The document provides biographical and professional details about Indian architect Achut Kanvinde. It notes that he was born in 1916 in India, studied art and later architecture at schools in India and the US. Kanvinde established a successful architecture firm in Delhi and was involved in the design of several notable projects in India including the National Science Centre in Delhi. The document outlines Kanvinde's inspirations, thoughts on architecture in India, career achievements and highlights some of his major projects.

1. AR. ACHYUT P. CONVINDE
Born 1916
Died 28-12-2002
Country of Origin India
Born in the small village of Achara on the Konkan strip south of
Bombay .
Young Kanvinde's first calling was that of a painter which led him to
enroll in a small art school in Bombay due to the reason that his father
was a portrait and landscape painter.
Kanvinde entered the Sir J.J. School of Art in 1935 at that time
Claude Batley, was head of the Department of Architecture.

2. In 1947, Kanvinde received his Master of Architecture degree at
Harvard School of Design, USA, headed by Walter Gropius.
After completing his thesis on Research laboratories from USA
he became the chief architect of the Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR) in 1948.
In 1955, he established his own practice in Delhi along with
Shaukat Rai, a Civil Engineer and colleague from Harvard, that
resulted in a unique and exemplary partnership Kanvinde and Rai.
Morad Chowdhury joined the firm in 1970 with the firm acquiring
its present name - Kanvinde Rai and Chowdhury.
1974-1975 he was vice-chairman of IIA (Indian institute of
architecture) and authored the book “Campus Design in India”.

3. His inspirations…….
Batley's respect for India's traditional architecture, his
responsiveness to functional needs, and his sensitive approach to
design had a lasting effect on Kanvinde's mind.
The most lasting impression on Kanvinde's mind was Gropius's
insistence on using space as a tool for expressing human values
KANVINDE WITH
GROPIUS, HARVARD, 1946

4. His tHougHts ………..
“Our architectural expression is in a most confused state as there
is neither clear thinking nor definite ideology. Some of our so-
called leading architects are decorating their cement concrete
buildings with plaster copies of .stone trimmings of temple and
mosque architecture in the name of tradition and nationalism. On
the other hand, there are also numerous examples where modern
buildings of Northern European countries are being blindly
copied, which is equally reprehensible.”
“The architects who are confronted with problems peculiar to
modern functional design have to, at the same time, create an
architectural expression that would reflect the present-day culture
of India.”

5. His acHievements…..
Recipient of Padmashri- National Honour from Govt. of India
1975
Recipient of Gold Medal of the Indian Institute of Architects 1985
National Award of Institution of Engineers for Architectural
Engineering 1990
Great Master National Award by J.K. IndustriesLtd.1993
Outstanding Konkan Award 2003 .

6. maJor proJects….
Ahmadabad Textile Industry's Research Association 1953
Darpana Dance Academy, Ahmedabad1963
House of Harivallabhdas, Ahmadabad 1964
IIT kanpur, 1960-65
Residence of AP..Kanvinde 1967
Campus Building for National Dairy Development
Board, Anand, 1970
Milk Processing plant for the National Dairy
Board, Mehsana, India, 1970-73
Mahatma phule Agricultural University, Rahuri, 1978
Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, 1980
Sher-a-Kashmir Instt.of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, 1987
Legislative Assembly and High Court, Srinagar 1989
National Science Centre, New Delhi, 1991
Metro Dairy, Kolkata, 1996
Temple and Vedic Institute for ISKCON, Delhi, 1998
Banas II Dairy, Palanpur, 2000

7. Location:
G. Babu Sakpal
Marg Mumbai,
Maharashtra
400018
022 24926042

8. Function
THIS COMPLEX houses; a variety of activities and exhibits
intended by the CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research) to popularize science and technology
chiefly, a Children's Museum with, demonstration hall and
facilities for education
extension activities, a Museum of the history of science, a Hall
of Industry, and an outdoor science park .
 This complex has Discovery of India expositions, Art
Gallery, Auditorium and Exhibition Halls.

9. Concept
Need artificial lighting for effective presentation of exhibits, the idea
of forced ventilation emerged.
At the same time the idea of creating spaces of a certain quality
which helps receptivity of mind.
Apart from spatial organization, the main design problem was to
establish circulation of movement.
The topography of the decisively sloping site.
A series of multidirectional units was created with large column for
free spaces.

10. form and function
It is in the cylindrical form.
The service zone is located at the
lowest level, accessible to vehicles.
The main entry is 18-20m wide & like a tunnel
shaped.
somewhere the dome is provided for showing
the entry.
 The sunshade in a n elliptical manner.

11. Circulation has been defined so that visitors return to the entry
level and can proceed to the cafeteria and other social facilities at
ground level.
Ventilation to all areas is ensured by a blower system.
The structural system is in waffle slab
and the structural columns at 12m centers
house the ventilation shafts.

12. Location:
Usman Pura
Ahmadabad, Gujarat 380013
079 2755 1389

13.  Darpana Academy Of Performing Arts, Indian Dance Academy
Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Gujarat was founded by
Mrinalini and Vikram Sarabhai in 1949.
 Darpana Academy of Performing Arts today is a massive workshop
for the arts: where traditional beliefs meet technology to break the
boundaries between art and life.
function:
 The Academy`s vision is a contemporary amalgamation of affirming
the role of creativity in culture, researching into the basic origins of life
and reaching out to the unsaid or unthought-of of themes in a language
that is universal.
 Darpana Academy of Performing Arts today is a promising centre for
artists dedicated to excellence, innovation and the excitement of using the
variant art styles for a change.

14.  Darpana Academy of Performing Arts is one of the most strongly
founded Indian dance academies with more than 25,000
graduates, nearly 11000 performances, audiences in 90 countries and
pulsating arts environment.
 The entire activities of Darpana Academy of Performing Arts are
managed by a strong staff group.

16. Graphical
keys:
Norh
Automatic
doors
Accessible
Entry

17. Entry:
Enter through the north entrance to main lobby. Turn east to north-
south corridor to access dance studios and restrooms.
Floor plan:
Automatic Doors
Accessible Entry
Accessible Women's
Accessible Men's