VKC - An urban interactive zone
Location : Nallalam, Calicut
Category : Public project
Completed year : 2022
Nestled in the heart of Calicut is a cultural space which opens out to the community to connect, to read, and to interact. VKC groups vision to set up a space that belongs to everyone beautifully culminates here. The planar development of the building came about from the features of the site. The flight of steps at the entrance is tilted as response to the plot edge. At the entrance of the cultural center stands a majestic steel tree, its branches reaching out like embracing arms, symbolizing the unity of generations. The ground floor comprises of gathering spaces for various activities including a reading space adjacent to a library. With an open plan the spaces have a spatial and visual connectivity. People gather, talk and understand and connect with each other in these spaces. The lobby on the first floor gives access to a private office. The floor also has an arts and music room for learning and practicing music apart from a meeting room. The second floor has a lobby and the community hall for gatherings. On each floor small balconies are provided as relaxing areas closer to nature.