Anuprastha- a school for AKH group employees' children, Savar

Abstract

The School for AKH Group Employees' Children is intended to cater for the children of factory workers of Savar, Dhaka, with a safe, interactive and climate-responsive learning environment in an industrial context. The project is a combination of principles absorbed from the precedent case studies that focus on natural light, ventilation and child-friendly circulation. The 09 acre campus consists of academic, administrative, multipurpose, health & wellness, and support facilities, with some 60 % open space and recreational facilities. Classrooms are designed for 30-40 students to allow for activity based learning while courtyards, shaded walkways and green courts add to environmental comfort and social interaction. The structure of the school ensures security of access, clarity of zoning and functional integration with the surrounding factory, allowing easy work place-adjacent childcare. The design represents a holistic, child-centred approach which balances educational needs, safety and environmental sustainability in an industrial setting working in close proximity.