Nirma Vidyavihar wanted to emphasise value-based education. They approached Apurva Amin Architects to give a physical form to their vision with a brief to the design team that was simple - ‘create an environment that is student-friendly.’ Nirma Vidyavihar is located in Bodakdev area of Ahmedabad, a dense residential area. The design team wanted to place the school in an atmosphere that would be a haven amidst the concrete chaos. Hence, low buildings were planned within the green landscape to maintain the openness of the space. The team moreover decided to interweave playful elements within the structure that would soften the edges and lend its character some vivacity. At Apurva Amin Architects, a philosophy that is adhered to is that all elements, functional and otherwise, must justify the projects’ requirement. They wanted the design to follow an austere geometry that would mirror the dignity of the educational institution.
