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THESIS – 2020
CASE STUDY – INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT , BANGALORE

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
• Bangalore lies in the southeast of

the South Indian state of
Karnataka.
• It is in the heart of the Mysore

Plateau (a region of the larger
Precambrian Deccan Plateau) at
an average elevation of 900 m
(2,953 ft).
• Located at 12°58′N 77°34′E /

12.97°N 77.56°E and covers an
area of 741 km2 (286 sq mi).
GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
The topology of Bangalore is

generally flat, though the western
parts of the city are hilly. The
highest point is Vidyaranyapura
Doddabettahalli, which is 962
meters (3,156 feet) and is situated
to the north-west of the city.
No major rivers run through the

city, although the Arkavathi and
South Pennar cross paths at the
Nandi Hills, 60 kilometers (37
miles) to the north.
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
• Tropical savanna climate with

distinct wet and dry seasons.
• Due to its high elevation, Bangalore
usually enjoys a more moderate
climate throughout the year, although
occasional heat waves can make
summer somewhat uncomfortable.
• Winter temperatures rarely drop
below 14 °C (57 °F), and summer
temperatures seldom exceed 36 °C
(97 °F).
• The coolest month is January with
an average low temperature of 15.1
°C (59.2 °F) and the hottest month
is April with an average high
temperature of 35 °C (95 °F)
IIM BANGALORE – CASE STUDY
• Date of establishment - 1971

• Location - site is in hilly area in
south Bangalore on Banerghatta.
• Context - urban setting , linked
by a highway.
• Site area - 102 acres
• Topography - undulating terrain
with gentle slope
• Climate - temperature arid
climate.
• Vegetation - lush green belt of
tropical rain forest, beautifully
landscaped and maintained.
IIM BANGALORE – FACILITIES
• SCHOOLS
• Kitchen and dining block
• Faculty housing
• Staff housing
• Married student housing
• Community facilities Parking
• Dormitories Transit housing
• MDP Centre
DESIGN CONCEPT
The 54,000 sq mt IIM B complex, built on a 100-acre campus, is based on the design of the town
of Fatehpur Sikri, laid out by Akbar in the 16th century. The architect, B V Doshi, achieved this
vision by linking a network of corridors, courtyards and external spaces allowing for future
extensions.
DESIGN CONCEPT
• Fatehpur Sikri’s courtyards and the gardens of Bangalore merged in B V Doshi’s mind’s eye.
• He picked up the gardens and put them in the courtyards, and the vision for a ‘glocal’ campus was born.
• Instead of courtyards that are dry and rigid, he made green corridors, which allow for academic
exchanges to be carried beyond the classroom.
DESIGN CONCEPT
• Fatehpur Sikri’s courtyards and the gardens of Bangalore merged in B V Doshi’s mind’s eye.
• He picked up the gardens and put them in the courtyards, and the vision for a ‘glocal’ campus was born.
• Instead of courtyards that are dry and rigid, he made green corridors, which allow for academic
exchanges to be carried beyond the classroom.
SITE ZONING : INFLUECE OF IIMB ZONING
• Site divided into 2 halves; northen for staff housing and southern for educational block.
• Doshi’s plan tightened up so that the academic zones were arranged around interlocking courts and terraces
linked by galleries
• Southern zone is wrapped with a blanket of greenery , screens off unwanted noise emanating from road and
breaks visual link with surrounding spaces.
STRUCTURE
• The design of IIMB reflects the architect’s perfect

sense of scale, proportion and light.
• From the logo that portrays the rays of the rising
sun to the design of the IIMB complex, light plays a
crucial role.
• IIMB’s design therefore symbolizes a deep
understanding of the past and a comfortable
relationship with the present. The aim, said B V
Doshi, was “to create an atmosphere where you
don’t see divides and doors”.
• The ‘building’ includes external spaces, and the links
between the buildings in the Bangalore climate
permit academic exchange beyond the classrooms.
• The functional and physical attributes of its design
are related to the local traditions of pavilion-like
spaces, courtyards, and ample provision for
plantations.
• A good integration of climatical factors ,the ‘Sun
Path diagrams’, and proper implementation of ‘Vastu
Shashtra’ was one of the best qualities of
B.V.Dodhi’s architecture.
• A perfect blend of modern and traditional
architectural style
STRUCTURE
• The construction of the entire complex is made simple and standardized using exposed concrete,
lattices, frames, and wall system using rough blocks of local grey granite.
• Local craftsmen worked on it with local material; it is low on maintenance; the building is cool and
light is controlled
STRUCTURE
• Access to classrooms and administrative offices is provided through these corridors.

• The design offers students and faculty the ability to see and feel nature even when inside the
classroom
• The IIMB campus was envisaged as a place to be inhabited, as a place to facilitate the course
of human interaction.
• The design therefore conserves energy – human or mechanical, optimizes technologies,
adopts innovative ways of building and uses alternative materials
HALLWAYS
• Three-storied hallways, open quadrangles with ample area for greenery, a rough texture finish
are the unique features of this ‘glocal’ design.
• The voids in the structure lets in the fresh air from the green surroundings.
• The pergolas and geometrical roofs let in the controlled ‘Sun Light’ creating a dramatic effect
and eventually avoiding the excess heat from entering in.
SKYLIGHTS AND STAIRCASE
• Natural illumination is achieved due to provision of ‘Sky Lights’ and also saves lots of electricity.
• Creates a dramatic effect by highlighting a certain area.
• Provision of wide and appropriate staircase allows easy accessibility
• All the stairs exit into an open space allowing every staircase to act as a fire exit.

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THESIS – 2020

CASE STUDY – INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT , BANGALORE

• Bangalore lies in the southeast of

• It is in the heart of the Mysore

• Located at 12°58′N 77°34′E /

The topology of Bangalore is

No major rivers run through the

• Tropical savanna climate with

• Date of establishment - 1971

• The design of IIMB reflects the architect’s perfect

• Access to classrooms and administrative offices is provided through these corridors.

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