1 CAMPUS DESIGN

3 NOTION OF SHELTER

Semester 6 I Material Study

The project is about redevelopment of ‘school of drama’ at Thrissur,designed by Ar. Laurie Baker. The site is located on the banks of a seasonal paddy field ,‘kolpadam’.The project Intend to create working drawing with material specifications.The school of drama campus is proposed with new structure catering the existing function.

The School of Drama’s Studio Theater Block in Thrissur is an impressive work done by renowned architect Laurie Baker. Serving as a pivotal hub of the campus, the theater boasts a distinctive massive hexagonal pyramid roof making it a uniqie design. Comprising multiple spaces, including a Lightroom, scenic room, makeup room, costume room, and dressing room, the building has been thoughtfully designed for functionality, while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic throughout.

The roof of the building is a standout feature, constructed from filler slabs, which not only provides a visually striking effect but also serves a practical purpose in offering soundproofing and insulation for the theater.

Its unique design and construction highlight the architects commitment to creating beautiful, functional spaces that cater to the specific needs of their occupants.

Design process

The design employs the Voronoi idea, with the Laurie Baker Theatre serving as the starting point. Different points are picked from inside the theatre and extended outward, generating a diagram in between the tree lines and going around the theatre, creating formations. The points are combined to create triangles, which are bisected to generate shapes within, and the triangles are used as the roof line and a roof form is generated.