Vedam School of Technology: Built for Innovation

Vedam School of Technology at ADYPU, Pune, is a rising leader in experiential, innovation-led engineering education. Driven by the philosophy “Learn Tech by Building It,” Vedam integrates AI and applied coding into a hands-on, industry-aligned curriculum. The school focuses on building engineering clarity, creative confidence, and real-world problem-solving through continuous experimentation and prototyping.

10,500 Sq.ft

Institutional Experiential Design

Completed

Vedam School of Technology partnered with Rubenius Interior Wellbeing to create an innovation-driven ecosystem that goes far beyond traditional classrooms. Together, they transformed an underused space into a future-ready learning environment where robotics, drones, AI, and hands-on engineering seamlessly converge. This case study showcases Rubenius’s end-to-end approach—from spatial strategy and brand-aligned design to technical integration—demonstrating how purposeful design can elevate learning outcomes and set a new benchmark for experiential tech education in India.

The opportunity

Vedam School of Technology approached Rubenius with an ambition far greater than building classrooms — they wanted to create India’s next-generation ecosystem for experiential tech education. Their vision demanded a spatial framework that not only housed learning but actively accelerated it.

The opportunity centered on reimagining how physical space can shape students' mindsets, behaviors, and innovation outcomes as they enter rapidly evolving technology fields.

Rubenius identified four major opportunity pillars:

Transforming Conceptual Learning Into Real-World Application

Traditional educational spaces often create a significant gap between theory and practice.
Vedam needed an environment where:

  • Students could prototype, test, and iterate in the same space where they learn
  • Hands-on learning becomes instinctive, not scheduled
  • Movement between conceptual learning, collaboration, and experimentation is seamless

This allowed Rubenius to design a spatial model where learning by doing becomes the default mode for every student.

Creating a Unified Ecosystem for Multiple Tech Disciplines

Vedam’s curriculum spans robotics, drone engineering, AI, coding, and hardware prototyping.
The opportunity was to integrate these diverse domains into one harmonious ecosystem that:

  • Supports multidisciplinary projects
  • Allows students to observe and learn from parallel activities
  • Avoids the fragmentation typical in most educational campuses

By designing spaces that visually and functionally communicate with one another, Rubenius enabled Vedam to create a fluid innovation environment rather than isolated rooms.

Building a Spatial Identity That Reflects Vedam’s Progressive Educational Philosophy

Vedam wanted a space that felt modern, expressive, and future-forward, a physical reflection of the mindset they aim to cultivate.

The opportunity was to use design elements to:

  • Communicate energy, ambition, and forward momentum
  • Make the environment inspiring without overwhelming students
  • Build a brand-led academic space that signals seriousness and innovation
  • Create a “first impression zone” that strengthens trust with parents and industry partners

This meant the spatial identity had to work as a brand amplifier and an academic enabler.

Designing for Scalability, Flexibility, and Future Growth

As a tech-first academic institution, Vedam needed spaces that could evolve with new programs, technologies, and teaching methods.

Rubenius saw the opportunity to:

  • Implement modular layouts
  • Build infrastructure that supports new tech additions
  • Allow rooms to switch between learning modes within minutes
  • Enable future expansion without structural disruption

This approach positioned Vedam not just for today’s needs, but as a future-ready educational hub.

Vedam sets a Benchmark for Experiential Tech Education in India

The larger opportunity was strategic:
To create a campus that establishes Vedam as a category-defining institution for engineering, robotics, and innovation programs.

A space capable of:

  • Attracting top students and faculty
  • Demonstrating seriousness to parents and stakeholders
  • Supporting industry collaborations and live projects
  • Becoming a reference model for next-gen institutions

By leveraging spatial design as a strategic tool, Vedam had the opportunity to reshape expectations of what a modern Indian tech school should look and feel like.

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The challenge

Strategic Spatial Planning for Enhanced Learning

Vedam provided an outdated layout that did not align with their academic requirements. The large classroom was originally expected to accommodate 180 students, which was structurally and ergonomically impossible.
Rubenius ran multiple permutations and combinations using 3D spatial simulations to resolve:

  • Row & column combinations
  • Sightline clarity for all students
  • Maximum capacity without compromising comfort
  • Maintaining walkable aisle widths
  • Instructor visibility from all angles

After extensive iterations, the team finalized a 130-student layout—the highest number possible while still prioritizing student comfort and learning efficiency.
Similarly, the smaller classroom was optimized to 60 students, ensuring no compromise on movement or visibility.

The additional complexity was Vedam’s preference for a theatre-style classroom, while the room itself was completely linear. Rubenius resolved this by engineering a hexagonal seating geometry—delivering theatre-level visibility within a constrained rectangular footprint.

Hybrid Transparency Framework for Experiential Learning

The Innovation Lab required a transparent interface that allowed students to visually experience ongoing work without creating distraction.
Achieving this balance involved:

  • Multiple trials with frosted gradients
  • Ensuring disciplinary zones (robotics, drone tech, coding) remained visually connected
  • Maintaining acoustic and visual focus for high-concentration tasks

The final framework delivered a controlled transparency system that supports aspirational observation while protecting productivity.

Purpose-Built Student Infrastructure for High-Density Learning

Rubenius engineered custom classroom furniture to support Vedam’s high-activity pedagogy:

Ergonomic & Functional Design

  • Optimized for long lecture durations
  • Enhanced posture support and comfortable legroom

Sleek Built-In Storage

  • Integrated under-table shelf for bags, laptops, notebooks
  • Eliminated clutter and maintained a visually clean classroom

Efficient Space Utilization

  • Compact footprint enabling higher density seating
  • Chairs designed to tuck in neatly for easy cleaning

Durability & Strength

  • Powder-coated steel frame
  • Built for heavy institutional usage

Aesthetic, Modern Appeal

  • Minimal, clean lines
  • Reinforces a contemporary academic identity

Easy Maintenance

  • Stain-resistant surfaces
  • Designed for everyday institutional use

Flexible Configuration

  • Modular units allowing reconfiguration for exams, seminars, and collaborative sessions

This system evolved into a complete student-centric infrastructure tailored for Vedam’s pedagogy.

MEP Modernization in a Structurally Constrained Envelope

The existing building had no AC provisions, no dedicated service pathways, and lacked adequate ventilation.
The team integrated:

  • Split ACs and cassette ACs across learning zones
  • Terrace-mounted outdoor units
  • Refined ducting pathways without disturbing structural stability
  • Efficient routing despite limited slab height

This modernization allowed a legacy building to perform at contemporary educational standards.

Controlled Deconstruction & Precision Build in Restricted Zones

The site required extensive demolition before reconstruction:

  • Existing walls were ACC block, requiring heavy-duty machinery
  • Restricted access demanded more manpower and specialized tools
  • Transporting debris was challenging due to the remote location and university protocols

Despite these constraints, Rubenius delivered a streamlined demolition strategy followed by precise reconstruction.

Accelerated Delivery Through Parallelized Workstreams

Phase 1 had to be delivered in 30 days. Spaces for student admissions had to be live within the first 30 days. Rubenius designed independent movement corridors ensuring:

  • Construction teams and students never crossed paths
  • Admissions continued seamlessly
  • Safety and privacy were maintained

Parallel teams worked across structural, civil, electrical, and interior fronts simultaneously—without compromising quality.

Zero-Disruption Execution Within an Operational Academic Ecosystem

The project was executed inside the ADYPU University campus, requiring strict adherence to academic protocols:

  • Visual masking and protective barricades to maintain campus aesthetics
  • Noise-controlled work schedules
  • Student-safe circulation paths
  • Daily QA inspections to avoid dust, disruption, or academic disturbance
  • Coordination with multiple university committees for clearances

This allowed the project to progress at high speed without affecting ongoing classes or student movement.

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The results

The final environment is a high-performance Learning Experience Center engineered for immersive education, scalable delivery, and innovative culture.

Key outcomes:

  • Experiential learning is now the default behavior not an occasional activity.
  • Students learn concepts, prototype ideas, and iterate within the same environment.
  • Modular classrooms support multiple pedagogical modes: lecture, collaboration, simulation, and prototyping.
  • Transparent labs ignite curiosity while reinforcing engineering identity.
  • Faculty experience improved teaching flow, instructional visibility, and student engagement.
  • The space now acts as a strategic asset, strengthening admissions, partnerships, and academic positioning.

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