case study on iim bangalore. architecture study. how the space is organised with other blocks. concept influenced by different examples. B.V doshi one of his great work in his life. he used more number of courtyards to create interaction spaces. nature wrapped the whole campus beautifully.

1.  The 54000sqm IIM complex in 102 acres of campus.
 IIMB is known for its unique all-stone architecture and lush woods.
 The whole campus is covered with green space.
 More of interaction space is given in the complex.
 Material which is more used in concrete.
 The concept of iim complex is based on town of Fatehpur sikri, laid out
by akbar in 16th century.
 He achieved this vision by linking a network of corridor, courtyards and
external space allowing future extension.
 Fatehpur sikri’s courtyards and garden of Bangalore merged here.
 Picked up the gardens and put in the courtyard, and vision for a “global
campus” was born.
 Instead of courtyards that are dry and rigid, he made green corridors,
which allow for academic exchanges to be carried beyond the classroom.
ABOUT IIM BANGALORE COMPLEX
 Bangalore lies in southeast of the south Indian state of
Karnataka.
 It is in the heart of mysore plateau.
 The topography of Bangalore is generally flat, through the
western part of the city are hilly.
 The highest point id vidhyaranyapura doddabethahalli,
which is 962m and is situated to the north-wet of the city.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND CONDITION
 Tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry season.
 Due to its high elevation, Bangalore usually enjoys a more
moderate climate throughout the year, although occasional
heat waves can make summer somewhat uncomfortable.
 Winter temperatures rarely drop below 14degree Celsius
and summer temperature seldom exceed 36degree Celsius.
 The coolest month is January with an average low
temperature of 15.1degree Celsius and the hottest month is
april with an average high temperature of 35degree Celsius.
CLIMATIC CONDITION
 Date of establishment-1971
 Architect- B.V doshi
 Location-site is in hilly area in south Bangalore
of bennargatta.
 Context-urban setting, licked by highway.
 Site area-102 acres
 Topography- undulating terrain with gentle
slope.
 Climate-temperature agrid climate.
 Vegetation-lush green belt of tropical rain forest,
beautifully landscaped and maintained.
IIM BANGALORE SITE ZONING
 Influence of IIMA zoning.
 Site divided into two halves; northern for staff housing and southern for
educational block.
 Staff housing into two sectors; teaching and non teaching staff blocks.
 Educational block includes administrative and library block and dormitory
spaces to southern side.
 This zone is wrapped with greenery and screens off to noise pollution
CIRCULATION PATTERN
 Vehicular movement is well
integrated with zoning of
various activities.
 Three entrances from first
main entrance to staff housing
and educational spaces.
 Second, a small entrance to
staff housing alone. Third one
is the service entrance from
southern side.
IIM BANGALORE CASE STUDY…
REVATHI KUMARI
USN- 1AN15AT024 SEM-6
SUB-ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AAA AND DESIGN

2. DESIGN CONCEPT INSPIRATIONS
 Ideal combination of modern movement with ancient spiritual
condition.
 Doshi has drawn inspiration from
 Lalbagh
 Gardens with pavilions
 Fatehpur sikri
 Cascaded terraces, pillared hall, courts of various sizes.
 South Indian temple complex -madhurai
 A traditional city complete with streets, steps, balconies etc.
FACILITIES
 Schools
 Dormitories
 Kitchen and dining block
 Faculty housing
 Staff housing
 Married students housing
 Community facility
 Parking
 Transit housing
 MDP housing
ACTIVITY PATTERN
 Day time activity is concentrated in academic and
administration areas.
 More use of interaction and transition area like corridors,
galleries and courts and foyers throughout the campus.
 Activity tend to flow between classrooms, library, computer
centre, student dormitories.
 Night time activity shifts to library and hostel block and to the
courtyards.
PRINCIPLES OF ORGANISATION
 Pattern of out door and indoor spaces of plan echoes intermingling
spaces of Fatehpur siikri and its reconstruction into modern structural
system and arrangement.
 Angular forms of dormitories are wrapped around the court s, and
connected through walkways.
 Entire campus is a fabric of intersection planes, pergolas and trolls
works creating a textual affect by regulating light , casting shadows and
allowing glimpse of the sky .
CLASS ROOMS
 Classrooms are organised in cluster of two or three around
open courts and semi open spaces , interlinking them.
 Gains an informal character encouraging students to use an
interactive space to hold discussion and socialise.
ADMINISTRATION
 Provision of separate stairs for effective
vertical circulation.
 Vertical slits on walls and roofs brings in
daylight.
 Centrally located toilets in each floors.
FACULTY WING
 Designed like finger like projecting
structure, from main axis. Three storied in
height connected by open stairs.
 Located close to seminar halls and class
rooms.
 Courtyards are major elements of visual
quality.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
 Functions are grouped and broken down into smaller interlocking courts.
 Zoning influenced from IIMA, and its hierarchy too.
 Pergolas covering walkways linking various areas creates a high play of light
and shade.
 Shifting axis in whole composition, strong vistas are formed at every point .
 Walls punctured at intervals to have glimpse of nature .
 Use of more concrete.
REVATHI KUMARI
USN- 1AN15AT024 SEM-6
SUB-ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AAA AND DESIGN
IIM BANGALORE CASE STUDY…
LIBRARY
 It is a focal point of campus being
most active space
 Centrally spaced ,easily accessible.
 Feeling of openness.
DORMITORIES:
 Hostels are located away from the classroom
within few minutes of walk.
 The blocks respond to two types of court.
 internal court shared by inmates of particular
blocks.
 External court shared by other blocks.
 Courtyards are very much interactive space
,internal and external for certain function.
COMPUTER CENTRE:
 Within walkable distance from all the points
in the campus and holds the central space
adjacent to library.
 Located in basement living above space for
future expansion.
 forms the activity node.