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( 1916 – 2003 )

He believed that “ the

relationships of the parts

and materials of the

building are a working

morality”.

He was influenced by

Walter Gropius.

• Dudhsagar Dairy Complex, Mehsana

• National Dairy Development Board, New Delhi

• National Science Centre, New Delhi

• Nehru Science Centre, New Delhi

• IIT Kanpur

Area : 6000 sq.m

• The natural slope of the site is utilized to the

advantage of a multi-level processing system.

• Milk receiving is done at the roof.

• Processing is done at the second level.

• The third and the lowest level accommodates

worker’s amenities.

• Walls and structure are more theatrical than

technical in their function of containing and

supporting the process within.

• The equipment is framed in a 7 sq. m concrete

grid.

• On exterior the

ventilation points are

expressed as large

shafts that rise above the

roof level.

• They evacuate the hot

air by natural convection

eliminating the need for a

mechanical exhaust

system.

• Graphic banding of the

exterior finish helps

articulate the muscular

feature of the building.

1. Milk receiving

2. Truck deck

3. Elevated deck

4. Tanks

5. Powder filling packing

6. Goods lift

7. Vent shaft

8. Canopy

9. Spray dryer

10.Shaft

• The socialistic emphasis on

office-worker amenities and

environmentally sensitive work

space remind of a Dutch

architect “Herman

Hertzberger”.

• More exclusive functions

such as private offices and

meeting rooms are grouped at

the top of the building.

• The lager public spaces

including the reception and

other departmental offices are

at the lower floors.

Area : 2700 sq. m

• Vertical services –

fire escapes, main

stairs and elevator

towers – are

concentrated at the

rear of the structure

as clearly expressed

shafts.

• The exterior is

finished with a rough

plaster composed of

marble chips and

white cement.

• The building sets back from the street in receding,

irregular terraces.

Pant

Growing medium

Filter fleece

Drainage layer

Suitable water proofing membrane

Concrete slab

Detail of terrace garden

• 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.

• The quality of execution and finishes reflects

his attention to detailing and an experienced yet

relating attitude of design.

• “The lightness spoke of the primacy of idea

over matter, logic over circumstances”, it was the

theme that never left his architecture.