ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
THE MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
THE PURPLE INK STUDIO
Bangalore in Southern India is thriving with micro campuses from several universities . Among them is the Manipal Academy of Higher Education ( MAHE ), an 80-acre campus on the city ’ s outskirts . The campus is planned for over 12000 students from varied technology , art & sciences fields . A legacy of more than 60 years , MAHE is synonymous with excellence in education . Nestled in the core of this campus , MARC ( Auditorium & Food Court ) emanates from its role as the central focal point of the bustling academic hub . The building caters to the diverse and growing campus needs and is designed to support multiple activities and thrive in its setting .
The Design Framework — The design program included two distinct facilities : a food court spanning two ( lower ) levels and a 1,200-seater Auditorium positioned above . A rectangular soft enclosure of a plaza was planned around the building , increasing the visual footprint . The outdoor plaza , with its optical conundrum , extended the interiors seamlessly . These plazas , featuring multiple use points , are planned as outdoor food courts and open congregation spaces for various casual and organized campus activities .
People , Movement & Transitional Spaces - The core philosophy of the structure was to create a dynamic
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