Shreeya Ajay Luharuka

AR2014

A New Ground, Underground

The visitor’s centre is seen as an open plaza, welcoming everyone under one roof to celebrate the rich heritage of the Chittorgarh Fort. The new ground created intends to form a space below that acts as a canopy for activities to spill underneath. The 50m long monolith touches the fort wall, keeping the integrity of the fort wall as well as the building intact by introducing a third element. The multiple access points and gradual levels induce accentuated movements throughout the center, giving rise to new experiences for every individual. 

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Paulo Mendes da Rocha (1928-2021), the Brazilian brutalist.

Architect's attitude towards physical and ephemeral substances.

Architect's attitude organisational devices.

Architect's attitude towards making and detailing. Further, the architect’s response towards context is discussed.

The site at Chittorgarh, India. Instagram posts capture the site through the lens of Da Rocha.

Site plan

Plan at -1.6M (top). Roof plan (bottom).

Sections AA',BB',CC'

Sectional perspective DD'

3D visualisation of the spaces.