Study mission on “Sharing Best environmental Green Practices at Project KAARYASHALA

IGBC Surat Chapter is organising a Study mission on “Sharing Best environmental Green Practices at Project KAARYASHALA” on 31 July 2024 from 1500 hrs onwards.

The KAARYASHALA is conceptualized around the core idea of Sustainability; be it the massing, the cross-section, the material palette or details. The start point was reusing all that existed at the old office and the new place. Reuse, recycling and upcycling were the precursors to design, both, the form and functionality were a byproduct of these along with a strong response to climate. The simplistic plan form is a classic manifestation of the Firm’s philosophy of integrating people, place, context and culture whereas the voluminous section concretizes our concerns towards climatic response. Conceptualization of KAARYASHALA was a consuming process of achieving the informal amidst the formal, the vibe within the chaos and most importantly balancing the co-existence of tradition & change. The idea to find opportunities in the obsolete and beauty in the ruins triggered us to redefine the meaning of aesthetics at KAARYASHALA.

Linear planform is derived in a manner that reminds us of the traditional Gala-type houses of Surat City, which are infused with 3 types of yards- Front-yard, Courtyard and Backyard. The set of three yards acting as communed pockets profuse the spaces with placeness & nature. With Sustainability being the core principle of the design philosophy, the N-S orientation of the plot is substantially utilized to fetch in natural light and wind through the front and rear doors positioned at extreme ends of the building. 

The plan showcases some of the very deep-rooted characteristics of the Firm; 

An open Plan that offers transparency. 

A formal set-up, yet Informal vibe which retains the Studio-culture. 

Flexibility and transformability as an open platform for public participation in the form of exhibitions, cultural eves, etc. 

A ‘home away from home’ character that refrains it from behaving as an exhaustive workplace. 

We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity by registering yourself and nominating concerned officials from your organization.