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成立于1993年的索纳科技学院，位于泰米尔纳德邦的塞勒姆市——这座被誉为“钢铁城”的城市，已经发展成为一所充满活力、追求卓越的教育中心。在这里，学院为学生提供了一个充满创新和成长的学习环境，与塞勒姆市的工业背景相得益彰。最初，学院的规模仅为1000名学生，但随着发展速度的加快，校园不断扩展，灵活的总体规划也随之演变，成功容纳了现今超过8000名的学生。这一增长体现了塞勒姆及周边地区人民对向上流动和更广泛教育机会的渴望。自项目启动以来，IMK便参与其中，最近新建的行政楼和图书馆大楼是该项目持续扩展中的重要组成部分。这两座建筑共同设计，成为了现代地标，象征着学院对进步的承诺。被设计为“通向未来的台阶”，这两座建筑成为了塞勒姆建筑创新的象征。图书馆大楼独特的外立面已成为索纳科技学院的新面貌，象征着学院的进步与发展。建筑采用了阶梯式外立面，结合了独特的设计和材料，最终形成一座钟楼，为城市提供了全景视角。

Established in 1993, the Sona College of Technology campus has grown into a hub of educational excellence in Salem, the “Steel City” of Tamil Nadu, fostering a dynamic learning environment for growth and innovation amidst the city’s industrial backdrop. Initially catering to a thousand students, the institute’s rapid growth has called for continuous expansion, and the adaptable masterplan has continuously evolved to accommodate a flourishing student body that now numbers over 8,000. This growth mirrors the aspirations of the people of Salem and surrounding areas for upward mobility and diverse educational opportunities. IMK has been associated with the project since its inception, and the recent additions to this continuously growing hub are the Sona College’s Admin and Library Block. These have been collectively designed as modern landmarks symbolising the college’s commitment to progress. Designed as “Stepping Blocks to the Future”, the two buildings stand as a beacon of architectural innovation in Salem. The distinct facade of the Library Block is the new face of the Sona College of Technology. It has been conceptualised as a symbol of progression, and the building features a stepped facade with striking designs and materials, culminating in a clock tower offering panoramic views of the city.

▼鸟瞰，Ariel view of the project ©Niveditaa Gupta

行政楼和图书馆大楼位于主工程楼前的草坪区域，而主工程楼因为是1993年建成的首座建筑，亦被称为“遗产楼”。这两座新楼原本计划成为校园中的最高建筑，然而为了避免在视觉轴线上形成压迫感，建筑的规模经过精心调整，整体设计逐渐向后退让，与周围的建筑和校园环境和谐融合，同时保持其作为塞勒姆最高建筑的地标地位。为了凸显其地标特征，设计中巧妙地加入了粗犷的花岗岩台阶，不仅提升了建筑的气势，还为周围区域提供了一个城市广场。行政楼和图书馆大楼内设有行政办公室、就业部门、企业楼层、会议室、宴会厅、管理公寓、1000座位的礼堂以及一座现代化、适应科技发展的图书馆。

Located on the front lawns near the Main Engineering Block, popularly known as the Heritage Block, as it was the first building to come up in 1993, the Admin & Library Block was to be the tallest building on the campus. The building needed not to dominate the vista along the axis. Its size was modulated very carefully, and the building was stepped backwards to be in harmony with the rest of the campus while maintaining its landmark status as the tallest building in Salem. The building was accentuated by creating the rustic granite steps, which elevate the Admin & Library Block and also serve as an urban plaza. The Sona College’s Admin and Library Block houses administrative offices, placement departments, corporate floors, conference rooms, a banquet hall, management residences, a 1000-seater auditorium, and a state-of-the-art tech-friendly library.

▼校园鸟瞰，Ariel view of the campus ©Niveditaa Gupta

走进校园，访客首先会遇到图书馆前的开阔公共空间。这里成为了学生们最新的“聚集地”和互动区。建筑规划巧妙地采取了退缩设计，避免遮挡遗产楼的视野，使得这一重要景观与校园其他建筑畅通连接。通往图书馆的粗犷花岗岩台阶，将建筑与校园其他部分相连，同时也成为了一个户外广场。台阶设计充分考虑了周围的树木，并围绕它们进行布置，保留了这些树木并突出了图书馆的入口。

Upon approaching the campus, visitors encounter the expansive public space in front of the Library Block. This just becomes the recent most ‘hangout spot’ and interaction zone for students as the plan, quite literally, takes a step back so as to not overshadow the Heritage Block and its unobstructed vista, which serves as a pivotal connection to all other buildings on campus. The rustic granite steps leading to the library connect the building to the rest of the campus and act as an outdoor plaza. These steps take into consideration the existing trees and have evolved around them. The trees have been preserved, and they accentuate the entry to the library.

▼图书馆前的开阔公共空间，the expansive public space in front of the Library Block ©Niveditaa Gupta

▼图书馆前的开阔公共空间，the expansive public space in front of the Library Block ©Niveditaa Gupta

进入图书馆，访客和学生们会体验到一个光线充足、通风良好的中庭，室内广场延续了外部阶梯式公共空间的设计。这个室内广场为学生们提供了一个温馨、开放的氛围，让他们可以在自然光下交流、互动和阅读。由于建筑的独特朝向，中庭的天窗让自然光得以充分照射，百叶窗则有效隔离了热空气，帮助改善室内的通风和空气流通，符合设计理念的核心要求，即将室内体验与校园其他建筑无缝对接。深沉的柱廊和可开启的百叶窗设计进一步减少了热量的积聚。

Upon entering the library, visitors and students experience a well-lit and ventilated atrium featuring an indoor plaza that continues the stepped public space experience. This indoor plaza creates an inviting atmosphere for students to connect, interact, and read in natural light during the day. Due to the building’s orientation, the skylight in the atrium allows natural light to filter through during the day, with louvres to filter out hot air. It helps to improve ventilation and air circulation indoors, following the primary design parameters that seamlessly blend the indoor experience in each building on the campus. Deep colonnades and openable shutters carry this forward by minimising heat gain.

▼光线充足、通风良好的中庭，a well-lit and ventilated atrium ©Niveditaa Gupta

虽然图书馆一直是校园中知识的核心来源，但在当今快速发展的科技时代，如何吸引学生进入实体图书馆，积极参与与书籍的互动，已成为一项挑战。为此，建筑设计中融入了多个互动空间，打破了正式与非正式空间之间的界限，鼓励学生在随时随地的环境中探索、学习和获取资源。图书馆还设有专门的区域，供学生使用电子阅读器、电子书籍和虚拟界面获取各种数字资源。

While libraries have always been seen as the primary knowledge source on educational campuses, in today’s fast-paced world of technology, inviting students into a physical library to engage with books may seem daunting. This challenge has been approached by incorporating multiple interactive spaces throughout the building that foster a seamless connection between the formal and informal, encouraging students to explore and access books and other resources readily. There is also a dedicated section for e-readers, e-books and virtual interface methods to access available resources.

▼温馨、开放的氛围，creates an inviting atmosphere ©Niveditaa Gupta

索纳图书馆的设计打破了传统图书馆的单调，超越了传统的学习空间，鼓励团队合作和创新。在这里，互动与对话催生新思想，营造了浓厚的社区氛围。图书馆为学生们提供了一个温馨的环境，通过集体探索和共享学习经验，激发未来突破的创新潜力。

Sona Library’s design breaks the monotony of traditional libraries and goes beyond conventional learning environments to encourage teamwork and innovation. Here, interaction and dialogue cultivate new ideas, nurturing a strong sense of community among students. The Sona Library creates a nurturing environment where the seeds of future breakthroughs are sown through collective exploration and shared learning experiences.

▼阳台空间，balcony space ©Niveditaa Gupta

图书馆的功能不仅限于传统的阅读空间，还充分体现了以学生为中心的设计理念。在图书馆入口下方，增设了一座1000座位的礼堂。虽然这一功能最初并未计划，但随着学院需求的变化，设计中灵活加入了这一功能。此外，礼堂旁还有一个露天剧场和咖啡厅，供学生休闲、放松并互动交流。

The library’s program extends beyond just a reading space and truly embraces the student-centric approach. A 1000-seater auditorium is located beneath the library’s entry steps. While not initially planned as such, this was a later addition to the design to fulfil the institute’s evolving needs. Along with the auditorium, is also an amphitheatre and a cafe where students can relax, ‘chill’, and interact with each other.

▼露天剧场，outdoor amphitheater ©Niveditaa Gupta

两座建筑的外观特点是四条显著的水平带状结构，采用不同的建筑造型和材料，形成多个建筑体块的错觉。尺度和材料的变化使得建筑呈现出层次感，不同楼层采用了MS栅格、砌体框架、DGU滑动窗和DGU结构玻璃等不同材料。这种设计展现了“通向未来的台阶”理念，强调了前瞻性的设计哲学，通过多样化材料的结合，象征着建筑设计原则的进步与演变。

Both buildings are defined by the 4 prominent horizontal bands with varying massing and materials, which create an illusion of multiple buildings. The play of scale and material creates a hierarchy which is differentiated by the usage of different materials at each level such as MS Jali, Masonry boxing, DGU Sliding and DGU Structural glazing. This showcases the concept of “Stepping Blocks to the Future”, emphasising a forward-looking design philosophy that integrates diverse materials to symbolise advancement and evolution in architectural principles.

▼显著的水平带状结构，prominent horizontal bands ©Niveditaa Gupta

大学中心（主要为行政楼）与图书馆相连，包含6至7个会议室，每个会议室可容纳8到40人，此外还有一个可以容纳50人的宴会厅和两层管理公寓。这里还设有就业部门办公室以及企业楼层的管理办公室。作为校园中最高的建筑，这座8层高的塔楼顶层设有一间董事会会议室，提供城市全景。这座塔楼成为塞勒姆市的标志性建筑，也进一步加强了学院作为地标的形象。

▼功能轴测图，functional axonometric © IMK Architects

The University Center, essentially an administrative block, is connected to the Library and houses 6-7 conference rooms catering to 8-40 guests each, a banquet hall accommodating up to 50 people, and two floors dedicated to management residences. It also has offices for the Placement department and corporate floors with management cabins. This 8 stories tall tower on the campus, houses a Board room on the top floor which offers a panoramic view of the city. This tower is also the tallest landmark in Salem, commanding attention in the cityscape and furthering the institute’s identity as a landmark.

▼核心筒外观，exterior view of the circulation tower ©Niveditaa Gupta

索纳科技学院校园内所有建筑的核心设计理念相同——以功能性和可持续性为驱动，确保更好的采光、通风、流动性以及室内外的连接性。然而，每座建筑依然拥有独特的个性和特色，随着学院需求的变化不断发展。虽然这些建筑彼此相连，它们也各自保留了当时建造时期的特色。索纳学院的行政楼和图书馆大楼与主行政楼（遗产楼）相辅相成，现代的建筑元素与校园环境完美融合。整个校园以及每座建筑（包括近期新建的部分）都在美学和功能之间找到完美平衡，展现了学院现代教育理念和社会融合精神。

The core design principles of all the buildings on the Sona College of Technology campus are the same – driven by functionality and primary principles of sustainability that ensure better lighting, ventilation, movement and indoor-outdoor connections. However, each building still carries a distinct identity and characteristics which have evolved along with the evolving needs of the institute. While they all belong together, they remain true to the times they were built. The Sona The Sona College’s Admin and Library block complement the Main Administration building, the Heritage Block, blending modern architectural elements to integrate seamlessly with the campus. The campus and each building, including the recent additions, balance their aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency, embodying the institution’s modern educational ethos and community integration.

▼夜景，night view ©Niveditaa Gupta

▼场地平面图，site plan © IMK Architects

▼地下室平面图，basement plan © IMK Architects

▼三层平面图，third floor plan © IMK Architects

▼立面图，elevation ©IMK Architects

▼剖面图，section ©IMK Architects

Typology: Educational/ Institutional
Name of Project:：Sona University Centre & Library Block
Location: Sona College of Technology Campus, Salem
Name of Client:Sona College of Technology
Website:https://www.sonatech.ac.in/
Site Area (sq ft & sq m):34 Acres (part of Masterplan)
Area: 1,12,575 square feet
Principal Designer:Ar. Rahul Kadri & Ar. Nithin Hosabettu
Design Team:Ar. Nithin Hosabettu, Mr. Barindra Unde (PMC), Ar. Roshni Chand, Ar. Sneha Chonkar
Start Date: 2016/3/1
Completion Date: 2023/4/1
Photographer: Niveditaa Gupta

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