INCLINOVATE UIR20175 | Mridushi Singhal
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Ecosystem for Work S22 | Level 2 | Faculty of Design | CEPT University Faculty - Amal Shah T.A. - Shivangi Panchal
The site is majorly divided into two zones due to the columns and has structural walls which constitutes the glass double glazed windows with reinforced concrete structural units. The other walls in the office are non structural and serve as partition spaces in the office. These are highlighted in the diagrams on the right side. The office area also has services like lifts, common toilets, and service shafts. An analysis of the space according to fin grids has also been done which can be seen on the right. The space has various zones if viewed with respect to column grids and creates a lot of negative spaces which needs to be eliminated or utilised in a proper way during space planning. Color coded zonal diagrams have also been provided on the right such that the activities can be categorised and the spaces can be grouped according to it. If viewed from the perspective of the free standing column the space can be divided into four zones and can also be diagonally cut. The columns being rectangular or square in shape help define zones in the space which circular columns cannot do. The clear distinguishing of zones can help with grouping activities of similar nature together.
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HEIRARCHIAL DIAGRAM:
SITE REQUIREMENT:
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Contextual
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Views
The office is in the corner of the eighth floor and thus has views of two sides. The office overlooks the main street from the front side and the back area from the other sides. The office space witnesses the traffic noise and the commercial noise from the loby area.
Periphery
The surrounding of the space consists of a party plot nearby, bank on the side road. The surrounding also consists of two schools nearby and faces a retail shop on the other side.
Cultural Specific Considerations
The site is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and witnesses various cultural activities happening in the surrounding. The periphery consists of a party plot nearby and that might as well affect the space due to the noise during events.
Historical Considerations
Site is located in Ahmedabad region and experiences historical considerations accordingly. The city was founded in 1411 to serve as the capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat, by its namesake, Sultan Ahmed Shah.
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Ecosystem for Work Faculty - Prof. Amal Shah | T.A. - Shivangi Panchal Level 2 | Spring 2022 | Faculty of Design | CEPT University
Site Study and Observations Ratnaakar Nine Square, Satellite, Ahmedabad Area - 200 sqm
Panaromic view of the space
Summer
9 am
12 pm
3 pm
9 pm
9 am
12 pm
3 pm
9 pm
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS NON - STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS SERVICE DUCTS TOILET
FIN GRIDS
Winter
D1
Contextual observations
Light Study
Sound and Noise
Structural, Non-Structural and Services
Space division through existing fins and columns
Site Views Commercial Noise Structural Elements Non - Structural Elements Service Ducts General Toilets Space Division
NW - SE zones (vertical division) through existing structure.
NE - SW zones (horizontal divisions) through existing structure.
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Syntax of Design Models were made from the idea of inclined planes and frames and then iterations were made of one selected mode. All the models were based on a grid of 1:2.
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DNA of Space
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Zoning Explorations
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Reception and Waiting Space
Physical Properties
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Orientation to the Sun
Clients must appear at reception as soon as they reach the office, so that communication and tasks can be efficiently managed. This can be accomplished by situating the reception and waiting area near the entrance. All of the entrances on the given site face west, so the welcome area would face west as well, minimizing the amount of direct sunlight received.
Circulation and Accessibility
This section can be close to the gallery, which can act as a transition zone between the reception and the working area. People in the waiting room will be able to get a sense of the type of environment without looking at everything at once. As a result, the reception will be easily accessible from the entrance, allowing circulation throughout the space via the gallery space.
Analysis of the Space
The space should be easily accessible with no visual and physical barriers which hinder the movement. This will make the space seem more welcoming. The space should also have a comfortable and cozy environment so that the clients can lounge in the waiting area without any hassles.
Safety restrictions
The office’s security must be maintained, so adequate security measures must be established at the space’s entrance. Fire extinguishers and first-aid kits must be available at the reception and waiting areas, which are the closest to the door. To ensure the safety of the location, a security guard can be stationed at the entrance.
Behavioural Properties
Adjacencies and Groupings
The gallery/discussion space should be directly connected to the reception so that the clients can have a sense of the company’s products and its achievements. This will also create a transition between the outside and the inside of the office. The gallery can then branch out into various spaces which will still maintain the connection of spaces to the reception.
Perceived Space
The space can be percieved as a comfortable and cozy environment which dilutes the thresholds and thus makes a smooth transition between the outside and the inside. The space would be such that the views towards the rest of the office spaces are restricted, thus privacy is maintained.
Activities
The reception situates the receptionist and their desk and thus activities such as communication between the heads and the clients, list of clients, package delivery and transport will be coordinated from here. Other than this activities of the watchman like maintaining securityand various activities by the visitors visiting the office will take place here.
Furniture Requirements
The reception area will require a desk and chair for the receptionist, as well as a computer or desktop to coordinate the activities taking place in the center. The reception area will require lounging equipment as well as tables, plants, and artificial lighting to set the tone of the space.
Ergonomic Requirements
There should be enough circulation space in and around the receptionist’s chair and the desk. This will not only provide ease but also improve communication. Simailary, for the waiting area enough distancing is to be put between the sittings so that the the privacy of the clients is maintained.
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Aesthetic Properties
Image, Status and Style
The reception serves as the image for the corporation and thus it should be luxuriously designed with a high ceiling and opening should provide transparency which allows visual link between the outside and the inside. The space as an overall should portray the company’s prestigious status in the industry and should also make a statement and seem welcoming to the people when viewing it from the outside.
Company Specific Design Standards
Since the company is a materials innovation center, extensive use of plywood and steel would help enhance the company’s design standards. Along with this, the surfaces can be exposed to show the intricacy of the work the company aims to do.
Driving Force
The driving force for the spaces in this office is work environment. This means that the reception area would create a sense of a new environment for the space and would serve as a prototype for future designs.
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Designer
Clients
TEKNION
RECEPTIONIST
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
PROJECK TASK CHAIR
A1
Reception
Date
Style
Product No.
6.05.2022
ADJUSTABLE
-
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
80,000
1
Black
MATTE
Dimensions 900x300x940 MM
Product Content, Item Description Comfortable chairs with head and side rests
Product Image
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Designer
Clients
TEKNION
CLIENTS
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
SOFA
A1
Reception
Date
Style
Product No.
6.05.2022
ADJUSTABLE
-
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
80,000
1
BLACK
MATTE
Dimensions 900x300x940 MM
Product Content, Item Description Comfortable seating for the clients entering the space.
Product Image
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Conference
Physical Properties
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Orientation to the Sun
The conference room is a place where meetings take place all day. As a result, it should be put in a location that receives the most light throughout the day. Its location in the east or north-east would allow natural light to enter the room all day. This would also help to improve employee’s mood and provide a spectacular view of the city.
Circulation and Accessibility
For better access, the conference room should be close to the CEO’s, CTO’s, and CFO’s workstations and offices, so that circulation in the rest of the company is not disrupted. Because it is at the end, no extra noise will reach the conference space, which is ideal for meetings.
Analysis of the Space
The space would be large, and open with no barriers in it. The front of the space would have a level difference as compared to the rest ofthe space so that a visual and physical heirarchy is created and thus attention is drawn towards it.
Safety restrictions
A fire extinguisher should be installed in the office ans all the sharp edges of the furniture should be rounded. The level difference should be atleast two steps so that a person can sense it and does not trip over.
Behavioural Properties
Adjacencies and Groupings
The conference space should be closer to the CEO, CFO and CTO offices since they would be the ones conducting all the meetings. With this, the workspace can also be close to the conference so that the circulation throughout the office is not disturbed during the day.
Perceived Space
The space would seem large and open with huge double paned glass panels on two sides. This would allow a lot of natural light to enter the space and thus keep it bright throughout the day. When the blinders would be closed the space would feel like a projector room in which presentations can be held with ease.
Activities
Presentations within various groups would be held here and the meetings with the clients to present ideas or the meetings to plan the upcoming projects within the departments of the company would be held here.
Furniture Requirements
A conference room must include a common, wide desk space with eight chairs arranged around it, with the projecting device serving as the focal point. Blinders and shading devices can be installed to assist balance the amount of heat and light entering the room. Speakers should also be installed in the space to ensure that the audio is perfectly balanced.
Ergonomic Requirements
The chairs should be placed in a way that they are close to one another and yet they don’t invade the personal space of the employees. Thus, an optimum gap should be maintained between the chairs. With this the circulation space around the office should be maintained such that two people can cross the space at the same time without hindrance.
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Aesthetic Properties
Image, Status and Style
The conference space will be used by many people throughout the day and hence it shall portray the company’s status and its beliefs in the best possible way. It should have a high ceiling so that the space feels more comfortable. When a client walks into the space it should immediately create an image of creativity and collaboration in his mind. The space should be formal so that it shows the company’s work ethic.
Company Specific Design Standards
Since the company is a materials innovation center, extensive use of plywood and steel would help enhance the company’s design standards. Along with this, the surfaces can be exposed to show the intricacy of the work the company aims to do.
Driving Force
The driving force for the spaces in this office is work environment. This means that the conference area would create a sense of a new environment for the space and would serve as a prototype for future designs.
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Designer
Clients
TEKNION
RECEPTIONIST
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
PROJECK TASK CHAIR
A1
Reception
Date
Style
Product No.
6.05.2022
ADJUSTABLE
-
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
80,000
8
Black
MATTE
Dimensions 900x300x940 MM
Product Content, Item Description Comfortable chairs with head and side rests
Product Image
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Designer
Clients
TEKNION
EMPLOYEES, EXECUTIVES, CLIENTS
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
NORTH 56 MEETING ROOM 02
A1
Conference
Date
Style
Product No.
6.05.2022
ADJUSTABLE
-
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
3,00,000
1
WHITE
MATTE
Dimensions 2600x900x150 M
Product Content, Item Description North 56 is a series of multi-use wood chairs designed to fit a workplace that’s more relaxed and congenial; more welcoming in look and feel. Engaging the talents of diverse designers, each collection highlights craft and the beauty and warmth of wood. Equally, clean lines and curves shaped to the body emerge as recurrent themes
Product Image
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Gallery and Discussion Space
Physical Properties
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Orientation to the Sun
The gallery will be closer to the western part of the office as it is close to the reception and thus it would not have an ample amount of light during the day. Moreover, it serves as the central connceting space and thus, being in the centre there’s no direct exposure to sun.
Circulation and Accessibility
The gallery can serve as the main circulation space in the MIC as it is a large space and all the other spaces may branch out from it. Thus, the gallery will be accessible to all the other spaces in the MIC.It would also have a large circulation area as it is used for display so there will be constant movement of people.
Analysis of the Space
The space would be large and elongated so that it serves like a hallway while still displaying the company’s products and achievements. It would also have screens suspended from the ceiling which allow display and maintain circulaion space on the ground.
Safety restrictions
The gallery space should be hindrance free so that handicapped people could also visit it. It should have a fire extinguisher setup since it is a large space. There can also be a fire exit which helps in case of fire. The flooring used should not be slippery.
Behavioural Properties
Adjacencies and Groupings
The gallery would be closest to the reception and waiting area so that a person entering the office can witness the display in the gallery. With this, the gallery should be closer to he workspace and the conference area so that there are no circulation issues.
Perceived Space
The space would seem like a hallway and the connecting element of the space. Thus, it can be percieved as the heart of the office from which other spaces branch out or connect. With high ceilings, the discussion area would also feel huge and the rest of the space would lead the person to the discussion area through heirarchy or movemen patterns.
Activities
Since the gallery is the major circulation spacein the office, there will be movement throughout the day. With this it would also be used for display and peopel would come to see the company’s projects on display. The discussion area would be used by the employees to discuss ideas in a more informal way.
Furniture Requirements
The gallery space also serves as a discussion space for the team and hence it must have appropriate sitting arrangement like 1-2 tables and 5-6 chairs. Along with that the space can also have plants and images from the materials innovation so that it feels like a smooth transition.
Ergonomic Requirements
The sitting in the discussion area should be ergonomically well set so that people can have a cormfortable area to sit and move. The display screen should also be set in a way that they do not restrict movement. 25
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Aesthetic Properties
Image, Status and Style
Thr gallery is the heart of the office and thus through its design and its spacemaking elements, the company’s status and style must be represented in the best possible way. By the use of plywood and steel, the company’s image would be portrayed in a better way. The use of screens and technology would also help with portraying the company’s status in the market.
Company Specific Design Standards
Since the company is a materials innovation center, extensive use of plywood and steel would help enhance the company’s design standards. Along with this, the surfaces can be exposed to show the intricacy of the work the company aims to do.
Driving Force
The driving force for the spaces in this office is work environment. This means that the gallery and discussion space would create a sense of a new environment for the space and would serve as a prototype for future designs.
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Designer
Clients
TEKNION
VISITORS
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
NORTH 56 CAFE 02
A1
Gallery space
Date
Style
Product No.
6.05.2022
FIXED
-
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
15,000
2
WHITE
MATTE
Dimensions 700x350x940 MM
Product Content, Item Description North 56 is a series of multi-use wood chairs designed to fit a workplace that’s more relaxed and congenial; more welcoming in look and feel. Engaging the talents of diverse designers, each collection highlights craft and the beauty and warmth of wood. Equally, clean lines and curves shaped to the body emerge as recurrent themes.
Product Image
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Designer
Clients
TEKNION
VISITORS
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
UPSTAGE STORAGE
A1
Gallery space
Date
Style
Product No.
6.05.2022
FIXED
-
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
11,00,000
1
WHITE
MATTE
Dimensions 900x700x1200 MM
Product Content, Item Description The system is fixed and has shelves having adequate depth.
Product Image
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Workspace
Physical Properties
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Orientation to the Sun
Workspaces may or may not have direct exposure to sun. Thus, they can be placed according to proxemics with less concern about the orientation to the sun. Having natural light may help in energy conservation and may boost the mood of the employees, thus being closer to the east is preferable.
Circulation and Accessibility
The space must only be accessible by the company’s employees and staff so that its privacy is maintained. With this, there will be many people coming in and out of the space, thus there should be a proper circulation space which does not hinder the employees’ work.
Analysis of the Space
The space being huge would be almost equal in both length and width, so that an equal distrubution of desks can be done. There can also be separate cubicles which help segregate the space according to the employees’ activities and work.
Safety restrictions
Proper wiring system must be installed so that there are no chances of electrical short circuiting. In case if fire, there must be a fire extinguisher, which can help resolve the issue. The gadgets must not be exposed to harsh sunlight, so that there are less chances of fire.
Behavioural Properties
Adjacencies and Groupings
The space must be in close proximity to the CEO, CTO and CFO offices for smooth communication and having it closer to the server and mechanical rooms will reduce the traffic in the other spaces which will improve circulation. Toilets must also be easily accessible by the space to prevent discomfort o employees.
Perceived Space
The space would have a comfortable yet formal environment so that people can work in a comfortable environment without compromising the quality of the work. It would also have high technology equipments so that the work can be doen faster and effectively.
Activities
The workspace would have activities such as sharing of ideas, the employees designing new innovative methods of using materials, working on budgets and finances and employee collaborations.
Furniture Requirements
A workspace must have an individual desk and chair set up for all of its employees. Thus there must be 12 sets of desks and chaairs in the workspace, along with high tech gadgets which help them do the task at hand. There must also be enough cabinets and shelves to store the data.
Ergonomic Requirements
Every employee must have his/her own desk and the desk should have sufficient space to hold all their belongings. With this there must be enough gap between the desk and the chair for leg space. The employee must also be able to navigate through his desk, thus there must be enough circulation space. 31
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Aesthetic Properties
Image, Status and Style
The workspace is a critical part of the office as major of the work in the office happens here and thus this space must be a clear reflection of the company’s image and style. Its must also portray the company’s status in the market with the use of the high tech equipments and materials like plywood and steel.
Company Specific Design Standards
Since the company is a materials innovation center, extensive use of plywood and steel would help enhance the company’s design standards. Along with this, the surfaces can be exposed to show the intricacy of the work the company aims to do.
Driving Force
The driving force for the spaces in this office is work environment. This means that the workspace would create a sense of a new environment for the space and would serve as a prototype for future designs.
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Designer
Clients
Byward
ENSTU
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
byward chair
09
workspace
Date
Style
Product No.
6-5-2022
Assembled
80
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
$480
8
White
leather
Dimensions 2’x1’x3’
Product Content, Item Description Product is a white office chiar with wheels made for workers working in the area located in the workarea. Material used in the chair is smooth also the it is comfortable for sitting.
Product Image
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Designer
Clients
Byward
ENSTU
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
byward chair
09
workspace
Date
Style
Product No.
6-5-2022
Assembled
97
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
$560
7
White
leather
Dimensions 2’x1’x3’
Product Content, Item Description Product is a white office chiar with wheels made for workers working in the area located in the workarea. Material used in the chair is smooth also the it is comfortable for sitting.
Product Image
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CEO Space
Physical Properties
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Orientation to the Sun
The CEO space in an office being one of the most important spaces must be at the opposite end from the entrance of the office to maintain hierarchy. It should also be on the north-east or east side of the site so that the space would allow natural light to enter the space.
Circulation and Accessibility
The CEO Space should have easy access to the workspace, server room and the conference room so that he/she can supervise his/her team with ease. With this he/she must also have a free circulation space to the toilet without much traffic.
Analysis of the Space
The space being at the end of the office would be comparatively private and enclosed with one of its surface being a glass. This would allow good views of the city which are not there in the other spaces. This will show a sense of heirarchy in the spaces.
Safety restrictions
All the furniture elements and the materials used must not have sharp edges. There should not be any barriers in the space which can cause harm to someone. All the electrical equipment must be kept away from direct exposure of sunlight.
Behavioural Properties
Adjacencies and Groupings
The other two spaces, i.e, CTO and CFO spaces must be adjacent to the CEO space so that collaboration is easier and the lateral heirarchy in the office is maintained with all the three posts having the same environment to work in. This can also reduce chances of disputes in the company.
Perceived Space
The space would be bright and airy and the CEO’s desk would be placed in the centre of the space to show heirarchy and sense of importance. The space would also have elements which have a greater value as compared to the other spaces. Thus, this space would reflect the company’s identity at its peak so that it creates an impression on the clients.
Activities
The CEO would go about his daily tasks like execution of work, meeting clients, keeping a check on employees and planning projects along with the other two officers in this space. The initial meetings and presentations with the clients or suppliers would also happen here.
Furniture Requirements
The space must have a working desk along with a comfortable chair for the CEO. With this, it should also have sitting for people who visit the CEO’s office. Appropriate cupboards and shelves must be provided to store the company’s executive data. A setup for waiting should also be provided in the office when the CEO is busy or unavailable.
Ergonomic Requirements
The desk and chair must be placed keeping in mind ergonomics and proxemics such that one can navigate supplies and everything can easily be accessed. There must be enough circulation in and around the desk as well as the sitting. 37
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Aesthetic Properties
Image, Status and Style
The space must reflect the company’s image and style in the best possible ways as the clients would first approach this space in order to make a deal with the company. The use of plywood and steel would be a great reflection of the company’s identity.
Company Specific Design Standards
Since the company is a materials innovation center, extensive use of plywood and steel would help enhance the company’s design standards. Along with this, the surfaces can be exposed to show the intricacy of the work the company aims to do.
Driving Force
The driving force for the spaces in this office is work environment. This means that the CEO space would create a sense of a new environment for the space and would serve as a prototype for future designs.
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Designer
Clients
Byward
ENSTU
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
byward chair
09
CEO space
Date
Style
Product No.
6-5-2022
assembled
80
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
$480
2
White
leather
Dimensions 2’x1’x3’
Product Content, Item Description Product is a white office chiar with wheels made for the visitors visiting the space located in theCEO room. Material used in the chair is smooth also the it is comfortable for sitting.
Product Image
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Designer
Clients
Gus* designer group
ENSTU
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
side table
68
CEO room
Date
Style
Product No.
6-5-2022
metric
9546
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
$950
1
white
gloss
Dimensions 2’x3’x3’
Product Content, Item Description A rectangularwhite table serves the purpose of work table in theCEO’s room. It has a smooth and glossy finish. It is also light weighted.
Product Image
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CTO Space
Physical Properties
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Orientation to the Sun
The CTO space in an office being one of the most important spaces must be at the opposite end from the entrance of the office to maintain hierarchy. It should also be on the north-east or east side of the site so that the space would allow natural light to enter the space.
Circulation and Accessibility
The CTO Space should have easy access to the workspace, server room and the conference room so that he/she can supervise his/her team with ease. With this he/she must also have a free circulation space to the toilet without much traffic.
Analysis of the Space
The space being at the end of the office would be comparatively private and enclosed with one of its surface being a glass. This would allow good views of the city which are not there in the other spaces. This will show a sense of heirarchy in the spaces.
Safety restrictions
All the furniture elements and the materials used must not have sharp edges. There should not be any barriers in the space which can cause harm to someone. All the electrical equipment must be kept away from direct exposure of sunlight.
Behavioural Properties
Adjacencies and Groupings
The other two spaces, i.e, CEO and CFO spaces must be adjacent to the CTO space so that collaboration is easier and the lateral heirarchy in the office is maintained with all the three posts having the same environment to work in. This can also reduce chances of disputes in the company.
Perceived Space
The space would be bright and airy and the CTO’s desk would be placed in the centre of the space to show heirarchy and sense of importance. The space would also have elements which have a greater value as compared to the other spaces. Thus, this space would reflect the company’s identity at its peak so that it creates an impression on the clients.
Activities
The CTO looks over the technical aspects of the things, like the use of equipments and machinery in order to come up with the desired outcomes. He/she would lead the team of engineers/ scientists with their technical knowledge and would coordinate and assign them tasks from here.
Furniture Requirements
The space must have a working desk along with a comfortable chair for the CTO. With this, it should also have sitting for people who visit the CTO’s office. Appropriate cupboards and shelves must be provided to store the company’s executive data. A setup for waiting should also be provided in the office when the CTO is busy or unavailable.
Ergonomic Requirements
The desk and chair must be placed keeping in mind ergonomics and proxemics such that one can navigate supplies and everything can easily be accessed. There must be enough circulation in and around the desk as well as the sitting. 43
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Aesthetic Properties
Image, Status and Style
The space must reflect the company’s image and style in the best possible ways as the clients would first approach this space in order to make a deal with the company. The use of plywood and steel would be a great reflection of the company’s identity.
Company Specific Design Standards
Since the company is a materials innovation center, extensive use of plywood and steel would help enhance the company’s design standards. Along with this, the surfaces can be exposed to show the intricacy of the work the company aims to do.
Driving Force
The driving force for the spaces in this office is work environment. This means that the CTO space would create a sense of a new environment for the space and would serve as a prototype for future designs.
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Designer
Clients
TEKNION
RECEPTIONIST
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
PROJECK TASK CHAIR
A1
Reception
Date
Style
Product No.
6.05.2022
ADJUSTABLE
-
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
80,000
8
Black
MATTE
Dimensions 900x300x940 MM
Product Content, Item Description Comfortable chairs with head and side rests
Product Image
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Designer
Clients
Gus* designer group
ENSTU
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
side table
68
CEO room
Date
Style
Product No.
6-5-2022
metric
9546
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
$950
1
white
gloss
Dimensions 2’x3’x3’
Product Content, Item Description A rectangularwhite table serves the purpose of work table in theCEO’s room. It has a smooth and glossy finish. It is also light weighted.
Product Image
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CFO Space
Physical Properties
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Orientation to the Sun
The CFO space in an office being one of the most important spaces must be at the opposite end from the entrance of the office to maintain hierarchy. It should also be on the north-east or east side of the site so that the space would allow natural light to enter the space.
Circulation and Accessibility
The CFO Space should have easy access to the workspace, server room and the conference room so that he/she can supervise his/her team with ease. With this he/she must also have a free circulation space to the toilet without much traffic.
Analysis of the Space
The space being at the end of the office would be comparatively private and enclosed with one of its surface being a glass. This would allow good views of the city which are not there in the other spaces. This will show a sense of heirarchy in the spaces.
Safety restrictions
All the furniture elements and the materials used must not have sharp edges. There should not be any barriers in the space which can cause harm to someone. All the electrical equipment must be kept away from direct exposure of sunlight.
Behavioural Properties
Adjacencies and Groupings
The other two spaces, i.e, CTO and CEO spaces must be adjacent to the CFO space so that collaboration is easier and the lateral heirarchy in the office is maintained with all the three posts having the same environment to work in. This can also reduce chances of disputes in the company.
Perceived Space
The space would be bright and airy and the CFO’s desk would be placed in the centre of the space to show heirarchy and sense of importance. The space would also have elements which have a greater value as compared to the other spaces. Thus, this space would reflect the company’s identity at its peak so that it creates an impression on the clients.
Activities
The CFO would look over the financial aspects of things and thus would need a bit of privacy as compared to the other two officers. Activities like accounting, recruitment and collaboraton with the other two officers would happen here.
Furniture Requirements
The space must have a working desk along with a comfortable chair for the CFO. With this, it should also have sitting for people who visit the CFO’s office. Appropriate cupboards and shelves must be provided to store the company’s executive data. Curtains and decoration should also be provided which give a sense of a greater hierarchy as compared to the other spaces.
Ergonomic Requirements
The desk and chair must be placed keeping in mind ergonomics and proxemics such that one can navigate supplies and everything can easily be accessed. There must be enough circulation in and around the desk as well as the sitting. 49
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Aesthetic Properties
Image, Status and Style
The space must reflect the company’s image and style in the best possible ways as the clients would first approach this space in order to make a deal with the company. The use of plywood and steel pipes would be a great reflection of the company’s identity.
Company Specific Design Standards
Since the company is a materials innovation center, extensive use of plywood and steel would help enhance the company’s design standards. Along with this, the surfaces can be exposed to show the intricacy of the work the company aims to do.
Driving Force
The driving force for the spaces in this office is work environment. This means that the CFO space would create a sense of a new environment for the space and would serve as a prototype for future designs.
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Designer
Clients
TEKNION
RECEPTIONIST
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
PROJECK TASK CHAIR
A1
Reception
Date
Style
Product No.
6.05.2022
ADJUSTABLE
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Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
80,000
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Black
MATTE
Dimensions 900x300x940 MM
Product Content, Item Description Comfortable chairs with head and side rests
Product Image
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Designer
Clients
Byward
ENSTU
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
byward chair
09
CEO space
Date
Style
Product No.
6-5-2022
assembled
80
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
$480
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White
leather
Dimensions 2’x1’x3’
Product Content, Item Description Product is a white office chiar with wheels made for the visitors visiting the space located in theCEO room. Material used in the chair is smooth also the it is comfortable for sitting.
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Breakroom
Physical Properties
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Orientation to the Sun
The room can be with or without direct sunlight but an exposure to direct sunlight might help in boosting the mood of its occupants, and will help relax the mind of the employees, serving the sole purpose of the space. Thus, it can be placed in the north or north-east direction.
Circulation and Accessibility
The break room should be an airy space which can help reduce the stress of the employees and thus it must have cross ventilation. It must also be easily accessible from the workspace so that the employees can relax their mind whenever they want to. There must be enough circulation space so that it does not feel crammed up and make the employees upset.
Analysis of the Space
The space should be cozy and homely and can also have views of the city which will help relax the employees’ mind. Thus, it will be a bright space with an informal setup and bright colors. The space would still be a reflection of the company’s identity and maintain cohesiveness by the use of plywood and steel pipes.
Safety restrictions
Sharp edged furniture must be avoided in the space and there must be a fire extinguisher installed. Proper wiring of the electrical equipment like the microwave should be done as it takes up a lot of energy and there can be chances of short circuiting.
Behavioural Properties
Adjacencies and Groupings
The break room must be close to services like the pantry, storage and the toilets so that there is no inconvenience and traffic during circulation. It should also be easily accessible from the workspace so that the employees can easily navigate between the spaces.
Perceived Space
The space will be bright due to exposure of sun.and would thus seem lively and happy. This will help boost the employees’ morale and improve their mood. The space would have an informal atmosphere due to the selection of furniture and the colors used. It would be different than the other spaces in the office but would still be in cohesion with them.
Activities
The breakroom would have employees lounging around in order to relax. It would also have activities like reheating food, making food, informal interactions and recreational activities such as playing pool or arcade.
Furniture Requirements
The break room must have a setup which helps employees in reheating their food and must also contain a pantry space for snacks. With this there must be appliances like a microwave and a stove. The sitting must also be provided with tables to improve comfort. There must be 16 chairs to accomodate everyone in the room. Recreational activities like a pool table can also be provided which will help relax the employees and make them feel at home.
Ergonomic Requirements
The break room should have furniture which is ergonomically well put together so that the space does not feel crammed up. There must also be circulation space around the furniture and proxemics should be kept in mid to do so. The furniture used can also be stackable to reduce the space consumption.
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Aesthetic Properties
Image, Status and Style
The break room being a recreational space is different than the other spaces in the office thus it must reflect upon the company’s identity and status in order to seem cohesive with the rest of the spaces. It should also provide such an experience that it reflects the company’s status and style.
Company Specific Design Standards
Since the company is a materials innovation center, extensive use of plywood and steel would help enhance the company’s design standards. Along with this, the surfaces can be exposed to show the intricacy of the work the company aims to do.
Driving Force
The driving force for the spaces in this office is work environment. This means that the breakroom would create a sense of a new environment for the space and would serve as a prototype for future designs.
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Designer
Clients
ELFIN KITCHEN LTD.
EMPLOYEES
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
ELFIN KICHENETTE
A1
Breakroom
Date
Style
Product No.
6.05.2022
FIXED
-
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
70,00,000
1
WHITE
MATTE
Dimensions 2418x342x4862 mm
Product Content, Item Description Pre-built kitchen manufactured completely from stainless and powder coated steel perfect for small spaces, student accommodation, studio apartments, bedsits, HMO’s, co-living, offices, social housing, domestic use and site welfare.
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Designer
Clients
Byward
ENSTU
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
byward chair
096
breakroom
Date
Style
Product No.
6-5-2022
assembled
98
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
$220
4
White
leather
Dimensions 2’x1’x3’
Product Content, Item Description Product is a white chair used by the workers working in the office for free time located in the breakroom. Material used in the chair is smooth also the it is comfortable for sitting.
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Laboratory
Physical Properties
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Orientation to the Sun
The space should not have direct exposure to sun light because the equipment might catch fire due to harsh exposure of sun rays. Thus, it must be placed away from the glass facade and not on the north or north-east edge.
Circulation and Accessibility
The space must hae free circulation area so that it can be divided into categories according to the work done. The central part of the space can be kept at a lower level as compared to the other part so that a free circulation space is created which does not hinder with the activities in the space.
Analysis of the Space
The space must be bright despite the lack of natural lighting so that the activities in the room are not hindered. It ca also be considered as a long space with two aisles serving as the equipment or working space with a central aisle dividing them and creating a circulation pathway.
Safety restrictions
Fire extinguishers must be installed into the space in case of fire. There must be no exposure to any inflammable substance in the room because it is full of equipments and gadgets.
Behavioural Properties
Adjacencies and Groupings
The space must be close to the workspace so that employees can overlook the machines from their desks and can keep a track on them. Thus, the space would be grouped with the workspace, and the CEO, CTO, and CFO cabins
Perceived Space
The space can be percieved as a large volumetric structure, with screens and hi-tech gadgets projecting out or suspended from the ceiling. The space would be long and thus would seem like a hallway. It’ll be a very crucial space as it will help with the working and development and thus it would have the company’s character well portrayed.
Activities
Activities such as tracking data, producing prototypes, testing the outcomes and revaluating the aspects would take place here with the help of artificial intelligence and technology.
Furniture Requirements
The space would require large desks and counters to store teh equipment and would also need storage cabinets or shelves which can be used to store the data analysed by the AI software. The room would also require various electrical board which can hold the power of all the equipments.
Ergonomic Requirements
The space needs to have circulation pathways which do not hinder the activities happening in the space. With this, the counter of the space must also be large enough to hold the entire equipments and such that all the things are easily accessible to the employee working on the equipment.
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Aesthetic Properties
Image, Status and Style
The space would have a slightly different character than rest of the space since it’ll be more technology driven as compared to the other spaces. The space would still give a sense of the company’s image and style by the use of exposed pipes and plywood to create the space making elements.
Company Specific Design Standards
Since the company is a materials innovation center, extensive use of plywood and steel would help enhance the company’s design standards. Along with this, the surfaces can be exposed to show the intricacy of the work the company aims to do.
Driving Force
The driving force for the spaces in this office is work environment. This means that the AI Laboratory space would create a sense of a new environment for the space and would serve as a prototype for future designs.
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Designer
Clients
Byward
ENSTU
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
byward chair
0101
workspace
Date
Style
Product No.
6-5-2022
assembled
64
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
$350
4
White
leather
Dimensions 2’x2’x3’
Product Content, Item Description Product is a white office chiar with wheels made for workers working in the area located in the workarea. Material used in the chair is smooth also the it is comfortable for sitting.
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Designer
Clients
Gus* designer group
ENSTU
Specification Item Name
Plan Code
Space Location
side table
01
reception
Date
Style
Product No.
6-5-2022
metric
8760
Unit Price
Quantity
Colour
Finish
$950
1
white
gloss
Dimensions 5’x3’x3’
Product Content, Item Description A rectangularwhite table serves the purpose of work table in the work area. It has a smooth and glossy finish. It is also light weighted.
Product Image
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Sequential Diagrams
The existing shell of the site with the structural menmbers highlighted which the non-structural walls are in white.
The existing zones on the site following a proportioning system of 1:2 created by the columns and the beams.
The frame model used to derive the qualities of the office which included frames as a medium to bring transparency and inclined planes.
Zoning done on the basis of the overlapping horizontal and diagonal grid based on a proportioning system of 1:2.
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The derived circulation in the space which also doubles up as the gallery space for the office and follows the diagonal grid strongly.
Element designed on the basis of the frame model and the infographics where the horizontal and vertical elements are combined together.
Peripheral setup of the frames with the central space left open and the zoning celebrated.
Vertical parttition made following the same language to enclose the spaces according to the required levels of privacy. 67
Both the elements coming together to create the spatial volume of the spaces while still maintaining visual connection with the other spaces.
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All the elements coming together in the space to create enclosures and voids according to the different levels of privacy required.
The elements celebrating the natural qualities of the materials with the frames made of plywood and having a laminate finish and the connectors made of steel. The infill material used is made of cotton which is translucent and goes well with the context of Gujarat.
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Element
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Final Drawings
Furniture Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan, 4 Sections, Sectional perspective, Exploded Iso FURNITURE PLAN
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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
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SECTION BB’
SECTION CC’
SECTION DD’
SECTION EE’
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SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
EXPLODED ISOMETRIC
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Approach to Design
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Programming
The approach to programming started by developing a set of abstract diagrams which would represent the quality of the spaces. Several ideas were explored in these diagrams out of which inclined planes and overlapping planes emerged as the central ideas which were then carried forward to the design. Based on these ideas the programming of each space was done which would depict the requirements and the technical aspects of the spaces. The characteristics of each space were then detailed out in terms of their required privacy, views, furniture and furnishings.
Space Planning
Space Planning was done by creating a grid on the site. The existing grid was sub divided into a proportioning system of 1:2 and was then overlapped by a diagonal grid following the same proportioning system. The layouting was done according to the diagonal grid while the furniture was placed according to the horizontal grid. Bubble diagrams were made which would determine the adjacency of the spaces and the circulation was then derived from it. Furniture was then put in the allocated spaces which followed an unconventional approach to go well with the metaphor chosen which was a prototype.
Furniture/Fixture Design and Specification
Since the space is based on a prototype as a metaphor, the furniture and the fixtures needed to follow the qualities of a prototype which were experimental, miniature, novelty and scalable. Thus, a new language was invented in which conventional desk ans chair set up was not followed. A more flexible and collaborative sitting arrangement was fixed which would go well with the metaphor chosen.
Equipment Location
All the equipments placed in the office were done according to the requirement of the spaces. The carts and stools were placed at a location which was easily accessible from all points while all the executive tables were provided with under table storages. Thus, the equipments’ location was determined purely on a functional basis.
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Material and Finishes Specification
The primary materials used in the material innovation centre are plywood and steel and thus they are celebrated in the furniture and partitions designed. The element is made entirely of plywood while its supports are made of steel. The infill material used in the same is cotton which is a translucent material and goes well with the context of Gujarat. The element was made in its pure form with the frames and connectors celebrating the original colors of the materials.
Acoustical Control
Acoustical Privacy is a necessity in any office and thus panelling has been done on every desk to give acoustic and visual privacy. The infill materials used in the frames double up as sound absorbers while the gap between the element and the slab also acts as a sound absorption medium. With this private areas like the conference are enclosed with partitions and walls on each side with a door which give the extra need visual and acoustical privacy.
Lighting Design and Specification
The lighting also follows the same system as the partitions where in the central space is open and has large vertical lights mounted from the ceiling. All the other lighting have been wall mounted and follow a peripheral order just like the enclosures. These wall scones provide the spaces with ample amount of light during the hours which do not have natural light.
Climate Control
The site is located in the region which usually has a hot and arid climate and thus proper HVAC system is required to cope up with the burning heat in the city during the summers. Split ACs are placed on the periphery of the office which keep the peripheral spaces cool while the central workspace has a casette AC installed which provides cooling to the entire office space.
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Approach to Design
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Amenities Planning
The ameneties were placed purely on a functional basis, where the backoffice was provided next to the reception so that there is hassle free check ins and the pantry was provided in the breakroom so that the employees need not travel in order to enjoy their meals. The mechanical or the server room was placed next to the laboratory since that is the place which would be bearing a major part of the electric or technical output.
Design Process
The design process was majorly influenced by the metaphor used. It started by making of two dimensional layout and spatial prototypes. These prototypes were then combined together by the help of adjacency diagrams. Several block layouts were then prepared in 2D and 3D to figure out the circulation and zoning. After this, the partition and the element was designed which helped in segregation of spaces. Several iterations of the element were then made to suit the metaphor and the language of the space. After this, the furniture was placed in the space according to the metaphor and thematerials and upholstery was then decided to give the final touches to the spaces.
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