CHARLES CORREA

INDIA’S GREATEST ARCHITECT

Presented by:
Diyana Pradhan (KAT078BAR020)
Kristina Adhikari (KAT078BAR024)
CONTENTS
• Introduction
• Jawahar Kala Kendra
• Kanchenjunga Apartments
INFLUENCES AND
INSPIRATION
• Le Corbusier
• Traditional Indian Architecture
• Social and Environmental Issues

Belapur Housing, Nani Mumbai

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
AND STYLE
• Form follows climate
• Symmetrical spaces
• Sensitivity towards the site
• Open to sky spaces
• Income generation
LIC Building, New Delhi
 Mahatma Gandhi
Memorial, Ahmedabad

Bharat Bhawan

Champalimaud Centre for The McGovern Institute For Brain Research,

Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal Boston Ismaili Center, Toronto
 JAWAHAR KALA
KENDRA

• Architect: Charles Correa Associates

• L o c a t i o n : J a i p u r, R a j a s t h a n , I n d i a
• Client: Government of Rajasthan
• Built-Up Area: 9.5 acres
• Construction Period: 1986 – 1991
• Ty p o l o g y : C u l t u r a l a r c h i t e c t u r e / M u s e u m
• P r o j e c t Ye a r : 1 9 9 1
INSPIRATION AND
LAYOUT
• Inspired by the original city plan of Jaipur by
Maharaja Jai Singh II

• Based on the Vedic mandala of nine squares

(Navagraha), representing the nine planets

• Central square is left vacant, symbolizing

"Nothing which is Everything."

• Layout consists of nine interconnected squares

with a central courtyard
 CORREA’S PLAN AND
NAVAGRAHA MANDALA
• Design directly invokes the original Navagraha or nine-house
mandala
• One square is pivoted to recall the original city plan and create
the entrance.
• Similar to Jaipur city plan, where one square is displaced, and
two central squares combined.
• Squares defined by 8m high walls, symbolizing Jaipur's old city
fortification walls
• Squares correspond to real and imaginary planets, symbolizing
different settings
Architectural plan of Jawahar Kala Kendra

Division of Spaces
 Central courtyard promotes natural airflow

Jaali screens filter sunlight and allow air circulation

Thick masonry walls for thermal Reflecting pools in courtyards for Strategic planting of trees for natural
insulation evaporative cooling shading
 FACILITIES

• Various art galleries: Chaturdik, Sukriti, Surekha, Parjit-1,

Parjit-2.

• Theaters: Auditorium, Open-air theater (Madhyavarti).

• Workshops and studios: Printmaking studio, terracotta

gallery.

• Additional facilities: Library, cafeteria (Tilam), guest house,

Shilpagram.

• Images: Include visuals of galleries and theater.

 EXTERNAL DESIGN
ELEMENTS
• Red sandstone facades with symbols inlaid in white marble and
granite represent planets.

• Each square's mythical qualities are reflected internally.

• Mars (Mangal Mahal) signifies power: administration offices.

• Guru represents knowledge: museum library.

• Venus represents art: theater complex.

• Central square (Sun) manifests as a stepped tank: knowledge

reservoir and meeting place.
KANCHENJUNGA
APARTMENT
Location: Cumballa Hill, Mumbai
Construction Period: 1970-1983
Height: 85 meters
Floor: 28
Tower’s Proportion: 1:4
Function: Residential/Housing
Architectural Style: Modern, Brutalism
 SITE ANALYSIS

Site

Original Concept of the Loggias

• East-west axis (East-Harbor, West-Arabian Sea)
• Building Typology: High rise due to urbanization and Two floor high loggias are created to keep out the
high land price sun and take in the cool sea breeze
INSPIRATION AND DESIGN

Massive Tower Creating big Creating small Central core with slip
Unite d’ Habitation, Le Corbusier gaps gaps method of construction
(Horizontality)
(Verticality)

Vertical Zoning Index

Parking (below heightened ground level) Type A Special Type D
Entrance and central core Type B Type E
Type A Type C
PLAN AND SECTION
 “Bungalows in the Air”
• Deep recessed terrace
• Buffer against wind and rain
• Belt of protection

East-West Axis View

Split level section with varying volume

• Panoramic view of city
• Maximize cross ventilation

Large Volumes :
Fixed glass windows:
Large sized rooms and double
Ventilation through doors
volume terraces
BIBHUTI MAN SINGH
BIBHUTI MAN SINGH:
ARCHITECTURAL VISION

• Preservation of Heritage:
• Emphasizes maintaining historical and cultural integrity through
traditional materials and techniques in restoration projects.
• Blending Tradition with Modernity:
• Integrates traditional Nepali elements with modern design
principles, ensuring cultural relevance and functional efficiency.
• Sustainable Practices:
• Advocates for sustainable materials and methods, promoting
energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
• Cultural Significance:
• Designs spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and
deeply rooted in Nepalese cultural heritage.
 Himalayan Bank, Birgunj
-Sets a precedent for incorporating cultural elements
in modern commercial architecture in Nepal.

Club Himalaya, Nagarkot

-Designed to maximize views of the Himalayas with
large windows and expansive terraces.

Park Village, Budhanilkantha

-The resort’s design harmonizes with the natural
landscape, featuring low-rise buildings that
blend into the surrounding greenery.

Patan Museum Restoration

-The interior spaces were adapted to create exhibition
galleries that are respectful of the building’s original
layout.
 St. Xavier's School , Jawalakhael
- Renovation project retained historical Rana-era
architecture while enhancing functionality and
sustainability.

Babar Mahal Revisited

-His design retained the palace's historical charm
while integrating modern amenities..

Dwarika Hotel Expansion

-Singh contributed to the expansion of this hotel,
incorporating traditional Newari architectural
styles, all designed with a focus on sustainability
and cultural authenticity.

Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM)

-The design incorporates open spaces, natural lighting,
and local materials, creating an environment conducive
to learning while honoring Nepalese architectural
heritage.
SIDDHI POLY CLINIC HEALTH
SERVICE AND PATH LAB
• Location: Charkhal Road, Dillibazar

• Area: 645 sq. meters.

• Building Type: Restored four storey complex

• Design Concept: Scientific function with well-fitted, high

tech, futuristic appearance

• One of the first Platinum LEED attempted buildings in Nepal

PLANNING AND DESIGN

Towards reception in first floor

Integration of metal framework with RCC Entrance canopy on first floor:

structure to create dynamic spaces Cantilever of domical atrium

Laboratories on the first floor

Ground floor accommodates dermatology, internal medicine

SECTIONAL DETAILS

• Open metal staircase for • Façade

vertical circulation towards the
road

• Double glazed windows in dome

• Extension of steel framework provides

waiting space
TECHNOLOGY AND ANALYSIS
• Turbine ventilator placed on the roof to facilitate ventilation
• High albedo materials roofing and green roof
• Domical structure conceived to work as an atrium assisting in thermal
displacement and ventilation
• Flexibility through use of lightweight partitions
• Transparency providing direct and indirect connections to allotted spaces
• Passive design techniques
• Additional cooling: Floor vents
THANK YOU