By Kiran Ghosh
Photography: Tejas
Shah; courtesy the architect
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Manoj
Patel’s award-winning design studio gives wings to the aspirations of a young
design firm inside a 50 square meters area catering to six employees and a
principal architect.
Juggling
space in an out-of-box manner, Ar. Manoj Patel designs his studio in Vadodara,
with the focus on ventilation and openness. An informal atmosphere is
encouraged as spaces flow into each other without any defined boundaries; yet,
retain their individualistic essence. The same space is utilised to achieve
multiple functions; for example, the library that doubles up as a discussion
area.
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Vertical
louvres on the windows and colourful vertical box-like contraptions screen the
spaces in between sustaining a visual connect throughout the office; whilst maintaining
the much-needed privacy and seclusion to the chief architect’s cabin at one end
of the small office.
The footprint of 50 square meters
houses a chief architect cabin, and a front office consisting of a vestibule,
study, pantry and washroom
along with workstations. Glossy and matte
finished blocks rotate about their horizontal batons as visitors are engrossed and
exhilarated by the many colours used to set up the fun and energetic mood of
the office.
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Corrugated
sheets constitute the rather unusual finishing material that lines the walls
and the ceiling. Painted over with curacao colours, it adds character and
serenity to these work-spaces. Amongst the play of material and colour, the
ventilation and day lighting of the office is achieved through screens with
vertical louvres playing peek a boo. Adjustable scissor extension spotlights
address the burning of the midnight oil as is common in an architectural
office.
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The
studio provides a collaborative, creative and healthy work atmosphere, where
boundaries are blurred alongside respect for individualism. The design not only
reflects their design ideology but also their work ethics.
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Fact
File:
Project name:
Manoj Patel Design Studio
Architect: Manoj Patel
Design
Team: Manoj Patel, Vibha Lad & Brijesh Mistry
Area:
500 sq. ft.
Location:
Vadodara, Gujarat
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