Udaan School - Kindergarten Case Study (B. Arch)

Case Study Presentation

Part of Academic Work for Semester 4 (B. Arch)

1. UDAAN SCHOOL LOCATION : Noida Sector 122, New Delhi, India ARCHITECTS : Studio AVT Architects MEMBERS : Ankita , Bhagyashree , Shashwati , Simran and Saloni

2. Area: 6400ft. A north-western, angular entrance has been aesthetically crafted

3. A fresh flow of ventilation and abundant natural light penetrates through brick jaali walls The building’s exposed brick facade is highlighted with the use of vibrant triangular fins on its windows The colorful, triangular fins on the windows are inspired by decorative pennant flags- which add cheer and delight

4. The front facade greets you with bold, exposed bricks- which gives a very natural effect and blends with the vegetation around Concrete texture finish on a few surfaces readily complements the bricks and gives a warm, vernacular feeling The grand fly-ash brick and concrete texture facade welcomes the user, while stepping on to the Kota stone flooring Minimal glass is used on the facade, so heat trapped inside is reduced

5. The corridors have been planned in a linear manner connecting all classrooms at one go, it receives natural lighting and ventilation through the brick jali wall at the end Circular niches filled in with glass, are made on the walls along the corridor, these help the classrooms have a connect with the corridor Color-filled closed circles, alternate with the niches, and provide a decorative elevation

6. SWOT ANALYSIS Weakness The corridors are spaces where children readily play around and have the most memories about school but the corridors have been planned in linear manner connecting all classroom in one go making them feel restrained and blocked Though main entrance stairs exhibit a colorful experience but it drains the students as they climb everyday through it Strengths The MS louvers on the window fins, add fresh splashes of color to the building- thus revealing the function of the building; aesthetically Colorful sequence of pergola added over main entrance staircase Part blackboard walls- to doodle, draw or write

7. Doors and furniture are made from particle boards Johnsons cool roof tiles have been used on the terrace MATERIAL