Designed by: Ar. Akshat Bhatt
Location: Delhi
The perfect Location
Located across the road from the IIT Campus, in the young, bustling SDA market is the Architecture Discipline Studio. The popular, centrally located Barista market node was consciously chosen to expose architects at large, by extending recreational activities beyond the limited office space.
The Office
The 1500 sq. ft. office is split in two levels, the lower being a self-sufficient design studio with a library and basic amenities such as a paper pantry, a coffee vestibule and a small restroom while the upper level is a more formal office with admin, pantry, dining and a quiet room with access to terrace. The studio is planned in a way to maintain the sanctity of the workplace by limiting the admission of external agencies.
Refused materials such as residual carpets from vendors are amalgamated to form an interesting collage on the floor. Innovative use of coloured MDF board insulated with bubble wrap and PVC pipes for ducting contributes to the overall composition.
One enters a linear stretch that opens out into the lively workspace flooded with natural light. The workspaces are orchestrated to overlook the hustle and bustle of the city. The three way sliding partition integrates the volume into one interactive space and at the same time disintegrates it into private conference room cum library and a personal cabin. The second floor has a similar plan and setting but with different materials. A departure from streamline aesthetics has been consciously made by using unconventional materials such as thin cardboard and dual tone MDF board to actualize 25 mm thick acoustic (sound proof) partition. Perforated cardboard and wired glass is used on the upper level to maintain the same colour palette and tonality. Refused materials such as residual carpets from vendors are amalgamated to form an interesting collage on the floor. Non-plastered surfaces add to the raw aesthetics of the studio. The white painted ‘chajja’ over the window acts as a light shelf, which bounces off light from the ceiling creating playful light patterns on the floor. The studio’s aesthetic is highlighted by using components from the previous projects such as perforated glass panels from the Discovery Centre.
The colour scheme is mainly neutral with splashes of colour. The elements such as the shelving system, partition panels, and pigeon holes are designed as flexible, cost effective & colourful modules bringing unity and rhythm to the character of the studio. The MDF of the dry wall continues into the furniture. The workstation is optimized by using thin materials and is engineered to incorporate built-in computers. The clutter-free work desk allows for leg space, making the floor visible which in turn makes the space look larger. Flexible stationary trays are designed as opposed to fixed drawers. The white table in the conference room doubles up as a board to scribble on.
The branched suspended cable trays running overhead contain all the lighting, Wi-Fi and data services. An interesting mix of LED uplighters and down lighters are used which run on a cost effective 12V DC system. The light temperature is the right blend of warm and cool which is maintained at 3000K. The dynamic studio lends a vibrant appeal with its multi-colour play and evokes creativity. Architecture discipline studio is a perfect example of optimization of space and materials, and inspiring innovations.
For further information: info@architecturediscipline.com
The project was featured in the April 2017 issue of SURFACES REPORTER.
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