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1Centre of Environmental Planning & TechnologyAhmedabad,Gujarat1

CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi2

The planning of the building blocks has been done so as to distribute spaces amongst intensive landscape.

The school of architecture was first built in 1962 with adequate facilities of expansion. The CEPT campus is located over 6 acres of land in Navrangpura area of the city of Ahmedabad

Architect: Ar. B V DoshiThe CEPT has four schools functioning under it, viz :School of PlanningSchool of ArchitectureSchool of Building Science & TechnologySchool of Interior Design

3Ideologies on which the institute has been designedThere has to be a feeling of no restriction to the exchange of ideas and thoughts through an informal environment.A thrust has to be given on the provision of flexible spaces which can be used in a multifunctional manner.A strong interconnectivity amongst spaces is required, making the school an open space with hardly any doors.

A proper working environment has been created which facilitates faculty and students to teach, learn and interact anywhere.Local materials have been used, essentially to reduce the installation and maintenance costs.

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SITE PLAN

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1234567891011121314The overall planning has been done around the central court with built masses on sides andgreen on one side which gives the campus noise protection from traffic.PlanningNArchitect has included uneven contours into the plan transforming a drawback into a delightfulexperience of space.

CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi6ACADEMIC

ClassroomDesign studiosBuilding science & construction laboratoryComputer laboratoriesStructural laboratoryEnvironmental science laboratoryThe photography and documentation laboratoryMaterial museum and displayModeling workshopPrinting and reprographic facilities

2. ADMINISTRATIVE

OfficeHead of Dept.Meeting RoomStaffACADEMIC FRAMEWORK

CEPT campus has combined of four individual schools1. School of planning2. School of architecture3. School of building science and technology4. School of interior design

Infrastructure and FunctioningFaculty of ArchitectureFaculty of Planning & Public PolicyFaculty of DesignFaculty of TechnologyFaculty of Technology ManagementFaculty of Arts & HumanitiesFaculty of Geomatics & Space ApplicationsFaculty of Infrastructure SystemsFaculty of Sustainable Environment & Climate ChangeFaculty of Doctoral Studies - Research fellowshipFaculty of Landscape StudiesIntake

-B.arch -30-M.Arch (Theory and design) -20-M.Arch (landscape) - 20-M.Phil (Architectural and settlement conservation ) -20-M.Arch ( UD) -20-M.Arch ( architectural & settlement conservation ) -20

6CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi7BASEMENT

The basement has been designed as a multipurpose space. It is a very active space of the campus. On one side of the basement you can see the rising contours, and on the other side steps unto the central courtyard. Thus the north and south walls have been avoidedCENTRAL COURTYARD

The central court is a combination of paved and unpaved areas, shaded by trees in certainareas. All entrances are linked to the courtyard by pedestrian pathways. Hence the courtyard isan area of heavy circulation and interaction.PARKING & ENTRANCE

Parking Facility has been provided adjacent to the entry by the provision of an open space.Two wheeler parking is also provided near the doshi gufa. The entry to School of architecture is through a split staircase which leads to the second level of the building .

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INDOOR CIRCULATION

The circulation within the building is very complicated with lots of level changes and staircases at different level. The internal staircase lacks natural light in many places spiralstairs are used are widely uncomfortable for daily use. The corridors are less and short length.All the places within are visually interconnected.OUTDOOR CIRCULATION

The circulation with in this the campus is pedestrians. The vehicular access is restricted along the periphery of the campus. There are lot of trees within the enclosed spaces from where all the building are accessed which provide ample shade and comfort.LIBRARY

CEPT library houses approx. 50000 books , technical videos and reading material in the subject of architecture, interior design, construction, technology, and management, urban and regional planning, housing, environmental planning, urban design, landscape architecture, civil engg. Structure design, visual art, humanities etc.

CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi9STUDIOS

Studios are very interesting with north facing slanted windows on the wall which brings a lot of light in the interiors of the studio.Panels at the sides help the students to put up the important and useful sheets. All the studios are above one another, along with the adjacent lecture rooms. This has both negative and positive effect on studios. makes noise for both the studios. There are common interaction zones between the studios of different years.

CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi10The studio spaces have bay spaces facing the exterior, creating semi-private spaces which are yet totally open to the exterior - spaces where the individual can be alone with nature even in the environment of a studio.

The language Doshi has used is of exposed brick with concrete, emphasising the slabs and the beams to create a natural coarse texture.

The changing sense of light , climate, vegeation plays strong role in creating dynamic learning and social space. Play of light and shadows. Relating the community Space to the environmentThe design is intended to be close to nature and experiment the designing skills, play with levels etc. Since the land was earlier a brick kiln hence the site was undulated and gave opportunity to play with levels.

Truth to MaterialsSemi Private SpacesPlay with levels

CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi11A stepped section of the building helps in a smooth and effective airflow in the hot climate of Ahmedabad. The contours make the site very level oriented and one can see the utilization of landform in the design.

Recessed windows provide protection from the hot sun, while angled windows assure that maximum light reaches the interiors.

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School Of Interior Design

CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi13GAMESThe spaces in the basement as well as outdoor courts have been dedicated to indoor and outdoor games respectively .CANTEENThe canteen and the adjoining areas are of great importance to the students. Students as well as teachers are comfortable here.

There are external builtin seats which encourage discussions and which over the years have evolved into the most active vibrant part of the entire campus.CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi14

Hussain-doshi gufa

To enhance the cave like feeling of gallery, the contours of the site were retained, rather than being leveled.The gently undulating surface of the earth can still be perceived beneath the thin concrete floor slab poured over it. Its a common gathering space and art exhibitions are held in the complex and within a newly constructed art gallery within the gufa complex

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Kanoria arts centre

Exhibitions of student and artist works Classroom SpacesWorkspace at the backyard

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Paper making & clay workshops

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exhibit Spaces

Flexible usage of spaceVertical spacesOpen floor areasClassroom ExhibitsCorridoor Spaces and lobbies used for exhibits

Interactive Spaces

Autonomous Status has made it possible for CEPT to have a close interaction between the students & the professional experts as well as to establish students & faculty exchange programs with institutions in India & abroad. In-depth interaction with the faculty & students is ensured.

The steps in fact become external activity hubs with students using the levels for reading, organising informal discussions, performances or even for simply lazing around.

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LAndscape

Trees, landscaped courts and planters give shade in the hot climate. There are also small plants within the building and plotted plants at places which makes nice entry gesture.There exists a harmony running throughout the whole campus, building and nature coexisting in a comfortable relationship.North LawnView of main entry pathNeem Trees providing shade19CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi20

Flexible indoor & outdoor spaces

Auditorium-MeetingsExhibit open space-Outdoor ClassroomsOutdoor ClassroomsTransformable Classrooms21

Framing of views

Vistas Created through fenestrations of the right scale opening into the lush greenery outside or a sudden burst into the adjacent spaceCEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi22

Wall art & landscape sculptures

23INFERENCE & CRITICAL APPRAISAL

An entire design of campus including further studios, a library, an exhibition area & facilitiesfor printing & sculpture was conceived

Simple structure of parallel brick walls, concrete beams & floors that is extendable & easyTo maintain. An open place with hardly any doors. No feeling of restriction to the exchange ofideas &free scope of teaching & learning anywhere.

More use of interaction & transition areas like corridors, galleries & courts & foyersthroughout the campus.

Activities tend to flow between classrooms, library, computer center & canteen. Night timeActivity shifts to the hostel blocks & continues in studios throughout.

Structural obstruction free ground makes the spaces multi-functional & active zone incampus.

Elegant hierarchy: open---semi-open---close

individual---group---collective

CEPT Campus,Ahmedabad by B V Doshi24 Materials & landscape make the campus prominent. The pedestrian pathways & walkways in the campus are well shaded by trees.

Building looking inward makes the environment livelier. Circulation is so easy to make all buildings easily accessible.

The informal interaction spaces with trees & seating make the relaxing & calm.

All studios are spacious & well lit. Combined studios at two levels effect the environment positively & negatively.

Studios at the southern part of the building have the problem of glare because of sunlight.

CEPT however lacks a proper way finding system for visitors. The main entry is criticized as not being a defined,unique path No ramp and not designed for the challenged.