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In the heart of Chandigarh's industrial sector, Studio Ardete breathed life into the urban monochrome with their project, OFFICE-1243.

The Brief

This terrace office, completed in 2018, redefines the relationship between built environments and the surrounding macro environment, creating a captivating fusion of form and function.

CATEGORY

AREA

2387 SQFT

YEAR

LOCATION

PROJECT COST

5CR

Our Process

01 Challenge

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01 Challenge

01 Challenge

THE CHALLENGE

1
Turning Bland Spaces into Vibrant Offices

Thinking creatively to make the office lively and enjoyable, even in a dull neighborhood

2
Making Rooms Feel Just Right: Not Too Open, Not Too Closed

Planning carefully to create cozy spaces that are just right, like having little personal worlds inside the office.

3
Making the Office Look Cool and Last a Long Time

Using smart designs, like different heights & shapes, to make the office visually appealing and last for long time.

THE SOLUTION

Overcoming the rugged ennui of the industrial neighborhood posed challenges. The lack of pleasant views spurred the design team to innovate, turning obstacles into opportunities. OFFICE-1243 stands as a triumph over challenges, redefining its surroundings.

Concept

Spatial Poetry: Weaving Concept into Concrete

The concept of OFFICE-1243 transcends the mundane, weaving spatial poetry into concrete. Defined by outward-flowing spaces within a bounded box, the architectural narrative unfolds as an extension of the macro environment, creating a dynamic dialogue between form and function.

Zoning

Crafting Purposeful Space

Zoning within OFFICE-1243 is a meticulous art, defining purposeful spaces that coalesce seamlessly. The interplay of open and closed volumes forms a spatial symphony, offering a harmonious balance between functionality and aesthetics.

Planning

Crafting Purposeful Space

Zoning within OFFICE-1243 is a meticulous art, defining purposeful spaces that coalesce seamlessly. The interplay of open and closed volumes forms a spatial symphony, offering a harmonious balance between functionality and aesthetics.

Form Development

Shaping the Building with Style

OFFICE-1243's form development is an exercise in angular elegance. The two main volumes, laid in an engaging manner, create a play of perspectives. This deliberate form development invites diverse views into the space, fostering an environment of constant visual engagement.

THE DESIGN

The varying heights, interpenetrating volumes, and a spatial lattice form a captivating visual dilemma of longevity. The construct, with its boldness and lightness, stands as a testament to the meticulous design philosophy of Studio Ardete.

Before & After
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Material & Technology

The varying heights, interpenetrating volumes, and a spatial lattice form a captivating visual dilemma of longevity. The construct, with its boldness and lightness, stands as a testament to the meticulous design philosophy of Studio Ardete.

Sustainability Approach

The varying heights, interpenetrating volumes, and a spatial lattice form a captivating visual dilemma of longevity. The construct, with its boldness and lightness, stands as a testament to the meticulous design philosophy of Studio Ardete.

Harmonizing Design with the Environment

Zoning within OFFICE-1243 is a meticulous art, defining purposeful spaces that coalesce seamlessly. The interplay of open and closed volumes forms a spatial symphony, offering a harmonious balance between functionality and aesthetics.

Harmonizing Design with the Environment

The project harmonizes with the environment through thoughtful material choices, energy-efficient technology, and a design that enhances rather than depletes. Studio Ardete's sustainability approach transforms the workspace into a model for responsible architecture.

THE SITE

The site of OFFICE-1243 is not merely a location; it's an integral element of the design. The contextual fusion of granite, gravel, and wood from the environment into the project's fabric creates a sense of fluidity, blurring the lines between the built and the natural.

THE DESIGN

Ardete was the ultimate pleasure to work with. The innovation, creativity and design was excellent and the attention to detail really put their work over the top. The team took the time to understand the requirement, laid out realistic budgets and made sure to follow up with contractors to ensure that delivery was timely. Thank you Ardete and team, you guys epitomised commitment, professionalism and most of all passion!

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The varying heights, interpenetrating volumes, and a spatial lattice form a captivating visual dilemma of longevity. The construct, with its boldness and lightness, stands as a testament to the meticulous design philosophy of Studio Ardete.

1
Turning Bland Spaces into Vibrant Offices

Thinking creatively to make the office lively and enjoyable, even in a dull neighborhood

2
Making Rooms Feel Just Right: Not Too Open, Not Too Closed

Planning carefully to create cozy spaces that are just right, like having little personal worlds inside the office.

3
Making the Office Look Cool and Last a Long Time

Using smart designs, like different heights & shapes, to make the office visually appealing and last for long time.

Image

Ardete was the ultimate pleasure to work with. The innovation, creativity and design was excellent and the attention to detail really put their work over the top. The team took the time to understand the requirement, laid out realistic budgets and made sure to follow up with contractors to ensure that delivery was timely. Thank you Ardete and team, you guys epitomised commitment, professionalism and most of all passion!

Rohan Sharma

Director

Image

Ardete was the ultimate pleasure to work with. The innovation, creativity and design was excellent and the attention to detail really put their work over the top. The team took the time to understand the requirement, laid out realistic budgets and made sure to follow up with contractors to ensure that delivery was timely. Thank you Ardete and team, you guys epitomised commitment, professionalism and most of all passion!

Rohan Sharma

Director

Image

Ardete was the ultimate pleasure to work with. The innovation, creativity and design was excellent and the attention to detail really put their work over the top. The team took the time to understand the requirement, laid out realistic budgets and made sure to follow up with contractors to ensure that delivery was timely. Thank you Ardete and team, you guys epitomised commitment, professionalism and most of all passion!

Rohan Sharma

Director

Image

Ardete was the ultimate pleasure to work with. The innovation, creativity and design was excellent and the attention to detail really put their work over the top. The team took the time to understand the requirement, laid out realistic budgets and made sure to follow up with contractors to ensure that delivery was timely. Thank you Ardete and team, you guys epitomised commitment, professionalism and most of all passion!

Rohan Sharma

Director

Image

Ardete was the ultimate pleasure to work with. The innovation, creativity and design was excellent and the attention to detail really put their work over the top. The team took the time to understand the requirement, laid out realistic budgets and made sure to follow up with contractors to ensure that delivery was timely. Thank you Ardete and team, you guys epitomised commitment, professionalism and most of all passion!

Rohan Sharma

Director

Image

Ardete was the ultimate pleasure to work with. The innovation, creativity and design was excellent and the attention to detail really put their work over the top. The team took the time to understand the requirement, laid out realistic budgets and made sure to follow up with contractors to ensure that delivery was timely. Thank you Ardete and team, you guys epitomised commitment, professionalism and most of all passion!

Rohan Sharma

Director

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