MOVEMENT IN CAMPUS DESIGN

STUDY OF IMPORTANCE OF CIRCULATION SPACES AND ITS

ELEMENTS IN A CAMPUS.

SINDHUJA.S
13 AR 65
IX SEM B SEC
DEPT OF ARCH,TCE.
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1. MAHINDRA UNITED WORLD COLLEGE , PUNE, INDIA
Location : Located 40 kilometres to the west of Pune.
It is a self sufficient campus.
Its spreads over 170 acres.
Architects : Benninger Christopher & Associates, Pune , India.
Construction : 1996-1999
Occupancy : 1997
Site area : 627285 Sq m
Ground floor area : 10575 Sq m
Total floor area : 10775 Sq m

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1.1.CONCEPT:
The building are a reflection of the mountains surrounding the campus .
A miniature model reflecting the jagged contours.
Continuity and harmony achieved through consistency between the architectural
language and environment.
1.2.LAYOUT PLANNING:
The whole site is divided into two parts - ACADEMIC and RESIDENTIAL connected
by a walkway.
ENTRIES:
One main entry, one residential entry, one service
entry.

VIEW:
Nothing is seen from the main entry. Only after the huge opening door, the main
building is visible. 3
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1.3.SITE PLAN-ACADEMIC ZONE

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CONNECTIVITY

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1.4.DESIGN FEATURES
Hierarchy of space played important role in design.
Used sequence of open, semi enclosed and closed spaces to create learning
environments.
Low covered walkways in teaching areas provide spaces for informal gatherings.
Covered porches act as pavilions for discussions, project meetings and
contemplation.
The academic wing can be accessed from two roads.
The building blocks are placed correspondence to the site slope in a terraced,
clustered, arrangement.

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1.5.ACADEMIC QUADRANGLE
TO LIBRARY
FROM
ADMINISTRATION

TO ARTS CENTRE

TO CATERING CENTRE
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TO MULTI PURPOSE HALL
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1.6.CATERING CENTRE

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1.7.SCIENCE CENTRE

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1.8.ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

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1.9.MULTI PURPOSE HALL

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1.10.LIBRARY
Triangular composition on two levels focussed in on a glass atrium.
The lower floor of the reading room uses the natural gradient, thus it a generous
space.

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1.11.ART CENTRE

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1.12.STUDENT CENTRE

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VIEWS AND VISTAS

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 2. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AHEMEDABAD
Year of completion : 1963
Chief Architect : Louis I. Khan
Site Area : 66 Acres
No. of Students : 500 Students
No. of Faculties : 100 Faculties
No. of Staff Members: 350 people

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 Administration block, class room and
Main Academic
faculty room around central pizza,
Block
which also has Main entrance

Kitchen and dining

Library
Library
School Building
School Building COMPONENTS
OF BUILDING
Faculty blocks
Faculty blocks Faculty and Staff
Dormitories
Dormitories
housing
Louis Khan
Louis KhanPlaza
Plaza

Students dormitories Management

development center
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2.1CAMPUS LAYOUT
Separate entries for institutional and residential complex. Separate service entry.
Institutional Complex is taken as Focal Building.
Auditorium is located near main entrance for easy access for visitors.

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2.2.LIBRARY BLOCK
The library building is five storied structure with rectangular plan.
It is approached by a broad, imposing flight of steps from the parking lot.

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The design has been conceived to entail movement from the active spaces to most private and
quite carrels at the farthest reaches.
FIRST FLOOR :Main reading hall
SECOND FLOOR : Accommodate triple height reading hall and conference hall.
THIRD FLOOR : Accommodates bound volumes of journals.
FOURTH FLOOR : Has bound volumes of old books and journals. 25
2.3.CLASS ROOM

The shape of classroom is hexagonal

The Design of class room is based on the seminar type interaction between the students and the
faculty.
Windows are high to get glare free light.
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2.4.FACULTY BLOCK
Faculty block is on the right side of the main entrance.
It is four stored building with four blocks.
All the openings are designed to overlook the adjacent and landscape garden and Louis Khan
Plaza.

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2.5.DORMITORIES
The shape of each dormitory block is square with two residential wings, triangular lounge and a
service area.
The position of the staircase and washroom are meant to protect the living room from sun and
glare without obstructing and the breeze and ventilation.

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2.6.MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
MANAGEMENT DEVLOPMENT CENTER IS LOCATED TOWARDS ESTERN EDGE OF THE
CAMPUS. IT HAS BEEN PLANNED AS A SELF CONTAINED UNIT WITH ACADEMIC AREA,
OFFICES, EXECUTIVES HOSTELS AND DINING FACILITIES.

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VIEWS AND VISTAS

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REFERRENCE:
Campus design in India by achyut kanvinde
https://www.google.co.in/search?rlz=1C2ASRW_enIN748IN748&q=iim+ahmedabad+
architecture+case+study+pdf&oq=iim+ahmedabad+ARC&gs
https://www.scribd.com/doc/235397284/IIM-AHmedabad
https://archnet.org/sites/4564/media_contents/12237
http://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-
projects/fvgg/the_mahindra_united_world_college_of_india_pune-project-pages.htm

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