The Institutional core in Manas is located at the crossroads between commercial and residential uses. Inspired by traditional maze-like Indian cities and temples, the schools and related programs are organized as interlocking buildings, courts, and galleries. These provide a variety of spaces protected from the hot climate and infuse greenery through semi-open corridors and gardens. The integration of functions, movements, nature, and the choices to accommodate diverse activities simultaneously are the distinguishing features of the school.

The buildings seem to disappear and spaces in between them dominate the experience of the place. The subtle experience of the space, light, and shadow makes the space memorable. It extends the associations and enriches imagination by creating a pattern of indoor and outdoor spaces. The academic zones are arranged around interlocking courts and terraces linked by galleries.

The project is translated into a simple and standardized system of modern construction using in situ concrete posts, lattices, frames, and so on. The Green roof provides thermal insulation at the roof level while simultaneously giving students the opportunity to learn from and engage with the natural environment.