THE RAJASTHAN SCHOOL Location :Ras,Rajasthan Pen cL arn Site area : 17,561 sqm Peron Cease a atta eNOMM IKo en PRL eB School era nica ‘The Rajasthan School, designed by Sanjay Puri Nee Se Ree ete One kod aOR ee eae cer Reon eae im ear sa of Indian villages and old cities, with an informal layout and a blend of open and enclosed spaces . ec L sparra CONNECTIVITY ‘The Rajasthan School features intentional spatial nnectivity th the following design elements ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Angular pathways: 1 peltered courtyard has multiple pathways that connect the two parts of the school. Tene een TC EEtED - Low-rise and three-level structure landseaped play spaces that encourage student +Open, enclosed, and semi-enclosed spaces o engagement Snagit ae eee eee ee ne een en TT ee ea by linear trapezoidal frames that create an ever- ; cae : i : ia COCs Oa nah changing shadow pattern throughout the day SR aU CCRT hon Sun-breakers: Angled vertical walls act as sun: A Hl iY aie ahd breakers to reduce heat gain from the east, west, and ESL ORCL LE te TE bei asa Pea een nem: © Angled vertical walls acting as sun breakers naturally ventilated corridors that skirt around the ORCC central landscaped court, SO ene Rn Cent eter Multipurpose playground: The entire school opens ARERR toward a multipurpose playground and athletis track on the northern side ORIENTATION ‘The Rajasthan School building by Sanjay Puri Architects is designed with climate orientation in mind, with features such as Classrooms facing north to maximize a od indirect sunlight : i 4 red parallelograms and trapezoidal to defleet direct sunlight | n-breakers (0 reduee heat gain from eee the east, west, and south Open corridors for natural ventilation 5 rientation towards a multipurpose playground and athleties track on the _ northern side ——SECOND FLOOR PLANSUSTAINABILITY + Passive design: The elassro ton direct sunlight and heat gai + Natural ventilation: Open eorridors and landscaped spaces promote airflow, reducing the need for air + Renewable energy: Residual energy from a nearby cement plant powers the school. ‘+ Water conservation: All water is reeyeled and reused for landseaping. *Shading devices: A reduce heat 3 generate cooler internal spaces. + Landscaped play areas: Encourage engagement with nature and reduce urban heat island effect, ROAD ACCESS + The Rajasthan Schoo! is located along the main arterial road, which allows easy access to people from neighboring areas. + The school's location on the main road also highlights its focus on accessibility and connectivity for the communi serves. ms are oriented to the north Jar walls and trapezoidal frames GEOLOGICAL CONDITION + Arid terrain with low vegetation + High temperatures during summer months (up to 45°0/1 + Low humidity + Limited water resources likely eons ng of sand, silt, and * Rocky outerops and hills in the surrounding area MATERIALS + Red brick or concrete: The building’s materiality is heavily influenced by the red earth and terracotta that is ubiquitous in Indian architecture, + Paints: The school has been painted in shades of blue and yellow to bring joy, brightness, relaxation, and serenity. + Oval-shaped openings and squared pattern ‘These features control the internal tempera provide natural ventilation, and filter sunlight SECTIONNEV Om ere Weis SS GR Ome ee circles) Angular lines and curves. Repetition and vai + Hierarchical orgai ‘Trapezoidal frames and angular walls See ny Brees cris ation of spaces The Rajasthan Sehootsdesigit fs a niasterful blend of sustainability, functionality, and aesthetic the followilig key feat lerground storage provide water for purposes, 3. Renewable al ergy: Ros it powers the school. ervation: Effidient fixtures a greywater reuse reduce water demand 5. Organie and informal layout Encourages: and community building ‘ey from a nearby d 6. Natural materials and earthy tones: Blend with the desert environment. S 7. Innovative drainage and sump facilities: Manage water efficiently and sustainably> This holistie design ereates a unique and inspiring learning environment that honors the region's cultural heritage while priotitizing sustainability and stu well-being. showeasing DRAIN AND SUMP Cot rer nC na eee een Re PUN ee eR eT es OT eee RC Cen Re RU oe store the collected water until it ean be reused or Pres + Rainwater harvesting system: This system collects Cen Oa ane eet Prieta ty ort Brie Coe ror ear oN eo eo * Soak pits: These hiallow treated water to pereolate 0 the ground, ree ‘The school’s drainage and sump facilities are design Ee Rem see? WATER STORAGE + The school collects rainwater from th rooftops and stores it for use. «= The rainwater is reeyeled and reused through rai gs «The sehool’s water needs are through rainwater collection and iter harve ste + The school also uses residual energy from a nearby cement plant for its power needs, making it highly energy efficient.