CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. HISTORICAL CONTEXT

3. JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT

4. AIM AND OBJECTIVES

5. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

6. METHODOLOGY

7. STANDARDS

8. SITE INFORMATION

9. LIST OF EXAMPLES

Cultural Complex, Vrindavan

Introduction:

Culture: - Culture is the whole complex of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and

emotional features that characterizes a society or a group. It includes creative expressions,

community practices and material or built forms. People of different religions and cultures live

side by side in almost every part of the world, and most of us have overlapping identities which

unite us with very different groups. We can love what we are, without hating what – and who –

we are not. We can thrive in our own tradition, even as we learn from others, and come to respect

their teachings.

A cultural center or cultural center is an organization, building or complex that

promotes culture and arts. Cultural centers can be neighborhood community arts organizations,

private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist-run.

Cultural center is an institution which unifies all cultural activities under one roof. The cultural

centers are to develop ways and means by which the basic cultural and aesthetic values and

perceptions remain active and dynamic among the people. It also undertakes programmers of

preservation, encouragement and dissemination of various manifestations of contemporary

creativity.

Cultural centers are necessity to keep general public aware of the latest cultural developments in society,

to keep them educated about their cultural history, also help them understand and respect other cultures

and traditions. It is also an important hub for promotion of new urban and rural Artists.

Historical Context:

Vrindavan is not only famous for its temple, Ghats and ashrams, but also for its traditional

cultural activities like Charkula, Rassleela, Rasiya etc. Braj Bhoomi is associated with Shri

Krishna, his birth, childhood, pranks and the commencement of his fight over evil. All the lyrical

expressions are associated with Shri Krishna and youth. The expression have festivities

associated with them.

Sanjhee- Decoration of the ground with flowers.

Raasleela- Dancing performed with theme from shri Krishna's life.

Charkula- A traditional folk dance.

Rasiya- Folk songs describing the love of divine couple Radha and shri Krishna.

Justification of the project:

The rich heritage and artistic celebration of Krishna in diverse cultures of India practiced and

perfected over thousands of years, will be showcased. Vrindavan Cultural Complex aims to bring

about an awakening among people and showcase that is not only full of talent, creativity and

energy but also adorned with exalted values and character guided by a spiritual worldview.

Vrindavan Cultural Complex aspires to put Vrindavan on the world map.

Vrindavan, with over 2,500 small and big temples, and scores of sprawling ashrams of the old

and new-age gurus.

Aim & Objectives:

To study the historical background and context of ancient Vrindavan, its methodology,

typology and architecture.

To design a self-sustain building which accommodates all modern facilities and

technology.

To achieve the design scheme in which none of the building block will look alike

whereas the overall form and layout reflects unity.

To preserve, innovate and promote the projection and dissemination of the art forms.

To develop and promote the rich diversity and uniqueness of the various art forms of the

Braj and to upgrade and enrich the consciousness of the people about their cultural

heritage.

To lay special emphasis in its activities on the cultural linkages with various areas

through evolution of styles and their contribution to the larger composite identity of the

cultural heritage of Braj.

To make special efforts to encourage folk arts and to frame special programs for the

preservation and strengthening of the art forms that are languishing towards extinction.

To undertake such programs as seminars, workshops etc. with a view to encouraging and

involving the youth of the country among themselves and with those of the rest of the

country in creative cultural communications.

Scope of the project:

The thesis topic would help me explore the spaces required for artists and craftsmen to

practice their crafts. It would help me understand the social and cultural setting of the

region and explore the implementation of cultural context on building design. It would

allow me greater freedom in form and spaces as many of the spaces to be designed would

be of flexible nature.

Tentative Requirements:

Museum.

Library.

Restaurant.

O.A.T.

Audio visual room.

Office.

Seminar hall.

Auditorium.

Residential facility.

Parking.

Admin cum office area.

Books out late.

Landscape.

Reception

Director room

Caretaker rooms

Galleries

Record room

Security room

Maintenance room

Pantry

Public Workshops

Temporary exhibition

Permanent exhibition

Methodology:

THE PROJECT

SCOPE OF DESIGN SITE BRIEF

CASE STUDIESLIBRARY

COLLECTION

ANALYSIS

CONCEPT

PRELIMINARY

FINAL DESIGN

AIMS & OBJECTIVES REQUIREMENTS

DETAILS OF PROJECT

CONCLUSION & DESIGN GUIDELINES

PRECISE

Standards:

MUSEUM

Museums and art galleries tend to have several of the same concerns, and as building types they

tend to share many of same features. In general, main concern of museums and art galleries are

collecting, documenting, preserving, researching, interpreting and exhibiting some from several

evidence. For this purpose, many people with varied skills are required. There are, however,

important distinctions not only between museum and art galleries, but also between the different

types of museums and art gallery. There are institutions such as heritage centers, exploratory and

some cultural institutes which are considered to be types of museums.

To show works of arts and objects of cultural and scientific interest, the institutions should

provide protections against damage, theft, damp, aridity, sunlight and dust, and also show the

work in the best light (in both senses of work). This is normally achieved by dividing the

collection into (a) objects for study, and (b) objects for display. Exhibits should be displayed in a

way which allows the public to view them without effort. This calls for a variety of carefully

selected, spacious arrangements, in rooms of a suitable shape and, especially in museums, in an

interesting and logical sequence.

The best hanging position for smaller pictures is with the point of emphasis (the level of the

horizon in the picture) at eye level →⑨.

It is necessary to allow 3-5 m2 hanging surface per picture, 6-10 m2 ground surface per

sculpture, and 1 m2 cabinet space per 400 coins.

AS FAR AS POSSIBLE, EACH GROUP OF PICTURES IN ART GALLERY SHOULD HAVE A SEPARATE ROOM AND EACH PICTURES A WALL TO ITSELF, WHICH MEANS SMALL ROOMS. THIS OPTION ALSO PROVIDES MORE WALL SPACE IN RELATION TO FLOOR AREA THAN LARGE ROOMS,

According to experiments carried out in Boston, a favorable viewing space is between 30o and

60o up, measured from a point in the middle of the floor. This means a sill height 2.13m for

pictures and a viewing range 3.00-3.65 for sculpture →⑩.

In art galleries there is generally no continuous circular route, just separate wings, both museum

and art galleries needs side room for packing, dispatch, administration, a slide section,

conservation workshops and lecture theatres. Disused castles, places and monasteries are usually

suitable for housing museums. They are particularly suitable for historical objects, for which

they provides a more appropriate sitting than some modern museums.

CLIMATE:

Mathura's climate is a local steppe climate. During the year, there is little rainfall in Mathura.

This location is classified as BSh by Köppen and Geiger. The temperature here averages 25.6 °C.

Precipitation here averages 707 mm.

CLIMATE GRAPH

Precipitation is the lowest in April, with an average of 2 mm. Most precipitation falls in August,

with an average of 271 mm.

TEMPERATURE GRAPH

At an average temperature of 34.7 °C, June is the hottest month of the year. In January, the

average temperature is 14.7 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.

CLIMATE TABLE

Between the driest and wettest months, the difference in precipitation is 269 mm. The average

temperatures vary during the year by 20.0 °C.

Geography

Vrindavan is located at 27.58°N 77.7°E. It has an average elevation of 170 meters (557 feet).

Site Information:

Site is located at Vrindavan Parikrama Marg

Topography of site

Site is a plane ground without any levels.

It has an entirely alluvial and flat region.

Soil Analysis:

The soil here is mostly black cotton soil and sometimes mixed with sand on the river. The soil is highly fertile alluvial soil and is suitable for growing almost all type of grains and cash crops like fruits and vegetables.

Total Site Area: acre

F.A.R: 1.50

Setback front: 6.0 M

Setback other sides: 3.0 M

Maximum Ground Coverage: 40%.

Case Study:

Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur: Jawahar Kala Kendra is a multi-arts center located in

Jaipur in India. It was built by Rajasthan government with the purpose of preserving

Rajasthani arts and crafts. The center has been made in eight blocks housing museums,

one amphitheater and the other closed auditorium, library, arts display rooms, cafeteria,

small hostel and art-studio. It also houses two permanent art galleries and three other

galleries and host its own theatre festival each year. The plan was prepared by the noted

architect Charles Correa in 1986 and the building was ready in 1991.The plan is inspired

by the original city plan of Jaipur, consisting of nine squares with central square left

open.

Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal: