7 Observation CHANDIGADH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

The building has simple horizontal lines and merges well with the site. Architectural elements are well expressive of their functions. Entry is very inconspicuous and a few garden steps lead to the lowest level. T visual linkage between different studios is well achieved by staggering the block. Studios on the same floor are well linked and create a lot of interactions. The concept of barrior free teaching learning process is well achieved by creating study environment in the court, outside the building through landscaping.

The Courtyard promises freedom of movement and is very well linked up with the rest of the building. The building are well oriented to allow light and ventilation. The overall planning of the campus is based on central courtyard with built masses on three sides and thick green belt on fourth side which gives the desired protection from the hazards of the university main road.

The courtyard and the basement circulation has been designed as open and on a very large scale whereas the circulation inside the building is very restricted one as available area has been used for maximum utilization of space and compactness of design

The basement has been designed as multifunctional space. It is a very active space of the campus as one side of it are the rising contours that protect it from the road there by helping it create its own environment and on the other side are the combination of steps leading to another active space of the campus i.e. the central courtyard.

Theory classes of architecture students are held in this space .The flexible furniture helps in several, seating congestion and attract students from other areas. Climatic comforts have achieved by shade but lack of audio and visual privacy makes this space a bit “unfit for the stated use. The audience sits on the steps and creates an environment of free interaction.

The circular Kota stone raised floor and moreover the variation in flooring materials makes the space symbolic of cultural dance area.

Festivals space becomes the most active one during the festivals and as it symbolizes invitation and informality various other activities such as exhibition, workshop, jam-sessions, quiz etc. demand the use of this space.

The space undemanding forms an image of a lobby which is very disturbing considering its other uses.

The design studios are designed in a manner of factory with north-south axis for the studios as each studio receives sufficient natural light from the north and breeze penetration is facilitated from the south side. The duplex section of the studio has been designed for easy communication between two studios and the surrounding space but he same time are at some time audio – visual disturbing too.