This women’s college campus master plan, designed by Neogenesis+Studi0261, is located in Surat’s Unn area. It has been designed on the hunch that institutes should stand for themselves and become landmarks. Planned as a nursing college to facilitate courses from GNM to MSc (Nursing), the building symbolizes the trust’s identity and purpose with a modest working environment.
Editor’s Note: This campus master plan for a women’s nursing college in Surat is a harmonious blend of purpose and presence. It exudes a quiet confidence, fostering a sense of safety, community, and intellectual growth. The architecture, with its thoughtful balance of open spaces and intimate details, invites students to thrive in an environment that feels both secure and inspiring. ~ Isha Bora
The Nurse Campus Master Plan Symbolizes Purpose and Identity | Neogenesis+Studi0261
The campus master plan of the institute encompasses three blocks (meant to be executed in phases). These are strategically placed to create a central garden as an active open area.
“As the site lies close to an industrial area, ensuring the safety of female students was crucial for creating a conducive learning environment and fostering a sense of security,” says Ar. Jigar Asarawala.
For the aforesaid purpose, staff areas and the circulation core were peripherally planned, i.e., towards the road. Additionally, the main classrooms and labs face the central garden. However, this introvert layout validates the firm’s commitment to promoting the well-being of the end users.
The building’s design comprises rigid squares and curved staircase blocks, coexisting in rhythm and connected with passages. Moreover, the façade considers the appropriate scale. Meanwhile, it articulates an appropriate impact through visual interest and hierarchy.
The juxtaposition of the curved and rigid blocks with projections creates a dynamic façade composition for the western face, whereas the structural frame with setbacks and passages helps break down the rigidity and scale of the eastern façade, creating harmony.
Split levels and terraces are integrated to facilitate floor-to-floor connections in a dynamic manner. Additionally, it offers an enhanced appeal to the architecture by introducing visual interest through variation in elevation.
The 5000 sq m area facilitates efficient workflow and interaction amongst the students and staff and provides efficient use of space.
The passages and the terraces are introverted (i.e., towards the open area within the site). Additionally, a succession of terraces, passages, and necessary pauses resolves the circulation.
The material palette speaks of exposed brick and exposed concrete combined. However, it speaks of industrial charm with a modern sophistication that does not overwhelm the setting.
The incorporation of horizontal concrete bands in between the exposed brick chunks ensures the seamless integration of both materials.
Kota stone flooring with WPC profiles for door frames creates a silent, neutral palette, and the hints of greens build its character. However, the tangibility of the structure is understood as the day passes.
The movement of the sun shows transition in the internal spaces, and the double-heighted passage it exhibits varying expression. Careful attention to detailing has aided in enhancing the building’s aesthetic appeal and conveying a sense of craftsmanship and quality. The kines the tic experience of the architecture here choreographs human movement through spatial constructs.
In reflection, the design and execution process has been both rigorous and rewarding as it successfully aligns with the institute’s objectives and expectations. The design spur resonates with contemporary aesthetics and modern manifestation.
Fact File
Designed by: Neogenesis+Studi0261
Project Type: Institute Design
Project Name: Girl’s college for Model education trust
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Year Built: 2023
Project Size: 16645.66 Sq.ft
Principal Architects: Ar. Chinmay Laiwala, Ar. Jigar Asarawala & Ar. Tarika Asarawala
Design and Execution: Rohan Khatri
Text Credits: Ar. Nilufer Contractor
Photograph Courtesy: Ishi Sitwala
Other participants Structural engineer: Er. JALIL SHEIKH / Contractor: IDRISHBHAI / HVAC Consultant: YUSUF BHAI / Window Vendor: ZUZER BHAI / Furniture: N J FURNITURE (DHARMESH GOHIL) / Flooring: SALIMBHAI / Exposed Brick: KRUNAL NAIK / Color: ATUL PANDIT / Electric: AZIZ SHEIKH / Landscape Design: Neogenesis + studi0261
Firm’s Website Link: Neogenesis+Studi0261
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