The Lab of the Future rethinks the conventional computer lab as an adaptable, student-centred learning environment designed for an all-girls school in Ghaziabad.

Project Name: Lab of the Future
Studio Name: Delhi Collective
Project Location: Uttam Girls School, Ghaziabad
Date of Completion: 2025
Area: 1500 sqft
Team: Sidharth Khatri
Photographer: Anmol wahi

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Instead of rigid rows or long benches, the space is composed of distinct zones — focused workstation clusters, perimeter computer bays, and soft breakout seating — allowing students to shift seamlessly between individual work, collaborative tasks, and VR-based exploration.

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A warm, minimal material palette of wood, soft neutrals, and glass creates an atmosphere that feels open, calm, and contemporary.

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Circular lighting elements and integrated AV transform the room into an interactive teaching space, while full-height glass partitions maintain transparency between areas and support cross-group learning.

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By merging flexible furniture, immersive technology, and spatial clarity, the Lab of the Future elevates the computer lab into a studio-like environment. It champions collaboration, encourages experimentation, and positions digital learning as an active, creative, and shared experience.

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