Vijay Gupta Architects (VGA)

Our concept for a school where a river of knowledge runs through the campus. The river symbolises a dynamic exchange of ideas across disciplines in an ever-evolving world. Indoor classrooms seamlessly transition into ghats and outdoor classrooms, where natural elements like the sun, wind, and water enrich the student experience. With outdoor science parks and musical gardens planned along the flow of the river, the design aims to provide a holistic learning space experience. #Education #EducationalSpaces #SchoolDesign #Design #Architecture #InstitutionalDesign #Nature #IndianArchitects #DesignStudio #ArchitecturalDesign #Planning #VGA

At Vijay Gupta Architects (VGA), we design spaces that adapt to new paradigms of education, while enabling physical, social and emotional well-being for students. Here's what the team had to say about how architecture can foster the #JoyOfLearning. #SchoolDesign #EducationalDesign #StudentCentric #Architecture #Design

‘Children have their active subconscious mind which, like a tree, has the power to gather its food from the surrounding atmosphere,’ said Rabindranath Tagore. ‘Children gather knowledge from their whole body, mind and senses.’ Understanding this idea reiterates our belief that for educational spaces to be enriching, they must allow for a variety of experiences, not just limited to those that can be created indoors. Project in focus: Euro School Bannerghatta, Bangalore 📷: NOUGHTS AND CROSSES LLP #Architecture #Design #Education #CampusDesign #SchoolDesign #LearningEnvironments #Nature #ContemporaryArchitecture #ModernArchitecture #NatureInspired #ArchitectsofIndia #IndianArchitects #DesignStudio #VGA

‘Children have their active subconscious mind which, like a tree, has the power to gather its food from the surrounding atmosphere,’ said Rabindranath Tagore. ‘Children gather knowledge from their whole body, mind and senses.’ Understanding this idea reiterates our belief that for educational spaces to be enriching, they must allow for a variety of experiences, not just limited to those that can be created indoors. Project in focus: Euro School Bannerghatta, Bangalore 📷: NOUGHTS AND CROSSES LLP #Architecture #Design #Education #CampusDesign #SchoolDesign #LearningEnvironments #Nature #ContemporaryArchitecture #ModernArchitecture #NatureInspired #ArchitectsofIndia #IndianArchitects #DesignStudio #VGA

In today’s hyper-online age, children have limited interaction with the natural environment, spending more time on screens than outdoors. As the world grapples with depleting resources and the urgent threat of climate change, there is a critical need to cultivate environmental consciousness in young generations. Exploring educational models that liberate children from indoor confines and foster holistic development holds immense potential to nurture understanding and respect for nature. Our design for an institute uses a central waterbody ties the institute together while forming a central feature in its design. #Architecture #Design #Education #CampusDesign #SchoolDesign #LearningEnvironments #Nature

Breaking free from the four walls of a traditional classroom, transparency and connectivity can open up new possibilities for collaborative learning and creative expression. Crafting peekaboo moments within partitions, incorporating courtyards for visual connectivity, and using glazed partitions for a sense of openness are ways in which we create settings that foster a sense of community and connection within the school. 1, 2 : Vedanya School, Gurgaon 📷: •studio suryan//dang 3: GD Goenka School, New Delhi 📷: NOUGHTS AND CROSSES LLP #Architecture #InteriorDesign #Interiors #Play #LearningSpaces #SchoolDesign #EducationalSpaces #CognitiveDesign #InstitutionalDesign

When we think of our childhoods, we are often reminded of the unbridled sense of exploration with which we discovered our environments. We believe that the spaces we provide for children today should allow for the same sense of excitement and curiosity. The preschool environment is the child’s first threshold between their home and a more rigid school system. Research shows that children's cognitive agility and social skills are highly enhanced when they are allowed to move freely, and hence, the layout of the Vedanya School in Gurugram is crafted around diverse opportunities for exploration and activity. Curvilinear spaces, double-height volumes, and vertical and horizontal interconnections maximise mobility and openness in the interiors, stepping away from the monotonous approach of enclosed classrooms. 📷: Studio suryan//dang #Architecture #Design #SchoolDesign #InteriorDesign #Interiors #EducationalSpaces

Colour is a powerful tool that is often overused when it comes to the design of educational spaces. When carefully calibrated, colour can be used to balance stimulation as well as a sense of calmness. At the GD Goenka Junior School in Vasant Kunj, vibrant hues are used in high-activity spaces to encourage participation and excitement, while a neutral palette in classrooms sets up an environment for focused work. 📷: NOUGHTS AND CROSSES LLP #Architecture #Design #InteriorDesign #Colour #SchoolDesign #EducationalDesign #ColorPsychology

At Vijay Gupta Architects (VGA) we see nature as an essential Third Teacher. The heart of the GD Goenka Junior School in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi is a central atrium that is envisioned as a canopy of trees. Clearstory windows allow natural light to flood in, while circular green acoustic panels suspended at varying heights mimic a forest canopy. The parapets that wrap around the central atrium are animated with doodles inspired by the natural world. These playful drawings feature lines, loops, and squiggles that resonate with a child’s sense of expression, making the space feel warm and welcoming. 📷: NOUGHTS AND CROSSES LLP #Architecture #SchoolDesign #InteriorDesign #ChildPsychology #LearningSpaces #EducationalDesign

Much of our work revolves around discovering potential in underutilised spaces. With educational spaces, it becomes all the more important to use every chance to create an engaging environment for young minds. In the redesign of the GD Goenka Junior School in Vasant Kunj, we reimagine corridors not merely as transitional spaces, but as avenues for creativity and interaction. By introducing playful nooks, cosy pockets, interactive cut-outs, and engaging pin-up boards, we transform these corridors into vibrant areas that foster a sense of play and enhance the overall sense of belonging for every student. 📷: NOUGHTS AND CROSSES LLP #Architecture #Interiors #InteriorDesign #IndianArchitects #Design #DesignStudents #PlayfulSpaces #CreativeDesign #SchoolDesign #InteractiveLearning #StudentEngagement #EducationalDesign #ChildhoodDevelopment #DesignInspiration #SpaceTransformation #InteriorDesign