PRIMARY SCHOOL CASE STUDY.pptx

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1. PRIMARY SCHOOL CASE STUDY

2. Introduction A school  for primary education of children of a particular age group. Designing a primary school Limiting height of building Creative and colourful interiors Diving spaces in blocks for different age group Proper ventilation and lighting system Schooling in India is divided according to the national education policy (nep)

3. Detailed study Case Study SCHOOL LOCATION ARCHITECT PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS The Northstar school Rajkot, Gujarat Shanmugam Associates Planning, use of materials, aesthetic interior The Maidenhill primary school United Kingdom BDP Implementation of e nergy-saving techniques, attractive interior, space planning Highlights study SCHOOL LOCATION ARCHITECT HIGHLIGHTS Sis prep Gurugram Gurugram , Haryana Urbanscape  Architects Structure, interior Udaan school  New Delhi, Delhi, India Studio AVT Architects Ventilation system

4. THE NORTHSTAR SCHOOL

5. Introduction School is an enjoyable and enriching part of life where students can safely explore their True North” The client’s initial brief was that, a very important part of every child's experience in Northstar be shaped by architecture. The design foundations at Northstar lie on ideologies of exploring contemporary design with local material, using regional references to define built form and finding simplistic solutions for complex design problems. Ideology Overall master planning was conceived integrating three phases of development of which only Phase -1 is built. Open- ended corridors, building orientation and future development were factored into the overall planning.

6. Architects:  Shanmugam Associates Area: 33000 ft² Year: 2017 Project details Location Kasturbadham , Rajkot-Bhavnagar, Highway, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

7. Features Classrooms: programming a single classroom module with cross ventilation, its own private garden and an open to sky jallied courtyard. Between two classrooms is a larger garden that is easily monitored, has a performance space and provisions for conducting classes . Central courtyard: central courtyard ties all the spaces within each module and is replicated in all phases. This central stepped and vegetated courtyard serves for larger gatherings as a multi-purpose space and for circulation. Entry walkway : The structure visually creates a presence as one walks along the heavily canopied main entry walkway .

8. Central stage : Integrated within the courtyard amidst the green pockets, creepers and vines is a stage, that is used by children or staff to perform. Secondary skin: Jalli in ground floor and an ambitious creeper screen in first floor, has been planned in all floors to allow natural light, shield dust and provide security. Multipurpose hall: With due credits to the structural engineer, the massing on the second floor sits lightly on the floor below and houses a 250-persons capacity multipurpose hall. * Architecture at The Northstar School has been planned such that as the building ages, landscape adds in more life into the space therefore taking ownership.

9. When exploring material for the façade, the criteria was for it to be locally available, have an earthy tone, reflect an institutional character and be economical. Bella , a natural hard lime stone in terracotta color, has been used to blend the built form with existing surroundings . Materials

10. Interiors

11. Connecting learning to nature The primary intent being finding ways to learn with nature. Provision of private gardens for all spaces Classrooms having their own garden pockets  Introducing green facade Inference Central courtyard Main courtyard allowing circulation and a gathering space Aesthetic interior Basic shapes and forms are introduced as a part of the architecture Reference: https://www.archdaily.com/950244/the-northstar-school-shanmugam-associates

12. THE MAIDENHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

13. Newton Mearns , Glasgow G77, United Kingdom Architects:  BDP Area: 4725  m² Year : 2019 Project details Location

14. The design focuses on providing spaces which encourage children’s curiosity and create a learning landscape enriched with ‘play’ elements and natural forms. The project forms part of the new Maidenhill development at Newton Mearns , southwest of Glasgow. A completely new neighbourhood , comprising more than 800 homes, is being created with the new two stream primary school and early years facility sitting at the heart of the masterplan . The unusual condition of school being built in parallel with neighbouring houses has given us an opportunity to design not only a new learning centre , but also create a focus for the new community. A “green spine” runs through the development, connecting the new dwellings to a central landscaped pathway which feeds into the school . Introduction Ideology

15. Central atrium Nursery Outdoor activity Auditorium Main entrance

16. Central atrium: The school is organised around a central atrium ‘heart’ space, which contains a wealth of interactivity including science, performance, music, technology, library, art, storytelling and play. Features Creative activity spaces:  The central ‘ heartspace ’ is shaped around flexible learning scenarios ranging from cosy ‘‘wall pocket’’ snugs and “birdhouse” hideaway for individual and paired learning, through to larger auditorium type spaces for group work. An internal climbing wall or “ Maidenhill ” provides scope for high energy activity.

17. Nursery: The nursery, circular in form and filled with natural light, is designed around a central ‘ treehouse ’ storytelling snug that’s elevated above the central dining and performance space. The theme of nature permeates throughout the school and is reflected in furniture, materials, shapes, colours and graphics.  The main playground contains a water pump and weirs, play tunnels, bouldering wall, mud kitchen and fire pit as well as a tiered outdoor teaching and social space.  This wooden structure contains storage for tools and materials provided by the contractor for building dens, ‘nooks’ and other creatures of a child’s imagination . Outdoor activity space: This ‘learning landscape’ continues the theme beyond the building where the design of the outdoor spaces integrate the concept of ‘natural play’.

18. Energy efficient roofing : The School Achieved Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating A (most efficient). The roof of the school contains over 400sqm of Solar Panels. Low energy emittance lights and low water use fittings are applied throughout the school. A sedum roof covers the early years building and the low level storage units in the playground are covered with sedum plants.  A growing garden for food production has been created. Water harvesting is used in the water play areas of the playground and is used as a learning tool for the children.

19. Interiors

20. Inference Use of energy efficient techniques Low water use fittings Solar panelled roof Water harvesting Beautiful and creative interiors Wall pockets Climbing wall Reference: https://www.archdaily.com/935513/maidenhill-primary-school-and-nursery-bdp

21. Hamilton Court Road, Gurugram , Haryana, India SIS PREP GURUGRAM Location Architects : Urbanscape   Architects Area : 809 m² Year : 2017 Project details

22. The building features a north-facing exposed concrete and glass façade. As the budding generation is pure and away from the worldly mess, the building also conveys the same, giving an experience of earthy, natural tones rather than the conventional primary vibrant colors The building boasts of alternate green terraces, to merge built forms with the natural greens, adding dynamism to the façade. Structure The design strategically is climate-responsive as it has a closed south façade and the west façade with all the services closed with louvers. Reference: https://www.archdaily.com/909468/sis-prep-gurugram-pal-design

23. Interior: Activity spaces The planning and form development started with the natural angle of the site . But the sharp angles were eliminated to develop a fluid, flowing form displaying soft, nurturing and a safe environment to children. A place where they have no restrictions and can move around with ease. Activity spaces: sand pit, play areas, sitting net Interiors: library for children, sitting areas, wash areas

24. UDAAN SCHOOL  New Delhi, Delhi, India Location Architects : Studio AVT Architects Area : 6400 ft² Year : 2020 Project details

25. Ventilation System The building design focuses on ventilation and natural lighting. The MS louvers on the stairs and the window fins, add fresh splashes of colour to the building- thus revealing the function of the building; aesthetically. This rightly complements the mood and energy of young minds. The window fins help in solar shading as well and ensure abundant sunlight inside the classrooms. There is a fresh flow of ventilation and abundant natural light through brick jali . The colourful , triangular fins on the windows are inspired from decorative pennant flags- which add cheer and delight. Minimal glass is used on the facade, so heat trapped inside is reduced. Reference: https://www.archdaily.com/959245/udaan-school-studio-avt-architects

26. SCHOOL LOCATION CLIMATE ARCHITECT PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS The Northstar school Rajkot, Gujarat diverse conditions, plains of  Gujarat  are very hot and dry in summer and cold and dry in winter. Summer is milder in the hilly regions and the coast. Shanmugam Associates Planning, use of materials, aesthetic interior The Maidenhill primary school United Kingdom temperate oceanic climate BDP Implementation of e nergy-saving techniques, attractive interior, space planning Sis prep Gurugram Gurugram , Haryana Haryana is extremely hot in summer at around 45 °C (113 °F) and mild in winter. The hottest months are May and June and the coldest December and January. The climate is arid to semi-arid with average rainfall of 354.5 mm Urbanscape  Architects Structure, interior Udaan school  New Delhi, Delhi, India overlap between monsoon-influenced  humid subtropical and  semi-arid with high variation between summer and winter temperatures and precipitation Studio AVT Architects Ventilation system COMPARITIVE STUDY

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