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Nalandha School
A defining feature across these projects is the use of dynamic and expressive forms. The designs move away from simple, box-like structures, instead favoring sweeping curves, dramatic angles, and fragmented volumes. This creates a powerful visual identity for each building, turning them into landmarks of creativity. The facade is often treated as a canvas for artistic expression, featuring elements like large, playful, amoeba-like window openings or intricate, perforated screens. This approach suggests that the architecture itself is an active participant in the learning process, designed to spark curiosity and wonder.
There's a clear emphasis on climate-responsive architecture that is rooted in its context. A recurring material is a warm, earthy red terracotta or sandstone, which is often paired with the raw, expressive power of exposed concrete. The designs are not just visually striking but are also intelligent environmental solutions. You can see features like deep-set windows, self-shading orientations, and modern interpretations of traditional jali screens, all of which help manage sunlight and heat. A brilliant and recurring strategy is the use of a "forest" of angled columns to lift entire sections of the building, creating vast, shaded, and naturally ventilated semi-outdoor spaces for activities like sports and gatherings.
Internally, the designs prioritize the creation of monumental and uplifting communal spaces. Vast, multi-story atriums, flooded with natural light from massive skylights, often serve as the social and academic heart of the institution. The plasticity of concrete is fully exploited to create sweeping curves and dramatic, sculptural staircases that encourage movement and interaction. These grand spaces are clearly designed to be more than just circulation areas; they are vibrant zones for study, collaboration, and shared experiences, reflecting a modern belief in learning beyond the classroom.
There's a clear emphasis on climate-responsive architecture that is rooted in its context. A recurring material is a warm, earthy red terracotta or sandstone, which is often paired with the raw, expressive power of exposed concrete. The designs are not just visually striking but are also intelligent environmental solutions. You can see features like deep-set windows, self-shading orientations, and modern interpretations of traditional jali screens, all of which help manage sunlight and heat. A brilliant and recurring strategy is the use of a "forest" of angled columns to lift entire sections of the building, creating vast, shaded, and naturally ventilated semi-outdoor spaces for activities like sports and gatherings.
Internally, the designs prioritize the creation of monumental and uplifting communal spaces. Vast, multi-story atriums, flooded with natural light from massive skylights, often serve as the social and academic heart of the institution. The plasticity of concrete is fully exploited to create sweeping curves and dramatic, sculptural staircases that encourage movement and interaction. These grand spaces are clearly designed to be more than just circulation areas; they are vibrant zones for study, collaboration, and shared experiences, reflecting a modern belief in learning beyond the classroom.
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