A Unique Classroom

 

Tiled roofs and sloping-type buildings have almost become a past narrative in our temple town. Curiously, with the influence of the British administration, some remnants of constructions that belonged to such an era stood as indelible signatures.  

 A meeting hall cum classroom in the Govt. junior college is one among them. It served many decades and hundreds of pupils could have been imparted education under this roof. Everyone should have sensed the uniqueness of the classroom with its rectangular shape along with a gabled roof and the space outside on its four sides.

 The design is suitable for the monsoon season to protect against drizzling. The tiled roof is a perfect match defying heat in the summer. Expansive Iron jolly for both side walls would permit ample light and air. Altogether, an ideal and comfortable classroom where everyone would feel stress-free. 

Now it has stopped its journey as many other age-old buildings came to their peril. Yet, it never ceases to inspire people who have a real heart for aesthetic pleasure along with a sense of utility. Each construction has its purpose. 

And it should be fulfilled the cause. Be it an educational institute, government office, or residential entity, for every different purpose, the construction should be done according to its needs without sacrificing environmental and hygienic balance. 

Concrete slabs using iron beams are no longer the answer for every kind of living. Copying every structure from other countries is not suitable for our climatic conditions. We should not forget the best-kept practices of the past. And at the same time, it shouldn't stop broadening our artistic palette.