Campus planning for Police Academy

Campus planning for
Police Academy

Campus Planning· Ahmadabad· 2021
Type: Institutional Campus (Academic, Residential, Sports, Museum, Auditorium)
Site Area: 45 Acres

Built Area: 300,000 sq. ft.

Timeline: 11 Months
Role: Project Lead (Master Planning, MEP Coordination, Technical Drawings, Tendering, Contractor Onboarding), Concept Design, Site Planning, Visualization
Status: Completed – Construction Drawings Delivered

The GIPCA Police Academy was a challenging and fast-paced institutional project designed for the Gujarat Police — a fully integrated campus for training cadets and housing educational, recreational, residential, and civic facilities.

After a senior architect stepped down due to health issues, I took charge and led a 10-member team through every phase — from master planning to contractor onboarding, coordinating architecture, MEP, and technical detailing under a tight 11-month deadline during the post-COVID-19 recovery phase.

Credits: 3d modelling & rendering by Wasim & Alex Wilson

Credits: 3d modelling & rendering by Wasim & Alex Wilson

Design Strategy & Features

  • Sustainability & Self-Sufficiency:

    • Central courtyard with rainwater collection, filtration & overhead tank circulation

    • Energy-efficient planning for long-term water self-sufficiency

  • Design Language:

    • Terracotta façade with carved windows for passive ventilation and light

    • Integration of cycle tracks, amphitheater, and a monolithic water reservoir

    • Flexible spaces planned for future institutional growth

  • Spatial Integration:

    • Academic blocks, residential quarters, museum, gymnasium, and auditorium interlinked across a cohesive campus spine

Key Contributions

  • Led master planning and technical documentation

  • Coordinated with engineers and consultants on MEP and site infrastructure

  • Oversaw contractor bidding and onboarding process

  • Directed team communication under tight deadlines during pandemic conditions

  • Implemented sustainable design and site infrastructure strategies

Reflection

This project taught me how to lead under pressure — balancing design, speed, and collaboration across disciplines. It solidified my approach to sustainable institutional design and multi-scalar project management, from site systems to facade detailing.

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