PRIMARY SCHOOL

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN- IILITERATURE CASE STUDY

AYSHWARYA SURESH

STUDIO 2B ; SEMESTER 03

EQWG

DESIGNED

SCHOOLS

EducationLearning

A LEAP OF THE CENTURY, OFF TO ANOTHER.

The most common schools in and around our community are most often huge complexes of boxes with mere functional purposes…but customization is what this era yearns for.

A STUDY BASED ON CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

Dallas Brooks Community School

Teikyo University Elementary School

Hyderabad Public School

St. Joseph’s School For Blind

DALLAS BROOK COMMUNITY

SCHOOL26-36 KING STREET, BROADMEADOWS, MELBOURNE,

AUSTRALIA

INTRODUCTION

• DALLAS BROOKS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL IS AN AMALGAMATION OF THREE LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN DALLAS, BROADMEADOWS, IN THE NORTH OF MELBOURNE.

• IT IS PART OF A NUMBER OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE BROADMEADOWS REGENERATION PROJECT.

• BROADMEADOWS HAS A PROUD WORKING CLASS HISTORY HOWEVER IN RECENT TIMES ITS STRONG MANUFACTURING BASE HAS WANED.

• BROADMEADOWS HAS ALSO BEEN A BENEFICIARY OF THE LATEST WAVE OF IMMIGRANTS TO MELBOURNE AND RECENT IMMIGRANTS FROM TURKEY, IRAQ, LEBANON AND SUDAN COMPOSE GREATER THAN 60 PER CENT OF THE POPULATION.

• DALLAS, IN CENTRAL BROADMEADOWS, IS SUBJECT TO THESE RECENT DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES. DALLAS TOO ALSO HAS BEEN AWARDED THE DUBIOUS HONOUR OF MELBOURNE'S MOST FINANCIALLY UNDERPRIVILEGED SUBURB.

DALLAS BROOK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Click icon to add pictureArchitect: McBridge Charles Ryan

Client: Victorian State Government

Area: 840 sq.m

Completed: 2012

Structure type: Timber Framework with Trusses

Concept: An Enclosed City with external linkage

Number of users: 630

ENTRANCE AND EAST FAÇADE

> The entrance is customized to a rectangular

hall way, indicating a

gate way into the walled city.

The different sized < windows

claim an appealing look

towards the stripy cladding.

NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN FAÇADES

A STRIPY FACADE MODELLED ON A SKYLINE BOUNDS THE CIRCULAR CAMPUS OF THIS MELBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL.

THE SCHOOL ACTS AS A WALLED CITY, PROTECTING SMALL TAILORED COMMUNAL TEACHING SPACES LINKED WITH OPEN COURTYARDS. THE WALLED CITY METAPHOR IS ONE THAT HAD RELEVANCE WITH MANY OF THE SUBURB'S NEW ETHNIC GROUPS,

LANDSCAPE

Broadmeadows, as the name < suggests, lacks

urbanism. For the architects it was important

that this building provide some urban density and

that it gave the new school presence and identity

within the suburb.

INTERIOR COLOURS

The bold colour scheme continues throughout the interiors, helping to aid orientation around the campus.

CLASSROOMS

THE BUILDINGS THAT MAKE UP THE COMPLEX ARE DIVIDE UP INTO DIFFERENT AGE RANGES, CREATING TEACHING FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN UP TO THE AGE OF 12. MANY SPACES ALSO DOUBLE UP AS COMMUNITY FACILITIES, INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPORTS HALLS THAT CAN BE USED FOR LOCAL EVENTS.

COURTYARD

>The courtyard consists of all

services such as fire safety, drainage

manholes so that its accessible from a wider

span.

>The central zone is utilized for

planting.

WEST FAÇADE

The angular profile of the wall was derived from silhouetted imagery of the school's surroundings

SPORTS COMPLEXES

The glass façade gives an inter connective link between the exterior and the interior so that the the common goal of sportsmanship stands out.

SITE PLAN

>Open green park

>A pedestrian circuit defines a structured inner landscape.

>Rationalised green spaces accommodates sporting facilities and playground.

GROUND PLAN

Elements:

1.Hall

2.Community Kitchen 3.Admin Office

4.Classrooms

5.Countryard 1

2

5

4

3

SECTIONS

The horizontally expanding horizon sets to stand as a wall for the city of education. The ebullient array of colours drawn across add to the connectivity of the horizontal

element of design.

Brief :

McBride Charles Ryan was asked to bring together three

existing primary schools in the Melbourne suburb of

Dallas, which is one of the city's most deprived

neighbourhoods. It is also home to a multiracial

community with roots in Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and

Sudan

Keen for the complex to

provide a community

hub as well as a school, the

architects developed a

concept based on walled cities – a

typology that the team felt

would resonate with

different cultural groups.

MASTER PLAN:

EVOLUTION OF LANDSCAPE

SPORTS COMPLE

X: ACCOMMODATION

ACCORDING TO SITE ANALYSIS.

CITY WALL :ON COMPLETION OF

ARTIFICIAL LANDSCAPING

THE SCHOOL BUILDIN

G :GREEN WITHIN

THE SYSTEM AND CIRCULATION CUM

MULTIPURPOSE SPACES

RESERVE AREAS:THE DESIGN INCORPORATES SPACES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS

>The wall is both functionally protective and a civic gesture – an invitation to participate in the shaping of Dallas' future.

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FRAMEWORK FOR ROOF TRUSSES

Steel as well as timber played hand in hand role in the formation of the roof.

BRICK WORK FOR FOUNDATION

Though cement blocks were predominantly used, the red bricks were used for the foundation upto the plinthal level.

ST. JOSEPH’S

SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

761 SUMMIT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Architect : DMR Architects

Client : St Joseph’s School For the Blind

Area : 465 sq. m

Completed : 2009

Structure type : Composite framework

Concept : Visually appealing in tactile properties

Number of users : 220

EXTERIOR VIEW

The design amenities of the

school match many dominant features such as

pitched roofs, arched windows, accent ceramic tiles and custom brick masonry

details.

The attention to detail in

designing the space was

paramount to the functionality of

the school to best serve the students.

KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS

With learning aids, the physically challenged kids are able to widen their horizons and create an aura for themselves.

With a huge part of the education

dedicated to visual senses, there are

few alternatives that have guided

the paths of these tiny tots.

KINESTHETIC AND VISUAL AIDS

>The children with Red-Green Colour Blindness are provided with computer aided systems in which the colours that they predict are used to teach basic theories.

Braille script for biological< diagrams

TEIKYO UNIVERSITY

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TOKYO, JAPAN

TEIKYO UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Architect: Kengo Kuma

Client: Teikyo University

Area: 834 sq m

Completed: 2012

Structure type: Timber framework

Concept: Traditional Japanese Houses

Number of users: 540

EXTERIOR VIEW

Most classrooms are arranged along the southern side of the building, which is lined with glazing on all three floors. A first-floor balcony also stretches across this elevation, allowing a double-height recess below the eaves.

CLASSROOMS

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma conceived this primary school in north-west Tokyo as the modern equivalent of a traditional Japanese schoolhouse with timber-clad walls

CIRCULATION SPACES

The form is changed accordingly to the volume of each classroom. As the result, it has grown to a building that looks like 12 different-sectioned terraced houses being arranged in a row.

ROOFS AND SHADES

>By changing its length and height of eave, roof can create multi-formity to respond to its environment and different programs. > A big roof to run through the entire building, differentiating expressions on each side – a relaxed face toward south where abundant green of Tama hill expands – and subtle appearance to the north facing public housing standing in lines.

AMBIENCE AS A HOUSE

The Teikyo University Elementary School comprises a row of twelve connected classroom buildings that Kengo Kuma and Associates also compares to a row of terraced houses.

PLANS

> Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan <

PLANS AND SECTIONS

> Second Floor Plan

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HYDERABAD

PUBLIC SCHOOLBEGUMPET, HYDERABAD,TELANGANA

INTRODUCTION

• IN 1919, THE HON'BLE H. WEIKFIELD MOOTED A PROPOSAL TO THE SEVENTH NIZAM, H.E.H. MIR OSMAN ALI KHAN TO ESTABLISH A FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL.

• THE LAND FOR THE SCHOOL WAS DONATED BY VARIOUS JAGIRDARS AND PURCHASED BY THE SCHOOL FROM A FEW OTHERS. H.E. LADY VICAR-UL-UMRA WAS ONE OF THEM WHO PARTED WITH 89 ACRES OF LAND FROM HER BEGUMPET ESTATE

• DR. SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN, FORMER PRESIDENT OF INDIA WAS THE FIRST CHAIRMAN OF THE SOCIETY AND MR. JOHN W.R. KEMPE THE FIRST PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL.

• IN KEEPING WITH CHANGING TIMES, 1984 SAW THE FIRST ADMISSION OF A GIRL STUDENT TO CLASS XI AND TODAY IT IS A CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL. THE HYDERABAD PUBLIC SCHOOL, BEGUMPET, IS A MEMBER OF THE INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS' CONFERENCE.

HYDERABAD PUBLIC SCHOOL

Architect: Vincent Esch (British, 1876-1950)

Client : British-Indian Government

Area: 200 acres

Architectural Style: Osman Shahi (Osmanian)

Number of users: 3000

Completed : 1920’s

Concept : Islamic Elements in official monumentality

PRIMARY SCHOOL BLOCK

The Primary School Building :

Inaugurated in 1951 by the Govt. of Madras State Sri Pattom Thanu Pillai

Classes held here:

Class 1-5. It has a long hall used as a Music room. Another long hall used for Art.

FUNCTIONALITY

The majestic building, spacious and airy dormitories and the comforting environment make the children feel at home. Between the rising bell and the night report, the children are engaged in various activities like P.T, studies, organized games and recreation under the supervision of the Matron, House master, House Mistress and teachers.

ISOMETRIC VIEW

THE TWO BLOCKS

The Jagirdar’s Block is a 3 storied imposing building with massive façade .A grand staircase of 39 steps leads to the huge hall which houses the Main Dining hall of the School.

THE TWO BLOCKS

The Jagirdar’s Block is shaped in an angular semi-circle said to resemble the Crescent Moon

The Shaheen Block is a square shaped building nestling within the curve of the crescent and may be seen as the Star completing the concept of the auspicious.

AREA DEMARCATION:(IN GENERAL)

Play Area – Indoor/outdoorSwimming PoolBicycle Parking AmphitheatreToiletSoftscapeCafeteriaClassrooms

THE AIR QUALITY OF A CLASSROOMBLACKBOARDS CAUSE AIR

BORNE DISTURBANCES AND ALLERGIES

WHITEBOARDS ARE EASY TO USE AND DO NOT CAUSE ALLERGIES

LAB SAFETY

Source : University of California

ERGONOMIC FACTORS FOR COMPUTER LAB

TEACHER – STUDENT INTERACTION

The heights of tables and chairs in the classroom must provide access to both teachers and students to interact without hassle.

CHAIR ERGONOMICS FOR AN AVERAGE INDIAN CHILD

ERGONOMICS FOR LINE OF SIGHT

> The level of vision must provide comfort to view the blackboard even from the last row of the classroom.

DESIGNING “HEIGHT” INTO DAILY USED PRODUCTS - A CASESTUDY OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN (TAIWAN FURNITURES)

PARKING SPACE ALLOTMENT :

Dimension : The dimension of parking stall shall

be 5.0mx2.5m with a minimum which width of driveway of 3.5m for one

way movement and 7.2m width for two way movement.

The number of car spaces required will be calculated on 75% of the total

floor area of the building.

THANK YOU !

References:

www.dezeen.comwww.dallas.vic.org www.hps.in

School Building code, UK