Achyut Kanvinde
Achyut Kanvinde
Achyut Kanvinde
KANVINDE
Full Name Pen Name : Padma Shri Achyut Kanvinde : Achyut kanvinde.
Born
Education : Sir J.J. School of Art (university in Mumbai) in 1935 Attended Harvard Graduate School Of Design in 1945. Career : appointed as Chief Architect Of CSIR. was influenced by Walter Gropius
Famous works
Physical Research Laboratory Ahmadabad Textiles Industry Council of Scientific And Ahmadabad Research Association Industrial Research
Famous works
Delhi (1991)
The building accommodates a complex of workshops, library, lecture halls and observatory.
A set of vertical volumes that rise gradually This building is visually appealing and unimposing. It has a large grand flight of steps on its entrance.
the skylights are dominant highlight of the design. Materials : RCC frame, brick infill plastered in a fine stone grit finish
Doodhsagar dairy
The natural slope of the site is utilized to advantage of multi-level processing system. Walls and structures are more theatrical than technical in their function and supporting. The equipment is framed in a 7 sq. m concrete grid.
mehsana (1973)
the larger public spaces including reception, other departmental offices are at lower floors. exclusive functions such as private offices and meeting rooms are grouped at the top of building.
on exterior the ventilation points are expressed as large shafts . they evacuate the hot air by natural convection . the exterior is finished with a rough plaster composed of marble chips and cement
The building looks interesting when viewed from all angles. vertical and horizontal grooves are introduced. elevational features and shafts been used to add interest. Grey stone, grit plaster, grey cement panels are used for low maintenance.
awards
Awarded Padma Shree in 1976. President IIA (1974-75) Co-Authored book Campus Design in India. IIAs Babu Rao Mhatre Gold Medal for life time achievement in 1985 Great Masters Award from JK Industries Ltd. in 1993. Was also a part of the jury on the competition for the Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts, along with B.V. Doshi.
analysis
Visual appeal- due to its divided massing, their proportions and horizontality. Modern for its time- built in 1964. Exposed circulation spaces Dull neutral colors used, like in most of his other works.
CONCLUSION
First priority was given to functions and social values They rejected symmetry. Kanvinde has mostly designed research and educational areas. He liked to reveal the internal functions in a building ( office block, walkway, auditorium ) as separate masses. Dull, neutral colors are used . vertical volumes, skylights, ventilation shafts are most common elements in his works.
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