Built density
Isanpur, Ahmedabad
Flexibility to move spatially Outwards/ Vertical street
- The measures of built space are determined by the projection of outdoor sports spaces, which gives outdoor sports more priority.
- The built Mass is connected to the open play area by services along the same axis.
- The connecting bridge gives it a balanced appearance.
Reduced foot – print More outdoor spaces
- The distance between the classroom and other multifunctional spaces is kept to a minimum.
- Mezzanine floors –vertical connection
Save land - The extra space that comes with building up, instead of out, offers some benefits.
No flexibility as you do when you can move spatially outward. When you are going up and down you are locked in once you’ve built it.
Roof top out door spaces, Various scale open spaces in each floor.
Urban densification, land scarcity, economic constraints, population growth, and demographic shifts. Vertical schools are a response to the restricted and costly land area
Block views if Built in a rural or coastal area.
Voids, transparency in facade
Horizontal school design with a significant physical footprint and single -use facilities, are less obtainable or financially viable.
incorporate all of a school’s facilities in one building. recreational areas and other spaces that led students outside.
Spacious circulation spaces for interaction and socializing. Atriums can be used as multi-purpose spaces and create lightfilled areas that promote visual connection
Respond to urban needs - sharing facilities that are of mutual benefit to the local community and the school
poor indoor lighting and heavy reliance on mechanical ventilation due to deeper floorplans
Have to move vertically to reach to spaces, Each floor becomes Isolated.
Atrium, voids
Open floor classrooms, mezzanine floor –vertical connection (Learner centered, collaborative, discussion, Knowledge centered.
• More frequently used spaces or shared spaces that have more foot traffic - lower levelsengage immediately with the public
• Spaces which require quiet learning should be on above levels to ensure privacy and quieter spaces.
PRIMARY ROAD - 18 m
SECONDORY ROAD - 9 m
TERTIARY ROAD - 1.6 m
Road width –
• Human behavior
• Vehicular activity
Most of the selling activity happens besides the primary road
• Easy to notice
• Easy to access
Type of building is important factor
• It decides activities around it
• Human behaviour –solitude, intimacy, congregation
Trees are one of the important element in the design because people tend to take it’s support and stand against it, take rest and sit
Punctures were made to keep the structure breathable and to maintain a through-and-through link from inside to outside.
Each of the units includes a balcony that overlooks the main open courtyard and surrounding area.
central courtyard: prime congregation space People from all age groups can meet. active and passive activities
Parents can keep an eye on the kids, just as people can have their secluded spaces.
Landing as a space for solitude, intimacy, congregation
Interlocked the units
Both the unit’s utilities are on top of each other
Interlocked the units
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Vestibule – 2m x 2m
Living space – 4m x 4.5m
Cooking space – 3m x 3.5m
Dinning space – 3.5m x 2,5
Storage – 1.5m x 2m
Common toilet – 2.5m x 1.5m
Wash yard – 1.8m x 1.8m
Bed room 1 – 3.5m x 3m
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
Bed room 2 – 3.5m x 4.5m
3 B H K H K
Toilet – 2.3m x 2m
Work space – 2.7m x 2.5m
Vertical connection
Between two floor/ lounge - 3.5m x 2m
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Vestibule 2m x 1.5m
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
Living room below
Removed the lower block at someplace to create a space in between for congregation space.
Done the same with the upper block to create a congregation space.
Interlocked the two different residence typologies varying 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Use of Architectural elements like arches and columns, as well as its ornate appearances is inspired by Italian architecture It’s a 3 storey building consisting 38 rooms, swimming pool and a restaurant.
