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Center for Development Studies,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Center for Development Studies

Designer Laurie Baker

Location Thiruvananthapuram, India

Date 1971

Building Type School and Academic

Construction System Brick

Climate Subtropical

Context Campus Context

Architectural StyleNeo-Vernacular

Street Address Prasanth Nagar,Ulloor,Walkscore

Notes 10-acre complex of brick buildings.

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1 Images

2 Discussion

3 Maps

4 References

5 External Links

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This 10-acre campus is one ofLaurie Baker's significant early works. The center is sited on a hill

about 8km from the center of Thiruvananthapuram. Built inexpensively in brick and other local

materials, the campus features offices, classrooms, an 8-story library, and housing for students

and staff.

Other features include circular courtyards, serpentine brick walls built around existing trees, and

artful brick detailing throughout.

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The Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Trivandrum, Kerala, India is a premier socialscience research institution. Over the years it has established a tradition of interdisciplinaryresearch on development problems in India. Its main objective is to promote research, teaching
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It has all the Baker characteristics- the jalis, the traditional roofs, the stepped arches, theoverhanging eaves and the skylights.Baker is able to transform vernacular architecture to suit the requirements of a modernacademic institution.


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Using corbelling instead of a lintel above the frame, this reduces the cost of the R.C.C lintel.Using less number of bricks to make a wall of same thickness and providing cavities inbetween for insulation.Reducing the unnecessary cost of a window with a shutter.Using jali in his walls for proper cross ventilation, enough sun light etc


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