Sustainable and Ecofriendly

15-Aug-2013

Inspired by the traditonal Jaali works of Gwalior, the building uses this element as modern screens on the south western side, which also happens to be the double height entrance space. The screens act as a vertical extension of building's open courtyards. Standing tall at six metres and facing west, these screens cut the harsh Gwalior sun glare, protecting the building, in the process creating those ever changing patterns over the blank interior walls reminding the users every day that nature paints the most exquisite landscape as long as we can provide a suitable medium to do so. These white dholpur sandstone screens are not just an aesthetic treat that cast interesting shadows and play with light, but also an architectural must for the high temperatures of Gwalior. The building keeps Gwaliors's tradition of jaali work alive, reminding the students to embrace the new and advanced, while staying true to their self and tradition.