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85: Ovals in Sandstone | Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School

85: Ovals in Sandstone | Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School

FromDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT


85: Ovals in Sandstone | Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School

FromDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Mar 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Diana Kellogg, Architect at Diana Kellogg Architects based in New York City. They discuss the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India.You can see the project here as you listen along.Originally designed to be a multi-structure campus, the Rajkumari Ratnavati School serves hundreds of girls below the poverty line, equipping them with tools for education and independence.Constructed with hand-cut local sandstone in the shape of an oval, the building’s form reflects the curvilinear shapes of the local forts, as well as symbols of female strength.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube
Released:
Mar 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Along the process of design and construction, incredible stories of conflict and triumph emerge in pursuit of the broad vision for a building. Detailed is a series that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered, and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Join host, Cherise Lakeside, aka CSI Kraken, a Senior Specification Writer at RDH Building Science, as she uncovers lessons learned to help you navigate similar challenges that may arise in your next project.