A performance-based approach to design

[ad_1] By Vinita Wagh Photography: Felix Emmanuel; courtesy the architects Read Time: 2 mins . Design echoes the ‘function first’ dictum in this auditorium, designed by Architecture Interspace for St. Patrick’s School in Puducherry. When the existing school playground made way for the structure, the design sought to capitalise on the area available. The built form, unassuming and simple, employs parking at the stilt level and the exam hall on the first floor, with the auditorium pragmatically positioned above.  Design concept and details While pilotis and a raft foundation erect the basement, the circulation cores create minimal interference to the […]