8. Observation

OBSERVATION

The building sits on a angle of about 45 degree to the geometry of the site in order to take in ample amount of north light. The 8-13 acres piece of flat land is situated in campus of Punjab University. The plot is surrounded by road along the four sides.

Brick facades on the three sides surround the open space. The space plays suitable role in retaining students in their free hours. The cement platform of canteen raised earthen land and tree give variety of play to the landscape. Dotted with shading tree and student made sitting furniture add to the intimacy and utility of the space.

The space requirement as it stands at present seems more or less adequate but as future provision has been proposed the internal circulation may pose congestion problem also in certain areas like library etc. is bound to occur which may result in deteriorating the environment.

Architect’s philosophy has been very successfully transformed in to build form to create desire environment and the impulses. However at places philosophy has overruled functions like circulation through studios.

The low height volume with approx. 10’ roof houses some of spaces divided by non-load bearing wall. The architectural system provides provision suitable scheme with above three components sop that the system is selves solves many problems i.e. lighting flexibility provision of future expansion and strong open spaces with its facades. The provision of natural lighting by the section of roofs minimizes the window areas on the facades.

The movement along the movement along the elongated vestibule not only provides an impressive entry but the perforations on the walls also render an active dialogue with outer and inner spaces. The numerous wall with in the vestibule support the slab; provide access to other corridor and place for notice boards.

The lecture halls have high degree of habitability. The functional aspects include right amount of ambience, stepped sitting, suitable built in furniture and minimum nominal disturbance. More over the half fit nicely in the given architectural system.

Lecture halls provide with steps render an easy and proper sitting position while taking lectures. Provision of one- door and slit widows at the back accounts for a very disciplined and destruction free environment.

CCA has large and voluminous studio with pleasant amount of ambience. The studio is large enough to accommodate lecture chairs, drawing boards stands and individual lockers.

COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDIES

TOPIC CEPT,AHMEDABAD CCA,CHANDIGARH CONCLUSION

Relevance to topic

The primer institute imparting education in the field of the art and architecture with the appropriate work atmosphere created through architectural spaces.

The school provides education in architecture

Location Ahmedabad Chandigarh Site Planning Semi-formal Planning Formal Planning Planning can be formal & semi-formal.

Site Zoning Building evolved around a central open space with smaller courtyards

Parking Vehicular segregation at the main entrance in north and south pedestrian campus

Entrance Paved pathways shaded by trees with lawn on both side .No direct entry Secured entrance

Building evolved around a central open space

Vehicular parking inside outside campus is provided

No such pathways leading to main entrance

Building evolved around a central open space with smaller courtyards Vehicular parking can be either inside or outside of the campus premises. Formal entrance with landscaping to merge with the surrounding .Secured entrance.

Open Spaces Planed formal courts Planned formal central courts with informal spaces for sitting ad gathering

Light & Ventilation North-south orientation of building with large opening permitting ample of sunlight inside North south orientation of building with large opening permitting ample of sunlight inside

Open spaces could pleasure for gathering &studies in campus premises. Bigger opening along the north-south the north south axis are functional in allowing natural light in the interior spaces & for cross ventilation.

Building Services Located inadequate on the passage as leakage is taking place in the areas a below Building services are maintained properly in all over the building blocks

Administrative Area Separate administrative block Office and administrative areas are connected with and within the academic blocks

Lobby Lobby is interpreted in the form of double heighted amphitheatres or courtyards

Lobby interpret ate in the form of long passage

Library Central library building with well integrated spaces. Library with ample natural light coming inside Separate administrative block proves functional

Provision of lobby as a separate space is not necessary. It can be in the form of open courts. Library to be designed efficiently to encourage self-learning.

Classrooms Open classroom with visual contact between two classrooms

Staff Room Provided in the central administrative block

Stair case & circulation core

Articulated cantilevered open staircase but inadequate sunlight Classrooms don’t have visual contact and they are beside ach other

Staff rooms are provided in the academic quadrangle to easily reach to the classrooms

Classroom to be designed in accordance with the open spaces to allow visual as well as physical interaction Staff rooms to be provided in the administrative building but near to classes.

No staircase provided Staircase to be made interesting and well-lit to make circulation lively in the building.