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Campus

The Karigar Shala campus reflects the collective effort of students and alumni, guided by artisans, designers, and teachers. Every wall, roof, and pathway bears evidence of their work, narrating the story of how the space has evolved through practice, dialogue, and care. Each group has contributed something lasting, turning the campus into a lively record of people, skills, and relationships, marked by their expertise and intense bonds.  

What remains is more than just buildings: it is a record of skills, relationships, and shared responsibility, where education is embedded into the very spaces that continue to teach—serving as a reference resource for various institutions that seek to learn from its practices.

The buildings are constructed using adobe bricks, rammed earth, stone masonry, lime plasters, bamboo, reclaimed wood, thatch, and IPS flooring—materials sourced locally and crafted with respect for their character. Each structure accommodates its users' needs and responds to the local climate's rhythms.

Students have participated in every stage of the process—from designing layouts, laying foundations, raising walls, joining timber, applying finishes, to shaping open spaces. Alongside these practical tasks, they have also learned to make collective decisions, listen to others, and value the skills of craftspeople.

These experiences offered them more than just technical skills. They built confidence, responsibility, and a sense of community. The campus itself has become a centre of learning, where skills are cultivated through practical activities, and where work and community are closely intertwined.

Today, Karigar Shala is more than just a place for classes; it stands as a living testament to collective effort. Every corner tells a story of those who shaped it, reminding us that education here is not separate from life—it is woven into the very fabric of our space.

New Campus

The 1.5-acre campus at Sukhpar, near Bhuj, is currently under construction and will showcase experiential learning, where students actively participate in shaping their classrooms and the campus environment. From start to finish, the new Karigar Shala will serve as a learning model and a ‘study in progress,’ emphasising the development of artisanal skills through sustainable techniques. It involves testing innovative ideas with traditional materials and reusing elements from the previous campus, all while considering aesthetics, design, and environmental responsibility. The design process is managed by the in-house team, including Architect Dhanushya Senthil Kumar, Interior Designer Dhwani Makwana, and Architect Intern Sridharan Rajesh, under the mentorship of Kiran Vaghela.

Interior view of a modern building with concrete and wooden stairs, wooden slat railing, exposed concrete walls, and shadows cast by the railing on the floor, with a blue sky visible through the open ceiling.

Old Campus- 2010 - 2025

People marking a sports field with white paint on dry soil, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Karigar Shala students working on the upcoming campus.

Old Campus

2010 - 2025

A house with a thatched roof, brick and wooden walls, and a small enclosed yard, under a clear blue sky.
Traditional thatched and tiled rooftops of Balinese houses under a blue sky.
A building with a thatched roof and two open wooden lattice windows casting shadows on the wall.
An empty room with a wooden floor, brick and plaster walls, a wooden ceiling with exposed beams, and ceiling fans. There are two windows with wooden blinds, one small square window and one larger window with a bench underneath.
A hallway with stone and pink walls, wooden door, and wooden ceiling beams, leading to aBacklit balcony or outdoor area.
A brick building with a window partially covered by wooden shutters, above a decorative concrete arch, with a small round ventilation opening near the top.
Wooden shutters on a brick and concrete wall, with sunlight casting shadows on the floor.
A house with unfinished brick walls, a tiled gable roof, and an unusual window with wooden slats and glass, set against a blue sky.
Interior of a rustic building with a thatched roof, concrete walls, and an open space featuring a chalkboard with architectural sketches, a stone sink, and steps leading to another room.
A rustic outdoor entrance area with a tiled roof, brick walls, and a wooden door with decorative lattice panels, illuminated by natural sunlight.
Interior courtyard with concrete flooring, staircase, brick walls, and wooden ceiling.
A small building with a thatched roof, brick pillar, and wooden door slightly open, set in a sunny, outdoor environment.
Rural scene with traditional brick and thatched-roof houses in a dry area with sparse vegetation and a dirt road in front, under a cloudy sky.
Empty wooden room with brick walls, wooden ceiling with two ceiling fans, bench along brick wall, and a large whiteboard on a wooden stand near an open door.
Interior of a rustic, open-concept room with a high ceiling made of thatched roof and wooden beams. There are large windows with wooden shutters on the right side. The floor has a mix of dark and light tiles, with two red mats. Several small metal pl
Interior of a classroom or meeting room with a wooden table, chairs, a chalkboard, and a ceiling fan.
Open wooden lattice doors leading to a small room with unfinished brick walls and a corrugated ceiling.
Interior of a building with a thatched roof, concrete walls, and large windows with wooden lattice panels, allowing sunlight and shadows to create patterns on the floor.