Unfolding Narratives

came as a challenge to the architects to design the complex that
reflects the products it manufactures.
Considering this expression, the core concept of the lines running
around the building to visually break the monolith mass was derived
from the rays of light which are emitted from an explosion.
In turn, the lines give an illusion and characteristic of glowing LED
running around the surface and the explosion is depicted by the
opening pattern created on the key façades of the building. By
reflecting and integrating the character of the product it manufactures,
this CFL light manufacturing and Export Company wanted to create
its own distinctiveness and existence among the other neighbourhood
industries.
The overall layout arises from an internal garden that divides the
factory building into 2 masses, placing the administration and the
skewed mass reserved for future expansion. The administration block
was placed in-between two manufacturing units for easier circulation,
OpenIdeas, a multidisciplinary design studio based in
Ahmedabad and Surat initiated in 2009, is led by
architects Monarch Champaneri, Nilesh Patel & Niralee
Champaneri.
OpenIdeas believes in a collaborative engagement with
clients and team to develop innovative ideas for unique
and valuable design solutions.
Their attempt is to present architecture for what it is – an
intelligent and innovative response to local constraints. It
has allowed them to set a professional practice of high
caliber, where new technological innovation along with
design excellence plays a leading role.
Their philosophy lies at a continuous search for balance
between process oriented approach, co-ordination of
materials, technology and play of light. They believe in
designing and constructing space that reflects functional,
social and aesthetic consideration, providing a
comfortable environment for their clients.
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