Intro: Nowadays, many children perceive schools as places where they are compelled to attend and learn, resulting in a lackluster learning atmosphere within classrooms. This often leads to students becoming less attentive and disengaged. Consequently, school becomes an overwhelming burden for children, and they do not enjoy the school environment. Therefore, providing children with experiences where they can actively involve and engage themselves in learning is essential to spark their interest and motivate them to study.

Location: The location of the school is based on high proximity to the city, well-connected with road networks, targeting the market segments that will become the beacon and identity of the city.

Site: Site of 5.13 acres land decoded with road setbacks as 15m and side 7.5m. The buildable area of 15,000 sq.m according to the local byelaws.

Design Goals: Design goals orienting towards creating an inclusive and engaging environment for specially abled students. The goals include social impact, health and wellbeing, resilience, experiential learning, sensory engagement, and overall user experience.

Concept: To create experiential environments, we offer diverse spaces such as sensory areas, recreational parks, redefined learning spaces, and more. The concept revolves around using different forms of varying volumes that help specially abled students categorize and memorize different spaces. Inspired by the natural attraction children have to food, the design integrates vivid forms resembling different foods, making the environment more engaging and memorable.

Form: The form was modulated to create multiple interactive and sensory spaces at different levels, acting as areas for learning, socializing, and recreation. These spaces are further oriented to maximize natural light and ventilation, creating a healthy and stimulating environment. The design includes features like sensory gardens, interactive play areas, and redefined classroom spaces that cater to the diverse needs of specially abled students.

Kinetic Facade: Minimum SHGC glass used on south and west facades from the AIS brochure, double low E-glass with 12mm air gap, ecosense clear marvel and blueberry plus glass is used for facade windows and doors.

The building is equipped with a kinetic façade to enhance the sensory experience and provide a dynamic interaction with the environment. The double-skin façade acts as a thermal and acoustic buffer, protecting against heat gain/loss and high wind speeds.

The integration of kinetic systems responds to movements and light, creating an engaging and adaptive environment for the students.

Sustainable Strategies: Path towards sustainable and inclusive design goals includes water management, energy efficiency, waste management, and pursuing net positive goals. Sustainable strategies in the project include stormwater management, rainwater harvesting, and the use of renewable energy sources.

Sustainable Features: The school incorporates sustainable features such as water management systems, including underground rainwater harvesting tanks and grey water recycling systems for landscape irrigation. The design also includes energy-efficient HVAC systems, solar panels, and green roofs to reduce the overall environmental impact.