Overview
Set in the desert landscape of Pushkar, Roots of Wisdom reflects on India’s ancient centers of learning. The project uses courtyards, shaded voids, and open corridors to craft a calm, breathable campus where architecture and nature coexist.

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Why it won
The jury appreciated its restraint, its clarity of space, and its rootedness in place — a design that uses simplicity to express depth.

Highlights

• Uses courtyards and voids as living, breathing classrooms.
• Grounded in vernacular wisdom and local materials.
• Strong passive design using natural light and airflow.
• Blends calmness, community, and climate intelligence.
• Demonstrates how tradition can guide modern sustainability.

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