TAMILNADU CAPITOL COMPLEX

SYNOPSIS

ON

TAMILNADU CAPITOL

COMPLEX

Special study:

INDO - SARACENIC ARCHITECTURE

Thesis Guide:

Ar.S.Pratheeba

Submitted by:

B.SRIDHALA PRABHA

111011001226

2011-2016

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PROJECT : CAPITOL COMPLEX- TAMILNADU

AIM :

To create a modern and digitalized capitol complex for Tamilnadu

government.

OBJECTIVES:

To create a significant public building to get along with the pride of

Tamilnadu.

To adopt Indo-saracenic architecture style to get along with the other important
civic buildings and other significant buildings in chennai.

NEED:

Present secretariat building which is located in Chennai, it’s a military owned

building. And the style adopted in that building was Military architecture.

There is no relationship between the other important buildings in Chennai

according to its architectural style. And there is no basic facilities available. So, I have
proposed a new capital complex at Chennai at OMR.

The industrialist from all over the world were willing to invest 2 lakh crores
amount for Tamilnadu and they insisted that the current building is rented one.

SCOPE:

This capital complex should be in the International standard and be able to

attract the viewers from all around the world.

This Digitalized complex makes the ministers and other chairpersons to feel
secured and more comfortable with their work. It leads to the growth of city.

CITY SELECTION:

Chennai

SPECIAL STUDY:

INDO- SARACENIC ARCHITECTURE

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LITERATURE STUDY:

-SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT, EDINBURG

-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, DHAKA

-VIDHAN BHAWAN, CHANDIGARH

-VIDHAN BHAWAN, BHOPAL

LIVE CASE STUDY:

-FORT ST. GEORGE CHENNAI

-KARNATAKA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

SITE:

At OMR Chennai

Near Perungudi lake

SITE AREA: 52 Acres

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

 Public entrance
 Security area
 Communication
 Visitor information centre
 Exhibition / Assembly museum
 Souvenir shops
 Cloak room
 First aid room
 Vegetation
 Lift lobby
 MLA/ Staff entrance
 Reception
 Court
 Assembly manager
 Assembly admin
 Govt. whip room
 Store
 Bank
 IT/Telecom server room
 Distinguished visitor room
 Guard/ Constable room
 Post office
 Civil maintenance room
 Library
 Press retiring room
 Health care centre
 Members recreation hall
 Television and sound broad casting unit
 AHU
 Service entry

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

 Debating chamber
 Inner lobby MLA’S & Minister
 Outer lobby (Debating chamber)
 Lobby (public)
 Speakers foyer
 Officers foyer
 Chief secretary
 Speakers chamber
 Meeting room (speaker)
 Deputy speaker
 Secretary to legislature
 Chamber conference room
 Official report office
 Press conference (small)
 Press conference (large)
 Library
 Multi purpose room
 Committee staff roof
 Xerox room
 Pantry
 Kitchen
 VIP Dining
 Crèche
 Education centre
 Interview room
 Guest room
 Banquet hall
 Fitness centre
 Deck
 Records room
 Other supporting offices

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SPECIAL STUDY:

LIST OF HERITAGE STRUCTURES IN CHENNAI

LIST OF BUILDINGS ARCHITECTURAL STYLE

1. Chennai central railway station Indo-Saracenic
2. Southern railway headquarters Indo-Saracenic
3. General post office Indo-Saracenic
4. Madras high court Indo-Saracenic
5. Bharat insurance building Indo-Saracenic
6. Chepauk palace Indo-Saracenic
7. Senaut house, University of Madras Indo-Saracenic
8. College of Engineering Indo-Saracenic
9. Government museum buildings Indo-Saracenic
10. National art gallery Indo-Saracenic
11. Egmore railway station Indo-Saracenic
12. Ripon building Indo-Saracenic
13. Victoria public hall Indo-Saracenic

All significant & heritage buildings in Chennai adopted Indo- Seracenic

architectural style, except the present legislative assembly, Fort St. George.

FORT ST. GEORGE

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE:

Military Architecture

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Fort St. George- 1644

The fort is considered to be the first establishment of the British in India. Initially
erected as a trading post, it later served as the origin of the modern Indian Army.

A live example of the MILITARY ARCHITECTURE marvel, the St. George Fort
is probably the most noticeable ancient monument in Chennai.

The fort holds great historical importance and is looked after by the Archaeological
Survey of India.

Nowadays, this fort act as a Legislative assembly for Tamilnadu.

DRAWBACKS

It is a very old building without any new technologies & features, and it is not in a
stable condition.

The architectural style adopted in this building is Military architecture, and it doesn’t
relate with the other significant building’s style in Chennai.

Buildings which incorporate Indo-saracenic architecture style in Tamilnadu:

High Court buildings – Chennai

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Senate House - Madras University

General Post Office Building

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P.W.D. Buildings – Marina

Madras Veterinary College

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State Bank of India buildings - (formerly Imperial Bank of India)

Railway station-Egmore:

Central Railway station

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INDO - SARACENIC ARCHITECTURE

INTRODUCTION

Indo-Saracenic architecture represents a synthesis of Islamic designs and Indian

materials developed by British architects in India during the late nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries.
The hybrid, combined diverse architectural elements of Hindu and Mughal with
cusped arches, domes, spires, tracery, minarets and stained glass, in a wonderful, almost
playful manner.
lndo-saracenic architecture found its way into public buildings of all sorts such as
railway stations, banks and insurance buildings, educational institutions, clubs and museums.
It combines traditional Indian architectural elements, like scalloped arches and onion
domes, with traditional British architecture.
The mixture of Indian elements with the neo-classical and gothic styles typifies an
Indo-saracenic building.
The following are the principal Characteristics of Indo-Saracenic Buildings
 Onion (Bulbous) Domes
 Overhanging Eaves
 Pointed Arches, Cusped Arches, or Scalloped Arches
 Vaulted Roofs
 Domed Kiosks
 Many Miniature Domes, or Domed Chatris
 Towers or Minarets
 Harem Windows
 Open Pavillions
 Pierced Open Arcading
The prominent Buildings in the lndo-Saracenic Style types include

 Courts and other Civic Buildings

 Clock Towers
 Government Colleges and High School Buildings
 Railway Stations
 Art Galleries
 Palaces of the INDIAN Maharajas

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MAIN FEATURES
Linear in plan with apsidal ends, this majestic single floor high structure rests on a
high plinth, whose striking outward slope adds to its imposing appearance.
Equally tall chamfered, bay windows that run from floor to ceiling line the sides
of the central hall that house the stacks.
Small square panels of stained glass windows are offset by numerous decorative
friezes and pilasters, all of terracotta, that blends with the fine exposed brick walls.
While the four corners of the building are articulated by light airy towers crowned
by cupolas, the ends are punctuated by dutch gables .
The interior of this indo-saracenic masterpiece is even more stunning. crowned by
a large mangalore tile roof, the end layers are fitted with glass tiles to allow for natural light.
Softened by a false ceiling of stained glass in the shape of a vault, this light lends
a magical glow to the interior and is rejected further by highly embellished walls of relief
plaster.

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CONCLUSION

Therefore, I prefer to propose a new capital complex for Tamilnadu which incorporate
INDO-SARACENIC architecture style to get along with the pride of Tamilnadu.

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