Rashi K. Mehta
BSc in Interior Design, Bangalore
Multi-Purpose Adaptive Classroom – JD Design Awards 2024
Rashi K Mehta of the BSc in Interior Design & Decoration program at JD School of Design, Bangalore, received the Special Jury Award at the JD Design Awards 2024 for her project “Multi-Purpose Adaptive Classroom”.
ILLUSTRATIONS
The “Multi-Purpose Adaptive Classroom” is a cutting-edge design project seeking to improve space management and functionality within educational settings through the construction of an adaptive classroom. It will be used as an academic classroom, a meeting room, a dance room, and a discussion room; all functions blend effectively into one.
Adaptive and innovative furniture solutions would be integrated into the design process to maximize functionality and flexibility. Some features include built-in seating and tables that come up from the floor, a piano shelf doubling as storage, and a teacher’s desk area with foldable furniture. More than this, smart mirrors equipped with film technology provide privacy and adaptability for various activities.
The inspiration for the project has been derived from the problems one normally encounters within an educational setup, such as the hassles of changing classes, frequent furniture arrangement, and management of space. This design caters to these shortcomings by providing a solution that reduces frequent reconfiguration to the minimum and is space-efficient.
JDDA 2024
The project’s innovative seating concealment and cutting-edge design methods serve as representations of its “Future Fiction” theme. It is seated inlaid into the floor, rising when required, to speak towards a futuristic approach to space management and adaptability. Moreover, the louvred wall design helps both storage and aesthetic functionality, boosting the futuristic appeal of the space.
Materials that will be used in the project include glass, wooden flooring, and upholstery materials—all chosen for their durability and aesthetic qualities. The material board also shows the hinges used with the furniture mechanisms, thereby displaying the attention to detail and functionality taken into consideration with this design.
Pushing beyond just conventional classroom design, the Multi-Purpose Adaptive Classroom becomes the rich, bold model of the modern flexible learning space—a benchmark for adaptability and innovation in educational environments. The work of Rashi K. Mehta acts as a bright example of how futuristic concepts could be practically applied to bring enhanced functionality and efficiency to everyday spaces.
Rashi K. Mehta
BSc in Interior Design, Bangalore
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