Building Inspiring Spaces for Learning and Growth

Educational Projects

We specialize in building educational facilities that promote learning and creativity. Our designs focus on safety, flexibility, and student well-being, providing modern classrooms, libraries, and communal spaces that encourage collaboration and growth in schools, colleges, and universities.

ST. PETER'S ACADEMY, PATIALA, 1988

Set up in 1957, the existing building of St. Peter’s Academy was constructed as a double-storied block with a single-loaded corridor to meet its immediate requirements as a primary school. Then, almost 25 years later, on the demand of the local residents, it was upgraded to the matric level and affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education.

Planning the whole complex posed a great challenge to the architects while accommodating the existing block and still leaving maximum open space for playgrounds. It was not possible to expand this block vertically due to structural reasons. Consequently, the architects decided to add a new three-storied, T-shaped block very close to the old one, thus saving maximum space for outdoor activities. The idea of utilizing the corridor of the existing building by connecting it to the new block with bridges resulted in saving a lot of space and cost.

BAL BHAWAN, SAS NAGAR, 2003

The Child Welfare Council, Punjab, a voluntary organization had decided to build a state-level Bhawan at a corner site in Sector 59 of SAS Nagar. The main objective of Bal Bhawan is to cater to the all-around development of children from six months to 18 years of age.

Defying the box-type architecture of the surrounding buildings, Bal Bhawan is designed to have a distinct identity and provide the children with a secure environment to learn. The architects were required to design a flexible plan to cater to ever-changing requirements and, at the same time to stand as a landmark in the area. The linear plan consists of a double-loaded corridor running the entire length. The curves are incorporated in the ducts and cupboards to save space. Toilets and kitchens are vertically stacked to economize on services. The terraces are generously strewn in the plan, their parapets emphasizing the curvilinear character of the building. The entry to the three-storey building is through an inviting porch.

YADAVINDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL, SAS NAGAR, 2004

Yadavindra Public School was established on April 9, 1979 under the kind patronage of Maharaja Amarinder Singh of Patiala. It is located in SAS Nagar, Punjab. The client’s brief was to maintain harmony with the existing building, retain the existing trees and make the structure utilitarian, cost-effective and earthquake resistant.

A new entry was proposed on the south-east side as the existing temporary entry to the school was to be closed. The junior school is a three-storey structure with a double-loaded corridor. The corridor is well lit with spaces for interaction.

The proposed building has less surface-to-volume ratio, thus reducing the area exposed to direct solar heat. Adequate ventilation is ensured in all the rooms and offices. The windows are either deeply-recessed or are protected with a combination of horizontal and vertical louvers to ensure glare-free light.

CHANDIGARH BAPTIST SCHOOL, CHANDIGARH, 2006

Chandigarh Baptist School, established in 1985 was given two acres of land in Sector 45 in Chandigarh. The site is square in shape with a high-water level. The plan acknowledges the zoning envelope with a series of courtyards and pathways.

The courtyard is, in fact, evocative of the traditional school. Besides ensuring good light and ventilation, these open courts mitigate the impact of noise and dust. Circulation, however, is more intricate, following the edges of the open-air courts around which all the classrooms, offices, laboratories, etc. are organized. An attempt has been made to create a variety of visual experiences while moving from one area to the other through corridors and landscaped courts.

Terraces are created on the second floor, overlooking the open spaces at the front and rear. These are planned to function as open-air, naturally conditioned classrooms in winters. Classrooms are provided with deep cupboards or alcoves to display children’s work or store necessary items.

ST STEPHEN’S SCHOOL, CHANDIGARH, 2009

Infant Jesus Society had decided to set up a preparatory school in Sector 46 of Chandigarh on a plot of 1,755 square metres. The school is named after Saint Stephen, who is traditionally venerated as the first martyr of Christianity. Started in the year 1985, it is a co-educational institution.

The design brief focuses on providing an enriching environment for the students, who are the primary users of this space. The shape of the site has prescribed the plan form. The building is designed in such a way that classrooms get natural light from the northern and southern directions.

LOPON PUBLIC LIBRARY, LOPON, 2010

The ‘Green Library’ is situated on the ancestral land of the Dhaliwal family at village Lopon in Moga district of Punjab state. The plot of 1538 square metres is located on the peripheral road on the south end of the village. This library serves as a source of knowledge for the village and neighboring areas as well. It is a low-budget, single-storey structure. The building is oriented to have fenestrations on only the northern and southern sides. The windows are designed in such a way to attract maximum natural light inside. Cavity walls are provided on the eastern and western sides and openings are totally avoided. The entry to the building is through a simple porch which leads to the entrance lobby.

CT UNIVERSITY, LUDHIANA, 2018

CT University (CTU) in Ludhiana, is designed by Parveen Chopra and Surinder Bahga. It is one of the youngest and fastest-growing private universities in India. It was established in 2016 and within a short time, the university has developed all the necessary infrastructure required in its first phase. The sprawling campus of the CTU has been planned on an area of 19 hectares abutting Ludhiana-Ferozepur road in Sidhwan Khurd village.

The shape, location, and surroundings of the site have dictated the layout of the campus and the design of various building components. The master plan is divided into three zones: academic with administrative zone, residential zone and sports and recreational zone.

The campus is made accessible through a wide, one-way, ceremonial road emanating from the main approach road. This road penetrates deep into the campus and leads up to a Tower of Excellence which is envisaged as an iconic symbol of CTU.