NATURE NURTURES LEARNING

Blending sustainability with innovative design, Morphogenesis' Vidyashilp Academy redefines educational spaces, fostering holistic development amidst Bengaluru's lush greenery

- Kashish Kaushal

Imagine an educational space where learning is not confined to classrooms but flows like natural breeze, where every architectural element whispers stories of discovery, and the boundary between built environment and natural landscape dissolves into a seamless canvas of exploration. This is not a utopian dream, but the living, breathing reality of Vidyashilp Academy. Spread across 17 verdant acres in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, the campus doesn’t just facilitate education; it orchestrates a symphony where nature, design, and pedagogy blend seamlessly. Designed by founding partners of Morphogenesis - Sonali Rastogi and Manit Rastogi, Vidyashilp Academy presents a paradigm shift—where architecture promotes not just learning but growth, well-being, and a connection with nature. Guided by Morphogenesis’ ©S.O.U.L. (Sustainability, Optimised, Unique, Liveable) design philosophy, the campus transcends the boundaries of traditional classrooms.

“The campus planning prioritises passive design strategies. Classrooms are aligned along the north-south axis to maximise natural daylight, while landscaped courtyards harness prevailing winds, enabling effective natural ventilation through east-west corridors. Each wing of the campus opens onto a courtyard, seamlessly connected by a central green spine, creating an intuitive and cohesive flow throughout the site,” share Sonali and Manit.