Newtown | Kolkata

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Designing a school in a dense urban fabric necessitates a careful calibration between built and open spaces, where educational efficiency must coexist with recreational vitality. Situated on a narrow site, this school project demanded a rational yet inspi

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Principal Designer

Abin Chaudhuri

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A key gesture within the architectural massing is the creation of a void at the frontal edge of the building. This fragmented volume results in a triple-height space, acting as a dynamic crossover through the site. Functioning simultaneously as a drop-off zone, this space eliminates the need for a conventional canopy, integrating functionality within spatial drama.

These spill-out zones are framed by activity spaces, weaving an efficient plan that prioritizes engagement and movement. The façade here does more than enclose—it becomes a living boundary, breaking the monotony and serving as an expressive skin that blurs the lines between learning and leisure. It responds to both the scale of the child and the rhythm of collective activity.