A school is not only a facility for education, but also a second home where students spend the majority of their time in their nurturing years. It should augment creative thinking, inspiration, a developing sense of awareness and responsibility. Acknowledging these aspects, and incorporating them into their design, Studio AVT have completed Udaan School in Delhi in 2020. Led by Pratyoosh Chandan and Ankita Sweety, Studio AVT have designed the school centralized on the idea of student-friendly spaces, important for every child’s experience and upbringing.
Keeping in mind the anthropometry of 5-6 year old kids, elements like stairs, railing height, plumbing positions, circular punctures and low-heighted blackboard in the corridor were constructed.
The educational establishment – ‘Amrita Public School’ makes a statement with its aesthetics and climate-sensitive design approach. The project is inspired by children and their age-group. Pratyoosh and Ankita express, “Age is the foundation of any child, hence the simplistic layout, inviting colors, strong composition of building volumes and a natural approach to material selection were a few things that we kept in mind while designing this project.” Keeping in mind the anthropometry of 5-6 year old kids, elements like stairs, railing height, plumbing positions, circular punctures and low-heighted blackboard in the corridor were constructed.
An angular entrance greets the students at the north-west side. Adorned by colourful and bold MS louvers, the stairs are highlighted aesthetically to attract students without compromising on space and natural ventilation. Exposed brick being the fundamental material, the front facade imparts a natural effect and blends with the surrounding vegetation. Concrete finishes on a few surfaces compliment the texture of bricks, adding an earthy feel to the structure. The windows on the front facade are flagged by multi-coloured triangular fins yielding cheer and delight.
Colourful and bold MS louvers at N-W side. 
Multi-coloured triangular fins on the front facade.
The corridors play a key role in developing children’s memories and serve as a play area in-between classes. The corridors are planned linearly and connect all classrooms at once. Colourful circular niches line the corridor walls. These circles are filled with glass and aid in maintaining the connectivity of the classrooms with the corridor on the enclosed side and also provide a decorative elevation. Corridors receive natural light and ventilation through the brick jali facade and circular pockets. The part-blackboard walls make learning fun and interactive with doodles, drawing or writing.
Colourful circular niches lining the corridor walls.
Approaching the aspect of climate-sensitive design, a fresh flow of ventilation and abundant natural light penetrates through brick jali walls.
Sustainable and green designs boost the improvement of health and energy of its users. Taking this into account the school has adopted various energy efficient materials, including the interior spaces for the well-being of the students and the staff. The grand fly-ash brick and concrete texture welcomes the user, while stepping onto the Kota stone flooring. The doors and furniture pieces are formed from particle boards. “Built on a chaotic street packed with vendors and vehicles, the ground floor hosts the administrative zone and parking space for buses while the classrooms have been planned on upper floors to detach them from the crowd. The walls have double skin to insulate indoors from the surrounding noise and the window gaps have been sealed with acoustic caulk tape,” mentions Ankita and Pratyoosh.
Approaching the aspect of climate-sensitive design, a fresh flow of ventilation and abundant natural light penetrates through brick jali walls. Minimal use of glass on the facades reduces the heat inside. The architect’s voice, “The uniformly divided triangular fins help in solar shading and reduce the harshness of sun.” To maintain the cool temperature within the school, Johnson’s cool roof tiles have been used on the terrace. There are solar panels placed on top of the Sports and Infirmary blocks, which constitute 25% of the energy consumption.
The triangular fins help in solar shading.
Burgeoning out of ordinary, monochromatic and dull school designs, institutional architecture in India is taking a leap with projects like Udaan School. The design creates a welcoming environment for the students and elevates their learning experience in a playful and interactive manner.
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The front facade of the school. 
Administrative zone and parking space for buses on the ground floor. Colourful and bold MS louvers at N-W side. Colourful circular niches lining the corridor walls. The triangular fins help in solar shading. Multi-coloured triangular fins on the front facade. 
Shaded classrooms. 
Site Plan. 
Ground Floor Plan. 
Typical Floor Plan. 
Terrace Floor Plan. 
Section. 
Front Elevation.
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