{"id":15149,"date":"2022-01-28T17:38:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T12:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/?p=15149"},"modified":"2022-03-08T15:49:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T10:19:47","slug":"corporate-headquarters-for-rug-republic-at-new-delhi-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/corporate-headquarters-for-rug-republic-at-new-delhi-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Headquarters for Rug Republic at New Delhi, India."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The corporate headquarters of Rug Republic is designed by Akshat Bhatt and Heena Bhargava of Architecture Discipline<\/a>, a multidisciplinary architecture practice based in New Delhi, India. The commercial building is designed for one of the largest international exporters of rugs and soft furnishings. The scope of work consisted of converting the existing dilapidated building into a functional corporate office space. The adaptive reuse of the building reduces the consumption of building materials<\/a>, resources, energy, and water requirements for new construction. Revitalizing the building complex is a stepping stone towards urban regeneration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The architects emphasize, \u201cIt\u2019s fascinating to take something forgotten and to give it new life: This is the century of recuperation. There is no space, no forests, no water anymore for the continuous production of new things. So, take something old and make it special.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The site is located in the heart of New Delhi with a land area of 13,500 square feet (ca. 1,254 m\u00b2) and a built-up area of 20,000 square feet (ca. 1,858 m\u00b2). Okhla is compared to a war zone owing to its location in the industrial area, known as the Okhla Industrial Area (OIA) or Okhla Industrial Estate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A post-industrial expression of exposed steel facade, designed as a reaction to the building\u2019s industrial setting.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Thus,<\/em> a metal shell envelops the structure to protect the interiors from the hostile and acrid environment. Instead of hiding under a veil of glass and granite, the design aims to make a post-industrial statement that would intrigue the visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Corten steel facade significant of the post industrial era adorns New Delhi\u2019s skyline.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The facades have smaller openings that facilitate a visual connection to the outside environment by using controlled apertures crafted in Corten steel. The acrid air quality and ruckus created by the monkeys in the neighbourhood demands a deviation from the conventional glass architecture and prevents large openings on the facade. The jaali on the south and west elevations allows minimal daylight to penetrate and maintain an optimal temperature level of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The structure represents a bare shell that creates a non-intrusive backdrop. The bare black interiors prove to be an excellent canvas to display the company’s finest products. The main entrance on the ground floor leads to an open floor plan which includes frequently used offices and temporary exhibition space. The permanent exhibitions for the company\u2019s diverse products and private office cubicles are accommodated on the two upper levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Openings facilitate visual connection with the surrounding environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Adjacent to the entrance is a helical staircase. The architects explain, \u201cWithin the building, the movement is centred around a helical staircase, therefore a curved aperture creates a sharp contrast against the rectilinear ceiling and establishes a visual connection between all floors. The curved form is further reflected on the exterior facade and helps draw the eye towards it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The floors are lined using <\/strong>fire bricks <\/strong>to allow ease of removal for re-working in the future. The use of two steel containers as spillover spaces adds to the flexibility of the open floor plan and acts as a breakout place. A small terrace on the top provides visual connectivity with the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The architects emphasize that the building is a reflection of the current times and creates an unforgettable impression with the onlooker. With carefully engineered design interventions, a new life has been leased to the structure and made it pertinent for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Helical staircase opening to permanent exhibition space.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Open plan provides visual connectivity and ease of navigation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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