Forest School: Twin Vegetated Towers Topped by a Looping Bike Track
Twin cylindrical towers clad in greenery-covered balconies will soon rise into the sky in Pune, India, topped by a cycling track shaped like an infinity symbol. The winning entry for a competition to design a sustainable and imaginative educational facility for the city, Forest School by Indian architecture firm NUDES offers 125,000 square feet of learning environments for early childhood education through 12th grade.
The architects identified three major needs in the city of Pune, which itself is one of the fastest-growing cities in all of Southeast Asia. With a burgeoning population, a thriving IT industry, and increasing demand for education, high quality schools are a top priority. Though it’s quite compact in size compared to other major Indian cities, with decent access to public transit, few areas are walkable, and there are no cycling tracks to speak of. Like many industrialized cities around the world, Pune also struggles with poor air quality.
“Each cylindrical volume represents the stage of phased construction with planned programmatic activities. The project explores the dynamics and logistics of a vibrant space for student-centric interaction and learning. The ‘green’ skin can be serviced and maintained by a peripheral service track that is accessible from both landing and mid-landing levels on every floor by horticulturists.”
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