Sports and interactive spaces
- Vol.88(5-6), May-Jun
- Mumbai The Indian Institute of Architects 2023
- 59-64p.
The proposed sports centre is planned in proximity to the existing hostel blocks. Planning had to take care of existing trees on site (as seen in Fig. 1). Using trees as focal points, main access and secondary access spines are created (as seen in Fig. 2). Sports facilities are planned on two levels in response to the contours on site. The structure is designed as a non-building emerging out of the existing green ground (as seen in Fig. 3). There is a gradual transition from the pergola-covered, double-height main circulation spine to a semi-open verandah and eventually to the enclosed sports hall (as seen in Fig. 4). Wide steps and platforms provided amidst the sporting facility hold cultural activities and also connect the building to the landscape (as seen in Fig. 5).