Up to 14 bedrooms, of the 18, made of exposed brick, domes and arches by the acclaimed architect, will be torn down as plans to restore them apparently did not yield the desired results.
“Our hearts have been opened to receive the call to do everything possible to preserve the library plaza, the faculty wings, classrooms and dormitories at the edges of the complex so that we do not lose a gift given to us. For some of the dormitories, however, there will be a new story that we will strive to have in a continuity relationship with the surrounding Kahn buildings rather than the other way around, ”wrote IIM-A director Errol D’Souza in a letter to the students.
The dormitories can accommodate 500 students
The letter from the director of the IIM-A, Errol D’Souza, dated December 23rd, arrived just one day before the December 24th deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) invited by the best school b of the country for the selection of the architecture / design firm that will help create living spaces for students by replacing the existing 18 dormitories. They currently house about 500 students.
“The EOI will be modified and will mention 14 instead of 18 bedrooms. It will be posted on the institute’s website perhaps in January, ”said an official close to the matter.
TOI has reviewed a copy of the letter and the EOI document.
IIM-A is famous for the architectural beauty of its heritage campus which was created by Kahn.
“We felt it was necessary to keep you informed as we are the custodians of Louis Kahn buildings that have the potential to inspire future generations. Over the past two decades, buildings have suffered structural deterioration and deterioration, ”D’Souza said in his letter to alumni.
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