Mumbai studio Sanjay Puri Architects has designed a building for Prestige University in India that will feature a stepped green roof punctuated with courtyards.
Scheduled to be completed in June 2022, the low-rise building will be located within Prestige University's existing 32-acre campus in the Indian city of Indore.
The university building will have a stepped shape
Designed to blend into its surroundings, the five-storey Prestige University will be a red-brick, stepped building that rises out of the ground and features a series of rooftop courtyards connected by small staircases.
"As opposed to creating an imposing edifice, the building will be gradually stepped up from the approach direction, belying its 20-metre height," architect Sanjay Puri, who founded his eponymous firm in 1992, told Dezeen. Rooftop courtyards will be reached by small staircases
The building's grass-covered roof will be stepped up from its north side, making its entire surface area an accessible terrace to be enjoyed by students and staff.
As well as small courtyards designed for recreational activities, the terrace will also include different-sized open-air sections that will provide the building's interior with natural ventilation.
A cafeteria will feature on the ground floor
Inside, a diagonal pathway will run across the length of the ground floor, which will also help to open up the building's internal spaces and fill them with fresh air.
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