Rural Library in Kochargaon, Nashik

completed

The Rural Library project in Kochargaon, Nashik district, India, designed by PK_iNCEPTiON, is a community-centered library spread across 1,162.5 square feet. It features an internal courtyard inspired by the traditional Indian 'Aangan' and three pavilion-like structures that blend indoor and outdoor learning spaces. The design emphasizes climate responsiveness, cultural relevance, and community engagement, using local materials and traditional construction techniques. The library includes enclosed reading rooms, a book storage area with sliding shutters that double as writable blackboards, and tiled floors and benches for thermal regulation.