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JD Centre of Art (JDCA), a unique Art Centre, is being established in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It aims to preserve, promote and exhibit folk, tribal, traditional and contemporary art, all under one roof. A large collection of artefacts, crafts, handloom,  contemporary artwork and books on art have been donated by its founder, artist Jatin Das. Over the years, many have joined hands.

JDCA is designed by the renowned architect B.V. Doshi, the only Indian recipient of the Pritzker Prize (the Nobel Prize of architecture). The Centre is being built on one-acre site allotted by the Govt. of Odisha, located in Bhubaneswar, across the 2nd Cent. BC Khandagiri Caves. JDCA is a member of the International Council of Museum (ICOM), Asia-Europe Museum Network (ASEMUS) and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

Architecture & Design
JD Centre of Art (JDCA) is envisioned to become an iconic part of Odisha’s cultural landscape. Sitting high on the hill facing the JDCA site is the 2nd Century BC Jain and Buddhist caves of Khandagiri. The same monolithic rocks from which the caves are carved from the bedrock of JDCA's land. The undulating topography informs the architectural design of the one-acre site. The roughly 30,500 sq.ft Art Centre is being conceived as two blocks with modulating volumes and small ancillary spaces.

Eminent Architect, BV Doshi[12], awardee of the Pritzker Prize[13] (the Nobel Prize of architecture) is the Principal Architect of the Centre. The holistic design sustainable architecture[14] and holistic design of the Centre, looks at art[15] and ecology[16] together through its building design and materials, creation of energy[17] and treatment of waste and a vibrant planting plan to create a green buffer. The responsible and sensitive design takes into account universal access, with wheelchair access to the galleries, washrooms and utilities.