Shilpakala Vedika

Infobox building|right
building_name=Shilpakala vedika


building_type=Auditorium
architectural_style=Ethnic
structural_system=
location=Hyderabad, India
completion_date=2002
opened = June 15, 2002
main_contractors=Nagarjuna Construction Company
architect=S Sathyanarayana
structural_engineer=|

Shilpakala vedika is an auditorium and convention centre located in Hyderabad, India. The auditorium is convert|60000|sqft|m2|abbr=on. Large amount of terracotta was used in the building.

"Shilpa" means sculpture, "kala" means art, and "vedika" means platform.

The convention center includes an auditorium, which is flexible in design and offers a variety of configuration selections.

The auditorium

Shilpakala vedika is on a convert|60000|sqft|m2|abbr=on area, on a convert|5|acre|m2 land, with a capacity to seat 2,500 people.

It is a state-of-the-art facility comprising a press room, cafeteria, modern multi-media projection system, luxurious green rooms, good acoustics and exquisite ethnic decor.

Awards

* ACCE SIMPLEX AWARD 2006 for Innovative Design of Structures other than Industrial structure to S Sathyanarayana, Hyderabad for Design of Shilpakala Vedika Multi Purpose Indoor Auditorium.

External links

* [http://www.shilpakalavedika.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.aptourism.in/conventions.html Andhra Pradesh Tourism]
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2002/06/19/stories/2002061900430100.htm The Hindu]