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Nalanda International School: Vadodara, India

The Nalanda International School in Vadodara, India was designed by architect Brinda Somaya. The 4,476 square meter school with a budget of $606,761 draws inspiration from the original Nalanda university founded in the 5th century. Classrooms are arranged around four courtyards to provide an indoor-outdoor experience close to nature. A central courtyard serves as a gathering space. Brick is used structurally for its insulating properties, keeping spaces cool in summer and warm in winter. The project also includes a pre-primary school and plans for a future middle and senior school.

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Nalanda International School: Vadodara, India

The Nalanda International School in Vadodara, India was designed by architect Brinda Somaya. The 4,476 square meter school with a budget of $606,761 draws inspiration from the original Nalanda university founded in the 5th century. Classrooms are arranged around four courtyards to provide an indoor-outdoor experience close to nature. A central courtyard serves as a gathering space. Brick is used structurally for its insulating properties, keeping spaces cool in summer and warm in winter. The project also includes a pre-primary school and plans for a future middle and senior school.

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Nalanda International School

Vadodara, India

Architect: Brinda Somaya

Client: Nalanda International School

Built Area: 4’476 m²

Cost: US$ 606’761

The design for this junior school draws from the first university in India, the original
‘Nalanda’ founded in the fifth century AD. The classrooms are arranged in clusters of
four, around four courtyards, to give the children the sense of an indoor/outdoor space
close to nature. A larger central courtyard serves as a gathering space for both parents and
children. Brick is used not just decoratively but structurally: the cavity walls keep out the
summer heat and the winter cold. The project also includes a pre-primary school (now
complete) and a middle school and a senior school (planned for the future).

[Link]
2007 Award Cycle
Nalanda International School

Sevasi Mahapura Road


Vadodara, India

Architects Brinda Somaya


Mumbai, India

Clients Nalanda International School


Vadodara, India

Commission -
Design 2003 -
Construction 2003 - 2004
Occupancy 2004
Site 80’937 m2
Ground Floor 2’276 m2
Total Floor 4’476 m2
Costs US$ 606’761
Programme The design for this junior
school draws from the first
university in India, the original
‘Nalanda’ founded in the fifth
century AD. The classrooms
are arranged in clusters of
four, around four courtyards,
to give the children the sense
of an indoor/outdoor space
close to nature. A larger central
courtyard serves as a gathering
space for both parents and
children. Brick is used not just
decoratively but structurally:
the cavity walls keep out the
summer heat and the winter
cold. The project also includes
a pre-primary school (now
complete) and a middle school
and a senior school (planned for
the future).

Building Type 17
2007 Award Cycle [Link]
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