We had been commissioned by the School to prepare a proposal for a large multipurpose hall for the G.D. Goenka school in Siliguri. While working on it, our scope was increased to also preparing a proposal for the Primary Wing as well. There was a small plot of land identified, adjacent to the main school building.
We prepared a simple linear proposal with a small play area between the main building and the proposed. A long and wide corridor connected all the classrooms and ancillary functions.
The classrooms were designed with a high roof and ceiling in order to accommodate a mezzanine – with the idea that the spatial experience of learning could be enriched and enhanced. These classrooms opened out onto another open area in the rear that could be converted into a swimming pool for children.
Concept
The design for the proposal started out with a doodle on a smartphone with a stylus. This sketch was developed into drawings leading to the final construction of the building.
The design was based on the principle of a series of parallel walls which defined the classrooms as well as the structural elements for the building. The simple organisation principle created opportunities for a lot of freedom in which to order the different requirements for the classrooms for different age children.
Drawings
Views of the School from the Exterior
Views of the Corridor
Views of the Classrooms
Renders
Rendered views of the Exterior
Rendered Views of the Interior
Rendered Views of the Proposed Swimming Pool for Children
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