Catalyst
The design is focused on establishing an entity for students, where the built space and environment together become a successful tool for learning.
One amongst many interesting ideologies was the notion of semi-enclosed breakout spaces that are liberally scattered around the school and are constantly being transformed in the way they are occupied.
This was a response to the multicultural personality of the school and its strong social agenda, whereby a number of lateral activities take place in a typical school day.
These breakout spaces have been consciously placed along with transition areas, such that the activities they facilitate become an integral part of the student experience, enhancing their holistic socio-cultural awareness and demonstrating the school’s outreach philosophy at the same time.
The multi-functional nature of these spaces helped in optimizing the built-up space of this urban school.
Organization
Planners Group, Chandigarh,India
Role
Design Lead
Team
Vikram Malik, Saloni Sehgal
Location
Chandigarh,India