Premabhai Hall Explained

Premabhai Hall is an abandoned theater in Ahmedabad, India.^[1] It is owned by the Gujarat Vidya Sabha.^[2]

History

During the British period, the hall was used for theatrical performances. In the 1960s, there was a proposal to redesign the Premabhai Hall, and B. V. Doshi was selected for the project. In 1972, the new building built in a brutalist style was opened.^[3]

In the 1990s, the hall was abandoned due to fire regulation issues. After a failed demolition proposal, the building remains standing, although abandoned.

Description

The hall is built in a brutalist style, with the entire structure built out of reinforced concrete. It has a seating capacity of 1000.^{[4] [5]}

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Premabhai Hall .
2. Web site: Premabhai Hall to become AMC city civic centre . 2023-08-20 . Ahmedabad Mirror . en.
3. Web site: Patel . Shailja . Premabhai Hall: Reinvigorating Public Realm .
4. Web site: Premabhai hall: AMC offers Rs10 crore, trust wants Rs30 crore . 2023-08-20 . DNA India . en.
5. Web site: Premabhai Hall . 2023-08-20 .
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