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Nokha Village Community Centre


Description:

The Nokha Village Community Centre is a vibrant hub for all age groups, providing a space for music, talks, and social interaction. The project exemplifies how thoughtful architecture can create expansive community spaces without a large footprint, with a built-up area of 9,000 square feet (ca. 836 m²) generating 5 times more usable space, including a 27,000-square-foot open auditorium.

 

Inspiration:

Located in Rajasthan, India, amidst the arid landscapes of the Nokha district, the Nokha Village Community Centre, is a project that not only serves as a community hub for the 144 villages in the district but also as a memorial for Padmaramji Kularia, envisioned by his family.

The Nokha Village Community Centre emerges from the desert environment with a striking presence. Its main architectural feature, a sweeping curvilinear volume, elegantly loops around the site, creating a dynamic interplay of space and form. This design choice is not merely aesthetic but functional, providing an open north-facing courtyard that serves as the community center’s heart.

Details

LOCATION:

Nokha, Rajasthan, India

PROJECT NAME:

Nokha Village Community Centre

DESIGN:

Sanjay Puri Architects

IMAGE CREDITS:

Vinay Panjwani

CATEGORY:

Architecture | Institutional Facilities

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