A SAPCE FOR HOLISTIC EDUCATION

A comprehensive design scheme developed through cross-domain learning was instrumental in creating an atmosphere of all around development in this project

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Project: Amity International School, Mohali; Architects: Vijay Gupta Architects, New Delhi

To balance spatial requirements with site constraints, the building mass has been lifted to the podium level, spilling over into a large collonaded platform connecting the cafeteria and doubling up as a play area. Similarly, by providing activity areas at each level of the five-storey structure, the school complex enables spaces for engagement and exploration at several junctures.

Learning environments play a pivotal role in a child's life by creating a conducive atmosphere for overall growth and development. Spaces can create memories and enhance the learning experience greatly. The innovative approach to design for the Amity International School in Mohali, Punjab, attempts to go beyond the rigid morphology of educational spaces and planning. Drawing inferences from efficient models of tackling urban density, the complex seeks to embody a progressive spirit through an elevated level of spatial vibrancy by rethinking the design of conventional school complexes.