Project Aim:
Interpretation Centre will serve as a focal building at the center of Sector 17.The proposed
The Centre would employ different means of communication like small-scale exhibits, areas for cafes, information about various shops, restaurants, offices, etc. The proposed focal building will
act as a landmark for wayfinding and orientation for the user visiting the area. Along with the
above primary functions the building and its immediate surrounding area should ensure that all
of these would serve the purpose of enhancing the experience of the visitors while appreciating
the context.
Site Context:
Sector 17, of Chandigarh, is considered to be a paradise for shoppers in Chandigarh. It is the
city center. The place is the most happening hub for tourists and locals alike. The Sector 17
of Chandigarh is a pedestrian’s paradise dotted with fountains, sculptures, and groves of
trees. In summer the tourists move from one end of the sector to the other, under the shade
of a corridor, and in winter it is nice to be out in the sun-drenched piazzas. In the evenings,
when the colorful mosaic of neon signs and the aesthetically illuminated fountains come
alive, Sector 17 becomes Chandigarh city’s biggest outdoor club.
Social Context:
The major design challenge is to develop a focal building that symbolizes the spirit of the
The context in which it is built. The foremost emphasis would be on innovation in creating
Shapes, innovative structural formulation, small-scale and form-oriented structures. The
The building will primarily be an attraction or an icon in the existing built environment, ensuring
That the proposed form is relevant to the function and experience it is being designed for. A
clear understanding of the Site surroundings and the social, cultural & historical values of the given area is essential to give a design solution that integrates well with the existing built environment.
Concept:
Interpretation Centre is a project to revive the “Heart of Chandigarh”. The project is located at the central plaza of Sector 17, near the Dolphin Fountain. The main Axis of Circulation in the Sector 17 is linear; hence the building is placed in such a way that it can co-relate to the flow of pedestrians. The building is designed as a New Landmark in the Central Plaza. The building is designed in Brutalist Architecture; by Le Courbosier’s master planner of Chandigarh. Building is tribute to Le courbusier. The building comprises of Artist’s Corner and Cafe on Ground Floor, A/V Room, and Exhibition Space on First Floor.
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