manasaram architects: bamboo symphony

'bamboo symphony' by manasaram architects, bangalore, india
image © krishanu chaterjee


recently completed 'bamboo symphony' by bangalore based manasaram architects has been shortlisted for the
world architecture festival award 2011 in both the mixed use office and small office categories. an open air
interior space is stepped into the rugged terrain in a spiraling configuration. reminiscent of a billowing fabric,
the canopy wraps around the harvesting pond directing the shell roof's storm runoff into the water feature.



overall exterior
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the foundation and curving retaining wall are composed of mud blocks created from the site's
immediate materials. a precast concrete roof covers a lattice grid made of hollow bamboo culms
supported on bamboo beams and columns. concrete was also reinforced with the plant's fibers to
reduce the construction's total weight. other recycled elements include fly ash, wood, scrap metal,
stone, and other debris for aggregate.



(left) southwest corner
(right) reception
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main circulation
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principal's cabin
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towards lobby
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board room
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board room from north
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from studio towards rainwater harvesting pond
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circulation wrapping lotus pond
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studio
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southeast
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southwest at dusk
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view from southeast at duck
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view from northwest at dusk
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entry kiosk and reception
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floor plan / level 0
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elevation
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elevation
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elevation
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elevation
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exploded axon
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project info:


name of project: bamboo symphony
location: bangalore, india
built -up area: 210.00 m2
completion: december 2010