Urmila Kailash Black Box, Kanoria Centre for Arts Campus / Studio SangathSave this picture! Ishita Sitwala | Creative Director : Kunnal Pratap DassArchitects: Studio SangathAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:207 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Ishita Sitwala | Creative Director : Kunnal Pratap DassMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Since its establishment in 1984, the Kanoria Centre for Arts has consistently evolved to meet the changing needs of the artistic community, expanding both in form and function. Founded by Urmila Kanoria, the Centre's original design was conceived by renowned architect Balkrishna Doshi. Over the years, as the Centre's requirements grew, additional facilities such as gallery spaces and studio areas were incorporated, enhancing the campus's capacity to foster artistic expression.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!In 2020, Balkrishna Doshi entrusted Khushnu Panthaki Hoof and Snke Hoof, the founders and principal architects of Studio Sangath, with the responsibility of overseeing new developments at the Kanoria Centre for Arts. This partnership resulted in the completion of the latest addition to the campus, the Urmila Kailash Black Box, in 2024. The Black Box represents a significant milestone in the Kanoria Centre for Art's ongoing transformation.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Designed with a profound respect for the existing architectural language of the campus, the building draws inspiration from the surrounding structures, aiming to create a harmonious connection between the old and the new. The surrounding landscape too was designed in a way that it plays a pivotal role in this integration, providing a fluid transition between spaces and blurring the boundaries between the original architecture and the latest additions. This approach ensures that the campus maintains a cohesive and unified character.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The Urmila Kailash Black Box itself introduces a new typologyone that responds to the specific functional needs of a dynamic space for art, performance, theatre, discussions, and celebrations. The versatile design of the Black Box allows it to accommodate a wide range of artistic practices and events, while its architectural relationship to the broader campus fosters a vibrant and cohesive environment for creative expression.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Ahmedabad, IndiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeStudio SangathOfficeMaterialConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on March 24, 2025Cite: "Urmila Kailash Black Box, Kanoria Centre for Arts Campus / Studio Sangath" 24 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028177/urmila-kailash-black-box-kanoria-centre-for-arts-campus-studio-sangath&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream