Studio KIA

Education is the most powerful weapon which can change the world........ Nelson Mandela. Belief in the same ideology has given shape to Shining Star International Schools in the Middle East. Changing the educational experience with a vision to provide excellence in knowledge for students by creating a collaborative environment that empowers students, parents, teachers and the community members alike, by igniting a desire for lifetime learning was the client brief. The studio team, spearheaded by, Ar. Rajiv Khanna followed an unconventional approach of designing the school as a series of crafted and specialized spaces for learning, interconnected for ease through an inviting, fluid and open space, where play and learning intermingle into one experience. The Architect and his team concentrated on weaving in the comforts of home in an educational campus. The visually appealing building is highly functional, providing students with a practical state-of-the-art facility, creative learning environment and a safe & secure haven. The school features three main concepts: 1. Boldness: Enhanced simplicity, spatial depth with transparency and fluidity 2. Color: Bringing the joy of color in an elegant and subtle manner to the context 3. Brightness: open, spacious and inviting layout. Suitable, environmentally safe alternatives have been used in the construction. Water monitoring strategies have been implied and overall energy efficiency has also been maintained. Landscaping is also a prominent feature of this project with pipelines laid for desired watering of the plantation.