Architectural Design

Form Based Analysis of School

By – Aditya Saharia
 Auroville School Complex
School system is Auroville were very different.
Unlike other states, all schools in Auroville were
situated at a large School Complex. Their
structure and functions were also very different.
There were many Schools, some of them are
documented by me.
 Schools
• The Pyramids
• New Era Secondary School
• After School
• Super School Building
• The Last School
 The Pyramids
It was previously the Pyramid Art Centre, now it
has been allotted to New Era Secondary School
(NESS) for use as science laboratories.

It was Designed By Architect : Roger Anger

The basic shape of building was pyramid.
There were small gaps between every
pyramid roof.
The structure was load bearing
structure.
Material used was Ferro Cement.
Small Gaps between roof was covered
by glass so that it can enlighten the
building. Very less artificial lights were
installed in this school.
 New Era Secondary School
Previously it was the Auroville Language
Laboratory, now it is planned for use by New Era
Secondary School (NESS) as a complex of
classrooms.
It was designed by Architect Roger Anger
The shape of structure was like
mushroom.
The Curves of the buildings were
smooth. The material used was
Ferro Cement.
Door was 4.5 inches (130 mm)
above the ground.
The roof was made by Ferro Cement.
There were 4 gaps which were
covered by glass and made window
so that enough light can pass and
lighten the building.
 After School

Previously it was known as Sanskrit School.

The building is used for higher education, providing
computer facilities, a library and classrooms for
Auroville students.
It was designed by Architect Roger Anger
The buildings was under
construction.
Garden is been made in center.

The expected result

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Large opening in the roof were given to ensure good
sunlight for growth of plants that will be planted just
below that.
Students will get the feel of nature close to the heart.
The building was under
construction.

The expected result

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These structures are hollow and
were made using chicken mash
and Ferro cement. This hollow
structure traps heat inside them
and make interior cool.
 Super School Building
It is now allotted for eventual use by Deepam
and for evening classes in Tamil, though before
that it will be used by New Era Secondary
School.
It was designed by Architect Anupama Kundoo.
The roof and side elevation were
esthetically appealing. The rectangular
shape of roof are in harmony.
 The Last School
It was known as The Last School, but now it is
known as Progress Landscape. It is located near the
Aspiration Community. This building is planned to
be used as an educational facility dealing with
landscaping.
It was again designed by Architect Roger Anger
The main structure was again made by Ferro Cement.
It is curved and was made hollow so that it could trap
heat and make interior cool. This amazing structure
was made in 1971.
Entrance is made slightly inside followed by hollow
walls made by Ferro cement.
The Amphitheater
The roof is made by pre-fabricated fiber.
This roof mainly reflects the direct
sunlight and keeps the interior cool. Also
there are inlets for water channels which
is used in rain water harvesting.
Many beautiful sculptures, installation
and decorative were found near the
building improving its landscape
beauty vastly.
The landscape around the last school is
pretty awesome. Due to great landscape
around this building, it will be used to
teach about landscaping designs.
Thank You