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KL B.Arch Students devise a Stunning Transformation of Anganwadi School

Developed sustainable solutions to enhance and create a positive impact on the socio-cultural fabric.

Education has the power to empower young minds and further enable them to make an impact on society. Every student hopes to make something BIG in life. As part of CSR initiatives, KL Deemed to be University is providing wings to such young minds to create a better future.

With a service-oriented approach, 1st-year B.Arch students of The School of Architecture, KL Deemed to be University created an aesthetically beautiful ambiance in an Anganwadi School (Govt. pre-primary schools) in Mallempudi village. They made the impactful architectural transformation of the Anganwadi School by uplifting and redesigning the existing structure by using minimum equipment and won applause from one and all.

Encouragement the faculty and many other personnel played an instrumental role in completing this project with flying colors despite the challenges. The mentors to the students were Ar. Vidya Sagar Reddy, Ar. K. Harshitha, Ar. Kamal Kethani, and Ar. S. Sravani. The re-designed structure of Anganwadi was inaugurated on 31st August 2022 by dignitaries like Dr. Kishore Babu, Dean MHS, KL University, Ar. Saleem Anwar Qureshi, Ar. A. Priya, HOD, School of Architecture, Mrs. Noorani, Asst CDPO, Mrs. Bhavani, Supervisor, Mrs. Fatima, Anganwadi Worker.


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All kids deserve a chance to a right start.

Students worked in three zones - Experimental Zone, Play Zone, and Learning Zone. Students designed these zones with many features like a sand wheel, play boards, animal figures, sandpit, color me wall, basketball tree, hopscotch, colorful wall, blackboard wall, flashcards, sleeping area, vegetable garden, etc. The aim was to build an appropriate space for holistic development ((physically, mentally, and sensory) in the child.


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The challenge of the project was to complete it in a very short duration right from design to execution stage and complete it within the limited budget of Rs.40 000. The student used the scrap that was available at the University to minimize the cost, but did not compromise on the quality.

Implementation of the design is one of the major outcomes which helped us get a hands-on experience and first-hand understanding of the design proposal. Utilizing our professional capabilities and intellectual skills, we experienced the joy of doing our bit and giving back to society, said one of the B.Arch students.The success of this project is derived from two factors- one being the appreciation words from Anganwadi officials and the other being the kids utilizing the zones we created.

About The School of Architecture

The academic focus and approach of The School of Architecture, K L Deemed to be University is to create a unique blend of creativity, design, and objectivity with a social purpose. The objective is to provide students with architecture and design skills combined with social analysis and communication skills to contribute to the creation of a new professional identity. Apart from learning the required skills, students are exposed to thought-provoking and intellectually inspiring sessions through studios, field trips, and research projects, which bring out the creative best in the students. The B.Arch program offered at KL School of Architecture is widely acclaimed by many because it combines intellectual curiosity and ambition with professional prowess. The School has interactive classes and highly qualified and skilled faculties, which make learning easy.