Sukhna Interpretation Centre
Art museum in Sukhna Lake
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The Sukhna Interpretation Centre/ Sukhna Gallery is an Indian art museum at Sukhna Lake. It was inaugurated by Manoj Parida who is the Advisor to the Administrator of Chandigarh on 4 December 2019, on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary[1] of the death of Pierre Jeanneret.[2] It was proposed by Deepika Gandhi who is the Director of Le Corbusier Center in May 2019.
Sukhna Gallery | |
Sukhna Gallery Inside View | |
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| Location | Sukhna Lake |
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| Coordinates | 30.7386956°N 76.8133633°E |
| Type | Art museum |
| Accreditation | Administrator of Chandigarh |
| Collections | Vintage Photos, sketches, drawings, |
| Collection size | 30 Panels |
| Architect | Pierre Jeanneret |
| Nearest car park | Sukhna Parking |
History
This structure was built to house a water pump and in spite of its impressive architecture remained locked and unused for over three decades.[2] It was designed by a Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret.
Display
Announcement and design
The announcement of converting this structure to the Interpretation Centre took place on 1 October 2019.[3] It took the Engineering department two months to convert it.
Challenges
- The circular shape and small size of the room which is 12 feet in diameter became a challenge.[4] "During the restoration, a skylight which was closed some years back was opened up to let in natural light in the room. The ventilators were very interestingly designed and were the starting point for conception of the display of exhibits," Deepika Gandhi said.[4]
Gallery
Panel Inside Sukhna Gallery
Sukhna Gallery Board
Sukhna lake as island picture inside Sukhna gallery
