Thandiyan Chhava- A Storytelling Library

The library, ' Thandiyan Chhawa' aims to spread knowledge and awareness among the people of Chandigarh about the city's history and its value through the medium of Qissa telling, a traditional art form of storytelling prevalent in Punjab. Located right in the middle of Chandigarh( Sector 16), the library is approachable to all. Each space would have a dedicated Kathakar( the storyteller) who will be narrating stories to one or many people at the same time. This interaction has played a significant role in determining the essence and the requirement for each space. The design intends on exploring the concept of ‘As above, so below’, which has been done by achieving a balance between the built and the unbuilt, the quality of light, the silence and the noise. Full portfolio