Thesis on Music School

Creating Symphony In a Music School Through

Rust of Nature
 Submitted to
Ar. A.F.M Mohiuddin Akhand &
I. Ar. Frahana Choudhury

Submitted by
Nazia Tasmin Polin
ID:142021034
Batch:24th
Semester:8th
Acknowledgement
First of all I pray my gratitude to the almighty Allah for giving me the ability
to work hard successfully; I have tried my best and also worked hard for
preparing this thesis.
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to all those who gave me
the possibility to complete the thesis.
I would like to acknowledge and thank AR. A.F.M MOHIUDDIN AKHAND
& I. AR. FARHANA CHOUDHURY for their guidance, wisdom and
continuous encouragement.
My special thanks to my cousin, class mates and to all other who gave a hand,
I say thank you very much.
Lastly, I thank my friends for their constant encouragement without which this
thesis project would not be possible.
Abstract
A music school is an educational institution specialized in the study, training
and research of music. Such an institution can also be known as a school of
music, music academy, music faculty, college of music, music department
(of a larger institution), conservatory or conservatoire. The focus is on
function and aesthetics of the design, specifically in the areas of space
utilization, wall treatment, floor treatment, ceiling treatment furnishing and
lighting.
Present well-arranged music schools are so well arranged and tell how they
renovated interiors or built new facilities to accommodate all facilities. The
survey addresses design concerns such as access and flow, circulation and
ergonomics problems. New design elements such as lobby spaces for public
use are becoming as much a part of the new music schools trend.
Project Brief
• Project Name: Creating Symphony In A Music School Through Rust of Nature
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology
• Site location address: Ashulia, Savar, Kalma, Dhaka.
• Six storied building
• Total Covered area(4th floor): 13984 sft
• Using purpose: Educational Institution
• Proposed design area according to client requirement: 13984 sft
Project Brief
Client Requirement
• General Requirement
• Natural and artificial both light source.
• AC and fan will be all right.
• Furniture have to be modern design.
• Color scheme should be soothing.
• Floor should be smooth and non-glossy.
• User Information
• User: Students and teachers
• User age: 18 to 65 years
• User status: Mixed cultured
Project Brief
• Functional requirement
• Lobby & waiting area
• Reception
• Toilet/Washroom for girls and for boys
• Accounts & Admin
• Head of the department’s room
• Teachers room
• Theory class room
• Music Studio
• Canteen
Client Brief
• Client Type: Private University
• Client name: Shanto-Mariam University Of Creative Technology
• Client Profile: Md. Imamul Kabir Shanto
Chairman
Shanto Mariam Foundation
• Age: 70 years
• Nationality: Bangladeshi
• Religion: Muslim
• Occupation: Chairman of Shanto Mariam Foundation
• Hobby: Horse Riding
• Interest: Charity
• Favorite Color: Cool Color
• Social Status: High Class
Location Map
Site information
• Address: Ashulia, Savar, Kalma, Dhaka
• Site surrounding:
Sun path diagram
Sun Path Diagram: The solar altitude, and the solar azimuth, can be read
directly for any date of the year and any hour of the day from the solar
charts or sun path diagram
Existing plan
Design status of the building
Findings
• According to literature survey on 3 international standard music
schools and physical survey on 3 music schools of Dhaka city. It’s
found that the music schools of Dhaka city lacks in standard
circulation, and zoning. The selected sample music schools were three
in numbers namely chayanaut, shilpokala academy and Shanto-
Mariam University Of Creative Technology. to identify the host project
the following categories are analyzed:
• In Circulation
• Ceiling treatment and Lighting
• Acoustic solution
• Furniture design
Scopes and limitations of work
• Scopes
• The requirements of the university are to focus on the circulation & acoustic
solution that are most important for a Music school
• Lighting, ventilation sources, daylight through the roof and long durable
materials
• Furniture materials and furniture design have to be long durable
• The signage for moving from one place to another, to make the pathway easy
to access for the students.
• Limitations
• Circulation cannot be cut down as big crowd needs big place to move
• Cannot change any construction base like column, beam
Concept development
• Tiles: raw let finishing/ wooden tile

• Texture: Wooden carving/ rustic effect

• Material-:wood, metal, and natural raw material (rope, mast, wheel)

• Light: natural light (can be used by panel system)

Brainstorming
Concept development
Project Title: Creating Symphony In a Music School Through Rust of Nature
Concept: Rust & Nature
This is a new and exciting project for which I am going to work with much
pleasure and dedication, trying to transpose the passion for music into the
interior design. It's about creating an interior design project for a private music
school. Design can incorporate some elements such as rhythm, motif, cool and
soothing color, and mainly the rustic effects of nature from some natural
elements. The chosen colors and pieces of furniture suggest the idea of
musicality, education and talent. It is a fun, exciting and at the same time very
well-thought design in order to reflect the idea of a place created for talented
and passionate persons. To facilitate this goal, I’ll develop a custom palette to
compliment the school’s distinctive natural motifs.
Concept development
Color Scheme
• Nature: Neutral color and applicable color accents are, green, blue & soothing colors
• Rustic theme: Neutral colors, wooden color, brown, chocolate color etc.
Characteristics of the theme
Rustic Style:
• Wood: Rustic Style makes use of natural materials and the biggest influence is wood. From pine to oak,
the emphasis is on natural woods with minimal varnishes and paint. In addition to wood furniture, we’ll
see wood-beamed ceilings, wood-paneled walls and wide-planked wood floors. Reclaimed wood is an
important also part of modern Rustic Style, as it represents a deep respect for preserving natural
resources.
• Earth Tones: When choosing a color palette, look no further than earth tones. The idea behind Rustic
Style is to mimic the beauty of the outdoors and bring that feeling inside. Browns, greens, reds and
oranges will work well with wooden pieces and will help create a serene style that helps us relax.
• Natural Fabrics: Choose natural upholstery materials such as cotton, wool, canvas, burlap and linen.
Patterns should be simple, too, such as plaids or stripes with a Southwestern flair. Another good choice
is leather, which will complement the rustic décor and provide a smooth texture to the room.
Color scheme
• Color Scheme: Cool & Soothing Color Rustic
SWOT Analysis (Comparative Analysis)-
entrance
International Survey- The Juilliard Local Survey-Chayanaut Local Survey- Shanto-mariam
school of music University Of Creative Technology
The Juilliard music school’s interior Chayanaut is a bengali music academy. Shanto-Mariam University of creative
done by standard ergonomics which School’s interior done by standard Technology school’s interior isn’t done
makes it comfortable. The entrance of it ergonomics which makes it by standard ergonomics. It’s entrance is
is the main attraction of the school. comfortable.it is comparatively good just a space for entry. it’s not well
enough from my other local survey. it’s organized.
entrance gives a raw & natural feeling.

Findings: In my project, I will give more focus on my entrance which I will do in accordance with proper
ergonomics and will reflect my theme on rust of nature on music school.
SWOT Analysis (Comparative Analysis)-
auditorium
International Survey- The Juilliard school of music Local Survey-Chayanaut
The Juilliard school of music school’s auditorium is very Chayanaut is a Bengali music academy. School’s interior done
interesting. they create some melody by using natural light by by standard ergonomics which makes it comfortable. The
tunnel system. Their color concept is neutral. auditorium of it has some problem. there is no natural light
here.

Findings: In my project, I will give more focus on my auditorium which I will do in accordance with proper
ergonomics and will reflect my theme on music school.
SWOT Analysis (Comparative Analysis)-
reception
International Survey- The Juilliard Local Survey-Chayanaut Local Survey- Shanto-mariam
school of music University Of Creative Technology
The Juilliard school of music school’s Chayanaut’s reception area is situated Shanto-mariam university of creative
reception done by standard ergonomics at just after the entrance of the school. technology’s Reception area is so
which makes it comfortable. The design The Reception area is so simple. Here is simple. There is no thematic design or
of reception is derived from entrance a simple reception desk maintained by any customized furniture.
design. two receptionist. Circulation of it is well
enough.

Findings: In my project, I will give more focus on my reception area which I will do in accordance with proper
ergonomics and will reflect my theme on music school.
SWOT Analysis (Comparative Analysis)-
circulation
International Survey- The Juilliard Local Survey-Chayanaut Local Survey- Shanto-mariam
school of music University Of Creative Technology
The Juilliard school of music school’s Chayanaut is a Bengali music academy. Shanto-Mariam University of creative
circulation is so spacious .because the It’s circulation is quiet good. Technology school’s circulation is poor.
whole school area is at large scale.

Findings: In my project, I will give more focus on my circulation area which I will do in accordance with proper
ergonomics and will reflect my theme on music school.
SWOT Analysis (Comparative Analysis)- ceiling
International Survey- The Juilliard Local Survey-Chayanaut Local Survey- Shanto-mariam
school of music University Of Creative Technology

Findings: In my project, I will give more focus on my ceiling area which I will do in accordance with proper
ergonomics and will reflect my theme on music school.
Proposed plan
Programmes:
1. Entrance
2. Reception
13 7
6 6 6 3. Waiting
Area
4. Teacher’s
Room
5. Dept. Head
5 8
Room
6. Theory
7 7 Class Room

2 12 7. Music
Studio
3 8. Meeting
Room
4 1 9. Mini
13 Meeting Room
9 10 11 10. Account
Section
11. Library
12. Canteen
13. Toilet
Bubble diagram & Zoning
Floor plan
Ceiling plan
Sectional elevation
Sectional elevation
Furniture working drawing

2
1
1
1.Real natural surface wooden design.
Old vintage board is nice to be used for
background.
2.High Gloss Wood Grain Color/White
Color Melamine Waterproof MDF.
Furniture working drawing

1 2

1.Real natural surface

wooden design. Old
vintage board is nice to
be used for background
2. Wooden Pre
Laminated Board for
Furniture.
Furniture working drawing

1 2

1.Real natural
surface wooden
design. Old vintage
board is nice to be
used for background.
2.High Gloss Wood
Grain Color/White
Color Melamine
Waterproof MDF.
Acoustic solution:
How to create a good sound environment
In order to create optimal room acoustics you must first consider the following:
• what activities that will take place in the room
• the human sound preferences for those activities
• the type of room
• Ecophon then offers acoustic ceilings and wall panels that will help you create the
best possible room acoustics for most types of indoor environments.
 Groove Wooden Acoustic Panels
• Groove Wooden Acoustic Panels have longitudinal grooves and slats, machined
along the length of the panel. These panels are consist of a laminate finished
surface, base core board and black acoustic felt attached on the back. The base
core board is an 16mm or 18mm thick Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) sheet
with a finish laminated to its front face and black acoustic felt adhered to its rear
face. Groove Wooden Acoustic Panels are manufactured with a rabbet and notch
joint. Thanks to the precision of the rabbet and notch a perfect finish is achieved
when they is installed
Standard Unit Size
• 2440 x128x16mm
• 2440 x128x18mm
• Finishes
• Real wood veneer
• Melamine
• Painted finish
• Application
• Groove Wooden Acoustic Panels are suitable for almost every application
including use in meeting room, schools, studios, theatres, offices and commercial
buildings.
3-D views (Reception area)
3-D views (Reception area)
3-D views (Reception area)
3-D views (Reception area)
3-D views (Theory class room)
3-D views (Music studio)
3-D views (Library)
3-D views (Library)
Discussion
• It is important to consider any purchase of materials or equipment for
long-term use;
• Equipment and furniture that is sturdy, functional, and well-designed
enables both students and teachers to better focus on their music
ensuring the maximum results from their efforts;
• By addressing the key issues of acoustics, floor plan, layout and an
outstanding facility can help develop and inspire even greater musical
achievements and performances in the future.
Conclusion
• Acoustics considerations are crucial in designing the music school;
• Proper planning should be taken in order to address the needs for
floor space, ease of access to related areas, and flexibility for multiple
activities;
• Floor plan should be incorporated in such a way to ensure that
convenient locations enable a logical, streamlined flow of students,
teachers and other equipment and activities in the facility.
Thank you