{"id":10705,"date":"2021-04-03T13:45:13","date_gmt":"2021-04-03T08:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/?p=10705"},"modified":"2022-02-26T16:50:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-26T11:20:27","slug":"sangam-elementary-school-the-architecture-of-optimal-learning-environments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/sangam-elementary-school-the-architecture-of-optimal-learning-environments\/","title":{"rendered":"Sangam Elementary School: The architecture of optimal learning environments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cIn order to design an elementary school, the first and foremost principle is simple – It needs to be Fun,\u201d says Naman Shah from Sfera Blu Architects. Sangam Elementary School incorporates fun child development frameworks for the young, excited, noisy and playful audience. The design is focused on establishing an entity for students, where the built space and environment together becomes a successful tool for learning.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Spread across 2612 square meters, Sangam Elementary School in Bhilwara, Rajasthan emulates multiple Indian mythological stories that illustrate the idea of \u201cteaching under the trees in open surroundings.\u201d The concept of education being conducted in open spaces holds great significance in current times given the evident disconnect between city-dwellers  and their natural surroundings. Outlining the same, Naman says, \u201cAn entire generation of urban dwellers have missed out on street games. The built forms need to incorporate this missing element. We were inspired by this concept as it helps children connect with nature. It is a wonderful way to learn various life skills, and presents an opportunity for kids to run, jump, slide, make a mess and explore themselves in informal ways.\u201d Built for three- to seven-year-old kids, the idea was to create a space such that the thought of going to school would bring a smile on their faces! <\/p>\n\n\n\n