Bharat bhavan

BHARAT BHAVAN by CHARLES CORIA, BIHAR

1. BHARAT BHAVAN BY Anjan Mahakud Abinash ku . Rout Sonali Patra Shrabanee Nayak

2. LOCATION - J Swaminathan Marg, Shymala Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462002, India

3. INTRODUCTION In the late 1970s, the Government of India launched an initiative to build in every state capital an institution to celebrate the cultural and creative output of the nation. , One of them is Bharat Bhavan (‘India House’). Designed by architect  Charles Correa Bharat Bhavan was inaugurated by Indira Gandhi in the year 1982 The design establish a modern architectural style specific to India and distinct from European Modernism.  Area 120000.0 ft2.

4. PLAN

5. ARCHITECTURE Built into a hillside which slopes down toward a lake, a series of terraces and courtyards comprise the complex. The inside of the Bharat Bhavan is a medley of courtyards, split-level exhibition spaces, galleries and performance rooms.  Upon entering, the visitor has the choice of following the path of terraces cascading down to the lake, or descending to the three courtyards which provide access to the majority of the cultural facilities.  The visitors enter at the highest level and walk down a pedestrian spine, flanked by a pattern of courtyards, to reach the various parts of the complex .  Each of the parts of the building is distinct yet flows easily one another, linked by meandering paths .  An outdoor museum, libraries of poetry and music and a museum find a place here as well, and are designed in such a manner that they draw natural light from three conical skylights .

6. From the courtyards, wide glass-paneled openings to the buildings ensure the arts program is both literally and figuratively accessible to all. It includes contemporary art galleries, a museum of tribal art, an auditorium, a library of Indian poetry, a print shop, and a studio for an artist-in-residence.  At the bottom of the site sits an amphitheater ( usually a circular or oval building in which seats are arranged for people ), where open-air performances take place with the lake forming a natural backdrop . The route through the terraces encourages movement down the site’s natural gradient, with the courtyards providing tranquil spaces for rest and relaxation. The dialogue between these two components creates an ebb and flow of energy around the complex, in what Correa described as a “Ritualistic Pathway” .

7. The ritual of following a sacred pathway is, he claims, “a universal impulse, found in all cultures and religions.” Correa emphasized the spirituality of his own pathways by drawing parallels with those found in religious architecture, including “the sun temples of Mexico” and the Hindu temples of Bali “with their ritualistic pathways up the hillside .” At  Bharat Bhavan , the flights of stairs between the terraces reference traditional Indian architecture while implying the sanctity of the pathway. The stairs are reminiscent of ghats ; steps found in Indian cities which lead down to a body of holy water. The sunken courtyards at  Bharat Bhavan  provide shade from the scorching midday sun, while the raised terraces offer refreshing air and space at cooler times of day. 

8. Bharat Bhavan can be divide into the following sections;- Roopankar :  This is the museum of fine art which has a gallery displaying contemporary folk, tribal and modern art. It has a particularly notable section dedicated to tribal arts which is a must visit for anyone who is looking to explore the indigenous art form of India.  Rangmandal :   Rangmandal is a creative take on graphics and ceramics art workshops.

9. SKETCH

10. Vagarth :  This is the  centre of Indian poetry, library, archive, and translation centre and has an exhaustive collection of prominent written works. Anhad :  Anhad is the library of classical and folk music, audio and video archives and also organizes dance recitals and classical music series like  Parampara .  Saptak Chhavi :  This is the centre of classical cinema. Nirala Srijanpeeth :  This is the creative writing centre .

11. ART GALLERY WORKSHOP OF FINE ARTS

12. REPERTORY THEATER INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AUDITORIA

13. DETAILS AND ELEVATIONS OF GATES

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