School for All

Project idea

This school is designed for children from Kindergarten to High School. The idea was to create a school environment according to a child's psychology.
For example, for a child of Kindergarten, if we implement and provide him an environment full of restrictions he/she will not be able to grow and learn from society by itself. The approach should be intangible.

The hierarchy for kindergarten to high school in structure-wise also has been designed. The kindergarten is more organic.

Project description

Thought the compositions of blocks maximum transparency and easement in circulation, accessibility to physically handicapped children has been thought of.

The playgrounds are in the hierarchy, i.e. The immediate outdoor space of each classroom, The composite bigger outdoor space for all classrooms, of each section, then a large ground for the whole block and at last a common field for the school.

The interaction between outdoor and indoors has been maintained well enough so that the children do not feel bounded.

All corridors are shaded so that they are even accessible during precipitation. The circulation for students and staff is divided to keep formal and informal interactions within bounds.

Technical information

The site is located in an urban area of Jammu.

The program includes:
1. Kindergarten
2. Primary School
3. Secondary School
4. High School

5. Multipurpose hall
6. Recreation rooms - Dance, Music and Fine arts
7. Library

The whole structure is made of red bricks and rat-trap bonds in the south to provide proper insulation during summers. In the seating, arrangement furniture has been kept in such a way that windows align to the left of students seating to avoid body shadow on their study material. Maximum diffused light has been provided.

The library has been kept at the upper level and away from the proximity of a common playground for acoustic purposes.

The interiors of the kindergarten are curved to avoid corners and are provided with flexible and customizable spaces.