By Savitha Hira with inputs from Vidita Mundada
Photography: Photographix,India; courtesy StudioAHA
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Ar. Aijaz Hakim’s latest office project
in Pune is a symphony of neutrals…
Located in the bustling and chaotic Phoenix East court,
Pune, the Sohamm Unicorp office is characterised by an open plan with a focus
on optimum storage. Spread across 4200 sq. ft., clean lines and fine edges
define a commodious circulation that is augmented by the extensive use of glass
walls and partitions.
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Creating an envelope of tonal variations of umber, the
architect chisels an ambience that is both, calm and sober; and simultaneously,
understated. Playing on a palette of varying shades of grey, black, white, and
brown, anointed by sudden pops of colour, each area comes alive in a play of
material, texture and lighting, orchestrating a distinctive ambience.
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Leather-finished upholstery, oak veneer panelling and
cabinetry finished with sabbia
lacquer are bound by Armani brown marble flooring. A profuse use of
glass throughout the partitioned reception, interactive work environs that
intersperse cabins with open workstations further accentuates the open plan; the
highlight being the unobstructed view throughout the office.
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The designer looks at breaking each volume with a play of
vertical lines. In an office with excessive storage requirements, these lines
tactfully camouflage shelves and make every surface elevation interesting to
read. Emphasising on amplifying rather than reducing, furniture in the conference
room accentuates its linear dimensions; much as the overhead cabinetry does in
the work station area. With horizontal and vertical planes juxtaposed to add
height here; emphasise linearity there, simple cove and spot lighting completes
the chic but serene picture.
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The office design encourages transparency and speaks aloud
on harmony and chic symmetry, commanding a vocabulary that simple and striking.
Fact File:
Client: Sohamm Unicorp
Design Firm: Aijaz Hakim Architect, Pune.
Design Team: Aijaz Hakim, Seema Sancheti,
Kripa Laungani.
Site Area: 4,200.00 sq. ft.
Location: Pune
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