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5.
2 NATIONAL CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, MUMBAI

PROJECT NAME: National Centre for performing Arts, Mumbai
LOCATION: Mumbai
ARCHITECT: Rustam and Patel Architects, Philip Jhonson
CLIENT/OWNER: Ministry of Culture (MoC)
PROJECT TYPES: Community, Cultural, Entertainment
SIZE: 8 acre
YEAR COMPLETED: 1982
5.2.1 LOCATION
National center for

India Mumbai Performing Arts, Mumbai
Inaugurated in 1969, the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, is the
premiere center of the Performing Arts in India, with five vibrant theatres, making it the largest
institution of its kind in our region.
The architectural space NCPA has been conceived as a social, political and cultural center and
is located in the very center of Mumbai’s downtown business district, Nariman Point.
5.2.2 CLIMATE
The Climate of Mumbai is a tropical, wet and dry climate. Mumbai's climate can be best
described as moderately hot with high level of humidity. Its coastal nature and tropical location
ensures temperatures do not fluctuate much throughout the year.
Average temperature between 30-40°C in summer and 15-25°C in winter.
There is a constant sea breeze, i.e. there is constant wind flow from the West
5.2.3 USER BEHAVIOR
Although India lacks a tradition of orchestral training, NCPA are building our indigenous
instrumental resources by way of an in-house training programme, with professional teachers
working with selected Indian musicians who eventually play in the Symphony Orchestra of
India.
5.2.4 SITE PLANNING AND ACCESS

NCPA is easily accessible by the residents of Cuffe Parade, Marine Drive, Colaba or other high
profile areas of South Mumbai. The center is well connected by a road network to the city, and
can also be accessed by local transport via taxis, buses and local trains. The closest stations are
Church Gate and Chattrapati Shivaji Terminal (CST).
FIG: Location
SOURCE: https://www.ncpamumbai.com/getting-here
The site is bound by roads on three sides – Sir Dorabji Tata Road, Vinay Shah Road and NCPA
Marg; facing Marine Drive, Oberoi Hotel and Hoechst House & Arcadia respectively. The
forth side facing the Cuffe Parade. The roads surrounding the buildings have low densities of
traffic during the day and moderate densities of traffic during the evening. NCPA is the last
building at Nariman Point; hence you do not have any vehicles going ahead of the building.
FIG: Site Access Map
5.2.5 UTILITY AND SPACE ENHANCEMENT
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is a multi-venue, multi-purpose cultural
center in Mumbai, India which aims to promote and preserve India's heritage of music, dance,
theatre, film, literature and photography. It also presents new and innovative work in the
performing arts field. The Centre was founded in 1969 by JRD Tata and Dr. Jamshed Bhabha.
FIG: JB Theatre Entrance Foyer 2 FIG: JB Theatre Entrance Foyer 1
FIG: Emergency Escape Plan
FIG: Tata Theatre Floor Plan
FIG: Tata Theatre Entrance Foyer 2 FIG:tata Theatre Entrance Foyer 1
FIG: Emergency Escape Plan
FIG: Experimental Theatre Floor Plan
SOURCE: https://www.ncpamumbai.com
5.2.6 ACOUSTIC AND MATERIAL
- The walls and ceiling had a basic wooden framework.
- The ceiling has panel framework with alternate concave and convex triangular forms
which ensured even distribution of sound over the entire auditorium.
- The projections from the sides of walls are hollow and act as resonators.
- The special acoustics form are made of high density compressed plaster.
- Due to the acoustics methods, the voice is naturally audible at any place without mikes
or sound system.
- Use of closely spaced beams to provide large clear spans.
- Large cantilevers to generate flamboyant scale.
FIG: Ceiling Acoustics
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5.2.7 LIGHTING AND FENISTARATIONS

- A good number of lightning fixtures are oriented on the stage covering all angles.
- The halogen lights are on ceiling over the seating area.
- The lights are of different intensities are per the requirement like halogen lights, spot
lights and focus lights.
FIG: Ceiling Lights
SOURCE: https://www.archdaily.com/904019/national-kaohsiung-center-for-the-arts-mecanoo
5.2.8 INNOVATION IN STRUCTURE
-With regard to the structure and materials – the two terminal points of the foyer are built
on independent pile foundations.
-RCC columns and beams along with stone masonry techniques have been adopted
construction. The main material used is Malad stone mixed with a lot of concrete.
-The auditorium has false ceiling suspended from the main RCC roof and is made up of
pyramidal forms of high density compressed plaster, alternatively convex and concave
radiating from the central backdrop on the stage to the outer wall. The multiple reflecting
surfaces thus helped in distributing the sound evenly, hence being highly effective.
5.2.9 BUILDING SERVICES
- The auditorium is centrally air conditioned with 10ft duct over the pipeline.
- The Ac plant is in basement connected with pipelines to the main Ac plant in AHU
room.
FIG: Services
SOURCE: slideshare.net
5.2.10 OVERVIEW
This case study helped me understand the design of a performance center and its various
theatres, of varying scales and functions. It offered a lot in terms of requirements and its
distribution, building materials.
 Although the spaces for movement, concourses were provided, the experience/walk
there did not offer any sort of views or open spaces. Only the Tata Theatre did
impress with regard to the above.
 In accordance with true spirit of the center, known for bringing independent and
individual entities together, which, when combined form a single collective; the
project does not contribute to the public-minded togetherness, a place where the
visitors/ building interact with local passer-by and workers.
 Various degrees of porosity are employed in the exterior walls. There is a portion
which is completely blank, another which has expressive big entries as well as a
side with miniature openings.
 Small pitched elevation was built to gain views of the city and the sea.
5.2.11 REFERENCES
 https://www.scribd.com/document/116659592/National-Centre-for-Performing-
Arts (accessed on 13/08/19)
 https://www.scribd.com/doc/152564807/ncpa-case-study (accessed on 13/08/19)
 https://www.scribd.com/presentation/79652509/ncpa(accessed on 14/08/19)
 https://www.ncpamumbai.com/(accessed on 14/08/19)
 https://www.archicrewindia.com/2018/04/ncpa-national-centre-for-
performing.html(accessed on 16/08/19)
 https://www.slideshare.net/priteshmalviya/new-ncpa-tata-theater-case-study-
mumbai(accessed on 16/08/19)
 https://pdfslide.net/documents/ncpa-case-study.html(accessed on 17/08/19)
 https://issuu.com/tanushreesaksena/docs/thesis_project_tanushree.saksena(accesse
d on 17/08/19)
 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ncpa-the-cultural-institution-plans-to-step-
out-of-mumbais-downtown-area-to-reach-a-larger-
audience/articleshow/39064234.cms?from=mdr(accessed on 17/08/19)

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5.

2 NATIONAL CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, MUMBAI

National center for

5.2.4 SITE PLANNING AND ACCESS

FIG: Site Access Map

FIG: Emergency Escape Plan

FIG: Emergency Escape Plan

FIG: Ceiling Acoustics

5.2.7 LIGHTING AND FENISTARATIONS

FIG: Ceiling Lights

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