Staff Residential: Rajghat Education Center, Varanasi, India by Studio Next

Being a very green campus, it was of utmost importance to maintain this character. Cluster planning of the housing blocks is based on establishing the buildable area around the trees so that not a single tree is cut. 3 housing blocks are planned such that there is a central green and access from all sides so that it blends with the surrounding fabric of the campus.

Each housing block is G+2 (& G+1) with one 2BHK unit on each floor (Total 7nos. 2BHK units). Each unit is designed such that the Common spaces (Living/Dining space, Kitchen, toilets) stack vertically, but the 2 bedrooms rotate on either side. This creates interesting terraces (entry terrace and private terrace) on each floor. The housing blocks are clustered such that each terrace doesn’t overlook directly into the terrace of the other block, thus maintaining privacy...