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By
Najeebullah Rasuli
Project Guide
Ar. Vaishali Latkar
First of all I would like to thank almighty Allah who has blessed me and has given me the strength and guided me throughout all phases of my life.
I would like to dedicate this thesis to the people of Afghanistan who are giving value for education specially in the field of Architecture and who are taking part in the making of such
dream to come true. The people who suffer a lot for the lake of education in the field of Architecture and I hope in the future they will shine towards making a better development and
life for themselves and I hope this project would be the first step to achieve their goals in the future.
The Architectural Design Thesis project “College of Architecture, Kabul, Afghanistan (CAKA)” would not have been possible with out support from the Institute ―Sinhgad College
of Architecture, Pune‖. I am thankful to all the staff of our college for their support and guidance throughout the duration of this project.
I would like to convey my sincere regards and thanks to Ar. Vaishali Latkar , my thesis guide for her valuable guidance throughout the project. I would also like to thank Dr. M. V.
Telang and Ar. Banani Banerjee for their guidance and support at different phases of the project.
I would also like to thank Ar. Rajeev Kulkarni and Prof. Aniruddha Jogalekar for their guidance and debate towards my success in my thesis project.
I am very grateful towards C & M Architects, Auroville Pondicherry, Sheril Castellino and Pino Marchese for giving me the opportunity to train under them and also for
encouraging and guiding me in my thesis project.
I am very thankful to Administrative department of CEPT University, Ahmedabad and IPSA College of Architecture, Rajkot for giving me useful information about my thesis case
studies and my design thesis project.
I would also like to thank Shobha mam for helping me with all the books provided for my thesis project.
Last but not the least I would like to thank my parents, family and friends for their continuous support and guidance without whom this project would not have been completed.
INTENT
A final year architectural project is supposed to be the culmination of the learning process of an architectural student. For every student it is the final milestone for the academic
journey and the same holds true for me with a slight difference. Unfortunately it is the zenith of our architectural senses when our mind is at its creative and sensitive best as
everything that we learn during this phase of our life helps us gain a practical perspective to the so called ―wild imagination‖ of an aspiring architect. Things that we might feel
were unrealistic start seeming possible and real as we start looking at striking that balance required between creativity and possibility. In other words, we become responsible and
start thinking responsibly.
The so called difference talked about earlier refers to the final milestone of the academic journey which from my point view is rather a starting point for the journey that the ending
point. We could rather say that standing at this junction we could analyze and learn from the mistakes in the past and rectify them in order to start off the journey called life for
which we have been preparing all these years.
I too would like to take this opportunity to judge myself in comparison to the years that have gone by and implement the knowledge gained from the teachers, seniors and friends as
this knowledge would in turn help me in channelizing my career the way I would want it to be and see what would it be that could contribute to the practical world from whatever I
have learnt.
A final year architectural project is a step by step process and even a never ending one as no matter whatever we do one‘s own self would always feel that there would be scope for
even more and even better this even so because we are the ones who get to choose our own topic and hence there is a sense of attachment towards the project because of which we
wish for it to be perfect. the extent of involvement in clearly reflected from the extent one goes in handling all the possible challenges one would meet during the actual execution
of the project and thus it brings out flair as aspiring architects as we end up trying to strike a balance between the real and virtual world.
I understand that the solution cannot be achieved in one go as with every stage. The work needs to be reviewed in order to check it for every possible discrepancies which needs to
be addressed then and there by surrounding it with appropriate details and solutions and frankly speaking all this just doesn‘t end here. It has a much stronger and deeper meaning
as every individual is highly responsible for shaping his own future but we as architect influence life of others also to a certain extent.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction………………………………………………………………….…………..1
2. Architectural Education……………………………………………………………….2-4
3. Synopsis…………………………………………………………………….….…………4
4. Case studies
CEPT University, Ahmedabad………………………………………………..……...5-8
Mahindra United World College, Pune………………………………………..…....9-13
The Korean National University of Cultural Heritage……………………………14-18
School of Architecture Seoul National University……………………………..…..19-24
5. Comparative Analysis of Case Studies………………………………………......…25-27
6. Data Collection………………………………………………………………….…....28-33
7. Design Program…………………………………………………………….………...34-36
8. Site Analysis…………………………………………………………………….……37-39
9. Design Solution………………………………………………………………..……...40-48
10. Bibliography/ references………………………………………………….………….49-50
INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES FACTORS OF A GOOD INSTITUTIONAL
Due to change in social life of people, need of the society It should ideally be a quiet, comfortable oasis apart from the
BUILDING
with regards to built environment is changing normally busy, noisy congested world, more like a residential
significantly. As a result we require more houses, public suburb or park rather than a city.
buildings, hospitals, institutions etc. This change Institution ought to be a closely knit, unified cluster of
demanded more skilled personnel, particularly architects buildings with intimate pedestrian open spaces providing a
to design optimally and help implementing the facilities. unique environment for living and studying.
A good institutional building should provide area where
PURPOSE OF EDUCATION
student may congregate informally for discussions and rest or
Education is about civilization and humanity. Through where they can gather in large number to watch or participate in
education we pass on a ritual. It is a collective effort of sports and other physical activities.
generations which make possible advances in arts and It encourages all kinds of interactions in student activity
science. It should be directed to the good of the society. centers. It furnishes place literary, artistic, musical and dramatic
Education is about the dignity of an individual. Through occasions to culturally enrich the university community as a
the process of education we impart enthusiasm as much as An institutional building is a manifestation of value and
whole.
we relate hard information. The genuine exhilaration of attitude. Hence there should be maximum opportunities
learning forms the basis of the student teacher SELF INTERPRETATION OF AN INSTITUTION for communication and interaction.
relationship. The building should be regarded as a community asset
A campus should be a place where a student is confronted with and an investment in the quality of community life.
Education is about entry into a learned community. It is realities of living and working with other people in an
this community which continues to inspire us and provide The spaces in the school building should be flexible, so
environment that provides a wide variety of conditions for the that they can be adapted to different uses at different
us with a peer group. best kind of relationships.
Education is a process by which we can enhance our times. It should be kept busy with a variety of activities by
A campus should be a place where people can come from diff. different users which can happen at different times of the
capabilities through information. The freedom we gain parts of city to join in a particular place for seeking education.
through knowledge is an inner freedom. day.
It should be a place where people can put their ideas, The building design itself should encourage the art of
WHAT IS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE suggestions, thoughts to make a better future. looking, listening and responding spontaneously the
A campus is a place where everyone learns how to behave with building should speak a new language, evolve a new
An educational institution is an ensemble of buildings, each other and how to behave with surroundings.
landscape, and infrastructure used for education. direction which a common man can understand.
In a campus one as a student and other as a teacher can make a In the school building the students should find an
It is traditionally the land on which a college or second family other than his actual family.
university and related institutional buildings are situated. example of competence, innovations, and inspirations.
A campus should create a study environment for everyone who The building design must reflect the policy of the
It includes libraries, lecture halls, residence spaces and comes for learning.
park-like settings. institution to foster flexibilities and awareness required to
A campus should include all the facilities for studying and other adequately respond to the over changing life long process
It is a physical expression of various functions such as activities such as sports, cultural activities, any types of
Academic, Administrative, and recreational. of learning.
functions, meetings and seminars. The building itself must be a workshop for students to
An institution is defined as a self contained architecture A campus should have residence for guests and visitor who
composition of separation university buildings in a park study design, construction and encourage them to develop
temporarily want to stay for the purpose of works. creative as well as technical abilities in a student.
setting with residential accommodation, library, class- A campus should have a strong administrative staff to co-
room, etc. for a community of student and teachers. The building should be one that can be easily maintained
operate with each other everyday and lead the students to a and produces minimum maintenance costs.
An educational institute indicates as area devoted to certain hope.
academic business physically created by an environment The building must be designed for adaptability, where
A campus should be perfect from every aspects. informal teaching as well as relaxation outside the
of building and landscape to accommodate efficiently and
functionally the needs of inhabitants related to that area. classroom should be possible.
Besides teaching and learning areas, the building should
provide adequate socializing areas, exhibition
area, cafeterias, entrance halls etc. are great meeting
places and they need to be carefully designed for informal
exchanges.
ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE CAMPUS,
Najeebullah Rasuli Architectural Thesis SCOA INTRODUCTION 1
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
ESSENCE OF ARCHITECTURAL EMBEDDING CHANGE ACROSS SCHOOLS THE LEARNING CLIMATE IN
EDUCATION OF ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE SCHOOLS
The changes, attention will have to be paid to the learning The knowledge, attitudes, skills and values that
climate in the schools. Research in higher education on the architectural students acquire during their undergraduate
social context of learning stresses that learning is situated in the years are formed as much by the social culture of the
Observation being the key generator of creative action, context of schools, departments and institutions, and that school and the manner of teaching and learning in that
architectural education must unfold the inherent beauty of students learn as much from the context as their interactions school, as by the specific formal content of their courses.
this phenomenon. To start with, it must help self with subject knowledge. What and how they learn is strongly There is currently a perceived gulf between the learning in
observation and discovery of the individual which when influenced by how they interpret the social context and in architectural schools and the realities of professional life.
extended must be able to understand the society in all its particular how they perceive and act out their relationships with In order to bridge that gulf and to meet the challenges
hues. their teachers and other students. posed by practice and lifelong learning, it may be
Architectural education must facilitate the understanding Studio tutors who plan to set up learning situations to encourage necessary to re examine not only the educational
of time and space of an individual. student reflection, independence and collaboration will processes but also the relationships that exits in the school
Architectural education must recognize the self as an undoubtedly have to refine or develop their own skills and between learners and learners and teachers. The learning
ultimate design expression- functionally, structurally and reflect on how they work out in teaching practice. This will climate may have to be realigned around different
formally amongst other innumerable design expressions require schools to create framework and opportunities to relationships- those more relevant to the future profession,
that exist in nature, all held together so very tenaciously in support the learning and development of architecture tutors. If and in particular those that emphasize the importance of
an intricate balance. tutors do introduce such changes to their teaching practices, communication, collaboration and self reliance.
Architectural education must equip individuals to see and they will need to devise ways to obtain feedback from students PRESENT STATUS OF ARCHITECTURAL
dissect the common energy sources and vocabularies of about these changes as they occur, and to evaluate them and
different, worked on manmade classical forms of make informed improvements.
EDUCATION IN INDIA
expression like poetry, music, dance and of course Indian present pattern of education was basically shaped
architecture. An understanding of integration of all human over 50 years ago in the early forties and only partially
expressions results from this. evolved with time but in a hesitant and half- heartened
Architectural education must take into account that it is a manner The public perception of an architect in the forties
human endeavor concerned with the physical, social, and and fifties was not clear and he was thought to be
mental well- being of students as well as their intellectual someone who was called in to dress up structures designed
growth. by engineers devoid of aesthetic values and imagination.
Six points that articulate a general plan for architectural This perception gradually changed to viewing architects as
education are:- ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION GOALS creators of beautiful buildings. The need of an architect
Creative thoughts. was further strengthened with the emergence of varied
Clear thinking. The need for new educational approaches capable of dealing
building complexes set in a scheduled time frame and
Natural ability and learned Skills. with holistic problems in holistic context.
financial and space limits. The architectural education
The issues before society. The need for synthesizing knowledge and technology dealing
tended accordingly, to reflect a bias towards building
Data collection. with built environment.
needs The education has by and large failed to adequately
The careful establishment. The need to equip students with knowledge, skills and
respond to the fast changing needs of the country as a
experience in order that they may acquire
whole.
Materials Site Planning
Building confidence to design and build spaces that will last for several
Technologies
years.
The need for post graduate programs to prepare students to be
Construction Design able to succeed in the chosen
Client’s Needs
Methods Project tasks and to undertake line of study for acting as
specialists, consultants or researchers.
The need for comprehensive learning system embracing
Design Theory Sustainability Structure formal and non-formal education, sound practical training and
experience for working with maximum efficiency.
ARCHITECTURE
The past pattern of architectural education basically was shaped
COLLEGE
by the Russians about 40 year ago. They brought knowledge of
architecture into our country by starting it from scratch like
ARCHITECTURE
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR
DESIGN
BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION
REGIONAL AND
CITY PLANNING
TOWNSHIP
PLANNING
designing and construction of their on embassy in Kabul. Soon
after they designed and constructed much more buildings like
telecommunication building in the heart of the city.
ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION GOALS After a huge change in the field of architecture they built a
Following are the main goals set for the training of an university called Kabul Education University which has still
Architects:- many fields for study including architecture. And after years of
The need for the educational approaches capable of successful completion as the knowledge of architecture was
dealing with holistic problems in holistic context. increasing and due to a massive progress in this field they Now as European and American companies invest in
The need for synthesizing knowledge and technology decided to have a second college of architecture which is called Afghanistan specially in Kabul for the development of
dealing with built environment. Kabul Polytechnic University. This university is having country.
The need to equip students with knowledge, skills and architecture in different field of study as mentioned bellow: Some countries like Japan, South Korea, India, Turkey
experience in order that they may acquire confidence to Department of Architecture they take part in Educational fields and they play a very
design and build spaces that will last for several years. Department of Hydraulic important role in educational progress by constructing
The need for post graduate programs to prepare students Department of Architectural Construction colleges, institutes, and universities or from other side
to be able to succeed in the chosen tasks and to undertake Department of Dam Education they provide educational facilities such as fellowships or
line of study for acting as specialists, consultants or Department of Bridge Technology scholarships for the recent graduates. And the people co-
researchers. Department of Plumbing, sanitation and Drainage operate with these external forces to develop as fast as
The need for comprehensive learning system embracing Department of Landscape Architecture they can specially in the field of architecture and
formal and nor formal education, and sound training. Department of Interior Design engineering for fast growth and development.
Ent. Walkway
North Lawns
Stationary Store
South Lawn
School of Building Science
and Technology
Material Testing Lab
South Entrance
Herwitz Gallery
Textile Workshop
DIS Plaza
DESIGN FEATURES
• All buildings are oriented in the north-south
direction.
• Open spaces on the north & south side
respectively allow fresh air to ventilate the
built structure.
• The open spaces and the shaded once merge
with the undulating landscape.
• The open spaces is linked to the office and
library area , workshop and canteen.
• These areas are very lively and dynamic.
Entrance
Central Courtyard for Playing Cricket Interested open spaces as Landscape for Amphitheatre for seminar and
and other sports campus Double heighted classrooms presentations
Science Center
Toilet Block
Administration
Catering Center
Multipurpose Hall
Academic Quadrangle
Multipurpose Hall
ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE CAMPUS, Mahindra
Najeebullah Rasuli Architectural Thesis SCOA 10
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN United world college
ADMINISTRATION
RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Coffered triangles span the six Pathways creating hierarchy in the building The Academic quadrangle is penetrated at
Thousand square feet multi purpose hall structure in the academic area its four cardinal quadrants by portals
ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE CAMPUS, Mahindra
Najeebullah Rasuli Architectural Thesis SCOA 13
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN United world college
KOREAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF CORE DEPARTMENTS MISSION
CULTURAL HERITAGE BUYEO,
As a higher educational institution committed to providing
SOUTH KOREA systematic educational programs on the preservation,
management and utilization of the nation‘s cultural
heritage, NUCH aims to contribute to the preservation and
development of the cultural heritage by producing world-
class specialists armed with supreme competitiveness and
on-site experience in the various areas concerned.
VISION
The Korean National University of Cultural Heritage
promotes its student in the field of Archeology, art and
craft traditionally, conservation science and traditional
architecture to preserve the cultural heritage of nation and
to extend it to the world by enriching and maintaining the
INTRODUCTION style and method of preservation.
HISTORY Though the city itself has a rich cultural heritage the need
It took about 5 years to complete the Korean National NUCH was established as a national four-year institution of arises for NUCH to teach its student about this.
University of Cultural Heritage. Given the size of the higher education in 2000 by the Cultural Heritage
school, despite the number of buildings and divers Administration. The University was conceived to nurture a
functions, five years is a relatively long period. This was workforce equipped with specialist skills, knowledge and
to meet the requirements for a new university such as expertise that would contribute to the national effort to preserve
buildings and external spaces that were needed in stages. and develop the rich, invaluable tradition and culture
Thus, the difference between the first constructed bequeathed to Korea by its long history.
buildings and finally completed buildings is around 4
years. The campus had to cope with several difficulties. BUYEO CLIMATE
In case of the student union building, its purpose has to be
converted to accommodate minimum administrative and
dining functions like a library and a cafeteria temporarily
but its function was recovered when all the construction
work in the campus was done. The dormitory continued to
be added by a certain unit. The massive layer-shaped
plaza was developing like a tree stem according to the
addition of buildings and finalized to be open at the end as
if it implied the growth process.
The development and transformation of each building was
underway without a hitch under the prepared plan on the
whole and parts. During the lengthy construction
period, places and spaces that were not intended were
constructed. Case in point: the route pattern. This was also
a result of a change and addition to the initial program.
Encountering this situation, I feel once again that
architecture is as organism. In this regard, the campus is
still under construction and such a growth and change will
take place forever.
Northeast Entrance
Circulation
Lecture Facilities
Library
Administration Facilities
Student’s Center
Dormitory
NORTH ELEVATION-1
SOUTH ELEVATION-1
NORTH ELEVATION-2
SOUTH ELEVATION-2
4 Gallery
2
5 Work Field 2 2 2 2
5 2
5
6 Training Field
4 4
1 1 3 1
7 Storage
8 Office
17
9 Microfilm Room
14
10 PC Room 8 9 10 11 12 8
15 3
11 Stack & Reading Room 13 16
8
12 Computational Room
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
13 Courtyard
14 Post Office
15 Bank
16 Deck
17 Pond
2 Studio
3 Resting Room
4 Gallery
5 Work Field
6 Training Field
7 Storage
8 Office
9 Microfilm Room
10 PC Room
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
1 3 2 3 1 2 1 2 3
8
5 6 8 10
4 9
SECTION-3 SECTION-5
2 Snack Bar
3 Lobby
4 Lounge 6
5 Laboratory
5
2 4 8
6 Conference Room 7
1
7 Study 3
8 Office
9 Sunken
6
7
9
5
5
7 6
Circulation 2 2
1 Study Rooms 1 4
1
2 Laboratory
5
3 Seminar
4 office
5 Hall
6 Equipment Room 2
1 1
7 Recess Room 6
8 Conference Room
9 HVAC 3 3
2 2
8 8
2 2 2
9 1 4
1 1
5 5
7
2
1 1
1
6 2
2 3 2 2 3
6
NORTH ELEVATION
SECTION
EAST ELEVATION
Location
Buildings evolved around a Sport field and open spaces Open spaces away from the No such open spaces but Buildings evolved around a
Site Zoning central open space with are created in between with building blocks and only small landscaped areas are central open space with
smaller courtyards. canteen for serving. water pond is provided. made in building block. smaller courtyards.
Vehicular segregation at the Parking for 2 wheeler and 4 Vehicular parking inside and Parking is provide totally Vehicular parking can be
Parking main entrances in North and wheeler are together with outside campus is provided outside of the school due to either outside or inside of
South. pedestrian campus. one entrance way for two and four wheelers. lake of space for parking. the campus premises.
Planning to be done in a
Allocation way to allow possibility for
future expansion.
Buildings to be designed in
accordance with the open
Spatial Planning Connectivity is maintained spaces and interactive areas
Hierarchy of spaces Connectivity of spaces Concept of free flowing can through landscape areas as it to create a productive work
maintained keeping the within building blocks are be seen in all over the creates interaction and atmosphere.
intact the concept of free maintained by the concept campus within building gathering among all the
flowing spaces. of free flowing. blocks. students.
Due to hot and humid
Exposed brick construction Due to cold and dry climate
climate in Pune wide open
helps in countering the hot narrow pathways have
areas are created with proper Due to cold and dry climate Use of construction
and dry climatic conditions. building‘s shade for
landscape for free small landscaped areas are technique based on climatic
Climate Compatibility Open areas shaded using the
circulation of air and the
pedestrian in the summer
created for gathering and response to create habitable
height of the building or by and open spaces are facing
whole building blocks are interaction building blocks. spaces.
natural means. North-South to sunshine is created for
created with stone load
orientation of buildings. winter purposes.
bearing walls
Building height to be
restricted to G+2 max. to
RCC framework structure
Load bearing brick walls Load bearing structure out Load bearing brick walls prevent the built structures
with exposed concrete
with R.C.C framework and of stone and the building are with exposed concrete from overshadowing the
Structural System coffered R.C.C slab. G+2 G+1. multi purpose hall has finishing has a RCC frame
finishing for exterior walls
open areas and as it is
and use of wooden louvers
Structure. a coffered RCC slab. work. G+2 structure. favorable for an educational
for windows.
institute.
Library to be designed
Central library building but Library with ample Natural Library with ample Natural Library with less Natural
Library lack of natural light. light coming inside. light coming inside. light coming inside.
efficiently to encourage self-
Learning.
LIBRARY SHELVES
The shelves for elders and children are different due to the
height of the person who uses the shelves and also shelves
units are less for small children.
Total 500sq.m
4 Wheeler‘s 13.2 60 792 Staff units As per design min. 30sq.m 12 780
Room Type Area No. of Rooms Total(sq.m) Room Type Area No. of Rooms Total(sq.m)
Derivation(sq.m) Derivation(sq.m)
Consoling Room - 1 25
Generator Room 10sq.m 1 10
Total 125Sq.m
Adequate Toilets - - -
Amphitheater view
Section EE
View of canteen
cafeteria, boys Workshop block at ground floor
and girls
hostel, sport
facilities, staff
residence and
Auditorium
from top with
the play
grounds and
site landscape
M. Arch Block with the and
Library and Computer surroundings.
Lab at 1st floor Staff Residence View
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