Architecture is poetry.It should flow like the words to a song. In other words, it should be seen as a narrative. The metaphorical device of the 'journey' is employed in the design of the school. Education is a journey. It never ends. It is a journey of our 'worldly' experiences and events in our lives.

The concept of the journey is reflected by using a main circulation spine which the entire school is organised around. This spine starts from the street at the foot of the hill, continues through the school, reaches the top of the hill and is left open ended after exiting the school. This meandering gesture intentionally prolongs and enhances the experience of the act of 'going to school', without sacrificing much efficiency. The meandering form also helps in mediating between the different levels of the hill.

Of course, a journey without adventures becomes a long and tedious one. 3 major points of attraction are located strtegically along this spine to provide interest and a sense of focus and order. They are the canteen which fronts the entrance of the school, the library in the middle, and the hall at the top.

Again, the traditional elements of school architecture is reiterated here. The Canteen being a place of rest and energy welcomes the students at the entrance before the start of the journey. ( Coincidentally thats where I used to hang out when I come to school in the mornings:)),the Library being the heart of knowledge thus the heart of the school, and the Hall at the top of the hill overlooking the school signifies a symbolic place of gathering usually found at the highest destination of a journey. ( remember Acropolis at Athens)

I know that there is too much shit going on here to fully describe the scheme. I dont wanna bore people with the details. This blog is meant to be about how our daily lives and architecture are intertwined. Anyone is welcome to dispute, discuss and comment. I believe there is never a right and wrong in architecture, only a consequence.