Located in the humid, scorching, greasy and dusty micro climate of one of the world’s premier cast iron factories, the proposed office building located at one end of this vast manufacturing complex is meant to provide a moment of distraction and relief from the otherwise hectic and noisy surrounding atmosphere. The L shaped office building encloses a private courtyard planted with exotic and luxurious vegetation that is inviting and welcoming while also providing for comforting and soothing views from each office floor.
MATERIAL PALETTE
Exposed and expressive steel frame structure
Exposed corrugated metal deck floors topped with highly finished polished cement
Full height glazing protected by intricate metal work jaalis and reclaimed security grills
Complementary brick jaalis made with custom designed kiln bricks