Institutional · 2025

Krishna Prasad Memorial School, Khammam

A CSR-funded academic block for Krishna Prasad Memorial School in Khammam, built with the Virtusa Foundation around a raised courtyard play space and ten classrooms.

Type: Institutional
Location: Khammam, Telangana
Client: Krishna Prasad Memorial School
CSR partner: Virtusa Foundation
Built-up area: 11,954.70 sq.ft
Configuration: 10 classrooms, physics lab, chemistry lab, computer lab, principal's room, staff room & future multipurpose hall
Scope: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design & Project Management Consultancy
Year: 2025
Status: Under Construction

Designed as an extension to the existing campus, the new academic block is positioned behind the old school building and seamlessly connected to preserve uninterrupted daily operations while allowing phased development. The planning accommodates the institution's present academic requirements while anticipating future growth through a provision for a multipurpose hall at the terrace level, ensuring long-term adaptability without altering the building's primary structure.

The design is organized around a raised central courtyard created by the accessibility ramp, transforming a functional circulation element into a safe and engaging play space for nursery children. The building accommodates ten classrooms along with dedicated Physics, Chemistry and Computer laboratories, administrative spaces and staff facilities. Open corridors, generous daylight, natural ventilation and clear circulation contribute to a learning environment that is comfortable, efficient and easy to navigate.

A carefully developed colour strategy gives each part of the school a distinct identity, helping young children recognize spaces intuitively while creating a lively learning environment. Randomly positioned windows in the nursery block introduce a playful architectural expression, adding visual interest at a child's eye level while framing varied views and daylight. The restrained material palette, simple forms and durable construction ensure the building remains economical to maintain, age gracefully, and provide a contemporary educational environment for generations of students.

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