About The Learning Center At Quest
The learning center at Quest is situated in Besant Nagar, Chennai, on a 540 square meter plot of land that is approximately 300 meters away from the seafront. This center specifically caters to children between the ages of 8 and 16 years old. It serves as a hub for learning and interaction, primarily for children who are homeschooled or follow the “unschooling” approach to education. “Unschooling” involves tailoring education to a child’s individual interests rather than following a fixed curriculum.
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Concept Of The Learning Center At Quest

The learning center has been designed with open and interconnected spaces. Visitors can enter the building through a staircase or a ramp leading to a front court lined with trees. Inside the rectangular building, there is a central atrium-like space that extends to the full height of the building. On the right side, there is an amphitheater, while on the left side, there is a gallery space.
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The building has been designed to open towards the south, taking advantage of the ambient wind direction in Chennai. The southern side of the site has been elevated and designed as a garden, which not only harnesses the south breeze but also benefits from a wind channel created by the extended road beyond the site. The amphitheater functions as a seamless volume, connecting the arrival space to the library above, offering a panoramic view of the raise...