The document discusses two works by Indian architect B.V. Doshi: Amdavad ni Gufa and the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Amdavad ni Gufa is an underground art gallery in Ahmedabad designed by Doshi to house paintings by Maqbool Fida Hussain. It has a unique cave-like structure made of interconnected domes and irregular columns resembling tree trunks. Natural light enters through openings to create a mystical atmosphere. The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, completed in 1973, is situated on a sloping site. Doshi's design incorporates local traditions of pavilion-like spaces and courtyards, with buildings arranged around an interlocking

1. SEMINAR CONTEMPORARY
ARCHITECTURE
SINHGAD COLLEGE OF
ARCHITECTURE,PUNE
T.Y. B.ARCH (D)
DIPESH JAIN
ROLL NO. 12

13. Amdavad ni Gufa
by B.V Doshi

14. • Amdavad ni Gufa is an underground
art gallery in Ahmedabad, India.
Designed by the architect Balkrishna
Vithaldas Doshi, it exhibits works of
the Indian artist Maqbool Fida
Hussain. The gallery represents a
unique juxtaposition of architecture
and art. The cave-like underground
structure has a roof made of multiple
interconnected domes, covered with a
mosaic of tiles. On the inside, irregular
tree-like columns support the domes.
It was earlier known as Hussain-Doshi
ni Gufa.
• There are facilities for special painting
exhibitions and for projecting films.
Gardens and a café are located above
ground.

15.  While visiting Ahmedabad, Hussain asked his
friend Doshi to design a permanent art gallery for
the exhibition of his works. Together they
planned an underground structure capable of
withstanding the area's severe summer heat.
 Computer-assisted planning facilities were used
to resolve the structure's unorthodox design.
A simple floor of wire mesh and mortar was used
instead of a traditional foundation. All the
structure's components are self-
supporting, relieving stress by their ubiquitous
continuity. Ferro cement, only one inch thick,
was used for the undulating walls and domes in
order to reduce load. The cave was constructed
by unskilled tribal labourers using only hand
tools. Broken ceramic crockery and waste tiles
were used to cover the domes' exterior, which
bears a transversal mosaic of a snake.

16. • The gallery space is below ground level.
A partially hidden staircase leads to a
circular door which opens into a cave-
like space. Though designed to display
paintings, the cave has no straight
walls, instead using a continuation of
the curved dome structure which
extends down to the floor.
• The domes themselves are supported
by irregularly shaped inclined columns,
similar to those found in natural caves.
They are also said to resemble the
trunks of trees. The entire design is
made up of circles and ellipses.
• Light arrives though snouts, creating
spots of light on the floor which move
around as the day progresses, intended
to create a mystic atmosphere.

17. • Hussain used the gallery's walls as
a canvas, painting on them with
bold strokes and bright colors.
The artwork depicts human
figures and motifs of animals,
including his
famous horse figures.
• He also decorated features such
as doors and even air
conditioners. The figures were
designed to resemble ancient
cave paintings in a modern
environment. Hussain also placed
a few metal sculptures of human
figures between the inclining
columns.
• His largest work, Sheshnag (the
divine serpent), stretches over a
length of 100 feet (30 m).

18. IIM,BANGALORE
PROJECT - IIM,BANGLORE
ARCHITECT -B.V. DOSHI
SITE AREA - 100 ACRES
BUILDING - INSTITUTIONL
YEAR OF COMPLETION - 1973

19.  ONE OF THE OUR INSTUTUIONS COMMISSIONED
BY THE GOVERNMENT SHORTLY AFTER THE
INDEPENDENCE TO TRAIN THE FUTURE LEADERS
OF A NEW INDUSTRIALIZED SOCIETY.
 SLOPING TOPOGRAPHY OF THE SITE MAKES IT
ARCHITECTURE NOTEWORTHY.
 THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS A
‘CRITIQUE’ OF KAHNS AHMEDABAD
INSTITUTE,AS IT DEVICATES FROM SOME BASIC
PRINCIPLES.
 BUILDINGS INCLUDE THE EXTERNAL SPACE AND
INK BETWEEN THE BUILDINGS

20.  FUNCTIONAL AND PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTEOF THE
DESIGN ARE RELATED TO THE LOCAL TRADITIONSOF
PAVILLIONLIKE SPACES AND COURTYARDS.
 AMPLE PROVISION FOR PLANTATION & USE OF
LOCAL MATERIAL.
 THE FORECOURT AND ENTRANCE ARE AT THE
LOWER LEFT OF PLANE

21.  THE STONE TEXTURES ALLOWS THE CLIMBING IVY OR KALATI (STONE OR
CLIMBER CALLED IN KANNADA) TO GROW TO HUG THE WALL.
 WHICH ADDS TO THE ALREADY INFINITE GREENERY AND IS VERY
SUITABLE FOR BANGLORE CLIMATE

22.  DORMITORIES ARE ARRANGED DIAGONALLY AROUND AN INTERLOCKING
SERIES OF COURTYARDS IN UPPER PART.
 DESIGN INCLUDED LONG AND UNUSALLY HIGH “THREE STOREYED
CORRIDORS” WITH INNMERABLE VISTAS OF FOCAL POINT.
 CORRIDORS ARE SOMETIMES OPEN, OR AT TIMES WITH PERGOLAS AND
SKYLIGHTS.

23.  PROJECT - NIFT, NEW DELHI
 ARCHITECT -B.V. DOSHI
 SITE AREA - 11,560 SQ MT. (
 BUILT UP AREA - 13,570 SQ MT. (INCLUDING
BASEMENT)
 LOCATION - HAUZ KHAS NEW DELHI.
 YEAR OF COMPLETION - 1986

24. SIDE SURROUNDING OF THE BUILDING
Building is aligned with its long sides
along NW and SE axis, facilitating
good exposure to the sun and breeze,
at times causing glare.
 Different blocks of building complex
are placed according to the site lines.
All the peripheral building lines are
parallel to the site lines.
Openings for light and ventilation
have been sacrificed for aesthetic
considerations than climatic comfort.
STRUCTURESTRUCTURE
This complex is based on frame
structure - square module has been
followed up..
The roofing is done with waffle slabs
(1.7mx1.7m) thus providing a column
free space of 6.85 sq.m
The external thickness Acts as
adequate sun protection for the
Windows, providing insulation.
ORIENTATION
labs
Art room
LabsLabs
Labs Labs
classroomclassroom
Basement

25. SITE PLANNING
• Flat land with artificial contours.
• Proper segregation of functions as
building blocks are places in certain
set of zones which is determined by
the function character of the
building block.
• The planning revolves around the
two courts- the sunken cover
with a stepped kund and the
amphitheatre.
• Although apart from the zonal green
there is not any substantial green
area to be landscaped, the institute
gives a feeling of richly landscaped
environment.
• Two types of circulation
pedestrian and vehicular.
• An inner road leads to the main car
park just outside the main entrance.
• The entry to the campus is from two
sides. Front and back.
ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE
Inner road leading to
minor parking
Pedestrian circulation
Vehicular circulation

26. BLDG.BLOCK
GREEN AREAS
AMPHITHEATRE
PEDESTRAIN CIRCULATION
Administrative Block
Amphitheatre
Academic block
Sunken court or Kund
Hostel Block
•The site is basically divided in to three basic zones.
• Academic block are similar in plan and in function also, occupies the left
portion of the site.
ZONINGZONING
•Administrative block along with canteen and
library is in right hand side.
•The Hostel block is placed right at the back of
the site.

27. CLASSROOMS
LABS.
GREEN
AMPH.+COURT
VERT.CIRC.
HORZ.CIRC.
RECEPTION
KITCHEN
CAFETERIA
TOILETS
ADM.BLOCK
GROUND COVERAGE
=2892 sq.mts. (25%)
BUILDING LAYOUT
Labs in the way due to
insufficient space
GROUND FLOOR
PLAN
Different blocks acquire different
shapes and forms depending
upon the functions they are
accommodating.
 Permeability of the blocks, due
to accessibility from all the sides.
 The building blocks are
concentrated around the sunken
court thus generating activity and
creating lively environment

28. MATERIAL USED IN THE BUILDING
STRUCTURE - R.C.C and brick walls.
CLADDING – Random rubble stone
masonry on some part of the plinth, walls in
some places, imported float glass used as a
special material as a non reflecting glass
used as a complete wall, steel frame
screened with reflected glass, and use of
vibrant colors in the interiors spaces.
FLOOR FINISH: Block granite and white
marble check flooring in reception hall, Kota
green and Jaisalmer yellow in corridors,
Plain cement floor finish in classrooms and
laboratories, chip flooring in exhibition hall,
stone in open spaces.
FAÇADE TREATMENT: The exterior
although uniformly finished in grey-
colored grit, the interiors come as a
surprises, with composition in white,
grey and greens of the court reflected in
the glass wall.

29. •The institute gives a feeling of richly landscaped environment.
•Site boundary is lined with deciduous and evergreen trees.
•A series of high and low platforms, soft and hard landscaping have been used in the
amphitheatre court.
LANDSCAPINGLANDSCAPING
•In surrounding areas of kund soft
landscaping is done and it is paved with
cutouts for basement lighting.