KALA ACADEMY, GOA

By Akthar Hussain.A

Location : Goa Architect : Charles Correa Building Type : Institution Site Area : 6.3acres Site Gradient : Gentle Slope

About•It is the venue of international film festival of India. •The kala academy established in 1969 for promotion of art and culture in Goa. •It is a vibrant representation of the culture and art of the people of Goa•Variety of cultural programs held in its premises.

Layout•There are four entries to the site.•Boat jetty provided on the river side. •The coverage is about 40% the pedestrian and vehicular systems are well defined.• The active area includes the cafeteria, the garden and the amphitheatre. •The site is divided into main building service building, Muktangan, parking area, the exhibition space.

Style & character•Charles correa has given prime importance to the process of moving through the spaces in building. •The built form has been kept low ranging from one to three floors. •This is further enhanced by the use of parapet walls for upper floors, •which emphasize horizontally. •The 'pergola 'above the entrance, which acts as an extension to the foyer of the main auditorium and amphitheatre. •Use of wafer slabs and parapet walls are special feature of the building. •Extensive use of specially designed seating. •The interior walls are painted with pictures mostly depicting konkanise culture and create illusion. •The building acts as a tunnel between the city and the river.

The ground floor includes facilities like auditorium, Preview Theater, amphitheatre, art gallery, and canteen etc.

The first and second floors include academic and administration facilities.

Areas of Kala Academy1. Art Gallery 2. D.M Kalamandir3. OAT (open amphitheatre)4. Mini OAT5. Black box6. Rehearsal Room7. Meeting Room8. Guest Room9. Preview Theater 10. Café 11. Library12. Class Room13. Green Room14. Kitchen15. Administration16. Reception17. Lounge

River Mandovi

Art GalleryRunning wall space for display – 51mCarpet area – 165 sq.m3 mobile display panels to be used on both sides – each having a space of 4*1.5m

Mini Open air auditorium•It is an open stage without roof/ceiling.•Programs, Conference, meeting and drama.•Seating Capacity without chairs – 300.•Seating capacity with chairs – 210.

Library•Reading Desk for 11 peoples only•12 major shelves•32 major shelves•4 cassette shelves

Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir Drama, khel tiatr, magic shows, professional drama, western music,

concerts, gathering, orchestra, beat show, dance concert, fashion show, lectures and meetings.

Seating capacity – 954 seatsProscenium stage opening – 81cm to 96 cmProscenium height – 39cmOrchestra pit – 60cm*18cmNo of green rooms - 3

Black box The black box is used for experimental productions Its designed for music, concerts, meetings, and amateur performances. Can be used as a recording studio.

Seating capacity without chair – 250Seating capacity with chair – 170Carpet area – 184.80 sq.mStage – 10m*1.5m

Open air auditoriam Spacious stage of the open air auditorium provides requisite

facility for performances of small and big troupes.

Seating capacity without chair – 2500Seating capacity with chair – 1312Proscenium stage opening – 50ftDepth from curtain line : 35ftNo of green rooms : 2

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Administration Space Glass and exposed concrete were used. Septate cabins made of plywood. Cabins each of 3.5 sq.m. Septate office room for higher authorities. Main lounge area for visitors.

Class rooms for Bharathanatiyam and kathac and singing classes.

Access to the floor

Second floor plan

River Mandovi

Site plan

Art Gallery

Kala Mandir (Auditorium)

Open Air Theater Black Box River View

Analysis

Public spaces have more spacious.

Septate service built with septate service entry.

Spaces gives good built open relationship.

The view of café was more attractive.

Created a great landscape respect to the river.

Reference Google Images Prezi – www.prezi.com Slide share – www.slideshare.com Info - www.charlescorrea.net