Indian design studio CollectiveProject adds a new expansive canopy to the Talaricheruvu Rural School in Southern India. It is located in Andhra Pradesh and the canopy is made with bamboo materials to offer a shaded area to relax and enjoy outdoors. This is created to combat the warm weather and to have a place to cool down. It spreads throughout the two floors of the school and the new renovation also makes the classrooms smaller with more natural light with the large windows.
Co-founder of the design studio Cyrus Patell speaks to Dezeen about the design project and its choice of pattern and tones, stating "We also opened up the facade for more light and ventilation. A subtle but strategic use of color and pattern through the jaalis helped to give each classroom an identity. The subtle use of color plays an essential role in the school experience, with pale pinks, greens, and blues that complement the earth tones of the arid context and a light cement wash on the facade sourced from the adjacent factory."
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Trend Themes
1. Expansive Canopies - The addition of an expansive bamboo canopy at the Talaricheruvu Rural School in Andhra Pradesh demonstrates the trend of creating shaded areas for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment.
2. Natural Light Renovations - The renovation of the Talaricheruvu Rural School focuses on bringing in more natural light through large windows, highlighting the trend of optimizing classroom spaces with increased daylight.
3. Strategic Use of Color - CollectiveProject's design project for the Talaricheruvu Rural School showcases the trend of using subtle yet strategic colors to give each classroom an identity and enhance the overall school experience.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The addition of bamboo canopies and natural light renovations in educational spaces presents opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative solutions for improved learning environments.
2. Education - The Talaricheruvu Rural School's emphasis on creating comfortable outdoor spaces and optimizing natural light highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the education sector to enhance student well-being and performance.
3. Construction and Materials - The use of bamboo materials and the incorporation of color and pattern in the Talaricheruvu Rural School renovation project opens doors for disruptive innovation in sustainable construction practices and eco-friendly building materials.