IN THE BUDDHA'S FOOTSTEPS
Architecture + Design|September 2022
Adhering to sustainable and ecologically-sensitive design practices, this award-winning university campus is a contemporary interpretation of traditional Buddhist architecture
IN THE BUDDHA'S FOOTSTEPS

Project: Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida; Architects: CPKA, New Delhi

"The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence." -Rabindranath Tagore

Spread over 511 acres in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, the Gautam Buddha University was born out of a need to infuse educational innovation with heritage and ancient wisdom. It was thus established as an academic and research institution that nurtures a vibrant community of purpose-driven intellectuals who aspire to create a better world. The master plan is based on Buddhist philosophies that teach humans the virtues of 'simple living and high thinking', and is deeply mindful of its impact on the environment.

The design re-envisions an initially tree-less, dry patch of land as a thriving biodiverse campus in harmony with nature. Furthermore, the use of passive design techniques, renewable energy resources, ecologically and socially sustainable design and construction methods, and water and waste management systems make the campus ecologically sensitive.

Many of the campus buildings are also open for the use of the general public to ensure that the students can interact and engage with people from all walks of life. The university therefore, is also an essential part of the socio-cultural fabric of the area.

The iconic image of Gautam Buddha in his meditative posture is the primary design inspiration for the master planning of the university. At the 'head' of Lord Buddha sits the meditation centre and library, the sanctum for inner peace and the ocean of all knowledge. The eight faculties are located at the 'body', forming the backbone of the university.

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