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Submitted by-
Akanksha
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B.Arch.
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( 1916 2003 )
He believed that the relationships of the parts
and materials of the
building are a working
morality.
He was influenced by
Walter Gropius.
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Dudhsagar Dairy Complex, Mehsana National Dairy Development
Board, New Delhi National Science Centre, New Delhi Nehru Science
Centre, New Delhi IIT Kanpur
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Area : 6000 sq.m
The natural slope of the site is utilized to the advantage of a
multi-level processing system.
Milk receiving is done at the roof. Processing is done at the
second level. The third and the lowest level accommodates workers
amenities. Walls and structure are more theatrical than technical
in their function of containing and
supporting the process within.
The equipment is framed in a 7 sq. m concrete grid.
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On exterior the
ventilation points are
expressed as large
shafts that rise above the
roof level.
They evacuate the hot air by natural convection
eliminating the need for a
mechanical exhaust
system.
Graphic banding of the exterior finish helps
articulate the muscular
feature of the building.
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1. Milk receiving
2. Truck deck
3. Elevated deck
4. Tanks
5. Powder filling packing
6. Goods lift
7. Vent shaft
8. Canopy
9. Spray dryer
10.Shaft
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The socialistic emphasis on office-worker amenities and
environmentally sensitive work
space remind of a Dutch
architect Herman Hertzberger. More exclusive functions such as
private offices and
meeting rooms are grouped at
the top of the building.
The lager public spaces including the reception and
other departmental offices are
at the lower floors.
Area : 2700 sq. m
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Vertical services fire escapes, main
stairs and elevator
towers are concentrated at the
rear of the structure
as clearly expressed
shafts.
The exterior is finished with a rough
plaster composed of
marble chips and
white cement.
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The building sets back from the street in receding, irregular
terraces.
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Pant
Growing medium
Filter fleece
Drainage layer
Suitable water proofing membrane
Concrete slab
Detail of terrace garden
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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.
The quality of execution and finishes reflects his attention to
detailing and an experienced yet
relating attitude of design.
The lightness spoke of the primacy of idea over matter, logic
over circumstances, it was the theme that never left his
architecture.
