Page 16 - 19BAR0013

4 Case Studies

4.1 Kalakshetra- Chennai – Live Case study

4.1.1 Introduction

Architect : Rukmini Devi Arundale
Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
Year:1936
Type: Cultural Center
Site area: 100 acres
Location : Thiruvanmiyur , Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Aim : Kalakshetra is a Cultural Academy which promotes Indian Dance Music and Art
Facilities/ Spaces: Reception, learning center, library, guest rooms, auditorium, costume
department, visual arts studios, prayer hall, dance and music cottage, museums, parking

4.1.2 Zoning and Design Features

1. The learning spaces of Kalakshetra is zoned in individual cottages, blocks are positioned
radially in accordance with the focal point of each element's strand or sculpture.

2. The campus is bordered with a vast array of trees that act as a sound barrier and provide a
peaceful environment

3. A free following informal pattern, the classrooms, auditorium and the prayer hall are
spread in central part, while the administrative parts, dining hall and school covers the outer
region

4. Kalakshetra is an escape place from hustle surroundings where we can find calmness with
lot of nature integration inside

9