The building height was kept moderately low by spreading the accommodation over wider floor plates , thereby relating to the surrounding context of the existing and planned urban skyline . The architecture is non-stylistic . It responds to site conditions such as climate , contours , accessibility , and connectivity , resulting in a sitespecific design .
The conventional ‘ school typology ’ consisting of classrooms that are framed by four walls was challenged with the concept of constant interaction between spaces . The classes become permeable and adaptive with furniture , such as combinable tables , designed specifically for the
hybrid and flexible use of each space . Diversity is emphasised through juxtaposed slanted columns and colours in this dynamic atrium learning space , embracing difference and uniqueness in a collective and safe environment .
Usually , the classroom is inclusive and private , hall and passages are semi-private , and the playground is the public space . Now , an art classroom opens into an atrium that can be turned into a gallery or exhibition area , also sharing space with the cafeteria . The cafeteria has a practical kitchen which is used for consumer studies by the hospitality learners . The consumer studies classroom is linked to the cafeteria as
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