Chatrabhuj Narsee School is an IGCSE school, proposed at Amanora Park Town, in Pune, with a cumulative site area of approximately 15 acres. The site was split into two parts by a thoroughfare road, adding a challenge to the design brief. The client appointed HCP to create a world class environment for a world class education, for 2800 students. Â
We divided the programmatic requirements into five zones: formal collaboration, informal collaboration, science and arts facilities, administration, and support facilities. We used the north half of the campus for academic and sports facilities, while the entire south campus was designed to be a recreational area. A pedestrian underpass was created between the two campuses to allow students to cross safely over to the recreational zone. The main building is divided into 5 staggered wings with courtyards formed in between them, connected by a common central spine. The spaces are organised with a clear hierarchy, from administrative to academic and informal spaces horizontally, and from visitor areas to core staff areas vertically.Â
The building is oriented at a 45-degree angle to the general wind direction, to promote passive ventilation, and interspersed with shaded courtyards that provide cooling and cross ventilation. We have provided solar panels on the rooftops, a dual plumbing system to reuse rainwater and irrigation water for flushing, and provided appropriate elevation treatment and window designs to reduce heat gain. Â
This project is our attempt to take a broad and generic design brief and convert it into an energy-efficient design, providing enriching spaces for children to learn and grow.Â
Location: Amanora Park Town, Pune
Start Year: 2019
Client: Amanora Park Town CCL
Builtup Area: 30,328 sqm
Chatrabhuj Narsee School is an IGCSE school, proposed at Amanora Park Town, in Pune, with a cumulative site area of approximately 15 acres. The site was split into two parts by a thoroughfare road, adding a challenge to the design brief. The client appointed HCP to create a world class environment for a world class education, for 2800 students. Â
We divided the programmatic requirements into five zones: formal collaboration, informal collaboration, science and arts facilities, administration, and support facilities. We used the north half of the campus for academic and sports facilities, while the entire south campus was designed to be a recreational area. A pedestrian underpass was created between the two campuses to allow students to cross safely over to the recreational zone. The main building is divided into 5 staggered wings with courtyards formed in between them, connected by a common central spine. The spaces are organised with a clear hierarchy, from administrative to academic and informal spaces horizontally, and from visitor areas to core staff areas vertically.Â
The building is oriented at a 45-degree angle to the general wind direction, to promote passive ventilation, and interspersed with shaded courtyards that provide cooling and cross ventilation. We have provided solar panels on the rooftops, a dual plumbing system to reuse rainwater and irrigation water for flushing, and provided appropriate elevation treatment and window designs to reduce heat gain. Â
This project is our attempt to take a broad and generic design brief and convert it into an energy-efficient design, providing enriching spaces for children to learn and grow.Â