“ We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.”
- Dead Poets Society
In the midst of a bustling city where people only survive. The sixth element provides an escape to the noble pursuit of art, where art is the element that adds life to life; providing an alternate to survival in this mundane world.
- Dead Poets Society
In the midst of a bustling city where people only survive. The sixth element provides an escape to the noble pursuit of art, where art is the element that adds life to life; providing an alternate to survival in this mundane world.
Project Art Hub
Year 2018
Location New Delhi, India
Area 5.8 acres
The Art Hub is a public complex with a specific remit to encourage arts and provide facilities like theater space, exhibit space, venues for musical performance, workshop areas, and technical equipment. It aims at providing a platform for artists to learn, work and create. It also ensures that the art can be exhibited so as to create a self-sustained environment for art.
It comprises of the Art Center which includes the galleries, library and performing art block; the Skill Center with includes workshops and studios for -Graphic printing, fine arts, pottery, metal foundry, sculpture and an Art Residency.
It comprises of the Art Center which includes the galleries, library and performing art block; the Skill Center with includes workshops and studios for -Graphic printing, fine arts, pottery, metal foundry, sculpture and an Art Residency.
Diversity of spaces
There are various dimensions to space designed for art rather than a single built mass with exhibit spaces.Spaces that are flexible, non-functional even, can become a motivation of creativity for artists.
There are various dimensions to space designed for art rather than a single built mass with exhibit spaces.Spaces that are flexible, non-functional even, can become a motivation of creativity for artists.
The intent of the project is to create a space for interaction and communication among public, artworks and artists; rather than just a building glorifying work of successful artists.
ART WALL
A continuous element that runs throughout the site interlinking the spaces and interacting with the user in various areas both interior and exterior.
COURTS
The entrance to the complex is through a step down court leading to the reception; into the premises. These courts form major activity zones containing the spillover from the galleries.
A place where an artist can sit and sketch, paint or write.
A place where an artist can sit and sketch, paint or write.
GALLERIES
The main block consists of 3 galleries with permanent as well as temporary exhibits. The display is a series of indoor and outdoor exhibits capturing the interest of viewers throughout the journey.
THE SKILL CENTER
Open spaces, beauty and creativity are the strokes that inspire artists….
For various artforms to flourish, a positive conducive environment must be created where the art can be appreciated, practiced and explored.
The Skill Center comprises of - Sculpture, Painting, Graphic and Pottery studio, a metal foundry; an Art Cafe and Art residency.
Spaces of interest are created between the studio spaces such that the exterior forms a dialogue with the interior.
Spaces of interest are created between the studio spaces such that the exterior forms a dialogue with the interior.
PERFORMING ARTS BLOCK
The Performing arts area comprises for an Auditorium, a Black box, music/dance studios and an OAT.
The OAT consists of a covered circular stage for small events or practices. It has stairs around the periphery which can be used for seating for a bigger event.
It is situated adjacent to the cafe to contain the spillover.
The OAT consists of a covered circular stage for small events or practices. It has stairs around the periphery which can be used for seating for a bigger event.
It is situated adjacent to the cafe to contain the spillover.
