The Hampi Art Lab hopes to foster creative thinking by creating a space where collaboration and experimentation are possible. Located on a 5-acre site in Karnataka’s city of Vijayanagar, Hampi Art Lab is inspired by the riverine landscape of the Tungabhadra and her gentle sculpting of the surrounding hills; the project is rooted in a central ‘space of flows’ through which people access the property. On either side of this lies a hillscape of various amenities available at the residency.
Editor’s Note: “Hampi Art Labs in Karnataka, echoes the historic ruins and terrains of Hampi through modern architectural design. The riverine features of Tungabhadra inspire the composition of spaces in this one-of-a-kind artistic community center. Honoring Indian artists, Hampi Art Labs revives history, while offering visitors a glimpse of both past and present, with architecture as a bridge.” ~ Anusha Sridhar
Hampi Art Lab Is the Ultimate Destination for Artists & Experimentation | Sameep Padora and Associates
The site and its surrounding environment strive to be an inspiration to visitors and artists. The buildings are designed to have accessible roofs, so visitors have access to both a landscape on the ground as well as a green roof, which serve as backgrounds for installation pieces across the campus.
The landscape design echoes this material approach with paths of stabilized pebbles, recycled stone mosaics, and local planting from the region.
Walking through the entry court, one will see the Gallery, Café, and a large pavilion-which leads visitors to the central court.
Through here lie the artists’ workshops- for collective use – as well as individual studio spaces.
There is also a series of amphitheaters on the edge of the property, which lead to a sculpture plaza. Beyond this, lie the residential spaces for the artists.
Fact File
Designed by: Sameep Padora and Associates
Project Type: Landscape Architecture, Cultural Architecture, Gallery
Project Name: Hampi Art Labs
Location: Toranagallu, Karnataka
Year: 2023
Built Up Area: 378200.756 Sq.ft
Design Team: Sameep Padora, Aparna Dhareshwar, Vami Koticha, Kunal Sharma, Aum Gohil, Ashif Shafi, Sanjana Purohit, Aayushi Joshi, Pranav Thole, Vishakh Surti, Ashwin Chidambaram
Photography Credits: Aagam Mehta, Kartik Rathod, Kunal Sharma & Sameep Padora
Landscape Architects: AMS Consultants
Client: JSW Foundation
Main Contractors: Adam Construction
Interior Contractors: Astarck Engineering
Structural Engineers: Rajeev Shah and Associates
MEP Consultants: ARKK Consulting
Arts Management Agency: What About Art
Source: Archdaily
Firm’s Website Link: Sameep Padora and Associates
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