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Architects: BandukSmith Studio
- Area: 160 m²
- Year: 2018
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Photographs:Sachin Bandukwala
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Manufacturers: Asian Paints, Asian Steel, Dezeen Creations, Domal, Greenlam, Gujarat Guardian Glass, Hybec, Kadappa Stone, Kerakoll, Onduline, Pine
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Lead Architects: Sachin Bandukwala, Melissa Smith
Text description provided by the architects. In the Border Securtiy Force (BSF) campus of Gandhinagar, the Swadhyay Reading Room, designed for the children of BSF wards, sits nestled amidst a beautiful green canopy. Mimicking the ancient ashram tradition of studying under the trees, the simple, relatable form, both in terms of its spatial arrangement as well as its structural form, add a layer of cover to the vibrant setting. The 160 square meter project was constructed in a short span of ten weeks, made possible by the efforts of a dedicated construction team, and a design that is optimized for speed.
