Sarvam School, Vitasandra

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Sarvam School, Vitasandra

This school is rooted in Sri Aurobindo's philosophy of nurturing India-centric citizens for the global good. The campus is located on a long, narrow strip of land, bordered by farmland on two sides. The director's house is also situated on this land, with separate entryways for easy access.

The layout of the campus is influenced both by the narrowness of the plot and the need for vehicular circulation and parking, particularly for large buses. As a result, the spaces are organized in a linear fashion, with the more public areas positioned at the entrance of the plot.

The classrooms are designed to encourage open, interactive learning. Large openings and low sills, which double as benches, allow the outdoors to blend seamlessly with the indoors. Deep verandahs wrap around the central assembly space, forming an "L" shape. The open reception area, with its interconnected volumes and mini courtyards open to the sky, leads to essential services like toilets and stairs. This design sets the tone for the immersive learning experience that begins as soon as one enters through the main entrance.

Accessibility is a key consideration in the design, with a ramp leading to the upper floors, where the library and additional classrooms are located. The library is filled with natural light, thanks to large windows in the reading area and clerestory windows in the book aisles, offering views of treetops and the sky.

The school also features a semi-open dining area, complete with canopies and benches, designed to foster camaraderie among students of all ages. Surrounded by trees and greenery, this space encourages students to engage in the care and cultivation of the natural environment.

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Sarvam_Tabula_Rasa__View from Entrance Gate

Sarvam_Tabula_Rasa__View of Reception from South03

Sarvam_Tabula_Rasa__NW Bird’sEyeView01

Sarvam_Tabula_Rasa__View of Reception from South

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Sarvam_Tabula_Rasa__S Elevation

Sarvam_Tabula_Rasa__NE corner01

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Detail of East Facade (NEcorner)

Sarvam_Tabula_Rasa__0013_Plan Birds eye view

View from W

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