Veronica Auditorium, PWC
There is no greater pillar of stability then a strong, free and educated women. Education is a fundamental human right and should be accessible to all irrespective of their gender. Patna Women’s College was established in 1940 by Bishop B.J.Sullivan S.J. and Mother M.Josephine for a social change which was meant to librate and empower women by providing them equal opportunities of higher education. With this vision, the foundation of Patna Women’s college was laid in Patna, Bihar. It was a brave and revolutionary step at that time in a place where female education was criticized by majority if not by all and was not considered necessary and important. Patna Women’s College is the first women’s college in Bihar as a pioneer of women’s education in the state
The main building of the campus is a timeless hallmark building approximately 80 years old and have a rich architectural history. It is a beautiful amalgam of different components and elements of various architectural styles making it a masterpiece. Development and growth is a continuing process and infrastructure is one of the many pillars of development.
Architecture is not merely making a floor plan but creating a composition. A composition becomes functional and aesthetically supreme by the combination of elements put together in right manner and correct proportions. The new Veronica Auditorium is the right example of another timeless composition following the same language of the elements as in the the main building. It is a unique synthesis of Hindu, Islamic, Norman and Gothic styles.
The design does not allow the eye to settle in one place and the right balance between all the elements makes it a composite and a well-planned design.
(3D RENDER)
(3D RENDER)
Veronica Auditorium is designed on a footprint of approximately 36000 sqft and total built up area of Approx 55000 Sqft. The main entrance to the auditorium is through a grand double height entrance lobby which is accessed by two symmetrical staircases from the building front made similar as in the main building. The building has a multipurpose hall, Museum and other facilities in three levels on the front side. There is a VIP entrance and exit on both side and service entries at the back hence creating a well controlled and flowing movement.
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(ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPH)
Actual pleasure of the architect is when the concept and design is transferred on ground exactly as per the visualization. The seating capacity of this cultural Auditorium hall is approximately 2400 including 320 seats in the balcony. Audience sightlines, accessibility and acoustics all make the auditorium a hugely precise art. The interior design compliments the architectural character of this and the original building. Equipped with all the latest and modern technologies, this Auditorium will be best of its kind in the entire region. A 50' X 21' video wall is installed for movies and creating special effects while performances
ENTRANCE LOBBY - (ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPH)
The entrance lobby is mesmerizing and welcoming with different kinds of artworks which gives life to interior. The artworks in the form of 8'-0" X 8'-0" installations are place in the Entrance lobbies.
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The back stage area has two big green rooms on the ground level and guest rooms on the upper level. The entire back area is designed and planned to have all the services required for the stage performances and other audio visual shows. The back side also has a huge entrance for the services purpose
Patna women’s college has been developing and adding academic courses in last seven decades All the academic facilities are planned in varied built units systemized in a calm and green campus. Effective infrastructure planning of an educational institution is one key factor that creates positive and conductive atmosphere for a student’s learning. Along with academic buildings an institution must consider proper spaces for ancillory activities which contributes to the well rounded education.
Theatres and Auditorium are important building types with a history that goes back thousands of years to the ancient Roman and Greek times and beyond. With a key tenet of 21st century learning focusing on educating the whole student, and with the development of technology, these spaces are relevant today in developing communication and presentation skills, creativity and a passion for learning. To support these concepts, it is important to provide a performance atmosphere for arts and music education that can’t be done in any other type of space.
With a innovative thought and creative design, the Patna Women's College Veronica Auditorium can serve as the foundation for learning about the arts in your community, while performing as a flexible and essential component of the institute. By maximizing the number of uses an auditorium can be put to, it opens up more possibilities and makes the design more justifiable functionally and financially.
from the pen of the architect....
