Comments on: An Artist Village stands in Mumbabylon

By: Abhijit

Abhijit — Sat, 07 May 2011 01:52:59 +0000

I completely agree with Tushar and partly with Aditi. I too have been lining in Artists’ Village for more than 17 years now and though I agree with most of Aditi’s experiences, living here has been by and large a very painful thing. What I’ve realised is that there has been a chaotic confusion of concepts among the architect, the developers (CIDCO) and people who are residing here. That is why you hardly can find any of the original structures still standing here. Its true that this was designed as mini studios. But, then it was marketed as an artistic housing complex and people who started staying here for the love of nature, were cheated by the authorities by allowing growth of concrete jungle all around the village.

By: aditi

aditi — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:05:08 +0000

hey ,
Thanks for the drawings . They are really informative.
Being a resident of artist village and being a 2nd year student of architecture ,I think ITS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE.
How many people get to enjoy mangoes from the mango tree in your courtyard or run for it when you hear it falling from the tree. The way Mr.Correa integrates the outside with the inside is really commendable.
Those who criticize it for its functionality and its poor services ,must know that it was designed for artists and works beautifully as a mini- studio. I have too many memories that I can share having been a resident of artist village for 19 years.

By: Divya Batra

Divya Batra — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:42:52 +0000

I m final year architecture student and must say in this project Ar.Correa has really given a thought in accordance to people living there and also to nature.I m doing my thesis on artist village which includes there workshops, exhibitions and also there residents, so was really looking forward to visit this place……

By: alisha

alisha — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:27:16 +0000

I am a 3rd yr student,this sem my project is housing n i had to case study belapur housing its was interesting in d books but in reality it lot has happend,thanx a lot for this pictures looking forward to going there soon

By: Tushar Koli

Tushar Koli — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:25:16 +0000

This artist village is scary! Instead of projecting creative aspirations, it projects decay and ugliness. Truly it is a reflection of contemporary Indian mind. Architecture is a social art… it needs inputs from society in terms of society’s mindset, society’s technical development, awareness and aspirations! Architecture no matter how good on paper, when actually manifested as a built form shows where the society stands in its development. In India most planning schemes are bound to fail unless there is awareness amongst people. There will never be improvement in the built form, if the deep rooted issues of the indian mindset in terms of ‘beauty’, ‘civic responsibility’ are not addressed.
Charles Correa as an architect is good, but the process through which has to work in India is outdated, fragmented and Ugly. I see no hope whatsoever for the Indians under these circumstances!

By: HARAKANTA BARO

HARAKANTA BARO — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:59:05 +0000

I am h.k.baro mfa (painting) from delhi art college 2000. I am interested to visit ur artist villege same time.

By: khushboo

khushboo — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:15:36 +0000

well you have shown a great approach towards the core of its design and its great that you share your knowledge to others…. a great bunch of knowledge sharing…!

By: Omayra

Omayra — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:38:17 +0000

I think that this project is great and can be compared to the Hassan Fathy’s project for New Gourna. Both are about inspiration in vernacular architecture of their countries to create something truly participative.
Thanks for the information!