Complex Typology Studio Work

WHAT WHERE

A multipurpose cultural centre for the revival of Thanjavur Painting

Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamilnadu

Amphitheatre Workshop Gallery Stay Home & Youth Hostel Restaurant

Temple Town of Tamilnadu

WHOM

WHOM WHY

Art Learners General Public Tourist

PROCESS

Thanjavur painting is a classical South Indian painting style, which was inaugurated from the town of Thanjavur. The art form draws its immediate resources and inspiration from way back about 1600 AD. It is distinguished by its famous gold coating. It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India in 2007-08.

Thanjavur paintings are characterized by rich and vivid colors, simple iconic composition, glittering gold foils overlaid on delicate but extensive gesso work and inlay of glass beads and pieces or very rarely precious and semi-precious gems. In Thanjavur paintings one can see the influence of Deccani, Vijayanagar, Maratha and even European or Company styles of painting. Essentially serving as devotional icons, the subjects of most paintings are Hindu gods, goddesses, saints and puranas.

BUILDING PROGRAM

• Storage space for storing raw materials and tools

• Storage space to keep finished artwork

• Workspace for the artist

• Drying space for the artwork

HOUSING CONCEPT

The design has an inspiration of traditional housing of Tamilnadu, particular to the region which give a nostalgic feeling and user

USE OF

• Tilled Sloped Roof

• Traditional Pillars

• Thinnai

• Athangudi Tiles

Amphitheatre conducting various cultural events and participatory events, which in turn refresh the mind of the viewers and improve their mental health

Making use of the available natural lighting And wind, by incorporating climatic factors In design like:

• Buildings placed towards major wind direction

• N & S having longer walls and tree plantation to reduce the effect of sun.

Restaurant providing healthy South Indian food, which ensure the good health of the visitors

• Having courtyard for natural sunlight and ventilation

• Having east facing windows to bring in natural sunlight

• Having STP for water treatment

• These water from STP are used for landscaping

• Providing clean and well maintained toilet for both men and women

The buildings are provided with ramp, for the use of both handicap and normal people, thus this is made to reduce the inequality and giving equal importance to everyone

• Having more tree plantation

• Design buildings as per climate consideration

• Design based on traditional planning principles

• Usage of lime stone pavers for the walk path , which has considerably less heat absorption.

• Lighter shade asphalt road for driveway, to reduce the heat absorption.