Overview
Overview
Overview
Socio-Cultural Art Centre
Socio-Cultural Art Centre
This project focuses on creating a socio-cultural hub where artists from various disciplines can collaborate, promote their work, and engage with the community. The design integrates spaces for art, culture, and learning.
This project focuses on creating a socio-cultural hub where artists from various disciplines can collaborate, promote their work, and engage with the community. The design integrates spaces for art, culture, and learning.
4 Months
4 Months
TIMELINE
Immersive Architectural Space
Immersive Architectural Space
PROJECT CATEGORY
Individual
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS, SPA DELHI
Individual
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS, SPA DELHI
Thesis Proposition
A cultural hub where artists from various backgrounds can come together to form a community of their own for promoting, celebrating and sharing their art forms and presenting them to the larger community as well.
Thesis Proposition
A cultural hub where artists from various backgrounds can come together to form a community of their own for promoting, celebrating and sharing their art forms and presenting them to the larger community as well.
Thesis Proposition
A cultural hub where artists from various backgrounds can come together to form a community of their own for promoting, celebrating and sharing their art forms and presenting them to the larger community as well.
Thesis Proposition
A cultural hub where artists from various backgrounds can come together to form a community of their own for promoting, celebrating and sharing their art forms and presenting them to the larger community as well.
Key Functions
Key Functions
Key Functions
Key Functions
Multi-purpose Spaces for Cultural Engagement
Multi-purpose Spaces for Cultural Engagement
Multi-purpose Spaces for Cultural Engagement
Handicraft Shops: A marketplace for local artisans to display and sell their creations.
Hotel & Convention Centre: Accommodation and event spaces for artists and visitors.
Auditoriums & Theaters: Platforms for performances, exhibitions, and cultural showcases.
Learning Centre for Arts: A dedicated space for the education and practice of various art forms.
Handicraft Shops: A marketplace for local artisans to display and sell their creations.
Hotel & Convention Centre: Accommodation and event spaces for artists and visitors.
Auditoriums & Theaters: Platforms for performances, exhibitions, and cultural showcases.
Learning Centre for Arts: A dedicated space for the education and practice of various art forms.
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Lack of a shared space where individuals can connect with others of similar interests and showcase their talents to the community.
Lack of a shared space where individuals can connect with others of similar interests and showcase their talents to the community.
Lack of a shared space where individuals can connect with others of similar interests and showcase their talents to the community.
Design Process
Design Process
Design Process
Design Process
Understanding Artist's Needs
Understanding Artist's Needs
Understanding Artist's Needs
The process included user research through interviews with artists, site context analysis, and case studies of similar cultural centres to inform design.
The process included user research through interviews with artists, site context analysis, and case studies of similar cultural centres to inform design.
Designing Spaces for User Interaction
Designing Spaces for User Interaction
Designing Spaces for User Interaction
Designing Spaces for User Interaction
Identifying the Users and the Spaces they Need
Identifying the Users and the Spaces they Need
Identifying the Users and the Spaces they Need
I identified various users who would benefit from the creation of such a space and detailed out the various spaces they would require to devise the area program.
I identified various users who would benefit from the creation of such a space and detailed out the various spaces they would require to devise the area program.
Context Analysis
Context Analysis
Context Analysis
Context Analysis
Analysing the Cultural and Physical Environment
Analysing the Cultural and Physical Environment
Analysing the Cultural and Physical Environment
The community art center aligns with local culture and user's needs. Through community analysis, I've designed a space that fosters creativity and collaboration.
The community art center aligns with local culture and user's needs. Through community analysis, I've designed a space that fosters creativity and collaboration.
Context-Informed Site Planning
Context-Informed Site Planning
Context-Informed Site Planning
Context-Informed Site Planning
Creating Connected Community Spaces
Creating Connected Community Spaces
Creating Connected Community Spaces
The site is organised along three major axes that connect to key green spaces, creating seamless pedestrian pathways. Major public functions are strategically placed along these axes to ensure the site remains active and engaging at all times.
The site is organised along three major axes that connect to key green spaces, creating seamless pedestrian pathways. Major public functions are strategically placed along these axes to ensure the site remains active and engaging at all times.
Design Development
Design Development
Design Development
Iterative process for Concept Refinement
Iterative process for Concept Refinement
Iterative process for Concept Refinement
The design evolved through iterative refinements, integrating feedback from case studies, user research, and context analysis to balance functionality, art, and community.
The design evolved through iterative refinements, integrating feedback from case studies, user research, and context analysis to balance functionality, art, and community.
Final Design Scheme
Final Design Scheme
Final Design Scheme
Final Design Scheme
Multi-functional Cultural Hub
Multi-functional Cultural Hub
Multi-functional Cultural Hub
The final design is a well-balanced combination of art, education, and culture, providing artists and the community with a dynamic space for interaction, learning, and creative expression.
The final design is a well-balanced combination of art, education, and culture, providing artists and the community with a dynamic space for interaction, learning, and creative expression.
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Looking forward to contributing to the next transformational experience!
Let's Connect
Know more about me & my work
Looking forward to contributing to the next transformational experience!
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Know more about me & my work
Looking forward to contributing to the next transformational experience!
I design digital, physical and phygital experiences.
© Copyright Abhishek Manraj 2024. All Rights Reserved
I design digital, physical and phygital experiences.
© Copyright Abhishek Manraj 2024. All Rights Reserved
I design digital, physical and phygital experiences.
© Copyright Abhishek Manraj 2024. All Rights Reserved
I design digital, physical and phygital experiences.
© Copyright Abhishek Manraj 2024. All Rights Reserved