Client: VRKP
Project Size: 6600 sqft
Project Type: Office, Workspace, Commercial, Private
Location: Bangalore, India
Status: Completed
Photographer: Yash R Jain

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'Ironside' is a 6,600 sqft duplex office space designed to embody the industrial essence of a metal manufacturer. The concept focuses on reflecting the rugged nature of the client’s business through a harmonious blend of materials and architectural elements, resulting in a functional yet visually captivating layout. This design strikes a balance between utilitarian purpose and aesthetic depth, mirroring the core identity of the organization.
 

At the centre of the design are communal workstations arranged around four structural columns, accommodating eight people per unit. These workstations, emphasizing industrial authenticity, feature a robust metal I-section as their backbone, while marble surfaces fan out like aeroplane wings, creating a striking contrast between raw metal and refined elegance. This theme resonates throughout the workspace, promoting an industrial yet cohesive aesthetic. Transitioning from the communal area to private cabins, the design showcases metal accents in bespoke hanging lights, enhancing the industrial vibe. Storage solutions follow a unique kitchen-inspired layout, integrating upper and lower units around a central countertop. A two-foot dado provides versatile space for personal items and essential equipment, while a concealed air conditioning system, hidden behind a metal grill, maintains a minimalist aesthetic.
 

Architectural elements are celebrated rather than concealed, with structural columns and ceiling capitals prominently featured. Corten steel accents, with their warm, weathered patina, pair with cement-finished walls, grounding the space in raw texture, while a sleek black grid ceiling conceals essential services. The flooring, laid in four shades of grey tiles, adds texture and movement without overshadowing the overall design. The layout promotes collaboration in the central workstations, while private cabins and meeting rooms cater to focused tasks. A dramatic angular metal staircase serves as a sculptural focal point, illuminated by a triangular skylight, enhancing the interplay of light and shadow throughout the office.
 

The upper level shifts tone, balancing industrial rawness with spaces for rest and rejuvenation. Leadership cabins offer privacy while maintaining connection to the collaborative energy below, and a terrace café surrounded by greenery provides a peaceful retreat.

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