IAP – INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING PVT. LTD.

Client Brief

International Agricultural Processing Pvt. Ltd.(IAP), a Dutch owned gerkin processing company, required  an office. The scope of the work included floor plans and office layout, selection of materials and furniture, design of a central air-conditioning system, lighting and colour scheme. Our criteria was for an easy to maintain, practical and efficient office.

Our Approach

The harsh environment of Nilakotai and the rural setting inspired us to explore traditional concepts to deal with hot air and glare. We took our inspiration from verandas and jallis. On the exterior facade we proposed louvers of varying angle and spacing along the peripheral of the corridor that wraps the building. Apart from shading these, louvers also very effectively hide the AC outdoor units and piping along with the plumbing. The open corridor floors were finished with terra-cotta tile which helped reduce radiation of heat. Depending on the orientation of the fenestration a combination of tinted and clear glass was used to reduce heat and glare. Dark granite interiors for the air-conditioned spaces and contrasting Jaisalmer stone to highlight common areas were some of the simple and practical interventions to improve user experience.