BHOLU 17 

Location: Sabarmati, Ahmedabad
Completed: 2019
Volunteers: Ellie Gutman and Emma Leckie

Bholu 17 is located within the Sabarmati Gandhi Vas II area of Ahmedabad in close proximity to Bholu 16 and to Manav Sadhna’s Manav Mitra Community Centre. Bholu 17 has been designed to maximise its small yet prominent corner position. The curved wall of the original building has been brought into the new scheme, which opens up the street with the patterned brickwork distinguishing the school amongst the typical lean-to vernacular of the slum. Efficient and clever planning, treatment of openings and raised roof form create a generous and bright feeling within the site and classroom. The local community have referred to the completed Bholu as a “good luck charm” for the area.