Abin Design Studio

Adisaptagram Society Hall

Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam

Adisaptagram Society Hall 

Abin Design Studio

LEAD ARCHITECT
Abin Chaudhuri

STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS
Sgs Consultants

DESIGN TEAM
Abin Chaudhuri, Sohomdeep Sinha Roy, Qurratul Ain Maryam, Abhinaw Alok, Debjit Samanta

PHOTOGRAPHS
Syam Sreeylam, Abin Chaudhuri

AREA
1850 M²

YEAR
2022

LOCATION
Chinsurah, India

CATEGORY
Community Center

Text description provided by architect.

This association came in the form of a collaboration with the region's Panchayat. As is the Government's convention, a budget of 2.5 crores was allotted for the construction of an auditorium in Adisaptagram for private and public events.

Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Abin Chaudhuri
Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam

Planned to be built in the typical format of a Government convention hall, the local councilor was insistent that they could do better than a cookie-cutter 'decorative' facade and really add functional and aesthetic value with a contemporary approach.

This Community Hall came with a lot of constraints from the governing bodies. With the intent of reaching out to people at large, Abin Design Studio took up the project embracing all the conditions set forth.

Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam
Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam

The building had to be devised with minimal changes to the existing footprint, it was to be built by a contractor whose primary expertise was in the construction of road-side municipal drains, it needed to be within the specified budget with no room to overshoot, and in accordance with unnecessary bureaucracy, red tape, and impractical protocols.

The facility is designed to serve as a peri-urban district community hall. It is equipped with a small auditorium and multi-function halls to hold social events and gatherings for the local people.

Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam
Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam

The architectural expression draws cues from the surrounding context, drawing inspiration from the local terracotta temple forms- emphasizing the idea of layering through patterned fenestration and facade cutouts.

Built as an opaque mass with minimal glazed surfaces, the structure responds to the hot and humid climate of the region.

The interface with the road allows barrier-free access, with a layer of the facade angling outward in order to create a shaded, yet porous gathering space.

Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam
Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam
Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Abin Chaudhuri

A set of gallery steps smoothens the transition between the built form and its environs, incorporating a landscaped mound that also serves as a visual buffer.

Architectural solutions were devised that explored better spatial arrangements without deviating too much from the original footprint, designing simple yet effective details that could be carried out by an inexperienced contractor.

The use of local materials and methods was proposed that would work within the budget even if it meant providing their professional services pro bono.

Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Abin Chaudhuri
Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Abin Chaudhuri
Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Abin Chaudhuri

Scheduled to be completed by mid-2020, the design hopes to invoke a sense of appreciation for architecture in the community and a notion that there is always room to improve from conventional presets.

While the Government does take responsibility to provide infrastructure, as a community if we take up the initiative, we can play a significant role in enhancing our experiences.

Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam
Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam
Adisaptagram Society Hall
© Syam Sreeylam


Adisaptagram Society Hall
Section A
Adisaptagram Society Hall
Section B


Adisaptagram Society Hall
Plan - Ground Floor
Adisaptagram Society Hall
Plan - 1st Floor
Adisaptagram Society Hall
Plan - 2nd Floor
Adisaptagram Society Hall
Micro Diagram
Adisaptagram Society Hall
Form Development and Original Module Design

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