IIM BANGALORE SITE ZONING
Date of establishment-1971 Influence of IIMA zoning.
Architect- B.V doshi Site divided into two halves; northern for staff housing and southern for
Location-site is in hilly area in south Bangalore educational block.
of bennargatta. Staff housing into two sectors; teaching and non teaching staff blocks.
Context-urban setting, licked by highway. Educational block includes administrative and library block and dormitory
Site area-102 acres spaces to southern side.
Topography- undulating terrain with gentle This zone is wrapped with greenery and screens off to noise pollution
slope.
Climate-temperature agrid climate.
Vegetation-lush green belt of tropical rain forest,
beautifully landscaped and maintained.
CLIMATIC CONDITION
Bangalore lies in southeast of the south Indian state of
Karnataka.
It is in the heart of mysore plateau.
The topography of Bangalore is generally flat, through the
western part of the city are hilly.
The highest point id vidhyaranyapura doddabethahalli,
which is 962m and is situated to the north-wet of the city.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND CONDITION CIRCULATION PATTERN
Tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry season. ABOUT IIM BANGALORE COMPLEX Vehicular movement is well
Due to its high elevation, Bangalore usually enjoys a more The 54000sqm IIM complex in 102 acres of campus. integrated with zoning of
moderate climate throughout the year, although occasional IIMB is known for its unique all-stone architecture and lush woods. various activities.
heat waves can make summer somewhat uncomfortable. The whole campus is covered with green space. Three entrances from first
Winter temperatures rarely drop below 14degree Celsius More of interaction space is given in the complex. main entrance to staff housing
and summer temperature seldom exceed 36degree Celsius. Material which is more used in concrete. and educational spaces.
The coolest month is January with an average low The concept of iim complex is based on town of Fatehpur sikri, laid out Second, a small entrance to
temperature of 15.1degree Celsius and the hottest month is by akbar in 16th century. staff housing alone. Third one
april with an average high temperature of 35degree Celsius. He achieved this vision by linking a network of corridor, courtyards and is the service entrance from
external space allowing future extension. southern side.
Fatehpur sikri’s courtyards and garden of Bangalore merged here.
Picked up the gardens and put in the courtyard, and vision for a “global
campus” was born.
Instead of courtyards that are dry and rigid, he made green corridors,
which allow for academic exchanges to be carried beyond the classroom.
REVATHI KUMARI
USN- 1AN15AT024 SEM-6
IIM BANGALORE CASE STUDY… SUB-ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AAA AND DESIGN
DESIGN CONCEPT INSPIRATIONS FACILITIES
Ideal combination of modern movement with ancient spiritual Schools
condition. Dormitories
Doshi has drawn inspiration from Kitchen and dining block
Lalbagh Faculty housing
Gardens with pavilions Staff housing
Fatehpur sikri Married students housing
Cascaded terraces, pillared hall, courts of various sizes. Community facility
South Indian temple complex -madhurai Parking
A traditional city complete with streets, steps, balconies etc. Transit housing
MDP housing
CLASS ROOMS ADMINISTRATION FACULTY WING
Provision of separate stairs for effective
Classrooms are organised in cluster of two or three around Designed like finger like projecting
vertical circulation.
open courts and semi open spaces , interlinking them. structure, from main axis. Three storied in
Vertical slits on walls and roofs brings in
Gains an informal character encouraging students to use an daylight.
height connected by open stairs.
interactive space to hold discussion and socialise. Located close to seminar halls and class
Centrally located toilets in each floors.
rooms.
LIBRARY Courtyards are major elements of visual
It is a focal point of campus being quality.
most active space
ACTIVITY PATTERN Centrally spaced ,easily accessible. DORMITORIES:
Day time activity is concentrated in academic and Feeling of openness. Hostels are located away from the classroom
administration areas. within few minutes of walk.
More use of interaction and transition area like corridors, COMPUTER CENTRE: The blocks respond to two types of court.
galleries and courts and foyers throughout the campus. Within walkable distance from all the points internal court shared by inmates of particular
Activity tend to flow between classrooms, library, computer in the campus and holds the central space blocks.
centre, student dormitories. adjacent to library. External court shared by other blocks.
Night time activity shifts to library and hostel block and to the Located in basement living above space for Courtyards are very much interactive space
courtyards. future expansion. ,internal and external for certain function.
forms the activity node.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
Functions are grouped and broken down into smaller interlocking courts.
Zoning influenced from IIMA, and its hierarchy too.
PRINCIPLES OF ORGANISATION Pergolas covering walkways linking various areas creates a high play of light
Pattern of out door and indoor spaces of plan echoes intermingling and shade.
spaces of Fatehpur siikri and its reconstruction into modern structural Shifting axis in whole composition, strong vistas are formed at every point .
system and arrangement. Walls punctured at intervals to have glimpse of nature .
Use of more concrete.
Angular forms of dormitories are wrapped around the court s, and
connected through walkways.
Entire campus is a fabric of intersection planes, pergolas and trolls
works creating a textual affect by regulating light , casting shadows and
allowing glimpse of the sky .
REVATHI KUMARI
USN- 1AN15AT024 SEM-6
IIM BANGALORE CASE STUDY… SUB-ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AAA AND DESIGN
