Quest Learning Centre, Kalakshetra Colony, Chennai

Project Description:

An architectural masterpiece designed by M/s KSM Architecture, Chennai, this Ground + 3 RCC structure showcases an extraordinary blend of thoughtful detailing, innovative materials, and sustainable design practices. With a total built-up area of approximately 20,000 sq.ft, the project was completed in 2021 and stands as a benchmark in educational architecture.

Key architectural features include:
• Double walls with polystyrene insulation on the eastern and western façades to reduce heat ingress and enhance thermal comfort.
• Full-height louvred windows on the north and south elevations to maximize natural light and cross ventilation.
• Pine wood shuttered RCC slabs, where the grain and texture of pine wood are beautifully imprinted on the exposed concrete soffit, adding an organic aesthetic to structural elements.
• A cast-in-situ concrete block jack arch roof at the canteen level, blending structural ingenuity with form.
• GFRC bamboo-shaped precast panels, meticulously aligned and installed on the exterior walls to create a seamless and visually striking bamboo cladding effect.

The scope of work included Civil and Public Health Engineering (PHE) services, executed with the highest precision to realize the architect’s unique vision.

This project was shortlisted at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2023 in Singapore and was commended for its intelligent use of color and materials. We take immense pride in having successfully executed this distinctive, functional, and inspiring space, which supports and enhances the learning environment—perfectly aligned with the vision of the school’s management.