Koilwal | Bihar
This project explores the transformative potential of a 60-acre site positioned between two contrasting environments—the structured, densely built urban fabric of the west and the fluid, open natural expanse of the Sone River to the east.
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Principal Designer
Abin Chaudhuri
Design Team
Ayan Purkaite, Arijit Dhar, Sarthak Dutta, Anirban Dey, Plaban Mitra, Pratyay Ghosh, Dhrubojyoti Biswas, Nithish Sriram
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Rooted in the inherent duality of its context, the design seeks to establish a dialogue between the built and the natural. The approach begins with an in-depth understanding of the site's topography and water dynamics. By working with the land’s natural contours and hydrological patterns rather than against them, the intervention preserves and enhances the ecological vitality of the terrain.


The architectural language of the campus is deeply inspired by sacred spatial archetypes from across the Indian subcontinent—stupas, viharas, and chaityas. Through detailed study of their typologies, the project distills an architectural syntax that resonates with their timeless spiritual gravitas.
