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Campus: Main points considered at the planning stage
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- "Nature knows best" - with this paradigm in
mind, planning was easy. Each section is placed around
a central court and the sections are also separated by
one another- by an adequate green area. Pedestrian movement
got higher priority while laying-out the circulation plan
as compared to the vehicular plan.
- The plan has been formulated on the basic principles
of Vaastu.
- The main entrance to the campus is from the South facing
G.T. Road.
- The front face of the building has been taken 100"
from the south road so as to gain maximum open space at
the front and also to add a visual impact to the passer
by through a series of punctures & voids in the South
facing block, having terraces at different levels.
- The site is flat. On the North-East corner of Faith
Center, an Open Air Theatre has been provided. On the
South-West corner, Classroom block has been provided which
is three floors high having basement.
- Adequate parking facility both short term and long term
for two and four wheelers has been adhered to in the open,
semi-closed and closed spaces.
- The design ensures a secured institution, permits staff
to be deployed efficiently, supports desirable group sizes,
staves off the debilitating effects of limiting inmate
activity, and avoids obtrusive surveillance that contributes
to a dehumanizing environment. The exterior architecture
will be blended into surroundings and will be accessible
to the public. It has roofs that provide terrace garden.
- Both internally and externally, the facility consists
of a series of architectural elements depicting some character
of the ancient city - connected internally by an interior
street that provides access to the various parts of the
facility.
- Broad arches to frame the view of the court have been
provided.
- The dense congregation of structure will create a romantic
sequence of semi¬closed and open to sky spaces - intimate
enough in scale to be useful - sun protected extension
of the architectural environment.
- Intention approach for crude detailing for landscape,
architecture and interiors has been provided.
- The design is completely based on factors, such as the
shape and angle of the site, view towards the east-geometrical
axis and movement patterns and climatological concerns
providing the starting points.
- Division of spaces on the basis of the area program
and geometry is leading to the formation of a strong axial
concept. However, the design is inspired by the contextual
setting of the site in the city of Varanasi and the similarity
in grouping of built volumes and masses to the classic
design of Fatehpur Sikri.
- The openings are large enough for allowing sufficient
light and ventilation to the rooms.
- The landscaped courts provide a break from the monotonous
hours, both to the staff and the students.
- The Auditorium and open to sky Amphitheatre cater to
the need of cultural aspects.
- To avoid the Southwest sun, large trees have to be positioned
on the west-side.
- Pillars (like one in Sarnath) depicting strength have
been provided in the entrance plaza.
- The walls in the lobby of reception area shall contain
rich murals to depict the aims of SMS and some of the
exterior walls will also contain murals highlighting Indian
culture, festivals and the past history of Varanasi.
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