Brimming with colour
Stemming from the brand that the office was crafted for – Sangini Textiles, the concept for the space evolved around colour. Textiles come in a wide range of hues and in an effort to capture that, the office finds itself hosting a multitude of vibrant shades. “We wanted to create an enclosure where the clients of the company can feel vibrant and yet at home,” decribes the designer. Bright yellow anchors a lively red, while more muted shades of teal and blue also play accent.
Quirky connections
These colour-filled elements travel, snaking and criss-crossing across the spaces. The adorn the walls and floors, and the design ensures that every space is visually connected to this language of colours. The teal members highlight the structural build of the ceiling, which hosts a mezzanine opening into the waiting area, connecting across volumes, Under this framework of teal, furnishing in red take centre-stage. The starkly contemporary silhouettes of the furniture is composed entirely of metal plates, and is almost industrial in its raw, functional appeal. Yet the bright colours give it a playful edge. A quirky yellow staircase, reminiscent of a playground, bridges the floors.
Textural depth and material play
In order to let the colours sing, the design maintains a neutral backdrop that is toned down. This provides a fitting backdrop for the colourful accent pieces and for textural interplay to shine through. A terrazzo flooring, echoing old Indian homes, grounds the spaces, acting as the common visual tread that connects the office. This orchestrates a play of old and new, while adding a rawness to the overall space. Unpolished walls further this narrative of the raw. Textured glass separates zones, allowing diffused light to filter into the compact space through the day.
This office is all about creating a rich experiential quality that serves its users with extravagance and tranquility, thus serving as a perfect anecdote of a loud yet muted collective.
Fact File
Design firm: Vimmu Design
Project Name: Hot Metal
Principal Architects: Jons Savalia, Disha Patel
Location: Surat, Gujrat
Year Built: 2022
Project Size: 1000 sq ft
Photography Credits: Noaidwin Sttudio
About the architect:
Vimmu Design was founded in 2017 and has successfully executed projects for major offices, homes, and private owners in Surat and the surrounding areas. It is a full-service architectural design firm that takes an eco approach to its inventive array of projects, with a desire to create exceptionally luxe environments.
