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Balkrishna V Doshi

Submitted by:MeghnaLalitaMandeep


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LIFE HISTORY

B.V Doshi was born in Pune on 26 August, 1927. He belongs to that generation which came of age just

after Independence, and which was confronted withthe massive tasks of constructing a new nation.

Doshis family had been in the furniture businessfor two generations.

He studied at the J.J School of Architecture,Mumbai.

After initial study in Bombay, he worked with LeCorbusier in Paris (1951-1954) as senior designer.

In 1955 he returned to India to supervise LeCorbusiers projects in Ahmedabad and Chandigarh.


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Most of B.V.Doshis projects/buildings areinfluenced by Le-Corbusier.

He worked closely wid Louis Isador Kahn and Anant Raje.

Doshi established the Vastu-Shilpa Foundation forStudies and Research in Environmental Design in1955, known for pioneering work in low-costhousing and city planning.

Apart from his international fame as an architect,

Dr. Doshi is equally known as educator andinstitution builder.


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In recognition of his distinguished contribution as aprofessional and as an academician, Dr.Doshi hasreceived several International and National andhonors including the Padma Shree.

Aga Khan award in 1994 for designing Vastu ShilpaFoundation.

He was the founder dean of Centre for EnvironmentalPlanning and Technology, Ahmedabad.

AWARDS


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PHILOSOPHY Over the years Doshi has created architecture that relies on

adoption of modern architecture within the indian continent. Doshi made an intensive and sustained study of traditional

indian philosophy while maintaining a deep commitment tomodernism.

His environment and urban concerns made him unique both as athinker and teacher.

He had a flexible rather than a rigid approach towards his design. He had timelessness in his architecture. He had interest in indian history, urbanism, arts and crafts and

believed in broad based research rather than a narrow focus ondesign only.

there was architectural scale and massing as well as clear sense ofspace in his designs.


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HUSSAIN-DOSHI GUFA AHMEDABAD, GUJRAT


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CLIENT : M.F HUSSAIN SITE AREA : 1000 sq. metre BUILT-UP AREA : 280 sq. metre PROJECT COST : Rs 1.8 million It is an art gallery exhibiting paintings and sculptures of noted artistM.F.Hussain and is located on a campus of the Centre for

Environmental Planning and Technology.

Buddhist caves from Ajanta and Ellora influenced the form imageryof this cave. The domes conceal an underground network of caves saving themfrom the scortching heat.


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The contours of the site were retained ratherthan being levelled.

The dome shells which were made of noreinforcements are 25mm thick and made up ofconcrete covered with china mosaic which

reflects glare and heat. A simple wire mesh and mortar lined

floor eliminates the need of any kind offoundation, as the basic form is continuous andefficient in optimizing the stresses and itsdistribution.

The construction is carried out with simple handtools and by semi and unskilled workers on site.


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The entry faade is carved and a largehorseshoe-shaped doorway.

Entrance to the caves


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Light comes in as shafts through a few circularopenings in the dome, the diffused light addingto the mystic ambience.

SHAFT


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The basic organization evolves out of the familiar module of anintersecting circles and ellipse.

PLAN


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SECTION


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VIEW OF THE INTERIOR


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SANGATH, AHMEDABAD


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The architecturally dominating shapes ofsangath are vaulted forms which are linked bothinternally and externally by gentle changes inlevel.


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The vaults were constructed with ferro concrete

and were hollow and the outer skin is glazed with broken glazed tile pieces which reduces theheat inside the building.


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The building is sunk to make vaults more prominent and to createStepped outdoor space for lectures and discussions.


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By articulating the plinth in several ways i.e sinking certainareas and elevating others, the structure looks pleasing to the eye.The studios are surmounted by two vaults and in b/w them lies a

flat roofed area that permits light to enter the end walls of both va


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Design studios with smooth floors and

rough textured ceiling.


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Rain water collected from vaults cascades intopools and channels .


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Interior view of design studio Reception area

The interiors were well furnished and well lit.


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First floor plan


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NIFT, NEW DELHI


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CLIENT: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION ANDTECHNOLOGY

SITE AREA: 11,650 SQ.METRE BUILT-UP AREA: 13,570 SQ.METRE TOTAL COST: 8.5 MILLION (1994) NIFT, recreates an inwardly bazar, livened up by designed

displays and movements of students as well as visitorsthrough the entire space.

The campus is desgned with introvert planning consisting ofacademic, administrative and residential activities i.e with acourt in the centre animated with a series of high and lowplatforms.


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The front court is surrounded by terraced academic block and glazed administrative block.

ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK


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