Tango In Architecture – 3

In continuation of the previous post, here are some drawings that demonstrate how the arena takes a different form for each new function.

3. Design of Arena for Independence Day celebration (Capacity: 23,815 seated people)

On this day, a large gathering of citizens, foreign diplomats, ambassadors etc. come to this location to hear a speech given by the prime minister. To seat them, the long central zone was chosen and covered with roofs at varying heights. You can see the three different heights in the side elevation. The front elevation looks like a flight of birds ready to take off. In doing so it symbolizes independence. Hence the design for ‘Independence Day’.

4. Circus (Capacity: 1910 seated people)

This is designed for any travelling circus troupe, visiting this city. The temporary nature of this arena is very conducive for this kind of activity.

5. Fairs and Exhibitions (Capacity: 9800 standing people)

This is designed for the following functions:

(i). State exhibitions to sell and display ethnic products from each state.

(ii). Product Fairs:

• (a) To introduce a new product in the market
• (b) To sell wholesale products, sold in the city otherwise.
• (c) To have open-air fair activities for children (e.g. giant wheels and merry-go-rounds etc).

To add a sense of playfulness and informality to this bazaar kind of ambience, the roofs were flipped alternately. Notice how it looks in the side elevation. In reality, this elevation will have many roofs in perspective, flipping alternately, adding to the drama of this design.

So far you have seen the drawings with plans and elevations for each function. Now to make the Tango even more evident, please see the next post.

Ratna

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