The existing building was designed by our parent firm. The annex building had a unique program which included the supportive functions of the main classroom facility. It also included three classrooms at upper floors and a small connection between the two buildings at first floor level.
The spaces were conceptualized to break out of the regular strict regimental spaces that are normally seen in schools of entry passage and classrooms. The building has an unconventional entry through a grand straight flight staircase, which is set at an angle to the building.
The vertical and horizontal circulation spaces don’t follow the conventional repetition. Instead after each vertical transition which is made interesting by the spiral stairs, the landing spaces have a lot of sub spaces to offer where one can catch breathe before entering any formal functional spaces. The staff room is a small room which opens up in to an atrium which provides an informal meeting space for teachers and students.
The bridge which is actually a small ramp connecting the old and new building has a envelope that makes it a prominent feature in the building and has high curved parapet walls with circular openings that change in size along the ascending nature of the ramp. Every space is designed, keeping in mind the curious nature of students, to allow their mind to keep discovering. Even the indirect natural light brought in to the classrooms at top floor adds on to the interest that this building generates….
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