JNAF AU School of Planning and Architecture

Department of Architecture
B.Arch. III Semester, Section - (A)- ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Architectural Major Design Problem - I
Kindergarten School
Faculty: Prof. Ch. Shannila, Prof. H. Chinna Saidulu, Ar.Madhulika.K, Ar.Lavanya, Ar.Husna Husain.

Early childhood years are of crucial importance for the mental development of the child and possibly the ultimate
level of development attained by an individual is determined by his/her experiences in the first five years of Life.
Early few years of life is the most effective years for child growth. The concept learned in these years remains
forever in an individual.

Inspired by the vision of Late President Dr. Abdul Kalam has taken up an initiative to enlighten his vision and
start a chain of schools that promote Dr. Kalam's 'Vision 2020'.

A Multi National company has decided to conduct a design competition for a 'Kindergarten'. The design shall not
only focus on the company's reputation, it shall also reflect the value and the importance for Dr.Kalam's vision.

The success of activities planned by the school in imparting knowledge would largely depend on the built-
environment. You are required to design the kindergarten school suiting their needs.

Pre-Design Studies
Literature study, Data collection and Case Study to focus on

• User groups
• Anthropometrics
• Activities
• Spatial analysis of these activities
• Circulation patterns
• Child psychology

Conceptual Design
Establishing the objectives

• Site analysis with respect to surrounding activities

• Site zoning and spatial allocation
• Built-from: Figure ground studies, relationship between built and the open spaces.
• Plan form: articulation of spaces in relation to the circulation pattern
• Study _model

Preliminary Design

• Site Plan (Scale I :200)

• Floor Plan (Scale I :50)
• Detail of One Classroom (Scale I :50)
• Two Sections (Scale I :50)
• Two elevations (Scale I :50)
• Study model (Scale I :200)
• Views.
Final Design
• Objectives,
• Concept,
• Site zoning,
• Spatial allocation
• Connectivity plan
• Site Plan showing built and unbuilt spaces, greenery, circulation paths (Scale l :200)
• Floor Plans showing the built spaces, openings, furniture (Scale I:50)
• Detail of One Classroom (Scale I :50)
• Two Sections through the major activity spaces (Scale I:50)
• Two elevations explaining the image of the built form (Scale I:50)
• Study model (Scale I: l 00)
• Views/ Sketches.

AREA REQUIREMENTS:
ACADEMIC ZONE:

1. Class room for 25 students (nursery-2, lkg-2,ukg- :60 sq.m

2. Attached toilet for nursery(2): 12-16 sq.m
3. Common Toilets for girls and boys: 15 sq.m each
4. Drinking water Fountains as per students
5. Story telling areas(semi/outdoor) Residence
6. Art room: 60 sq.m
7. Multipurpose room :150 sq.m
8. Teachers staffroom: 30 sq.m N
9. Staff toilets: each 10 sq.m(ladies and gents)
I 0. Sick room: 15 sq.m
11. Library: 20 sq.m
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12. Caretaker room: 30sq.m
13. Outdoor assembly/ Physical activity: 200 sq.m

ADMINISTRATIVE ZONE:

l. Principal with attached toilet :16 sq.m

2. Office for 6 persons :18 sq.m
3. Reception area :25 sq.m
4. Common toilets :10 sq.m(each for Ladies and Gents)
5. Record room :6sq.m
7. Meeting room for 30 people :30 sq.m
8. Parking : 2-cars, 8-2wheelers, 6-cycles, I-mini bus, 6-cars Visitors)
9. Security

TOTAL AREA :850 sq.m (Excluding Parking)

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scBEDULE OF SUBMISSIONS

25 th November - Literature Review Desktop study Presentations

07th December - Desktop study Presentations & Case study presentations
09th December - Desktop study Presentations & Case study presentations
14th December - Site Analysis & Conceptual Development
21 st December - Finalization of concepts
28th December - Preliminary Design
30th December - Development Design to Scale
06th January - Finalization of Double line drawing to scale
18th January - Finalization of Design
25 th January - Final Design
01 st February - Final Portfolio Submission