Schools of Tomorrow, Kathiwada

The Schools of Tomorrow are a cluster of new-age schools aimed at redefining the government education infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh.

The school in Kathiwada is located in a lush green contoured site engulfed in a lot of trees and greenery. The design has a strong emphasis on sustainability and ensuring the existing landscape is protected and no existing trees are cut. The form of the school was molded around the landscape and the contours decided the levels and segregation of the spaces.

• The Mid Day meals are allocated within a central Atrium that is well connected to all the blocks and allows for the least amount of interventions to the site.
• The colour scheme used in the school is different to the rest of the schools of tomorrow to represent the local art and traditions of the area. Earthy colours that are local to the context have been used within the school.
• The school also has a beautiful tribal motif on the front entrance facing façade to represent the local art and promote a sense of deeper belonging to their culture.
• Other spaces like: Multi-purpose halls for sports, gatherings, and community events. Vocational training centers for skill development. Playgrounds and landscaped courtyards for recreation and informal learning. Library spaces that encourage reading and independent learning.

The windows to the classrooms are specially designed recessed windows to control daylight ingress, eliminating the need for external chhajjas. The windows will reflect harsh sunlight and allow diffused light to enter the classrooms, and prevent any harsh shadows and excessive light from entering the areas. This in result creates a well curated and learning conducive environment for the students and will improve overall focus and attention spans.

Ensuring equal access for all students was a fundamental aspect of the design. Vibrant color schemes in shades of yellow and orange have been used to stimulate creativity and make learning spaces more playful and approachable for the students. The ramps envelope around the school blocks and creates a distinctive visual feature for the school. Tactile flooring and clear signage for differently abled students.