URBAN DESIGN

Memories from CEPT Ahmedabad

Pranjal Kulkarni
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Canteen
Outdoor as well as indoor covered spaces have been provided for sitting
and eating. Plug points were provided for students who would like to
work/study. Informal sitting arrangements attracted groups to sit in the
evening for tea/coffee.
The Mounds
These act as a replacement of the typical OAT and act as
sitting spaces around the outdoor stage. On the daily basis,
students sit here after class reading or playing instruments,
playing with frisbee, in groups and alone.
Reinterpretation of traditional sitting spaces
The concrete niches around the backside of the
library act as sitting spaces for taking a short break or
waiting, like traditional patias.
Sit on the floor and eat your lunch, like you did as a kid
This particular space mimics the traditional verandah and is
designed to be used by students who carry lunchboxes. A
little wash area at the end completes the idea of this
beautiful, compact structure.
Placemaking
The large central courtyard has multiple elements
that become small landmarks for the users. The sun
shade is a seasonal element but helps in retaining the
functionality of the open space even in the hot
summers.
B.V. Doshi’s masterpiece
This is an iconic spot in the whole campus for its architectural
expression.