New developments to our purpose-built campus

Alankrit Arora Chief Business Officer/Principal Officer

Our 13-acre purpose built campus is truly an oasis in the city and a home away from home for many of our community members. AISC features over 80 teaching spaces—where the love of learning is fostered in our students— and world-class facilities that enhance the international school experience for our student and adult community members alike.

Our facilities are what set us apart and regular updates, maintenance and development plans are implemented to ensure that every space is wellresourced, flexible, and provides an environment that inspires.

This year, our largest campus development project was to install a rooftop covering for our tennis courts.What does this development mean for us as a community? Rain, shine, or summer heat, our students, staff and parents can play tennis and enjoy a walk or run around the track. Here are some interesting facts about the construction of this impressive structure:

• The total area of the rooftop covering is 27040 Sqft.

• The fabric used spans over 38000 square feet and is a tensile fabric sourced in France from Serge Ferrari. The fabric can also take a weight up to 200 kilos, which allows an expert maintenance crew to clean the fabric with all necessary safety equipment.

• From the center of the court to the highest point of the curve is 40 ft. But there are 18 foundational pillars from the ground that are 59 feet high.

• Each single curved steel structure is 153 feet and there are nine of these curved structures. This is the first structure of its kind, here in Chennai.

• The covering brings temperatures down up to 2–3 degrees celsius here and in the building it covers below, including the gymnasium.

During the Summer of 2022, we also completed operationally critical projects such as building new book shelves for the ES library, waterproofing of the East block terrace, conversion of classroom ceiling tiles and corridor ceiling refurbishment. These projects ensure the seamless running of the school facilities.

Thank you to our community members as well for your patience and support during these projects. AISC is more than just a school, it’s a haven for students, parents and faculty and we look forward to continuing developments for our current and future community members to enjoy.