BHARAT BHAVAN by CHARLES CORIA, BIHAR

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

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

4. 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.

5. PLAN

6. 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.

7.  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”.

8.  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.

9. 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.

10. SKETCH

11.  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.

12. ART GALLERY
WORKSHOP OF FINE ARTS

13. REPERTORY THEATER
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AUDITORIA

14. DETAILS AND ELEVATIONS OF GATES

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