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ACHYUT P. KANVINDE

Full Name : Padma Shri Achyut Kanvinde

Pen Name : Achyut kanvinde.

Born : December 28, 1916konkan region of Maharashtra.

Education : Sir J.J. School of Art

(university in Mumbai) in 1935

Attended Harvard Graduate SchoolOf Design in 1945.

Career : appointed as Chief Architect

Of CSIR.

was influenced by Walter Gropius


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Famous works

Physical Research Laboratory

Ahmadabad

Ahmadabad Textiles Industry

Research Association Council of Scientific And

Industrial Research

IIT Kanpur Campus

(1966)Doodh sagar Dairy, Mehsana

(1973)

Nehru Science Center,

Mumbai (1985)


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Famous works

National Science Center,

New Delhi (1991)

ISKON Temple, Delhi

(1998)Harivallabdas House,

Ahemdabad

National Insurance Academy,

Pune . (1992)


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Style -BRUTALISM &

REGIONALISMBuildings were conceived in a strict

modernist vocabulary.

He used concrete frame structure infilled with panels and plastered in a fine

stone grit finish.

He mostly used the locally available

materials.His works are based on modern

architecture of West, but also preserves

Indian tradition.


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National science center Delhi (1991)

Plot area : 7000 sq.m.The building seems to have a

simple & efficiently

designed structure.

It has a functional approach

in its layout.

The building accommodates acomplex of workshops, library,

lecture halls and observatory.


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A set of vertical volumes that

rise graduallyThis building is visually

appealing and unimposing.

It has a large grand flight of

steps on its entrance.

the skylights are

dominant highlight of the

design.Materials : RCC frame,

brick infill plastered in a

fine stone grit finish


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Doodhsagar dairymehsana (1973)

The natural slope of thesite is utilized to advantage

of multi-level processing

system.

Walls and structures are

more theatrical thantechnical in their function

and supporting. The equipment is framed

in a 7 sq. m concrete grid.on exterior the

ventilation points are

expressed as large shafts .


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the larger public spaces including

reception, other departmental offices are at

lower floors.

exclusive functions such as private offices

and meeting rooms are grouped at the top of

building.

on exterior the ventilation

points are expressed as large

shafts .

they evacuate the hot air bynatural convection .

the exterior is finished with a

rough plaster composed of

marble chips and cement


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NEHRU SCIENCE CENTREMUMBAI (1987)

Spreads across a sloped marshy

land covering about 8acres.

Naturally sloping in different

directions.

Natural topography of site isused in form of split-levels.

Ventilation shafts has been usedto enhance the character of

building.


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Grey stone, grit plaster, grey cement panels

are used for low maintenance.

The building looks interesting when viewed

from all angles.

vertical and horizontal grooves are introduced. elevational features and shafts been used to add

interest.


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Awarded Padma Shree in 1976.

President IIA (1974-75)

Co-Authored book Campus Design in

India.

IIAs Babu Rao Mhatre Gold Medal for life

time achievement in 1985

Great Masters Award from JK Industries

Ltd. in 1993.

Was also a part of the jury on thecompetition for the Indira Gandhi

National Center for Arts, along with B.V.

Doshi.

awards


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analysis

Visual appeal- due to its

divided massing, their

proportions and

horizontality.Modern for its time- built in

1964.

Exposed circulation spaces

Dull neutral colors used,like in most of his other

works.


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First priority was given to functions and social

values

They rejected symmetry.

Kanvinde has mostly designed research and

educational areas.

He liked to reveal the internal functions in a

building ( office block, walkway, auditorium ) as

separate masses.

Dull, neutral colors are used .

vertical volumes, skylights, ventilation shaftsare most common elements in his works.

CONCLUSION


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