The document presents a case study of the School of Planning and Architecture in Vijayawada, designed in a brutalist style by architects Shantanu Poredi and Manisha Agarwal, covering an area of 38,588 m² and completed in 2018. It outlines the building's unique features, including a layered design that incorporates classrooms, workshops, and interactive spaces while addressing the hot climate with passive cooling strategies using local materials. The project emphasizes community engagement and environmental responsiveness, highlighted through innovative design elements such as a double-helix staircase and distinct facade materials.