Kala AcademyLocation : Goa Architect : Charles Correa Building Type : Institution Site Area : 6.3acres Site Gradient : Gentle Slope Location: Situated at Campal, Panaji along the banks of river Mandovi. The area has mixed land use with a military hospital across the road, and a cricket ground and a park on either side. Access: Regular buses connecting Panaji and the academy are available. Dabolim airport, 35 km. Nearest railway station is Madgao, 53 km. About: It is the venue of international film festival of India. The Goa Kala academy established in 1969 is the prime institution for promotion of art and culture in Goa. It is a vibrant representation of the culture and art of the people of Goa this is expressed in the staggering amount and variety of cultural programs held in its premises. Site: The site is flat, except for a gentle slope at the river edge. The total site area comes to around 6.3 acres. Layout: There are four entries to the site. Boat jetty provided on the river side. The coverage is about 40% the pedestrian and vehicular systems are well defined. The active area includes the cafeteria, the garden and the amphitheater. The site is divided into main building service building, muktangan, parking area, the exhibition space. . . . and canteen etc. amphitheater.ground floor for audience functions and first and second floor for staff and students with a necessary degree of inter linking. students. Building Level Zoning: The building is divided into three zones: 1. which emphasize horizontally. The building acts as a tunnel between the city and the river. The 'pergola 'above the entrance. Extensive use of specially designed seating. audience The circulation has been linked to the zoning and has been segregated by separating them through levels . The interior walls are painted with pictures mostly depicting konkanise culture and creating illusion. public 2. . academic They are provided at different levels so as to avoid conflict between these zones The ground floor includes facilities like auditorium.Building -style & character: Kala academy building has been designed by ar. This is further enhanced by the use of parapet walls for upper floors. The built form has been kept low ranging from one to three floors. Use of waffle slabs and parapet walls are special feature of the building. Charles correa. where public entry is invited The first and second floors include academic and administration facilities. art gallery. Preview Theater. There are three groups of people using the building: Staff. administration 3. which acts as an extension to the foyer of the main auditorium and amphitheater. He has given prime importance to the process of moving through the spaces in a building. . . The walls of the auditorium are painted illusions of an old goan theatre. The stage is 80cm high from the first row.D. .1000 Stage opening .7. C Auditorium) Seating capacity . Behind the figures in the boxes real curtains may be pulled to reduce reverberation time in space.9.6 m Area .m Kala Mandir (A.1 m The auditorium allows a variety of acoustical conditions ranging from speech.m Orchestra pit. plays to sitar recitals and orchestral arrangements The changes are made by manipulating absorbent materials placed within inner compartments hidden from view above this ceiling.1300 sq. The raking height varies from 10-20 cm.2 x 2. The stage is raised at 75cm above the ground floor level (eye level of the first row) Two seating rakes provided. There is entry from road main lobby and the restaurant area.15m Depth from curtain line. .1312 Proscenium opening . Two aisles run along either end. The oat has a tread of 85cm and a rise of 45 cm. The width is 120cm and The steps have 15cm risers and 28 cm treads. Acoustics are good as the seats block out noise from the road side and the stage blocks out noise from the river side.5 x 7. The lower seats have a rise of 30 cm and tread of 100 cm while higher ones have a rise of 45 cm giving adequate sight lines. The stage is square is shape and has an area of 7. The farthest seat is 6m away and no amplification is required. It is mainly used as an outdoor classroom and meeting space however small performances are also held here.2000 Seating capacity (chair) .5 m Open air amphitheatre: Seating capacity (no chair) .12m The amphitheater is of double herringbone shape. the steep risers give it excellent sightlines.Mini open air theatre: The mini oat seats 300 people. A control room and a green room provided.m. It can be used as a recording studio. Administration: Administrative area is on the first floor. music concerts.m It is used for experimental productions.175 sq. A black box lobby is also provided.Black box: The seating capacity is 200. . The area divided into closed and open cabinets total area comes to around 500 sq. meetings and amateur performances. Area . A track is provided on all the walls. The exhibits are displayed on the wall on four sides.90sq.50 mts approx Carpet area of gallery . the light is spread on the wall. Cove lightings are provided for the gallery the focusing of the light can be adjusted but it does not serve the purpose of focusing any painting. where the hook is given for hanging the paintings. Has got a jury room and projector room attached. * Particle board has been used for acoustical effect. Lighting features are very normal no facility to hold a good exhibition. * Used during iffi for special screening. Art gallery: Running wall space .30 x 1. . it may not look nice in the context of exhibition but its looks simple as the building context.mts approx. When exhibitions are not happening painting of children are displayed. The paintings are hanged on the hook.Preview Theatre: * Capacity of 24. Since the intensity of the light is less. 100 capacity Square table are provided each with 4 seats 3 sides open in to the outdoor landscape It is accessible from all theatre meeting room .mts Room has one big table and six chairs Guest room . Books are raked in glass shelves Cafeteria .135 sq.53 sq.Library .m Library is in proximity with mini oat.45 sq.m C area of the room 7.15 sq.30 x 6.m Room with two beds with attached bath and geyser and furniture . . Parking Facilities: Parking facilities is provided on the south-eastern side. The cafeteria is the most active space with good view to the river. Good use of site features has successfully made the public spaces interesting by use of sculptures. Two separate service entries have been provided. Good acoustical treatment The flow of spaces has resulted in a good built-open relationship. One to the generator room and the other on the eastern corner of the site. Special VIP and staff parking provided. . seatings etc. A loading deck has also been provided here The septic tank is provided underneath the garden. Landscape: The beautiful lawns form the main part of the site. Analysis: The layout and the building zoning provided are Excellent has brought in a different overall treatment. Vehicular and pedestrian ways properly defined. Nearly 250 public parking are provided. The eastern entry caters to the need of the amphitheater and the canteen. Service blocks are separated Security measures provided are minimum. Trees Are provided aptly at the front side of the building.Services: The service buildings (ac plant and generator room) are provided on the western corner of the site no way disrupting the normal functioning of the building. paintings. Signage provided is minimum. Specially designed benches and lamp posts line the path Along the river side.