COMPARISON OF CASE STUDIES
S.NO IIM AHMEDABAD
1 LOCATION Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2 ARCHITECT Louis I Kahn(old campus), Anant
Raje(renovation,dining & kitchen block)
3 CONCEPT Louis I kahn wanted to create a “FORTRESS
IN BRICK” with some of his special features
such as exposed brickwork, circular windows,
arched corridors, diagonal walls and interplay
of light and shadow.
It was Kahn’s method of blending modern
architecture and Indian tradition into
architecture that could only be applied for the
IIM.
4 TOTAL AREA 106 Acres, 66 - Old campus
40 - new campus
IIM BANGALORE
Bilekahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka
B.V. Doshi, Sanjay Mohe(New classroom,sports
center, renovation)
Ideal combination of modern movement with
ancient spiritual condition. Doshi has drawn has
inspirations from Lal Bagh, Gardens with
pavilions, Fatehpur Sikri, cascaded terraces,
pillared halls, courts of varying sizes, South
Indian temple complex- Madurai, Atraditional city
complete with streets, steps, balconies, etc.
Doshi referred to the complex as “Bazaar of
education”. One can experience weaving of
indoor and outdoor spaces with traditional
spaces.
102 Acres
5 CONSTRUCTION TYPE Blending modern architecture and Indian Modern style with vernacular inspirations.
architecture.

6 NO. OF STOREYS Four Four

7 VERTICAL CIRCULATION There are elevators and stairs in the academic New classroom block has elevators.
block of the old campus. Staircases are used in the entire campus.

8 FACILITIES ● Schools ● Schools

● Dormitories ● Dormitories
● Service tower ● Kitchen and dining block
● Kitchen and dining block ● Faculty housing
● Faculty housing ● Staff housing
● Staff housing ● Married students housing
● Married students housing ● Community facilities
● Community facilities ● Parking
● Parking ● Transit housing
● Transit housing ● MDP centre
● MDP centre
9 LANDSCAPE

10 Open to built space 70% Built space 30% Open space 40% Built space 60% Open space

11 MATERIALS Brick has been used as a primary building

material for the entire complex walls, columns. HAND CHIPPED GRANITE AND CONCRETE.

ROUGH AND POLISHED KOTA STONE

Brick arches had been used for wide spans.

Use of concrete has been restricted to

foundations, floor slabs, and ties for arches
openings.
12 LIGHT AND VENTILATION Facade acts as a filter for sunlight and
ventilation as a cooling system for the interior.

Light invited through triangular light well on the

side of the rooms. Cuts off the visual and
acoustical disturbances. Windows are high to
get glare free light.

As the sun moves, the internal spaces are in

transition and the presence of time finds a
wonderful expression through the ever-changing
light within.

13 SKYLIGHTS No skylights

14 CLASSROOMS Horse shoe style classroom layout (not Horse shoe style classroom layout (not flexible)
flexible)
15 AUDITORIUM Acoustics of the auditorium are taken care of
with the design of an asymmetrical folded
plate roof which helps in carrying the sounds
to the back rows without the need of any false
ceiling.

16 INFORMAL GATHERINGS ● Education is a continuous process of

interaction.
● Interaction includes the continuous
exchange of ideas, views, theories,
concepts.
● Formal interaction: Takes place in
planned or organized way.
● Informal interaction: spontaneous and
unplanned, takes place in outdoor
spaces, like corridors, verandah,
courtyards, loggias canteen, play fields
● of in hostels, etc.

● Interaction spaces are mainly arched

walkways, corridors, the semi-open
spaces in front of classrooms,
in-between spaces, courts and plazas
of varying form and scale.
● Louis I kahn plaza is most popular
active space and a seat of formal
gatherings.
● Walkway in front of library forms an
interactive space with view of plaza.
18 MASSING ANALYSIS Large geometrical voids are given in the walls. Walls punctured at intervals provide glimpses of
nature. Consistent use of granite covered with ivy
throughout gives a symbolic image to the campus

19 LIBRARY Monotonic ,calm space Library was remodelled to revitalize the space,
make it more technically competent, and increase
relevance to the current needs of the Gen Y
users. Attractive colours are used for that
purpose.

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GROUP 5
18AR010 - AUSTIN 18AR042 - NIVETHA
18AR011 - AVANTIKA 18AR046 - PRATHIKSHA
18AR012 - BARKAVI 18AR069 - SURAJ
18AR020 - JAYAMITHRA
18AR021 - JEEVA