Architect : B.
V Doshi
Geographical Location : Bangalore lies
in the southeast of the South Indian
state of Karnataka.
Location-site is in hilly area in south
Bangalore on Banerghatta. Context-
urban setting , linked by a highway. Site
area-102 acres
Topography-undulating terrain with
gentle slope
Climate-temperature arid climate.
Vegetation-lush green belt of tropical
rain forest, beautifully landscaped and
maintained.
Site Zoning : Influece of IIMA zoning
• Site divided into 2 halves; northen
for staff housing and southern for
educational block.
• Doshi’s plan tightened up so that
the academic zones were arranged
around interlocking courts and
terraces linked by galleries.
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PHILOSOPHIES According
to him Architecture of a
building is conceived
not as a container of specific activities but
as a place to being habited , as a place to
facilitate the course of human
environment. Doshi is work has
consistently revolved around the
interrelationship of indoor and outdoor
space , an appropriate and has one
approach to materials , proper climatic
response and observance of hierarchy and
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order that has always been present in the
best modern architecture .
• Southern zone is wrapped with IIM Bangalore The 54,000 sq mt IIM B complex, built on a 100-acre campus, is based
a blanket of greenery , screens on the design of the town of Fatehpur Sikri, laid out by Akbar in the 16th century. The
off unwanted noise emanating architect, B V Doshi, achieved this vision by linking a network of corridors, courtyards
from road and breaks visual link and external spaces allowing for future extensions
with surrounding spaces.j
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DESIGN CONCEPT CIRCULATION
• Fatehpur Sikri’s courtyards and the gardens AMMENITIES
of Bangalore merged in B V Doshi’s mind’s
eye.
• He picked up the gardens and put them in
the courtyards.
• He made green corridors, which allow for
academic exchanges to be carried beyond
the classroom. ROAD
• A good integration of climatical factors ,the CIRCULATION Discussion rooms A small OAT
‘Sun Path diagrams’, and proper • Achieved by adopting a network of corridors Seating provided
everywhere
implementation of ‘Vastu Shashtra’ was linking together all volumes , courtyards , for relaxing.
and externals. • Ice cream parlour on the way to break monotony.
one of the best qualities of B.V.Dodhi’s • Computer Centres with free softares tuitions.
architecture. • Pergolas wit creepers are used instead of just
• A perfect blend of modern and traditional plain roofs for corridors.
architectural style. • Vistas are also included.
FACILITIES
• Pedestrian movement destinating within
academic complex and student’s
dormitories.
• Roads are restricted to outside of the Classrooms
buildings. as needed.
• Roads have trees on the sides.

MATERIALS USED
• The construction of the entire complex
is made simple and standardized using
exposed concrete, lattices, frames, and 3 storeys Library
wall system using rough blocks of local
gray granite.
• it is low on maintenance; the building is
cool and light is controlled.
• Greenery was a third material
introducing a vital vegetal ornament.

Day and Night separate mess. Sports complex Dormitories for students
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