CEPT Campus, Ahmedabad by B V Doshi North Entrance

Courtyard Central
Ent. Walkway
North Lawn
School of Architecture and School
of Planning
Wood Workshop and Students’
Council Room
Library and Reading room
Administration offices and Faculty
Rooms
Campus Development office
Stationary Store

Copy Shop and Telecom

South Lawn
LOCATION
School of Building Science and
Technology
Material Testing Lab
South Entrance
Hussain Doshi Gufa Herwitz

Gallery

India Map School of Interior Design

Textile Workshop
Community Science Center DIS Plaza
Architect's Philosophy: Visual Art Center Kanoria-Center for
1. Elimination of classroom feeling Art Painting &Print Making
2. Architecture without barriers
3. Integration of open spaces K.C.A. Administrative Office
4. Ease of interaction between various Sculpture Studio Built Up Area: 8000 Sq.m Site Area: 36421.70 Sq.m
departments
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 CEPT, AHEMDABADQ WHAT MAKES CEPT CAMPUS effective?

A. In comparison to ordinary schools, the student and instructor roles

are reversed, and the meaning of indoors vs. outside is interpreted
differently.
Holding a lecture on the mound pushes the lecturers' comfort zones
outside of the classroom, which is uncommon on most campuses.
Indoor studios are cubicle-like space pockets where each student can
personalise everything from the light fixtures to the furniture. This
facility allows students to feel free, Ironically, in a very small space.
The spaces are more like dens where students love to spend time.
The facade consists of pivoted doors that open up, so that the enclosure
looks like a pocket created by three walls, not the conventional four .

1. WALLS = DOORS= WINDOWS

2. UNLOADED CORRIDORS

Which is to mean that the corridor is not bound by walls on either side but is a
thoroughfare that cuts through the heart of each studio- a deliberate step to
encourage peeping and work top Interaction
Brick adds intimacy of scale Massive load bearing walls- ideal display space
Punctures in the building Coupled with level changes- keep all distances very
intimate.

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 I NT E RAC T I VE S PAC E S STUDIO
Studios are very interesting with north facing slanted windows on the wall which
• Autonomous Status has made it possible for CEPT to have a close
brings a lot of light in the interiors of the studio.
interaction between the students & the professional experts as well as to
establish students & faculty exchange programs with institutions in India
& abroad. In-depth interaction with the faculty & students is ensured.

• The steps in fact become external activity hubs with students using the levels for reading, organising informal discussions,
performances or even for simply lazing around.

• Panels at the sides help the

students to put up the important
and useful sheets.

CANTEEN • All the studios are above one

The canteen and the adjoining areas another, along with the adjacent
are of great importance to the lecture rooms. There are common
students. Students as well as interaction zones between the
teachers are comfortable here. studios of different years.
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 Table tennis court between classes
◾There has to be a feeling of no restriction to
the exchange of ideas and thoughts through
an informal environment.

◾A thrust has to be given on the provision of

flexible spaces which can be used in a
multifunctional manner.

◾A strong interconnectivity amongst spaces is

required, making the school an ‘ open space
with hardly any doors ’.

• All buildings are oriented in the north- south direction.

• Open spaces on the north & south side
• respectively allow fresh air to ventilate the built structure.
• The open spaces and the shaded once
• merge with the undulating landscape.
• The open spaces is linked to the office and
• library area , workshop and canteen.
• These areas are very lively and dynamic.
Entrance

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 LONGITUDINAL SECTION

ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE CAMPUS, 5

Architectural Thesis
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
Design of the openings to gain
the max. sun shine and
ventilation

Table Tennis Court

North Light inside of classroom
Operable windows for classrooms Full Height window openings

Openings for Natural Light and

Open Spaces for CLASS ROOMS ELEVATION Ventilation
interaction and gathering

Central Courtyard for Playing Interested open spaces as Landscape for campus Double heighted classrooms Amphitheatre for seminar and
Cricket and other sports presentations

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NIFT, New DELHI
Designed by AR.B V Doshi, NIFT campus is buzzing with activity.
REASONS FOR SELECTION -- Reputed design Institute in Capital city-To study relation of
Indoor with the outdoor spaces. To see how culture is reflected in building usage To
understand complication in a compact design with functions for textile and craft
department .

Doshi’s concept of the building revolves around form-imagery perception thus providing the building with roots, life and history. The NIFT
campus becomes a village square growing organically over time to become a theatre, the scene for unfolding drama of day to day life.
For the central kund like court, wide casually aligned steps, water-channels, green areas, over looking terraces and bridges
emerge as elements of space making to recreate for fashion and design activities.
According to Doshi following references have been used –
• STEP WELL , the steps leading to water body surrounded by platforms and galleries .
• INDIAN BAZARS , the idea of introverted indian bazaars relating to the theatrical quality of fashion and
traditional chowk or mohalla to faster a sense of community .
• KUND , the main dominant feature in the formation of institute design and which guides the way to the
campus.
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 PROJECT DETAILS
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT
campus) , Delhi
Client - National Institute of Fashion Technology
Principal Architect - B.V Doshi class
Structural Consultant - Himanshu Parikh, Ahmedabad room
Site Area - 11650 sq.mt. (i.e approx. 3 acres ) 13570 sq.mt. class Labs Art room
Total Built-up Area - room
Rs. 8.5 million (1994)
Project Cost - Labs
300 students Lab
Intakes - Courses -
textiles, fashion and apparel, Basement
fashion communication, fashion . SECTIONS Basement
Way to basement

GROUNDAREA

11%
62% 5% Academic
2%
8% Administration
Canteen Toilet
4%
Hostel
8% Circulation
BLDG.BLOCK open area
GREEN AREAS
AMPHITHEATRE
PEDESTRIAN CIR.
➢The site was a flat land. The kund and the levels are all architect’s creations VEHICULAR CIR.
which has changed overall site contours.
➢The landscape is all planned with no trace of any natural growth of vegetation but
main focus has been given to the hard landscape, neglecting the effectiveness of soft
landscape.

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 It has two zones – ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATION. Academic block is divided in to two wings on either side
around central court - amphitheatre making central visual axis of the campus.

FRONT COURT AND

AMPHITHEATRE

SERVICE CORES
ADMINISTRATIV E
BLOCK

ACADEMIC BLOCK

GLASS SCREENED BRIDGE SEPARATING KUND LIKE COURT FROM AMPHIT HEATRE
COURT, ACT AS A MOVEMENT PATH BETWEEN 2 ACADEMIC BLOCKS

AMPHITHEATRE – HUB OF ACTIVITY

It is mainly designed to accumulate the persons for fashion shows as it helps the students to keep a contact with the
changing friends .
➢It has not been constructed as it was designed. It was supposed to have the stage floating in the water body below.
➢Total seating capacity is for 300 .
Area covered by amphitheater =319.35 sq.mts.
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➢ The circulation on site from the gate to the point where the building begins is vehicular.
➢Beyond this, the circulation is totally pedestrian
with the play of levels and interesting movement
patterns and landscaping .

Such interactive spaces become

the centre of activity during the
free time of the students

A series of high and low Parking chaos created at

platforms, soft and hard the entry only
landscaping, the space
multiplies as entrance
court, central green,
display platform HORZ. CIRC.
VERT. CIRC.
,informal theatre and a
On entering the building, the AMPH.
visual focus. PEDESTRIAN
circulation is totally pedestrian
through central court leading to VEHICULAR
resp. blocks.
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[nanyang NTU] This design seems to offer a new experience at every elevation
or perspective fulfilling the intent that a school for art should
a sustainable tower inspire creativity.
Glass Façade:
Project : + high performance building envelope
Nanyang University, School of + reduces solar gain and heat load
Arts, Design & Media + allows the benefits of natural views and daylight into creative spaces

Location : The glass walls provide a visual exchange between Indoors

81 Nanyang Drive, Level 3 and out allowing students and teachers to experience the
Singapore 637458 building, the surrounding landscape and the Interior plaza
Architect : as fluid spaces.
CPG Consultants Pte Ltd Diagram1:SitePlan + Diffused natural daylight is abundant throughout studios
and classrooms, filtered through the surrounding.
Property Type :
University The roofs serve as informal gathering spaces
challenging linear ideas and stining perception .
Date Completed:
June 2006 + The 5 story facility sweeps a wooded corner of the
campus with an organic, vegetated form that blends
landscape and structure, nature and high-tech and
Passv
i eDesign
symbolizes the creativity it houses.+
Passive design included the consideration of thermal transfer
in terms of convection, conduction, evaporation, absorption
and radiation in design to achieve thermal comfort by
manipulating natural surrounding. There are two important
passive design have been selected to be analyzed.

Diagram3:Passive’DesignonSectionAA

With Green Roof

Approximately 7-8mm grass

15mm Growing Medium

Drainage/ Moisture Retention Layer Without Green Roof

The green roof fully utilizes the roof and turn the rooftop
EVALON waterproofing membrane
into a place for socializing and relaxing purposes as there
Concrete deck are a lot of unused spaces in the developing city .
Zoysia Matrella Ophiopogon Japonicus

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 RAIN WATER HARVESTING
Nanyang
. Technology University has a large surface of green on its roof which enables the building to serve as a water catchment area since Singapore itself undergoes
tropical climate and there is plenty of rain whole year long. The rainwater is absorb by the green roof preventing water runoff from the curve roof. After the rainwater is
filtered by the green roof, the water is transferred to the gutter and then down to the filtration system underground. The rainwater will be further treated and then pump
back together with the PUB water for potable water which is also grey water.
WATER SAVING STRATEGIES

Using Constructed Wetlands to Treat Wastewater

Water Sprinklers

Diagram : Wetland Treatment Diagram : Green roof of NTU-ADM

Constructed wetlands are purpose built wetlands which are

^Diagram: Pipe transferring water to gutter. specially designed for the treatment of wastewater. Physical,
>Diagram: Water goes underground through this tunnel chemical, and biological processes combine in wetlands to
remove contaminants from wastewater.
B. Air conditioning system

C. Motion Sensor
ENERGY SAVING STRATEGIES
A. Elevator motor
NTU-ADM has applied the
Mitsubishi VVVF inverter control
panel for the elevators. VVVF
stands for “variable voltage and
variable frequency”. Diagram : Outdoor condensed unit
Diagram : Section AA’ Motion Sensor
NTU-ADM has applied the environment friendly air
conditioning system. This system is able to start and stop its Motion sensor has been installed for all the toilets and
THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF
operation due to the requirement of each indoor unit. corridors in NTU-ADMN. It will automatically turn on if it senses
VVVF SYSTEM IS LESSER THAN A
Hence, creating high ratio of cooling and heating demand. As occupancy in the certain area. If the area has no occupancy,
CONVENTIONAL AC-2 SYSTEM
the result, it reduced the energy consumption of the the lights will automatically turn off hence it is conventional
BY APPROXIMATELY 60%
building, remain high Coefficient of Performance (COP). and energy saving technology (Sensor & Sensor, 2009).

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INFERENCES

CEPT NIFT
• An entire design of campus including further studios, a library, an exhibition area & facilities for • The idea is to create a relationship between the built and inbuilt spaces. There are evidences
printing & sculpture was conceived.
of blend of traditional and contemporary architecture.
• Simple structure of parallel brick walls, concrete beams & floors that is extendable & easy
• . The site is well segregated into various zones w.r.t the functions .
• To maintain. “An open place with hardly any doors. No feeling of restriction to the exchange of ideas
&free scope of teaching & learning anywhere.” • Characteristics of inbuilt spaces

• Elegant hierarchy: open---semi-open---close individual---group---collective • The unbuilt spaces get formed in three major parts - the arrival plaza and two inner courts -

one with the form of a modified kund and other with the informal amphitheater.
• More use of interaction & transition areas like corridors, galleries & courts &
foyers throughout the campus. • This courtyard has many diversities, high and low platforms, which become the central focal

• Activities tend to flow between classrooms, library, computer center & canteen. Night time Activity space of the institute. The court with an amphitheater
shifts to the hostel blocks & continues in studios throughout. • Interactive space can be anywhere in the building but to create it in right place is
• Structural obstruction free ground makes the spaces multi-functional & active zone in campus. important.
• · Materials & landscape make the campus prominent. The pedestrian pathways & walkways in the
• Informal learning spaces do not belong to any one department or school within the
campus are well shaded by trees.
university ,they belong to the campus community.
• Building looking inward makes the environment livelier. Circulation is so easy to make all buildings
• Flexibility in designing a space provides connectivity to each area of interactions.
easily accessible.

• The informal interaction spaces with trees & seating make the relaxing & calm. • The space is a reflection of the spirit and culture
• All studios are spacious & well lit. Combined studios at two levels effect the environment positively & • Climate is very much responsible for the interactions to take place.
negatively.
• In each and every zone of institute
• Studios at the southern part of the building have the problem of glare because of sunlight.
spaces can be created to To promote
• CEPT however lacks a proper way finding system for visitors.
healthy interactions, discussions and
• The main entry is criticized as not being a defined, unique path
Socialization.
• No ramp and not designed for the challenged.
• The corridors to be transferred into classrooms belonging to the

• They would become places where fellows meet each other and where the student

discusses the work of a professor with his fellow students

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 NIFT CEPT NTU

FORM GENERATED ENCLOSURE VISIBILITY MASSIVE PROFILE PUNCTURED ORGANIC SHAPE WITH A
ENCOURAGE INTERACTIONS NEW EXPERIENCE AT EVERY
LEVEL

MATERIAL PLASTER, TINTED GLASS, EARTHY MATERIAL, BRICK RCC GLASS AND BRICK
DISCOUARGE
CIRCULATION VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL DEPARTMENTS SPREAD OUT WITH ON HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION
EFFICIENT SITE

PLANNING VERTICAL STACKING OF DEPTH EVERY FLOOR BEHAVE LIKE SEMI OPEN SEMI CIRCULAR
AROUND WELL AREA

CORRIDORS WIDE, WELL LIT SHADED CORRIDOR PASS THROUGH CORRIDORS DIFFUSED
WITH NATURAL LIGHTING

SIGNAGE WALL MOUNTED PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS PROPER SIGNAGES FOR

EVERY DEPARTMENT

VISIBILTY FROM HIDDEN BUT FIRST VOLUME LONG BUFFER OF TREES VISUAL EXCHANGE
ENTRANCE ENCOUNTERS BETWEEN THE BUILDING
AND THE SURROUNDING

LANDSCAPE PERIPHERICAL INADEQUATE THE HIGH POINT OF THE DESIGN ROOF TOP TERRACE