charles correa
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CHARLES CORREA
Submitted by :Moksha Bhatia14615763RD – YEARB.ARCH - 2014
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EARLY LIFE• Born on – September 1, 1930 in Hyderabad.• Died on – June 16, 2015 in Mumbai.• Became fascinated with the principles of design
as a child.• Charles Correa was an Indian architect, urban
planner, international lecturer, traveler and activist.
• Correa began his higher studies at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai at the University of Bombay.
• studied at the University of Michigan (1949–53) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (1953–55)
• At Michigan 2 professors who influenced him – Walter Salders and Buckminister Fuller
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• In 1958 he established his own Mumbai based professional practice.
• He has been influenced by Le Corbusier , • From 1970–75, he was Chief Architect
for New Bombay .• In 1985, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
appointed him Chairman of the National Commission on Urbanization.
• In 1987, won gold medal of IIA (Indian Institute Of Architects)
• In 1990, won gold medal of UIA ( Union Of International Associations)
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OTHER AWARDS• RIBA Royal Gold Medal – 1984.
• Padma Vibhushan (2006) and Padma Shri (1972).
• Praemium Imperiale (1994)
• 7th Aga Khan Award for Architecture for Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1998)
• Austrian Decoration for Science and Art (2005)
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PHILOSOPHY• Key to Correa’s design approach is his understanding of
the unique cultural requirements and needs of his native country.
• The basic philosophy of Charles Correa in planning the buildings, the architect has tried to give long corridors and wide arches, which provide shades and ventilation.
• He has successfully expressed his philosophy combining with regional traditions within a modern environment .
• The buildings of Charles Correa are responsive to the environment , especially to the climate.
• Open to sky space pervasive theme in his architecture.
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CONTRIBUTION• Correa's work in India shows a careful
development, understanding and adaptation of Modernism to a non-western culture.
• Correa's early works attempt to explore a local vernacular within a modern environment.
• He has designed some of the most outstanding buildings in India and has received many of the world’s most important architecture awards
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FEW BUILDINGS• Kanchanjunga Apartments• Sonmarg Apartments• Brtitish council• Vidhan Sabha Bhopal• Jawahar kala Kendara• Bharat Bhavan• Aga Khan Museum• Cidade de Goa Resort Hotel• City Centre• Champalimand Foundation Research Centre• Salvaco Church, Mumbai..• LIC building• Gandhi Aashram• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
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VIDHAN BHAVAN, BHOPAL
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• The Vidhan Bhavan is a huge building, covering an area of more than 32,000 sq. meters of built space.
• The whole building presents as extremely pleasing vision of powerful curves and straight vertical and horizontal lines.
• The building is located in center of Bhopal.
• It is a form which finds many echoes in Bhopal's history, from the magnificent stupa at Sanchi to the Great capital of Mandu.
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• the plan of the building developed as a circle, so it could have an autonomous unity and presence, regardless of the direction from which it is approached
• The Vidhan Bhavan is divided into nine compartments of squares each enclosing in it a pattern of gardens within gardens
• Entry to the building is through three main gates or 'dwars', one for people at large through the kund, one for member of the legislature and minister and one for the Speaker of the House. There is also a smaller entrance for the Chief Minister and Ministers attending cabinet meetings.
• Centrally Air-Conditioned• Integrated Sound-Cum-Electronic Voting System.• Interior Decoration & Art Work.
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VIP ENTRANCE
LEGISLATOR’S FOYER
VIDHAN PARISHAD
VIDHAN SABHA
COURT OF PEOPLE
CABINET ROOMLIBRARY
COMBINED HALL
PUBLIC ENTRANCE
REFLECTING POOL
CENTRAL HALL
COURTYARD
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PUBLIC ENTRANCE
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COURT OF PEOPLE
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The Vidhan Sabha, accommodating 366 members in a circular volume capped by a dome (above) and the legislator's foyer
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VIP ENTRANCE
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CENTRAL HALL
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COURTYARD
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Charles Correa won prestigous AGA KHAN award in 1999 for this.
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BRITISH COUNCIL, NEW DELHI
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• Year : 1987-1992• Materials: walls – red sandstone sculptures:
black rock quarried from Mahabalipuram• It is the headquarters of their office in India• Houses a library, an auditorium and an art
gallery too.• These elements are arranged in a series of
layers – represents the historic interfaces that have existed between India and Britain
• he created a series of three courtyards representing the three cosmic local points that stad for the world center in hindu, muslim and european cultures.
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION
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Champalimaud Foundation Research Centre
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• Opened on the 5th of Oct 2010.• Location: Lisbon, Portugal. on the waterfront of
Pedrouços• a private biomedical research foundation • The mission of the Foundation is "to develop
programmes of advanced biomedical research and provide clinical care of excellence, with a focus on translating pioneering scientific discoveries into solutions which can improve the quality of life of individuals around the world."
• Has a curved stone form with circular cut- aways
• Comprises two buildings, first - research laboratories and treatment rooms, second housing an auditorium and exhibition area.
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research laboratories and treatment rooms
an auditorium and exhibition area.
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• A central pathway crosses the site between the buildings, leading towards two monolithic stone sculptures and an outdoor amphitheater.
• Above the pathway, a glass tubular bridge connects the two buildings together.
• Attempted to use NATURE as therapy. The WATER around us. The SKY above. The healing presence of RAIN FORESTS. All these are therapies for the patients
• Uses the highest levels of contemporary science & medicine to help people grappling with real problems; cancer, brain damage, blindness.
• The buildings are arranged to create a 125 m long pedestrian pathway leading diagonally across the site, towards open seas
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A central pathway a glass tubular bridge
pathway leading diagonally across the site, towards open seas
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• Pathway is on an incline so that when walking upwards one can see only the sky ahead.
• At the top of the ramp there are two stone monoliths, straight from the quarry
• From the highest point, a large body of water is visible which appears to connect to the ocean beyond
• In the centre of the water body, just below the surface, is an oval shaped stainless steel object, slightly convex so that it reflects the blue sky and the passing clouds above
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AUDITORIUM FOYER
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CONCLUSION
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Main basic features of his design
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