COMMUNITY FACILITIES, ALIPORE
NAME
Community Facilities, Alipore
LOCATION
Alipore in Kolkata, West Bengal
PROJECT DURATION
2013-2016
TEAM
Animesh Nayak, Asim Mandal, Bushra Bakker, Kaustav Khan, Shamik Chatterjee, Arijit Datta-Gupta
DESIGN CONCEPT
An attempt to create an identifiable spatial identity for a high-end residential building using the common areas and amenities as public spaces for the residents. A variety of modest materials finished in diverse and interesting ways creates a good balance between familiarity and the extra ordinary. The highlight is the first floor swimming pool, open from all sides and lit seductively, creating a true gathering place for all residents.
MATERIAL PALETTE
- Feature walls of leathered, flamed and polished steel grey granite
- Floors of large slabs of polished Lady Gray and Gray William Italian marble
- Ceilings of custom designed, laser cut cement board “jaali” work
- Pools lined with handmade, hand painted, aquamarine ceramic kiln tiles