On the 4th floor of a landmark building with a cinema on the ground floor, in the old business district of South Mumbai, our design finds it origin in the industrial character of the south west facing which exists of 3 horizontal glass panels placed in a 45 degree to provide daylight, without hot and glaring direct sunlight entering the space.The façade was opened up and renovated in detail to provide maximum of daylight into the large and dark office space behind of which the limited ceiling height was our next challenge. We changed the low ceiling challenge into and an opportunity for proving an exposed open ceiling, to enhance to the industrial character of the building.
The deep wooden partitions between the open office and meeting rooms and conference room provide storage space and mobile storage pedestals, since the office has been designed for flexible work spaces. The glazing in these partitions ensures transparency throughout the entire office. The light trips recessed in the upper part of these partitions start in the reception and give uniformity and lighting to all separate spaces.
The industrial character of the south west facade has been enhanced by using exposed brick work walls, exposed ceilings, a seamless industrial painted floor and acrylic suspended light boxes.
COULD WE PROVIDE A WORK ENVIRONMENT WHICH FEELS LIKE A HOLIDAY DESTINATION TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO WORK BETTER?
The industrial south west facing facade required an openable new glass facade on the inner side for sound and thermal insulation, as the antique original facade could not meet these technical requirements.
The entire ceiling is sprayed with K-13, a paper mache; equivalent, to give a homogeneous look to the ceiling and provide excellent acoustics in the open office.
The required server room is place behind an exposed sand stone brick wall, enhancing the industrial character. The top part of the wall is transparent Perspex to maintain an overview of the entire ceiling, while avoiding condensation on colder glass, since the server room is to be kept at a lower temperature then the office space.
Natural materials such as wood, veneers, wood shavings, sandstone bricks, bamboo and turf contrast with the industrial look, enhancing each other. The reception has turf inlaid niches for display and seating with bamboo sticks, designed to follow the human curves, and therefore very comfortable.
The coastal inspired art installation blends the natural hues of seashells and the original brick structure; additionally offering a complimenting contrast to the industrial character of the facade while referring to an ideal holiday destination.
The low ceiling was our greatest challenge that we turned around as an opportunity for proving an exposed open ceiling, to enhance to the industrial character of the building. Hand made aluminum curved boxes suspended from the ceiling hide the cassette air conditioner units which take minimum height from the limited head space.
By designing folding sliding doors between two meeting rooms, we established further flexibility for the office.
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