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    Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi is an Indian architect known for pioneering low-cost housing and applying Modernist concepts sensitively to the Indian context. Some of his notable works include the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi, Amdavad ni Gufa art gallery in Ahmedabad, and the CEPT University campus. He trained under Le Corbusier and combined Modernism with sensitivity to local traditions and environment. His Sangath design laboratory in Ahmedabad exemplifies his philosophy of integrating diverse disciplines through architecture that is economical and passive in design.

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    Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi is an Indian architect known for pioneering low-cost housing and applying Modernist concepts sensitively to the Indian context. Some of his notable works include the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi, Amdavad ni Gufa art gallery in Ahmedabad, and the CEPT University campus. He trained under Le Corbusier and combined Modernism with sensitivity to local traditions and environment. His Sangath design laboratory in Ahmedabad exemplifies his philosophy of integrating diverse disciplines through architecture that is economical and passive in design.

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    Works Of B.V.

    Doshi

    Presented byAakanksha Gupta(


    Parul Jain(18)
    3-B

    A teacher, a speaker, an architect- Balkrishna Vithaldas


    Doshi is a man who has worn several hats.
    D.O.B.-26 August 1927.
    Pioneering in the low-cost-housing , Doshi has led the
    evolution of contemporary Indian architecture. Doshi applies
    Modernists concepts to an Indian context, and he has
    developed a theory of the city as an augmentation of layers
    and overlays. As a result, his work is a visual feast of diverse
    mediums, dimensions, and textures.
    NIFT ,New Delhi; Amdavad ni Gufa, Ahmedabad; CEPT,
    Ahmedabad; Sangath, BV Doshi's office, Ahmedabad; IIM
    Bangalore are few of his classics.
    Awards- He has plenty of feathers up his hat. Most recognised
    ones areAssociate Member, Royal Institute of British Architects, 1954
    Fellowship, Graham Foundation, 1958
    Honorary Fellow, American Institute of Architects, 1971
    Fellow, Indian Institute of Architects, 1971
    Padma Shri Award, Government of India, 1976

    Early works
    After he completed his studies at J. J. School of Art,
    Bombay in 1950 he became a senior designer on Le
    Corbusier's projects in Ahmedabad and Chandigarh.
    After being trained
    in his craft under Le
    Corbusier for four
    years between
    1951-54inParis, B.
    V. Doshi returned
    toAhmedabadto
    supervise Le
    Corbusier's
    projects. His studio,
    Vastu-Shilpa
    (environmental
    design), was

    http://www.fondationlecorbusier.fr/CorbuCache/900x720_2049_2412.jpg

    Combining his early work experience at Le


    Corbusiers studio in Paris with his own research
    into native Indian architecture, he introduced a
    unique form of modernism to the country that
    remained sensitive to the Indian context of
    community and environment. He cites the
    temples of Madhurai as his learning grounds for
    lessons on rhythm and composition, just as he
    attributes his work ethic to Le Corbusier.

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/118078821452485948/

    Design Philosophies
    Doshis ideas are not borrowed, but they come from an
    open minded though deliberate assimilation of
    influences. Le Corbusier was like a guru to me, he says.
    He taught me to observe and react to climate, to
    tradition, to function, to structure, to economy, and to the
    landscape.
    And because he was my guru, I decided that I could not
    copy him.
    A deep understanding of the past and a comfortable
    relationship with the present was the only way that India
    could invent a sustainable future for herself, was their
    belief. Explaining his philosophy, Doshi quotes Gandhi,
    open the windows but see that your roof is not blown
    out, make sure that the foundations are strong.

    Sangath

    Client- Balakrishna Trust


    Principal Architect , Balkrishna Doshi
    Location-Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    Site Area, 2346 m2
    Total Built-up Area, 585 m2
    Project Cost , Rs. 0.6 Million

    Sangath" is a design laboratory where professionals from


    diverse disciplines are invited to explore new visions,
    concepts and solutions integrating arts, crafts,
    engineering and philosophy of life. Sangath to see that
    each individual in the coming millennium is benefited
    from its visions and design solutions. -Balkrishna Doshi

    https://thearchiblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/sangath-ahmedabad-b-v-doshi-

    CHARACTER OF THE BUILT


    form starts to reveal itself right at the entrance, which
    makes one wonder about where to move and how to
    reach the sanctum. In achieving a destination, there are
    many ways to go. Sangath has two entrances, one at
    level + 1.8 m and the other at 1.m. Both finally reach
    the same place, but through different paths.

    http://architecturesense.blogspot.in/2012/07/sangath-you-have-to-losetrack-to-come.html

    Design features

    Sandwiched construction of vault

    The vaulted roof is of locally-made clay fuses


    over the concrete slab, which provides a
    non-conducting layer. The top finish of China
    mosaic glazed tiles further adds to the insulation.
    Being white and glossy it reflects sun while being
    made from clay it retards the heat transmission.

    Vaulted roof form

    The roof form creates an efficient surface/volume ratio optimizing material


    quantities. The higher space volume thus created provides for hot air
    pockets due to convective currents that keep lower volumes relatively cool.

    The ventilating window at upper volume releases the accumulated hot air
    through pressure differences.

    Subterranean spaces
    The building is largely buried under the ground to use earth
    masses for natural insulation.
    Envelope design

    Storage walls
    External walls of the building are nearly a metre deep but
    have been hollowed out as alcoves to provide storage that
    becomes an insulative wall with efficiency of space (for
    storage functions).

    Passive Solar Design


    Indirect/diffused light
    To maximize daylight (intensity
    of illumination) and to diffuse
    Heat and glare, the light is
    received in indirect manner by
    diffusing it. Thereare three
    ways by which natural light
    is drawn within.
    https://thearchiblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/sangath-ahmedabad-b-v-doshiBy upper-level large openings
    8.jpg?w=574
    towards north direction, which is cool,
    and consistent light is reflected off the
    clouds

    Skylights, which are projected


    masses from the roof, reflect the
    light on the white inner wall surface,
    which further radiates light into the
    room
    Innermost spaces are lit up through
    small cutouts in the roof slab, which
    are then filled with hollow glass

    Landscaping
    Microclimate through
    vegetation cover and
    lawns.
    Water channels
    Rainwater and overflow of
    pumped water from the roof
    tank are harnessed through
    roof channels that run
    through a series of cascading
    tanks and water channels to
    finally culminate in a pond
    from where it is recycled
    back or used for irrigating
    vegetation.

    Water cascades
    also provide
    interesting
    visual
    experiences.
    The building performance
    is something of much
    appreciation as there is a
    difference of about 8
    degree C between the
    interior and exterior roof
    skin temperatures. The
    time-lag for heat transfer is

    Exposed natural finishes


    The concrete of slabs and
    wall surfaces are kept bare
    unplastered as final visual
    finishes, which provide a
    natural look and save on
    finishing material quantity.
    se of secondary waste material
    Paving material is a stone
    chip waste while the roof
    surface is glazed tiles
    waste laid down in

    Amdavad ni Gufa

    An underground art gallery in Ahmedabad, it exhibits


    works of the famous 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

    Etymology and Development

    The gallery is calledgufa("cave" inGujarati) because of


    its resemblance to acave. It was known earlier as
    Hussain-Doshi ni Gufa, after its architect, B.V. Doshi, and
    the artist, M.F. Hussain. Later it was renamed after the
    city ofAhmedabad, known locally asAmdavad.

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Amdavad_ni_gufa.jpg

    The structure'scontemporary architecturedraws on


    ancient and natural themes. The domes are inspired by
    the shells oftortoisesand by soap bubbles.
    The Buddhist caves ofAjantaandEllorainspired Doshi
    to design the interior with circles and ellipses, while
    Hussain'swall paintingsare inspired byPaleolithic cave
    art.

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Amdavad_ni_Gufa1
    3px-Amdavad_ni_Gufa1.JPG

    Themosaictiles on
    the roof are similar to
    those found on the
    roofs of theJain
    temples at Girnar,
    and the mosaic snake
    is fromHindu
    mythology.

    Hussain-Doshi Gufa is a
    unique project blending
    state of artengineering
    know how with very
    primitive construction
    skillsof execution.
    The entire design is
    made up of circles and
    ellipses.

    The interior is divided by


    tree trunks or columns
    similar to those found
    atStonehenge.

    Computerassistedplanning
    facilities were used to
    resolve the structure's
    unorthodox design.

    Construction

    http://cms.mumbaimirror.com/portalfiles/28/3/201106/Image/2011-06-10/04-2.jpg

    Asimple floorof wiremeshandmortarwas used


    instead of a traditional foundation.All the structure's
    components are self-supporting,relieving stressby
    their ubiquitous continuity.Ferro cement, only one
    inch thick, was used for the undulating walls and
    domes in order to reduce load.
    The domes themselves are supported by irregularly
    shaped inclined columns, similar to those found in

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7e/Zen_cafe.JPG/140pxZen_cafe.JPG

    The cave was constructed by


    unskilled tribal labourers using
    onlyhand
    tools.Brokenceramiccrockeryan
    d waste tiles were used to cover
    the domes' exterior, which bears
    a transversal mosaic of a snake.

    Work was carried out in


    two phases: the first was
    the construction of the
    main cave as an
    underground art gallery,
    while the second covered
    the surrounding structures
    including the paving, the
    caf, and a separate art
    gallery for exhibitions.

    Structure

    http://lh5.ggpht.com/A6ClfijpIZk/TqPj7B3R3BI/AAAAAAAAARY/FzbiuuPt83A/DOSH-GUF0017_HUSAIN_DOSHI_GUFA_ART_GALLERYINTERIOR_VIEW_thumb
    %25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800

    Light arrives though snouts,


    creating spots of light on the floor
    which move around as the day
    progresses, intended to create a
    mystic atmosphere.

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/Amdavad_ni_gufa3.jpg/93px-Amdavad_ni_gufa-3.jpg

    The gallery space is


    belowground level. A
    partially hidden staircase
    leads to a circular door
    which opens into a cave-like
    Though designed to display paintings, the cave has no straight
    space.
    walls, instead using a continuation of the curved dome structure

    Hussain used the


    gallery's walls as a
    canvas, painting
    on them with bold
    strokes and bright

    The figures were


    designed to
    resemble ancient
    cave paintings in
    a modern

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/nichitecture/5741802335/in/photostream/

    NIFT DELHI
    Ar. Doshi believes that architecture cannot be
    distinguished separately either as modulation of
    light or surfaces or supporting system

    The Interior and The


    Exterior

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/nichitecture/5741802335/in/photostream/

    The ability to connect previously dissociated thoughts into


    a coherent philosophy which encompasses all of humanity,
    may be recognized by many of his students. Doshi has a
    special talent for picking an example from everyday life
    which all of us relate to, to illustrate an intangible concept
    and make it more comprehensible

    NIFT AHMEDABED

    http://vistara-urban.com/tag/cept-ahmedabad/

    IIM BANGLORE
    My lighting is different from that of Corbusier and Louis
    khan. Contrast IIM Banglore with that of Kahn at
    Ahmedabed. IIM B is more like walking through a
    garden.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/nichitecture/5741802335/in/photostream/

    IIM BANGLORE

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/nichitecture/5741802335/in/photostream/

    IIM AHMEDABED

    http://www.insiteindia.in/2012/october/BV
    %20Doshi%20Article_260092012.pdf

    The IIM
    Campus in
    Bengaluru
    reflects the
    sense of
    scale,
    proportion
    and light
    thats
    trademark
    Doshi.
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/nichitecture/5741802335/in/photostream/

    It contains elements that shift and break strict axiality and draws
    many principles from the Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by
    Emperor Akbar in the sixteenth century. Apart from the
    organizational principles such as interlocking courts, pavilions,
    terraced gardens and connections, the IIM-B also employs more
    subtle lessons about materials and consistency of details from
    Fatehpur Sikri. The construction of the entire complex is made
    simple and standardized using exposed concrete, lattices, frames,
    and wall system using rough blocks of local gray granite.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/nichitecture/5741802335/in/photostream/

    Source- fatehpur sikri

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/nichitecture/5741802335/in/photostream/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaggy/981428674/

    IIM Banglore

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaggy/981428674/

    Doshi: Architecture without adjectives


    Some thoughts by BV DOSHI-

    Can you see the sunlight changing through the sky?


    Can you see the shadows playing inside? Do you feel
    inside the classroom or outside ?

    I am not an architect, thats the problemI am not an


    architect. For me its a search, only a search. Search for
    that unknown that I have not known, neither I know how
    it will manifest. Thats actually the essence of my work.
    It begins somewhere, ends somewhere. And in that
    process, I grow and the work grows. We grow together.
    the way his designs let sunshine, shadows, breeze,
    rhythm and freedom to form a subtle harmony. You
    neednt be an architect to feel this.

    When he talks about God and its creation you feel pious
    inside. Like when he sayswhen you make a home for
    someone, think it as the mans temple to offer prayer to
    God. How can you make his temple bad just because he is
    not so rich? Or when he says- all human beings are
    inherently compassionate and loveable animal, highly
    sophisticated. It opens up new horizons in your mind, lets
    new light come in.

    I think architecture is a matter of transformation.


    Transformation of all adverse situations into favourable
    conditions B.V.Doshi
    See Corbusier told me once, which I think is important that,
    even where there is somebody standing behind you, who is
    better than you and you are answerable to him B.V.Doshi

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