NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CALICUT

THEORY OF DESIGN

charles correa

By Abid Shibli (B110356AR) Akshid Rajendran (B110077AR)

brief history
Born in Secundarabad in 1930 Studied at UofMichigan and MIT Started private practice in Bombay in 1958 Major figure in contemporary architecture around the world

design theory
Correas early work combined traditional architectural values with Modernist use of materials Modernist use of materials was also followed by Le Corbusier, Louis I. Kahn, and Buckminster Fuller Influenced by Le Corbusiers use of striking concrete forms Sensitive to the needs of the urban poor Used traditional methods and materials

design theory
Used prevailing resources, energy and climate as major determinants in the ordering of space in all his designs His designs are up to date and contemporary but his concepts are derived from tradition

major achievements
Pioneering work in urban issues and low cost shelter He was Chief Architect for Navi Mumbai (New Bombay) In 1985, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi appointed him Chairman of the National Commission on Urbanization.

details
A ten year project to build 32 three or four bedroom luxury apartments. Built from 1970 to 1983 Location: Bombay Building type: Skyscraper/Housing Construction system: Concrete Style: Modern

design features
Built in the modern style Simple geometric shapes Repetition of rectangular openings form a general pattern on the faade Pays homage to the vernacular architecture that once stood on the site

design features
In Mumbai, a building has to be oriented east-west to catch prevailing sea breezes and to open up the best views of the city. Unfortunately, these are also the directions of the hot sun and the heavy monsoon rains. To solve this problem he included a verandah

champalimaud centre for the unknown

basic details
A research centre in Lisbon Headed by some of the top scientists of the world It is built next to the same river where Vasco da Gama, Henry the Navigator and other great navigators left for their journeys

layout
Divided into three buildings
The largest for the doctors and scientist The second for the theatre, the exhibition hall, the Foundation offices, etc, and The third is an open-air amphitheater for the city

Large pathway throughout the structure

Slight slope of 1:20

Quote by Charles Correa: makes me most proud about this project is that it is NOT a Museum of Modern Art. On the contrary, it uses the highest levels of contemporary science and medicine to help people grappling with real problems; cancer, brain damage and going blind. And to house these cutting-edge activities, we tried to create a piece of architecture. Architecture as Sculpture. Architecture as Beauty.

details
Jawahar Kala Kendra is a multi arts centre located in Jaipur in India. Modern style The centre has been made in eight blocks
Museums Amphi theatre Closed auditorium Library, arts display rooms, Cafeteria, Small hostel Art-studio. 2 permanent art galleries

other works
MITS Brain and Cognitive Sciences Centre, Boston Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Museum, at Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad National Crafts Museum, at New Delhi LIC Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi

conclusion
He has played a pivotal role in the creation of an architecture for post-Independence India He created contemporary designs while sticking to traditional basics Most of his designs were shaped by the climatic conditions

Weblography
www.greatbuildings.com www.wikipedia.org www.google.com

Bibliography
Post Colonial India and its Architecture I: Charles Correa, The Tradition in the Modern