Case Study on Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

AIM OF THE STUDY

To understand the site and its attributes
To respond sensitively to the site and its surroundings while
planning.
To understand the way an institutional campus is designed
 IIM Kozhikode
The Indian Institute of Management
Kozhikode was set up by the
Government of India in collaboration
with the state Government of Kerala as
the 5th Indian Institute of Management.
It was established in 2001
The campus is designed by the late
architect Joseph Allen Stein and Stein
Mani Chowfla Associates, New Delhi.
 LOCATION
The campus is located in
Kunnamangalam, 15 km
away from Kozhikode
along the national
Highway, NH 212 towards
Wayanad. It is about 30
kms from karipur
International Airport.
Latitude 11.25N
Longitude 75.77E
Altitude- ~100m

CLIMATE
CLIMATE- Tropical humid
climate
ANNUAL RAINFALL- 250 cm
to 300 cm (nearly 70 % of the
rainfall is contributed by the
south western monsoon)
WIND DIRECTION- South West
to North East
 SITE AREA- 97 Acres
The institute is located in the scenic ambience of
approximately 80 acres in Kunnamangalam,
spread on two hillocks with a valley in between, ,
located amidst the scenic setting of the Western
Ghats.

The panoramic view from the hilltop is a visual

delight and conducive for learning and
contemplation.
The design of the Campus is aimed at
preserving the existing ambience and
incorporates strong architectural traditions of
Kerala.
 TOPOGRAPHY

SLOPE ANALYSIS
The shape of the site is irregular
The topographical character of the site has been instrumental in determining the
location of the academic and residential area.
They each occupy the summits of the two hillocks.
Spread on two hills with the buildings blending in the lush greenery with a mix of
traditional Kerala style ethnic architecture with modern amenities
 GEOLOGY
The region comprising
Kozhikode belong to the
low- and midlands (in the
typical classification of
land in Kerala as low-, mid-
and highlands)
The coastal plains exhibit
more or less flat, narrow
terrain with landforms such
as beach ridges, sandbars,
and backwater marshes.

A few kilometres from the sea to the east, the surface gathers into slopes and
clustering hills with numerous valleys in between formed due to floods and sediment
transport.
The Midlands is represented by hummocky rocky terrain with lateritised
denudational hills and intervening valley fills (locally called elas).

To expose (rock strata) by erosion

 SOIL
Laterite Soil:
Laterite soils are formed by
weathering of Basalt and gneiss under
hot humid climate.
Loamy in texture without gravelly
vesicular nodules
Laterite soils are red in colour and
acidic in reaction.
 HYDROLOGY
There is no independent water source that can provide water to the
whole institute.
Water is collected from all the roofs and collected through a system of
channels at the bottom of the hillocks to a pond, which partially meets
their water requirements.
The fact that the location receives an abundant amount of rain has
been manipulated and rainwater harvesting techniques have been
incorporated into design.
It catches rain from at least two
thirds of its whole campus. (The
topography is such that some
portion of the water has to go
from the back portion of 2
hillocks, but a major portion of
run-off gets down to the front
side)

At the foot of the hillock,

there is a huge pond of
1.5 acres dug only to
catch rain water.
 There was already a water source at this spot, but
it would dry up by February.
The run-off from the upper parts of the hill is not
directly fed into the main pond. It is spread in an
adjoining piece of land, about five acres in extent.
This is the catchment area; it has an arecanut
garden and a thick layer of weed wines covering
the ground. An old pond inside this garden is
maintained as it is. This pond accelerates the rate
of water percolation.
The building team marked the contour lines of the
hills and retained some of the older gullies that
acted as storm-water drains
On both sides of the drain, a grass variety such as
cynodon was planted. After a year, though the
dams have almost washed off, the vegetative
growth has established. This cuts the velocity of
water to some extent.
 VEGETATION
Calicut is a green state having variety of trees. Trees are very useful in various
ways where it provides food, medicine, timber, firewood etc. Ex- Peepal,
Ashoka Tree, Neem, West Indian Medlar, Silk Cotton Tree, Golden Shower Tree,
Devil Tree, Sandal Wood, White Palm Tree etc.

Thengu (Coconut tree)

state tree of Kerala
tall and branchless

ARAUKERIA

Asokam
(Asoka tree)

Athi (Cluster fig tree)

large deciduous tree grows in evergreen forests, moist
places, near streams
CAMPUS
 Site is characterized by two hillocks- the academic area and the housing area are
situated on each hill top respectively, thus meeting the needs of adequate privacy.

The entrance to
the campus is
situated at the
Academic Block: base of the hill.

The administration block

Housing for the faculty is provided on the
The classrooms
residential hillock
The faculty blocks
Parking area provided at the basement
The auditoriums
of the library block, ramp provided to
Library and Computer centre
connect the parking lot- according to
Hostels
the terrain of the site
Circle of Contemplation
Centre court
 A distance of 2 km has to be travelled uphill to reach
the campus.
A winding road from the entrance, takes one up to
the top of the academic block.
Orientation of all the academic buildings towards a
central open court there by providing a sense of unity.
 THE BUILDING AND SITE - COURTYARDS AND EXTERIOR
SPACES - THE CENTRAL COURT:
The core feature: All the buildings are oriented to a central court - typical naalukettu of Keralas
traditional architecture giving a sense of unity
The buildings are connected by walkways which defines this central green oasis.
This central area holds an open air theatre
The remaining surface is articulated by paved portions thereby giving a sense of scale and
directing to the various buildings around.
THE CIRCLE OF CONTEMPLATION:
A circular green area is located in
the front facing the entrance of
the academic block. It is covered
by pergola along the sides with
vegetation growing on it.

VANTAGE POINT - It is a viewpoint

from where an unobstructed view
of the Western Ghats can be
. perceived.

The
watchtower
stands out as
one turns the
corner at the
final
approach to
the summit
VIEW- The entrance area of the
main building is approached by
winding roads. The building will
be visible only when one
reaches the top creating a
sense of surprise.

FOCAL POINT- The high watch

tower stands as the focal point,
it acts as a sculpture and has no
relevance to the character of
the building and the institution.

Use of locally
available materials
exposed stone work,
tiles used for
pavements.

Elements of traditional
Interesting play of built & architecture of Kerala
open spaces gives a feel reflected in the buildings-
of the building interacting sloping roof and Mangalore
with the nature tiles.
 CIRCULATION
CAMPUS CIRCULATION-
Approach by winding roads
Roads run only on the periphery of
the campus
Internal circulation made by
pedestrian paths
There are covered walkways
connecting each block.

Covered
Pedestrian
Paths- major
element that
connects the
building blocks
together.
The planning is responsive to the The scale, proportion, and form of the
topographical character of the site buildings project the expected grandeur
of a management campus.

ROAD
ENTRANCE TOWER ROAD

ENTRANCE PLAZA

LIBRARY

ROAD
 PARTS OF LANDSCAPE
LANDSCAPE FABRIC-
It defines and describes a range of qualities that are considered desirable in such as
mystery , diversity etc.

Diversity in
planning
Walkways connecting various blocks- Mystery in paths Majestic view
creating a feel of creativeness

SPACES-
Spaces are considered the primary means by which landscape are
organised ,understood, used and experienced.
Foci- It refers to differentiated , contrasting or isolated forms or places in the
landscape that posses cultural ,social , practical functions because of their
visual distinction.

Paths-
Like space paths are also considered primary design forms that influence the use
and experience of landscape.
 VALUES-
Normally owing to existence of differently
FUNCTIONAL VALUES- functioning buildings in a campus, there is
a tendency to lose a sense of unity or lose
Integration of indoor and outdoor spaces in the campus. track of directions. In this case the
architect has carefully and efficiently
incorporated various entities in the site.

The architect has tried to do justice to the

built forms by adopting and refining the
regionalist approach. The vernacular
elements have been refined according
to the context never failing to provide the
required level of modern amenities.
Because of the terrain, there is a play of level differences.
AESTHETICAL VALUES-

Its due to the careful integration of the indoor

and outdoor spaces that the otherwise
monotonous effect of similar looking buildings
has been eliminated .

Symmetry can
also be In spite of large amount of trees
beautiful and vegetation their is a variety of
beautiful and aesthetic plants and
trees

CULTURAL VALUES-
All the buildings are oriented to a central court - typical naalukettu of Keralas traditional
architecture giving a sense of unity