racial audience, and is credited with first using the phrase “rock and roll” to describe the music. Goree Carter, Jimmy Preston, Billy Haley & His Comets, Ike Turner are often reminisced as few of the very first rock and roll artists. Elvis Presley’s album, “That’s alright” has been argued to be the first Rock n Roll record.
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ROCK MUSIC and its Sub Genres • Origins Rock and roll • Golden age British Invasion Garage rock Pop rock Blues rock Folk rock Psychedelic rock • Progression Roots rock Progressive rock Jazz rock Glam rock Soft rock, hard rock, heavy metal Christian rock • Punk era Punk rock New wave Post-punk New waves and genres in heavy metal Heartland rock Emergence of alternative rock • Alternative Grunge Britpop Post-grunge Pop punk Indie rock Alternative metal, rap rock, nu metal Post-Britpop •
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Post-hardcore and emo Garage rock/post-punk revival Contemporary heavy metal and retroDigital electronic rock
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CENTER for EXPERIENCING ROCK MUSIC “Architecture, is the thoughtful making of spaces” -Louis I Kahn
Architecture is the art of blending in all arts and crafts
into one fine homogeneous, harmonious blend. Spaces are an integral part of architecture. Music and architecture have a lot in common. They differ from the other aspects of art such as painting, sculpting and others, in their capacity to surround man entirely. This immersive quality of music and architecture derives from the fact that both arts deal with space. Space has no significant meaning without architecture. Music is not only a carrier of emotive expression, but a means to expand the boundaries of architecture through the creation of immaterial and dynamic spaces. Now, Spaces can be categorized into two parts ‘material space’ and ‘energetic space’ The energetic space is defined by sensory qualities such as warmth, smell, color, light and sound. In opposition to material aspects of physical space, one experiences this sensory space in a qualitative way; it is created by energetic waves, music in this case, travelling through air, without taking into account the boundaries of material space. The center aims and strives to create an ambience, a space for experiencing the energy, vibrancy and feel of Rock Music, in all its aspects. The idea is to evolve an abstract conceptual relation between music and architecture - A more sensual and practical approach to music and space where space is called upon to achieve a greater compositional sense and music becomes an entity to create energy, harmony and dynamic spaces.
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1.1.2 Need of Project Vadodara has a population of around 2 million, as per the census of 2011 and stands in the list of top ten fastest developing cities of India. It is the home of Maharaja Saiyajirao University of Baroda, the largest university in Gujarat. The city is an important industrial, cultural and educational hub in India. Vadodara houses a number of institutes and industries of regional and national importance. The city is addressed to, as the Sanskari Nagari or the Cultural Capital of Gujarat. Owing to the vision of the Gaekwad Dynasty that ruled over the princely state of Baroda, subsequent industrialization, propagation of academic activities, – the city is home to a range of culturally diverse population. The city has a vibrant history related to art and architecture. From the era of the royal Gaekwad family, it has been a hub of art, music, literature and architecture. Chimnabai-I, the Queen of Gaekwad dynasty, was knowledgeable in Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music. Sayajirao’s successor, Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad called artists to Baroda in 1949 to teach in the Music Department in the Kalabhavan Palace, which was later absorbed into the Maharaja Sayajirao University. Later, an Institute named Tanjore Dance Music & Art Research Centre at Baroda was established. Maharaja Sayajirao Rao Gaekwad was also a patron of Indian classical music. Ustad Moula Bux founded the Academy of Indian Music under the patronage of Sayajirao, in 1886. This academy later became the Music College and is now the Faculty of Performing Arts of MSU. It was for this wide variety of art culture, that the title “Kala Nagari” was conferred on the city. Given this awareness and appreciation of Art, Music and Architecture in the city – the city may serve as a very appropriate platform for people to adapt and adopt spaces created for a new form of art and architecture; as it always has, in the past centuries.
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Any proposal emerges from a concern to create or amend aspects of culture, social values, art, with time and technology. A number of musical concerts and program have been performing in Vadodara at various cultural festivals. In the highlights of the performers and musicians are, maestros like A.R.Rehman, Yanni, Shivamani, Sonu Nigam, Kailash Kher, Hariprasad Chaurasia. And there has been a positive response for these music events. However, as the interest in music rises, so does the need of a platform to experience and learn it. The effort is to develop a platform, where people of all ages can consciously recognize and experience the Rock music and its varied forms. The Center is envisaged as one, which provides a podium for the music enthusiasts to experience the rock music culture first hand. Also apart from the layman, the center aims at providing a foothold to the new and newly developed rock artists to lean, showcase and teach Rock Music. The Center is planned to be one, where the music enthusiasts can perform, innovate and experiment with music. On a larger context, there are music institutes of this scale in the metros of India, namely – Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi. But apparently, there is none in our western part of India. The Concept here is to provide a stage at National level to bring in or showcase music as an art of space.
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“Interdisciplinary hybridization frequently produces superb specimens.” The speculations about the relation between music and architecture are probably as old as both arts themselves. Being a musician myself, Learning from a building that I learn music in – could be quite an experience. Every aspect of the building shall incur some curiousness into the person experiencing the building, regarding the genre of music it focuses on. The spaces are envisioned to be overwhelming and awe-inspiring for the musician and the audience – with all the spaces in perfect harmony with each other and the surrounding so as to create an extremely engaging ambience & to transport the musician and audience to a whole new and exciting/energetic world. The institute shall take the visitor through a journey of music where one can feel the rhythm and harmony with the institute. Each space is to be designed such that it would take them to music. Designing space in architecture and in music are both, three dimensional practices. While music operates predominantly in the dimensions of pitch, duration, rhythm and time; architectural design determines primarily the three geometric dimensions. Further parameters of condition such as color, spaces and texture apply to both disciplines.
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1.1.3 Nature of Institute
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Music is divine. Music is emotions put into words. Music is pure. The house of music – the place where music is created, experienced and enjoyed shall deserve a place in time and physicality that stands high and proud. Strategically placed to not disrupt the purity of music and careful enough to reach out to the audience, for what is a piece of art if there is no patron to appreciate it. The Center for ‘experiencing’ Rock Music, deserves a space – a site - that instead of serving as a passive link between music and architecture becomes an active element that gives rise to new auditory experiences and enhances musical expressiveness.
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1.1.5 Functional areas Admin • • • •
Reception Control room Meeting room Lounge
Resource section • A V room
Institute
Miscellaneous • Watchmen cabin • Parking • Toilet block Studio areas • • • •
Teaching studios Rehearsal studios Recording studios Control rooms
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Auditorium Amphitheater Cafeteria Music shop
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1.1.6 Programatic requirement No. of users
Area
Admin • • • • •
Reception Control room Meeting room Lounge Administrator
1 2 13 6 4 + Peon staff - 3 ppl 29 people
197 sq m.
42 + 2 Instructor 51 people
126 sq m.
39 + 2 instructors 20 + 2 instructors 34 + 2 instructors
225 sq m. 337.5 sq m. 253 sq m.
38 + 2 instructors 6 + 2 instructors
225 sq m. 126 sq m.
6 + 1 instructors (7x3 studios = 21) 168 people
84 sq m. x 3 253 sq m. 1420 sq m.
Resource section • AV room Studio areas • Guitar studio • Drum studio • Keyboard studio • Bass studio • Recording studio • Rehearsal studios Informal section • Auditorium Visitors Sound engg. Lighting dept. Performers Office • Amphitheater 1 • Amphitheater 2 • Open air theater • Canteen • Music store
140 2 2 10 6 120 600-650 700-800 50-55 12 + 2 attendees 1749 people
695 sq m.
506 sq m. 2749 sq m. 3860 sq m 225 sq m 113 sq m. 8150 sq m.
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Miscellaneous • Watchmen cabin • Parking
1 35-40 4 wheelers 100-120 2 wheelers 2000 people approx.
2700 sq m. 12,600 sq m. (excluding circulation)
Functional blocks area - 12,600 sq m.
Total footprint area - 26,585 sq m.
Total built area - 8947 sq m. (Excluding Amphitheater 2 and Open area theater)
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Analysis of 10 rock songs of different genres. Rock music
The use of electric guitar, bass and drums in a particular rhythm
Classical music was essentially harmonic which appeals to mind and make listeners contemplative, while Rock music is rhythmic which appeals to emotions and make listeners passionate Drum beats makes rhythm dominant in Rock music
Dia 3 - Standard 4/4 drum beat pattern
Dia 2 - Rhythmic loop diagram
Dia 4 - Standard beat wave of music
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Dia 5 - Example of architectural manifestation of rhythm
Based on analysis and study of music, the most dominant factor in rock music is the rhythm which has its particular order. Other design principles even play an important role which are interwoven with order. So for further stage we can consider the RHYTHM and ORDER as a mojor factor and giving an experience of rock music for designing each space of institute from layout to the minutest level.
“Rhythm is the foundation of the music. Although it is necessary that there be tones of pleasing quality, still these tones must first be organized in to some kind of time or spacing.� - by Ar. George Salvan Karan
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2.2.1 Buildings of Alvar Aalto 2.2.2 Kala Academy 2.2.3 Denver art museum
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Programatic case study Case study for quality of spaces To understand the method of using principles of design in a building.
To understand the interrelation and connectivity between the functional spaces
Case 1: Buildings of Alvar Aalto focusing on the rhythm, harmony and order.
Case 3: Kala Academy, Goa designed by Charles Correa(Music institute)
2.1 Case studies 2.1.1 Selection of cases
To understand the forms of the design of Ar. Daniel Libeskind Case 2: Denver art museum, designed by Ar. Daniel Libeskind Case 1: Will study the factors which comprise rhythm; types of rhythm human cognition of repetition. Will understand the expression of rhythm in building composition. Case 2: Will study the form of the museum where various forms are intersected for each function.
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CR IT E R IA Case 3: Will study the circulation and connectivity between the functional spaces, treated edge/ boundary of an institute and quality of spaces (informal spaces such as courts and open spaces).
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2.2 Cases 2.2.1 Buildings of Alvar Aalto focusing on the rhythm, harmony and order.
1. Repetition of forms (regular rhythm)
Width of openings & gap between openings
Rhythm, by definition is repetition & repetition can automatically create an order to the whole design. Such a created order is the character of the rhythmic phenomena.
Fig. 1 Church of the Plains by Aalto, 1951–1960.
Fig. 1 & 2 shows the repetition of similar sized openings in off grid pattern. Fig. 3 shows the repetition of balcony units to form a façade. Fig. 4 shows the repetition of a shape in progressive manner
Fig. 2 Muuratsalo, Experimental House by Aalto, 1952– 1954.
Fig. 3 Paimio Sanatorium by Aalto, 1928–32.
Repetition of beam & 2. Repetition of structure column creating rhythm in 3rd dimension.
Fig. 4 Riola Church by Aalto, 1966–1980.
Ref: RESEARCH ARTICLE Phenomenology of rhythm in design by Chiu-Shui Chan, Department of Architecture, USA Karan
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A reflective rhythm is created by opening up a surface with a repeated regular module to let light in. The shadows casted on walls will also create a reflective rhythm. Figure 5 has light coming through the beams and casting shadows on the wall.
3. Repetition in lights (reflective rhythm)
Img. 1 Riola Church interior, Aalto, 1966–80
4. Repetition in functions (spatial rhythm)
Module spaces often recur to accommodate similar or repetitive functional requirements in building program as shown in fig 6, for instance, standardized units of guest rooms (hotel), classrooms (school), or patient rooms (hospital) used in various building typologies.
Img. 2 Wolfsburg Cultural Center by Aalto, 1958–62
5. Repetition in movement (flowing rhythm) Repetition Bilateral repetitive
Bilateral reflective
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A flowing rhythm provides a motion of movement and is organic in nature We can also co relate the symmetries in music with the architecture where the elements or the flow is repeated in various ways Fig. 5 Flowing rhythm
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2.2.2 Kala Academy , Goa The interdependent spaces are clubbed together as Recording room, black box and green room for juries, amateur performances and experiments. Auditorium clubbed with rehearsal room, green room, meeting room and guest room Building level zoning: • Circulation linked to the zoning and has been segregated by separating them through levels. • The building is divided into three zones and three levels to avoid the conflicts between them. Public, Administrative and Academics • Ground floor includes facilities like Auditorium, preview theater, art gallery & canteen, which are open for public. • First and second floor includes academics and administrative facilities.
Drg 1. Plan
Drg 2. Section
Section
Administration Academics Open for public Section
Reference of drawings: http://www.slideshare.net/ AbhishekKadian1/kalaacademy
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2.2.3 Denver art museum
Drg 3 - Section
Drg 4 - Plan
Fig. 6 Views & segregated forms Reference of Drawings: http://www.archello.com/en/ project/denver-art-museum/ image-17
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Case 1: Alvar Aalto buildings • Aalvar aalto consciously or unconsciously used rhythm and repetition in various forms to generate harmonious pattern in building. • Each building in this study demonstrated the creation & expression of rhythm in building composition. • Without giving any theoretical explanation of design principles, one can easily visualize the rhythm and order in his architecture which actually gives a harmonious experience.
Using these rules and interrelating it with the study of ‘rhythm in rock’, we can generate new pattern and ideas which can be further used for the form of the institute. Case 2 : Kala Academy • The functions should be separate in a way at different levels which does not interrupt the functioning of other part of an institute. • Being similar program as mine, space organization and zoning can be used as a reference. (built open relationship) • Cafeteria and amphitheater are given a separate entry which are more public in nature. (same spaces can also be provided on the entrance of the building which restricts public to enter the premises. Case 3 : Denver art museum • This case study was a form finding exercise where each function is given a form, which is a distortion of a cube. • This building is an example of deconstruction method.
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3.1 Introduction to site
Map 1. Gujarat map
Map 2. India map
Map 3. Google vadodara map
Distance of site from:Vadodara railway station : 1.4 KM (approx) Vadodara bus dep ot : 1.8 KM (approx) Vishwamitri river: 18 MTS( aprrox wide)
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Drawing 5. Site plan
Site is in Vadodara, Gujarat. Vadodara is the eighteenth largest and one of the cosmopolitian cities of India. Vadodara alias Baroda is located on the river bank of Vishwamitri river. The garden city is the industrial capital and the third most populated town of Gujarat and also the administrative headquarter of Vadodara district. Due to its rich cultural traditions, the district is refered to as Sanskari Nagari. Vadodara has its history for the music, as Maharaja Sayajirao Rao Gaekwad was a patron of Indian classical music. Ustad Moula Bux founded the Academy of Indian Music under the patronage of Sayajirao, on 26 February 1886. This academy later became the Music College and is now the Faculty of Performing Arts of MSU.
References: Gujarat map: http://www. veethi.com/images/maps/ districts/gujarat/vadodara_ district_map.png Vadodara map: http:// s6.photobucket.com/ user/rollerr/media/Stuff/ barodamap.jpg.html
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3.2 Site analysis Area : 148.95sq. kms(approx) Population : 1.5million(approx) Altitude : 35.5mtr Above Sea Level Climate : Warm and Humid Rainfall - 931mm(mid June To Sept) Rail : Vadodara is on the Western Railway Mumbai Delhi and Mumbai Ahmedabad line. It is 100kms away from Ahmedabad Road : Vadodara is connected by road on National highway no.8 with all major cities. 436 kms. from Mumbai and 956 kms from Delhi. Air : The city has an airport connected with Mumbai And Delhi. Location of the site : The site is located in the centre of the city, near Kirti mandir. Topography : Site is rectangular in shape and longer side is North East & South West facing. While the shorter side, having 12 m wide road in the South West ,North West And South West are facing Vishwamitri river. The site has no contours except on the bank of river which are approx 3 mtr high. Ref: Interim Feasibility Presentation to Advisory Committee pdf from VMC, Vadodara.
Surrouding institute : Kirti mandir, Aaradhna cinema, Karelibaug crematorium, Baroda museum all are in the radius of 0.5km. Water Supply : Vadodara municipal corporation Electrycity : Overhead electrical lines runs along opposite side of the site. City Transportation : Bus and auto rickshaws.
Map 4. Contextual map
Img 3 & 4. Aerial views of site
Fig 7. Schematic section of river
Cross section of river stream showing HFL There are records of flood where water level reached at 8.5 m. Fig 9. Schematic planning sketch of Vadodara river front
Vadodara river front development project is proposed in which the same location is allotted for the cultural activities.
Img 5,6 & 7. Site photos
Fig 8. Water drainage diagram
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4.1 Selecting the area within the site to be design According to the programatic requirement site gives more than one possibilities for constructing. Both the options have the advantage of less noise pollution, buffer space from road and flat land where there is less need of cutting and filling.
Opt 1
Dia 6 - Site location option 1
Option 1: • Highest level of the site. • Less of wild trees . • Good slope which will be good to design an open air theater. • Direct access from the road Option 2: • Less gradient compared to other option. • Nearest to the river. • Far from urban noise and pollution. • Direct access from road. • Benefit of west side river .
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4.2 Conceptual 4.2.1 Bubble diagram
Stage 1 - Initial diagrams Auditorium Library
A V room
Preview theatre Control room + Meeting room
Teaching studio
Reception + Lounge
4.2.2 Progress of proposal
Open air theatre
Rehearsal studio
Recording studio
Cafeteria
Parking
The sound management should be very well solved from viewers and performers point of view. • Perfect arrangement of speakers, hanged from the ceiling or frame in a calculated degree which gives a clear sound to the people sitting on the different levels. • Sound being equally important while performing, separate room for sound engineer to set up and adjust the sound prior and in between the performance.
Image reference: Music video of Mumford and sons - I will wait
Dia 8 - Bubble diagram overlapped on site plan to understand the organization of spaces.
Dia 9 - Conceptual form through polyrhythmic diagram Img 8. Open air theater in performance of Mumford and sons Karan
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Stage 2 Translating diagrams to three dimension
Diagrams of Forms considering its circulation and orientation.
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Dia 12 - Methods to express the rhythm in the builtform where the initial concern of 4/3 beat grid is used at each level.
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4.2.3 Approaches of design Auditorium Library
A V room
Preview theatre Control room + Meeting room
Teaching studio
Rehearsal studio
Recording studio
Reception + Lounge
Open air theatre
Cafeteria
Schematic diagram for design approach 1 and 2.
Parking
These 2 approaches were designed considering the above diagram which had public - private zoning and similar functions clubed together.
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Drg 6 - Plan of design approach 1
Approach 1 had South West facade open for public, directly accessible from parking. Approach 2 had North East side accessible for public which actually disturbed the private academic zone. Both the designs did not relate with the study of 10 rock songs but helped in achieving the area requirement of each functional space.
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Img 10 - Distorted cube model
Img 11 - Distorted cube model
Img 12 - Intersection of solids
Drg 8 - Plan of design approach 3
Approach 3 The central circulation was the main and prime thought for the design acting as a rhythm in my design from where each space of the institute has a way. Though this approach did not work with the idea of structuring music, but it gave an idea of programmatic requirement and area for each function.
Img 13 - Block model
Img 8 - View of design approach 3
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AV room Rehearsal studio
Control room
Recording studio
Keyboard studio Drums studio
Amphi
Green room
Guitar studio
Auditorium
Admin Music Store
Watchman cabin
Parking
Toilet
Canteen
Exhibition block
Control room
Open air theater
Bass studio
Toilet
Meeting room Control room
Resource section Studio areas Informal section Miscellaneous Admin
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Dia 13 - Rhythmic modules of 10 rock songs
Fig 10 Relationship between music & architecture
It is necessary to organize sounds because an unorganized sounds result in noise or racket. Similarly unorganized architecture forms cause confusion. Movement is based on the rhythm of pause and transition. The movement in music is beacuse of the time which may be the tempo or repetition of the theme through the composition which can regular or irregular. In the same way the experience of movement in architecture, has rhythm which incoporates the fundamental notion of repetition of elements or modules as a device to organize forms and spaces. Karan
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The pattern of repetition can be utilized to organize a series of recurring elements and because of the resultant visual rhythm created by these patterns, pause can be obtained in our movement to look around and then moving on to the next.
Dia 14 - Concept diagrams of approach 4
One will experience the rhythm when his eyes percieves the sames lines running over the walls, floor, ceiling, shadows generated by pergolas & structural grid. Karan
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Img 15 - Graphical music screen
Administration - Depeche mode
Guitar studio - Greenday
Drum studio - System of a down
Keyboard studio - Linkin park
Ref of images for indoor installation: 1. http:// thecreatorsproject.vice. com/blog/momentfactorys-fun-andinteractive-musical-wall 2. http://www. acousticarts.org.uk/ projects.php
Img 16 - String installation
Bass studio - Metallica
AV room - The doors
Exhibition block - AC DC
3. http://www. urdesign.it/index. php/2013/12/12/neonhouse-installationinvestigatesthe-connectionbetween-music-andarchitecture/
Auditorium - Switchfoot
Img 17 - Records installation
Giant ping pong
4. http://flatint. blogspot.in/2013/01/ siemon-allens-labelscurtain-at-slave.html
Canteen - Beatles
Colored metal Pergolas generating various sounds
Canteen being an informal space will have a graphity wall.
Img 18 - Instrument installation
5. http:// photographybytobi. blogspot.in/2010/08/ seattle-vacation-spaceneedle-day-2-of.html 6. http://derek.broox. com/photos/new-yorkand-jersey/16973/ 7. http://www. tripadvisor.de/ cationPhotoDirectLinkg60878-d146840i43226150EMP_MuseumSeattle_Washington. html#42584688
Amphi - Pink floyd
Img 19 - Guitar wall
Dia 16 - Diagram showing interrelation of elements and rhythmic modules
Indoor installations in exhibition block
Dia 17 - Musical installations in the design
Flooring of wooden planks- tile metal plate - tile which generates a rhythmic sound while walking.
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Church of plains, Aalto Muratsalo experimental house, Aalto Paimio Santorium, Aalto Riola church, Aalto Flowing rhythm Views and segregated forms of Denver art museum 7 - Schematic section of Vishwamitri river 8 - Water drainage diagram of site 9 - Schematic planning sketch of Vadodara river front 10 - Relationship between music and architecture
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Rhythmic loop diagram Rhythmic loop diagram Standard beat wave of music Standard 4/4 drum beat pattern Example of architectural manifestation of rhythm 6 - Site location option 1 7 - Site location option 2 8 - Bubble diagram overlapped on sie plan 9 - Conceptual form derived from polyrhythmic diagram 10 - Options of various forms considering its circulation and orientation 11 - Analysis of derived form placing on site 12 - Methods to express rhythm in architecture 13 - Rhthmic modules of 10 rock songs 14 - Concept diagrams 15 - Labeling of functional blocks 16 - Diagrams showing interrealation of elements with rhythmic modules 17 - Musical installations in design
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1 - Riola church interior, Aalto 2 - Wolfsburg cultural center, Aalto 3 - Aerial view of site 4 - Aerial view of site 5 - Site images 6 - Site images 7 - Site images 8 - View of design approach 3 9 - View of design approach 3 10 - Abstract models of distorted cubes 11 - Abstract models of distorted cubes 12 - Intersection of solids 13 - Block model of design approach 3 14 - Block model of design approach 3 15 - Graphical music screen 16 - Strings installation 17 - Records wall 18 - Instrument Installation (Be a rock star) 19 - Guitar wall 20 - Exhibition boxes 21 - Aerial view of site 22 - Aerial view of design 23 - Aerial view of design
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Work cited Books and thesis • De la Riva, Richard. Architecture and Music. On Rhythm, Harmony and Order. Mc Gill University, 1990. Print • Salavan, George S. Architectural theories of design. Quezon: JMC press, 1999. Print • Sheth, Rutvan. Experience music. Surat: Dept. of Architecture SCET, 2009. Print • Sterken, Sven. MUSIC AS AN ART OF SPACE: An interaction between music and architecture in the works of Iannis Xenakis. Print • Brommer, Gerald F. Principles of Design Movement and Rhythm. Los Angeles: Davis Publication. Print • Shah, Atri. Contemporary center for cultural collaboratives at Vadodara. Rajkot: Dept. of Architecture IPSA, 2012. Print Online References • Curtis, William. “Louis Kahn: The Space of Ideas” The Architectural Review. Webvision, 23 Sept.2012. Web. 08 Feb.2015 • History of Vadodara. Blogger. Web. 02 Feb.2015 • Bacchiocchi, Samuele. “The Nature Of Rock MusicFrom A Historical Perspective” Endtime issue no. 34. Andrews University. 1999.Web. 08 Feb.2015 • Chan, Chiu-Shui. “Phenomenology of rhythm in design” Frontiers of Architectural Research. Higher Education Press, 27 June.2012. Web. 15 Feb.2015 • http://www.veethi.com/images/maps/districts/ gujarat/vadodara_district_map.png • http://s6.photobucket.com/user/rollerr/media/ Stuff/barodamap.jpg.html • http://www.aboutscotland.com/harmony/prop2. html
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