Hari Shree Vidyalayam at Chennai by Benny Kuriakose

Hari Shree Vidyalayam at Chennai by Benny Kuriakose

Huge courtyards, verandahs and well ventilated classrooms , are the main highlights of the school. The class rooms have low windows, to provide ample lighting and cross-ventilation, to make comfortable the learning experience. Every class room opens out to large verandahs, and open to sky courtyards, thus enhancing the comfort level of the students in the school. Architecture emphasizes the freedom of the student and enhances the creativity.
Hari Shree Vidyalayam at Chennai by Benny Kuriakose

Hari Shree Vidyalayam at Chennai by Benny Kuriakose

Huge courtyards, verandahs and well ventilated classrooms , are the main highlights of the school. The class rooms have low windows, to provide ample lighting and cross-ventilation, to make comfortable the learning experience. Every class room opens out to large verandahs, and open to sky courtyards, thus enhancing the comfort level of the students in the school. Architecture emphasizes the freedom of the student and enhances the creativity.

Project Facts
Project Name: Hari Shree Vidyalayam
Location: Chennai
Name of firm: Benny Kuriakose
Category: Institutional
Project Status: Completed
Project Period: 27 months
Submission Type: Professional Submission

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