Opportunity brief
Architectural Design Competition – AANGAN
Event Category: Major Event
Theme: AANGAN – Spaces for Learning
Design Challenge: Designing an Affordable, Climate-Responsive Primary School for Rural India
About the Event:
The Architectural Design Competition invites architecture students to develop an innovative design proposal for an affordable, climate-responsive primary school in rural India.
Under the theme "AANGAN – Spaces for Learning," participants will explore how thoughtful architectural design can create inclusive, comfortable, sustainable, and engaging learning environments for children. The competition encourages creative thinking, site-responsive planning, climate-sensitive design, and the effective use of affordable materials and resources.
Participants will develop an architectural proposal based on the specified theme, site, and design brief.
Eligibility and Team Guidelines:
- The competition is open to B.Arch students from the 3rd to 5th year.
- Participation is in teams of exactly three members.
- Each team must collaborate to develop and present an architectural design proposal.
- Participants must follow the theme, site requirements, and design brief provided by the organizers.
Event Details:
- Event Name: Architectural Design Competition – AANGAN
- Event Category: Major Event
- Theme: AANGAN – Spaces for Learning
- Problem Statement: Designing an affordable, climate-responsive primary school for rural India.
- Timings: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Venue: Room No. 113, GCAD
- Team Size: 3 members
- Eligible Participants: B.Arch students, 3rd–5th year
Design Challenge:
Teams must develop an architectural design proposal for a primary school in rural India, considering the requirements specified in the design brief.
The proposal should respond to the theme of learning spaces and address affordability and climate responsiveness. Participants are expected to demonstrate thoughtful architectural planning and a clear design approach aligned with the given site and brief.
Design Brief: The official design brief will be shared three days before the event.
Competition Instructions and Rules
- Participants must work in teams of three.
- Only B.Arch students from the 3rd to 5th year are eligible.
- The design brief will be shared three days before the competition.
- Participants must bring their own laptops.
- Participants must arrange their own model-making materials.
- Teams must develop their proposals according to the theme, site, and design brief.
- Participants must follow the instructions and time limits communicated by the organizers.
- All teams are expected to maintain discipline and professional conduct throughout the event.
Event Schedule
Competition Timings: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The detailed schedule, submission requirements, and presentation procedure will be communicated by the organizing committee.
Event Coordination:
Faculty Coordinators:
- Ar. Rajeev Sharma
- Ar. Disha Biswas
Student Coordinators:
- Gauri Verma – 3rd Year
- Aayushi Adapala – 3rd Year
Venue: Room No. 113, GCAD
Important Instructions
- Read the design brief carefully before the competition.
- Bring your own laptop and model-making materials.
- Focus on affordability, climate responsiveness, and effective learning spaces.
- Ensure that your proposal responds to the given site and design requirements.
- Follow all instructions issued by the organizing committee.
AANGAN – Spaces for Learning
Designing better learning environments for rural India through thoughtful, affordable, and climate-responsive architecture.