Gujarat United School Of Theology





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British Colonial Architectural
Irish Presbyterian Mission
I P Mission Compoud, Near Gujarat College, Ellisridge, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad - 380006
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Built in 1913 by Irish Presbyterian Church.
The building of the school essentially forms a courtyard with two wings on either sides containing student room and a main building in front with chapel and classrooms. The house
for the teachers are arranged at either sides connected via a special verandah.
The complex is designed in gothic style, with red bricks , arched windows, and merlons on their parapet. The main building contains some interesting stone jaali carvings, showing various christian motifs, the central carving contains , the Indian lotus and the irish three leaf shemrok.
The interior of the building still contains all its original furniture and some nice mosaics, which are thought to be italian.
In 1973, a library was added to the rear by architect Christopher Benninger for the Alliance Francaise, a training centre for french language education and culture .
The exposed brick buildings is made up of two interlocking squares to face the side of the church
Light is allowed in via North-facing skylight
ABOUT

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From the campus of the Gujarat Arts and Science College walk for 70 meters to reach next junction ,turn left to find yourself walking along a flyover until you reach The Gujarat United School Of Theology Campus on your write
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