389763120-Chandigarh-College-of-Architecture.pptx

CASE STUDY CHANDIGARH COLLEGE

1. CHANDIGARH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE SUBMITTED BY G.A ROSHNA 16BAC010

2. INTRODUCTION The Chandigarh College of Architecture(CCA) is an architecture college located in Chandigarh, India. CCA was designed by Le Corbusier and was established on 7 th august 1961 in Chandigarh to impart education in architecture.

3. LOCATION

4. SITE PLAN SITE AREA-20,000 SQ. M BUILT UP AREA-13,570 SQ.M

5. FLOOR PLAN

6. CONNECTIVITY LIBRARY SEMINAR HALL ADMIN STUDIOS FACULTY ENTRANCE CANTEEN EXHIBITION AREA WORKSHOP LECTURE HALL

7. CIRCULATION

8. ZONING PUBLIC SEMI PUBLIC PRIVATE CORRIDOR

9. OPEN SPACE It has a central rectangular courtyard around which classrooms and studios are grouped together. Courtyard is the only open space in the college which is well linked to the rest of the college. Open space is also given in front of the canteen where the sitting arrangement is done very well. Sculptures are placed as a point of attraction.

10. CORRIDORS Networks of corridor provide internal connectivity. The corridor of entrance has glass facades which lightens the corridor during day time. Corridors have been used for exhibiting art works also.

11. STUDIOS Studios are spacious and are separated by low height walls. The walls are whitewashed while the ceilings bare concrete. North side windows are large and near the ceiling for proper ventilation.

12. LIBRARY College has a centrally air conditioned library with approximately 15000 titles in architecture and related fields. The roof is given an interesting form which provides adequate lighting in the library.

13. VENTILATION PATTERN The roof design is such that maximum natural light comes in thus arches and semi circular windows are provided throughout the corridors.

14. ROOF There is a level difference in the roof. It makes the elevation of the building more interesting.

15. STAGE No special hall for all cultural activities. Stage is open to sky.