SR University - CS Blocks and Central Pavilion
Educational Architecture I Warangal, Telangana
Client SR Educational Trust
Area 2,40,000 sq.ft
Status Ongoing
Team Shimul Javeri Kadri, Sarika Shetty, Anushri Nivin, Harshini Yohee, Nisha Saraf, Ruchira Rathod, Nilay Shah
The architectural response respects the site's ecological integrity, preserving existing peepal, neem and teak trees. The resulting courtyards and shaded interaction zones offer natural social hubs, creating a biophilic connection between learning and the environment.
Situated within the booming IT hub of Warangal, Telangana, the Computer Science Blocks of SR University span 2,70,000 sq.ft, designed to accommodate 4,500 students of B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD, across branches like Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The masterplan aligns with the SRIX block—a technology business incubator—and strategically extends its axis to connect with the Central Pavilion. This pavilion serves as the epicenter for collaborative events such as hackathons, lectures, and student gatherings. The zoning and massing are guided by student movement patterns, seamlessly integrating with the campus’s existing layout. This thoughtful spatial planning fosters organic interactions and positions the facility as a key enabler of innovation and collaboration. Integrating Nature Into the Built Environment
The architectural response respects the site's ecological integrity, preserving existing peepal, neem and teak trees. The resulting courtyards and shaded interaction zones offer natural social hubs, creating a biophilic connection between learning and the environment.
Adaptive and Collaborative Learning Spaces
Breaking down the program for modularity and operational efficiency, the design distributes the functions across multiple buildings instead of a single large structure. This approach enhances pedagogical flexibility, accommodating the diverse and expanding streams of CSE and AI.
A modular 2.5m x 2.5m grid system, creating column free internal spaces of 12.5m spaces to ensure classrooms, labs, and faculty spaces can adapt to future academic requirements.
Beyond conventional learning spaces, the design introduces collaborative classrooms that revolutionize the educational experience. These spaces feature unconventional furniture layouts designed to encourage group discussions, brainstorming sessions, and debates among students, fostering a culture of teamwork and critical thinking.
The Central Pavilion
The Central Pavilion acts as the heart of the Computer Science Blocks. Designed to host up to 1,200 students, it is a dynamic space where academic rigor meets social vibrancy. A lightweight roof filters in diffused light, creating an uplifting ambiance for hackathons, casual hangouts, and outdoor study sessions. Elevated bridges at the second-floor level link the Pavilion to all surrounding blocks, ensuring fluid transitions between academic and social zones. Architecturally, the Pavilion and Computer Science Blocks resonate with the campus’s language of open corridors, courtyards, and abundant natural light.





