Education : Sir J.J. School of Art (university in Mumbai) in 1935 Attended Harvard Graduate School Of Design in 1945. Career : appointed as Chief Architect Of CSIR. was influenced by Walter Gropius
Famous works
• Physical Research Laboratory • Ahmadabad Textiles Industry • Council of Scientific And Ahmadabad Research Association Industrial Research
•IIT Kanpur Campus (1966)
• Doodh sagar Dairy, Mehsana (1973)
• Nehru Science Center, Mumbai (1985)
Famous works
• National Science Center, New Delhi (1991)
• ISKON Temple, Delhi (1998)
• National Insurance Academy, Pune . (1992)
• Harivallabdas House, Ahemdabad
Style -BRUTALISM & REGIONALISM Buildings were conceived in a strict modernist vocabulary. He used concrete frame structure in filled 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.
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 a complex of workshops, library, lecture halls and observatory.
A set of vertical volumes that rise gradually This 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
Doodhsagar dairy mehsana (1973)
The natural slope of the site is utilized to advantage of multi-level processing system. Walls and structures are more theatrical than technical 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 .
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 by natural convection . the exterior is finished with a rough plaster composed of marble chips and cement
NEHRU SCIENCE CENTRE MUMBAI (1987) Spreads across a sloped marshy land covering about 8acres. Naturally sloping in different directions. Natural topography of site is used in form of split-levels.
Ventilation shafts has been used to enhance the character of building.
The building looks interesting when viewed from all angles. vertical and horizontal grooves are introduced. elevational features and shafts been used to add interest. Grey stone, grit plaster, grey cement panels are used for low maintenance.
awards •Awarded Padma Shree in 1976. •President IIA (1974-75) •Co-Authored book “Campus Design in India”. •IIA’s 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 the competition for the Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts, along with B.V. Doshi.
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.
CONCLUSION 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 shafts are most common elements in his works.
