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LOCATION
Built on around 2 acres of land in Vasant kunj, New Delhi this four storeyed
structure in masonry, with stone cladding and glazings, is an example of a
sustainable campus responding to the site and environment using energy
saving technologies.
It provides a setting that enhance learning and showcases the concept of
modern green buildings. SANJAY MOHE ,DESIGN PRINCIPAL, MINDSPACE
The linear geometry of the site with a narrow frontage and an aspect ratio
almost 1:3 dictated the strong linear axis in the design.
The logical sequence of positioning the three distinct functioning zones in a
hierarchy of public access to restricted entry formed the other key
consideration in design development. Placing the commercial potential of the
frontage of the site .
The residential zone comes up from the rear forming in the linear sequence.
That the design responds to orientation and climatic factors, is but an obvious
fact.
Elements of Design
The Sun, Sky, Air, Water and Earth shape the nature of architecture which
emerges on this site.
The process of continuous dialogue between the architect and TERI and the
engagement of TERI in the design process augmented the thrust on climate
responsive design in a large way.
SUN
ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION
The form and massing of the campus responds entirely to climate and the
site.
The south-west walls with few fenestrations and stone cladding, responding
to the climatic conditions, forms an impenetrable wall, providing, as it were, a
visual cue to the inherent resistance of the structure to inclement weather.
Pergolas, overhangs and balconies form visual links as well as create drama
in light and shade, which is quintessential to Mohe's work.
The northern walls, in contrast, are lightweight with their glazing and large
fenestrations, once again in response to the site and climate. The louvers on
the glazing create interesting visuals on the facade.
The overall composition of transparency and opacity unfolds to the viewer
with changing orientations within the site.