Center for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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| Center for Development Studies | |
| Designer | Laurie Baker |
| Location | Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Date | 1971 |
| Building Type | School and Academic |
| Construction System | Brick |
| Climate | Subtropical |
| Context | Campus Context |
| Architectural Style | Neo-Vernacular |
| Street Address | Prasanth Nagar,Ulloor, Walk Score |
| Notes | 10-acre complex of brick buildings. |
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This 10-acre campus is one of Laurie Baker's significant early works. The center is sited on a hill about 8km from the center of Thiruvananthapuram. Built inexpensively in brick and other local materials, the campus features offices, classrooms, an 8-story library, and housing for students and staff.
Other features include circular courtyards, serpentine brick walls built around existing trees, and artful brick detailing throughout.
