Day 2 - Introduction to Laurie Baker's Philosophy and Design Principles
Two lectures, both on site at the Laurie Baker Center for Habitat Studies, portrayed Baker and associates design philosophy as well as the overall status of the state of Kerala, of which Trivandrum is the capitol city.
Welcome to the Laurie Baker Center
lecture hall at the LBC
perforated brick allows natural light to permeate stairs at the LBC
The Center for Developmental Studies by Laurie Baker
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Ascending to main library block
Inner courtyard - water feature at base of library block
This complex was constructed without floor plans, based on sand drawings done on site by Laurie Baker and sketches demonstrating the general shape of each building. Specifications would be made by Baker as to how thick a wall was to be, then it would be built.
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