Design ni Dukaan merges Art and Architecture within Office Space
Design ni Dukaan, led by designer Veeram Shah, redefines office spaces by embracing materiality as a pivotal design process. Focusing on sensory aspects, the project, located in Gandhidham, Gujarat, India, unfolds as a gradual assembly of elements and functional sculptures, forming a warm workspace and emphasizing increased productivity. The design preserves the original architectural structure, utilizing its form as an aesthetic anchor while consciously welcoming imperfections. A minimal material palette of teak, brown glass, and terracotta micro concrete permeates the project, fostering a seamless integration between art and architecture. Art inserts take center stage, blurring boundaries between functionality and aesthetic expression. Notable interventions include a folding door with modernist-inspired patterns at the entrance, a layered glass mural, and a sculptural reception table.
all images by Kuber Shah
sinuous curves outline the interior of the office
The waiting area features sinuous curves and a skylight, envisioned as the central point permeating light throughout the office. Each desk, uniquely crafted in-house, reflects a dialogue with discerning clients, ensuring a harmonious blend of vision and execution. Executive cabins showcase layers of gray micro concrete, punctuated with wooden accents. Rutva Joshi’s custom artwork adorns the cabins while pattern-making, inspired by Ar. Burle Marx, is manifested in large partitions using printed fabric. The holistic approach extends to the design of lights, loose furniture, office chairs, handle details, and the company logo. Design ni Dukaan envisions workspaces as living entities that inspire and elevate the human experience, transcending the ordinary to embrace the extraordinary.
Design ni Dukaan reimagines workspaces, harnessing materials for warmth and hospitality
the original architectural form welcomes imperfections for a warm and minimal material palette
wooden accents and custom artwork create a harmonious blend of design elements
the entrance unfolds with a folding door and a glass mural, setting the tone for an artistic journey
each desk in the workstation is crafted in-house through a play between vision and execution
the waiting area, with sinuous curves and a skylight, serves as a central point
the sculptural reception table becomes a focal point in the waiting area, embracing a sinuous curve
Design ni Dukaan envisions workspaces as living entities that inspire and elevate human experience
project info:
name: Office Design
architect: Design Ni Dukaan | @design.ni.dukaan
lead architect: Ar. Veeram Shah
carpentry: Mr. Paras Suthar and team
electrical engineer: Mr. Vithal and team
textile design: Design Ni Dukaan
furniture: Design Ni Dukaan
artwork: Rutva Joshi
micro concrete work: Heubeton
area: 1328 sqft
location: Gandhidham, Gujarat, India
photography: Kuber Shah | @thekuber
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
