CMRU School of Architecture Infrastructure Details

Saumya Tewari

Infrastructure Facilities CMR University, School of Architecture, Bangalore:

The institute has state of the art infrastructure facilities. All the basic amenities required for students are present on the college campus.

Hostel:

• The hostel facility is available for both boys and girls students separately.
• CMR University School of Architecture offers single, double, triple, and four sharing hostel rooms.
• Students must follow the hostel rules.
• The hostel is located within the campus and situated in the most happening place in Bangalore.
• The area is surrounded by IT companies and has access to all the amenities.

Library:

• The institute has state of the art library facilities.
• The library at CMR University, School of Architecture provides ample resources to students.
• Fully computerized and well-stocked library with textbooks including books from architecture, design, technology, humanities and arts, reference books, periodicals, journals, newspapers, and CDs, with access to online journals and archives, are present in the library.

Computer Labs:

• The computer lab at the institute covers an area of 80 square kilometers.
• All the systems at the institute are equipped with Autodesk authorization software.
• The labs also have other softwares like Adobe and Rhinoceros.
• Labs are used by students to enhance and develop new skills.

Workshops:

• The CMR University School of Architecture has studios.
• These workshops aim to encourage students to come up with innovative ideas.
• Theses workshops are conducted every semester.
• Trained faculty members cover both practical and theoretical sessions during the seminar.
• It covers upto 150sqm area and contains tools like wood, paper, metal, Plaster of Paris, etc.
• School of Architecture workshops are a part of the Maker Space network.
• It is a unique platform where students can interact with tools and trained faculty members.
• MakerSpace also has equipment like 3D printers, CNC routers, laser printers, and tools like wood, metal, etc.

Exhibition Hall:

• The exhibition hall at the institute showcases the student's work.
• Both temporary and permanent work by students are displayed in the room.
• The work shown are in the form of drawings, sketches, models and installations, etc.

Material Library:

• CMR University School of Architecture has a material library.
• It is used to display various building materials and fixtures to acquaint students with different products currently available in the
• market.
• The materials include floor finishes, walling, roofing, electrical, sanitary and plumbing, lighting fixtures, acoustical products, etc.

Visual Arts Room:

• The Visual Arts Room is where students explore fine arts in paintings, freehand sketches, sculptures, etc. 
• It has well equipped professional quality drawing equipment like Easels, side tables, etc. 
• The School of Architecture coordinated the 2nd CMR National Art Camp in November 2015 and 3rd CMR National Art Camp in November 2018, where 25 artists from across the country participated in a weeklong art camp to create paintings and woodcut prints, and sculpture for the CMR art repository.

CMR University, School of Architecture Hostel Facilities include:

• Well lighted and ventilated rooms.
• Semi-furnished rooms.
• Student-friendly wardens.
• High-Speed Wi-Fi connectivity.
• CCTV cameras.
• TV with cable connection.
•  24 hrs power backup.
• Biometrics for students' attendance.
• 24/7 security guards on campus.
• Newspapers provided in a common area.
• Hi-tech kitchen, with modern equipment.
• Provision of RO water for drinking.
• Fresh and nutritious food.
• High-class Gym facility and outdoor and indoor sports facility.
• A laundry facility is available.
• Extended library facilities till midnight during the examination.
• Regular Pest treatment in rooms and outside.

CMR University, School of Architecture Other Campus Facilities include:

• Canteen.
• Well furnished and spacious classrooms.