SPB Memorial: A Tribute To The Greatest Indian Singer of All Time

ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO - VERTICAL
SPB MEMORIAL
A TRIBUTE TO THE GREATEST INDIAN SINGER OF ALL TIME
BATCH 2020-25, 2019-24
CLASS/YEAR 3RD & 4TH
SEMESTER 5TH & 7TH
Born: 4 June 1946

Died: 25 September 2020
Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam was an
Indian playback singer, who was well known for his work in South
Indian films, also known as SPB was an Indian playback singer,
television presenter, music director, actor and film producer who
worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and
Malayalam films.
SPB was never formally trained in classical music but he brought

back Carnatic music into mainstream cinema in a big way. The
astonishingly versatile singer could sing anything and everything, Padma Shri (2001)
from romantic duets to soulful melodies and energetic, jolly
songs. He would also introduce variations and playful Padma Vibhushan
exclamations in his songs that made them unique and a signature (2011).
SPB song.
SPB recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 languages in a career

spanning 54 years. That’s an average of close to 741 songs a year,
two songs per day for every day of the year.
He has the rare distinction of rendering the most songs in a single

day by any singer. the singer once recorded a whopping 21
Kannada in a mere 12 hours! He has also recorded 19 songs in
Tamil and 16 songs in Hindi in a day.
He is the recipient of six National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards

South. Balasubrahmanyam was also a recipient of 25 Nandi
Awards. B.Arch - Vertical Studio – 5th Sem, & 7th Sem
CONTEXT
The common view of monuments is that they are statues or buildings made of marble or stone that
commemorate people who have died. However, the true definition of a monument is found in what it
accomplishes. A monument memorializes something or someone; it brings that thing or that person to our
remembrance, honors them, and inspires us profoundly. A monument is not just a memory, however; it is an
enduring memorial that stands throughout the ages to convey to us what the person or thing it honors
stood for. In this sense, a monument can take many manifestations. It could be a poem, a song, a play, a
photograph, or even a letter. Some of our finest books are memorials. A monument is never trivial, so
monuments are imposing and unforgettable. They capture an event, the essence of a person, or a moment
in time, and pay homage to it by revealing its worth.
B.Arch - Vertical Studio – 5th Sem, & 7th Sem
Architecture can enable users to connect emotionally
to a place, with one of its most vital powers being the
ability to evoke memories and remembrance of past
occurrences.
Some of the world’s famous monuments, like

the TajMahal, Washington Monument, Lincoln
Memorial, etc., are great examples of designs that
honor, remember, and respect those who are an
essential part of their nation’s history. In addition,
monuments serve as a tangible cultural record for
future generations.
Rajiv Gandhi Memorial - Sriperumbudur
Memorials play a significant role in establishing a

cultural identity and sculpting the urban development
of a region. In addition, memorials necessitate careful
attention to art, materials, and tactile interactions due
to their majestic and monumental scale.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1.Students will understand that monuments
represent one way that communities and
individuals both remember and celebrate the
past as well as shape future generations'
understanding of history.
2.Students will understand that when creating

monuments, artists and communities make
choices about what aspects of a particular
history are worth remembering and what parts
are intentionally left out.
3.Students will understand the connection

between history and democracy, and how
taking an active role in the commemoration of
public space can be an act of civic
participation.
62M
151M
Site Location
Redhills - Thiruvallur High Rd, Tamaraipakkam,
Tamil Nadu 602024

REQUIREMENTS
Total site Area – 2.3 Acre (9362 Sq.m)
Type Land Area Allocation

OSR 10%
Mausoleum 150 Sq.m
Auditorium Seating Capacity for 200
Open Air Amphitheatre Seating Capacity for 400
Museum & Experience Centre 400 Sq.m
Cafeteria 200 Sq.m
Public Facilities Toilets, Required Parking, Seating
spaces, Disabled friendly spaces.
Themes
The design built forms needs to incorporate the creative usage of Eco friendly building
materials, Innovative Sustainability ideas and Inspirational treatment of Landscapes.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Dates Deliverables
3rd August – 9 a.m Introduction
5th August – 10 a.m Site Analysis and conceptual Drawings Submission
8th August – 10 a.m Submission of final Presentation drawings - Minimum

A2 size printouts
10th August – 10 a.m Final Review in Absentia & Jury Awards

LEARNING OUTCOMES
• The intended audience
for the memorial.
• What specifically, is the

memorial representing
or commemorating.
• Answering the 5W’s for

the Studio Project.

GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Who is the intended audience for the memorial?
What, specifically, is the memorial representing or commemorating?
What story or message do you think the artist was trying to convey to the intended audience?
What might the memorial be leaving out?
How does the memorial convey its intended story or message? What materials did the artist use? What
experience did the artist create for the audience?
Why might people want to build memorials? List as many reasons as the GROUP can brainstorm.
How might one’s identity affect the way they understand and commemorate history?
What are the consequences of remembering a history? What are the consequences of forgetting a
history?

Thank You
&
Best wishes

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ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO - VERTICAL

BATCH 2020-25, 2019-24

CLASS/YEAR 3RD & 4TH

SEMESTER 5TH & 7TH

Born: 4 June 1946

SPB was never formally trained in classical music but he brought

SPB recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 languages in a career

He has the rare distinction of rendering the most songs in a single

He is the recipient of six National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards

Some of the world’s famous monuments, like

Rajiv Gandhi Memorial - Sriperumbudur

Memorials play a significant role in establishing a

2.Students will understand that when creating

3.Students will understand the connection

B.Arch - Vertical Studio – 5th Sem, & 7th Sem

Type Land Area Allocation

5th August – 10 a.m Site Analysis and conceptual Drawings Submission

8th August – 10 a.m Submission of final Presentation drawings - Minimum

B.Arch - Vertical Studio – 5th Sem, & 7th Sem

• What specifically, is the

• Answering the 5W’s for

B.Arch - Vertical Studio – 5th Sem, & 7th Sem

Who is the intended audience for the memorial?

What, specifically, is the memorial representing or commemorating?

What might the memorial be leaving out?

B.Arch - Vertical Studio – 5th Sem, & 7th Sem

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