AHMEDABAD: The iconic building of the father of modern architecture, Le Corbusier, on Ashram road, the Ahmedabad Textile Mill-Owners Association (ATMA) building, will be open to Amdavadis as a dynamic cultural space for citizens to enjoy.
On Tuesday, CEPT University signed an MoU to with ATMA to jointly work towards revitalizing the ATMA building. The two institutions plan to create an annual calendar of events appropriate to the space and the mandates of both institutions.
Officials said the facility will be available for architecture, design, literary, academic, cultural and industry events. “Those agencies interested in holding corporate events, meetings or discussions at the venue need to apply first to the ATMA administration. A team of experts will analyse the application to see whether it fits the objective of the project,” said a senior ATMA official.
The space will be used to curate events, exhibitions and displays. What makes the space distinct from other places is Le Corbusier’s “promenade architecture”. The graceful ramp conducts a visitor into the building. “The curving walls , the use of bold colours, the direction of movement, seats, staircases, windows and doors reveal the touch of the master architect in this building. It gives a whole new definition to the use of space,” added the ATMA official. The original design has provisions for a cafeteria which will be made functional, said officials.
Tridip Suhrud, provost of CEPT University, said the university is privileged to be able to revitalise one of modern architecture’s masterpieces by Le Corbusier. “We will together strive to create a cultural space that Ahmedabad and her visitors will cherish,” he said.
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