Chovatia Ajay Jaysukhbhai

1005-D

 given below is an unbuilt project by renowned architect Alvaro siza as the main design project of the Studio V, with site translocated to Ahmedabad. Based on the conceptual ideas  and drawings provided by architect one is required to detail out the design in terms of,
1. Program2. Architect's philosophy3. Design consideration4.Siting and orientation with respect to the site 5. Climatic Considerations6. Selection of materials and structural resolutions

The site for the given project is adjacent to PDPU University campus and Gujarat National Law University campus, Gandhinagar. 
 The project is of  Valencia University Rectory and Law Library which was design to build in a climate of Valencia, Spain.
Project Description: 
The L-shaped volume defines an open space prolonging a pedestrian route through the centre of the campus and enlarging an adjacent park. The north-south wing of the L-shape is raised on columns and allows for the continuity of the pedestrian route.  The projecting ground floor volume forms the entrance to the building and contains a reception area and cafeteria. Three auditoriums and support spaces occupy the remaining ground floor while the area below the site provides for Parking, archives, and book storage. The first floor of the east-west wing houses exhibition areas, a fourth auditorium, and provides access to the law library that occupies the remaining floors of this wing. The raised north-south wing contains the rectory, offices, and research centre.