场地和客户简介
该项目位于Vadodara主城区一个密集的杂货市场内，场地非常狭小，面积为450平方英尺，三面都是商店的露台，只留下道路一侧的光线、通风和交通。客户从事香料批发业务，多年来一直在一个典型的市场商店里办公，他现在想要一个新的办公室，更像是一个工作场所，而不是一个零售店。他很清楚自己的需求，希望办公室能够非常实用，同时又能为其品牌在市场上树立一个标杆。

Site and Client Brief
Set in a densely woven grocery market in the main city area of Vadodara, the site is a very tight plot of 450 sqft enveloped by shops sharing terraces on 3 sides leaving only the road side open for light, ventilation and accessibility. The client, engaged in wholesale business of spices has been fitting his office essentials in a typical market store for years, he now wanted a new office which is more like a workplace than a retail outlet. Clear about his needs, he desired the office to be very functional and yet to set a benchmark in the market for its brand.

设计理念
为了反映客户所从事的香料业务，整体设计概念、拱门的概念、黄色以及灰色石灰石膏和木质柳条家具的材料调色都来自印度文化。朴素的长方形体量与暴露在外的灰色石灰抹灰的相当克制的色调，为沉思的黄色拱形开口提供了一个低调的背景，产生了一个大胆的极简主义立面，与周围混乱的环境形成对比。内部和外部必须同步构思，以使简洁和俏皮一致地存在。

Design Concept
Reflective of the spice business the client is engaged in, the overall design concept, the idea of arches, the colour yellow and the material palette of grey lime plaster & wooden wicker furniture were derived from Indian culture. Plain rectangular mass with a rather restrained palette of exposed grey lime plaster provide a subdued backdrop to the contemplative yellow arched openings producing a bold minimalistic façade in contrast to the chaotic surroundings. The interior and exterior had to be conceptualized synchronously to allow simplicity and playfulness exist cohesively.

为了应对空间的紧张，一个简单的想法是拥有一个可以俯瞰夹层区域的双层高度空间，这为商店增加了一个新的维度。在如此狭窄的地块上，不能浪费任何空间来增加新的墙壁和结构。创新地将金属拱门与必要的金属结构件结合起来，改革了设计理念，在保持印度特色的基础上为设计增加了新的参数。作为外墙的拱门，黄色的Jaisalmer地板从Haldi获得了灵感。它为用柳条和木材制作的手工家具提供了一个美丽的地毯。调色板保持了单色，墙壁、天花板和金属拱门都是灰色的。从金属拱门、楼梯到家具都采用了柔和的曲线，各自呈现出多样性。主要的有机设计语言将生动的元素编织在一起。

In response to the space crunch, a simple idea of having a double height space with overlooking mezzanine area opened a new dimension adding immense volume to the store. Set on such a tight plot, no space could be wasted for adding new walls and structure. Innovatively, metal arches merged with the necessary metal structural members reformed the design concept adding a new parameter to the design keeping the Indian-ness intact. As the facade’s arches, the yellow Jaisalmer flooring draws inspiration from Haldi. It presents a beautiful carpet to the handcrafted furniture done in wicker and wood. The palette was otherwise kept monochromatic with the walls, ceiling and metal arches finished in grey. The soft curves used from metal arches, staircase to furniture pieces individually present diversity. The predominantly organic design language weaves the vivid elements together.

空间组织
底层容纳了接待和展示区以及导演室。夹层有会计和营销办公桌。另外还增加了一个更私密的楼层，以容纳会议、茶水间和厕所，这些地方进一步开放到一个只向天空开放的有墙的露台。留出了一个连接通道的空间，以连接这一层的各个商店共享的露台。这个空间虽然是建筑的一部分，但却独立存在。墙内的露台最终被添加为一个呼吸的角落，在其他功能导向的布局中。

Spacial Organization
The lower level accommodates the reception & display area and the director’s cabins. The mezzanine has accounts and marketing desks. An additional more private floor was added to accommodate the conference, pantry and toilet which further open into a walled terrace open only to the sky. Space for a connecting passage was left to link terraces shared by various shops at this level. This space though a part of the building exists independently. The walled terrace was finally added as a breathing nook to an otherwise function-oriented layout.

细节
材料调色板。整个调色板是通过谨慎地选择当地材料，完全遵守 “材料运输越少，对自然越有利 “的可持续性原则。石灰、砂岩地板、木制家具都经过了时间的考验，用它们创造的设计包含了永恒的建筑。结构。 无论是要增加新墙和RCC柱的空间问题，还是客户延长的有限时间，金属结构为这个项目的许多限制提供了一个单一的解决方案。然而，在结构件上添加曲线和拱门，使其与整体概念相融合，以一种现代的方式预设了印度特色。

Details
Material Palette. The entire palette is put together by cautiously selecting local materials adhering completely to the sustainability principle of ‘the lesser the material travels, the greater it benefits the nature.’ Lime plaster, sandstone flooring, wooden furniture has all been tested by time and a design created with them encompasses timeless architecture. Structure. Whether it be problem of space if new walls and RCC columns were to be added or the limited time extended by the client, metal structure presented a single solution to many constraints of this project. Alas adding curves and arches to the structural members blends them with the overall concept by pre-pending Indian-ness in a modern way.

楼梯。连接所有楼层的金属楼梯本身就是一个设计作品。悬臂式的台阶使人们的视线不受阻碍，因此没有削减空间的体积，而栏杆上的亮黄色则吸引了人们的注意力。悬臂式台阶、连接器和栏杆的有机性质与设计理念是一致的。家具。这个项目选择了永恒的木制家具的色调。我们决定加入柳条，以增加印度特色。它们共同构成了一个与设计概念相称的调色板。每件家具都有朴素的几何形状和流畅的柔和曲线，都是在室内设计并在现场手工制作的。

The Staircase. The metal staircase connecting all the levels is a design piece in itself. The cantilevered steps keep one’s view unhindered hence not cutting the volume of the space where as the bright yellow colour added to the railing draws one’s attention to it. The organic nature of the cantilevered steps, the connector and the railing are homogeneous to the design concept. Furniture. The timeless palette of wooden furniture was chosen for this project. A decision to add wicker for a little Indian character was taken. Together they present a palette complimentary to the design concept. Each piece of furniture with its plain geometry and smooth soft curve is designed in house and handcrafted on site.

光的游戏。自然光在不同楼层的不同展开方式为该项目增加了一点戏剧性。低层的光线来自前面的北面开口，夹层的光线来自天窗，高层的光线来自有墙的露台。可调节的人工灯轨道被整齐地加在暴露的天花板上。环境自然光和所需的人造光的融合为商店创造了完美的环境。

Play of Light . The play of natural light as it unfolds differently at different levels adds a little drama to the project. Lower level draws light from the front north opening, mezzanine from the skylight and the upper level from the walled terrace. Tracks of adjustable artificial lights are neatly added on the exposed ceiling. The blend of ambient natural light with required artificial light sets the perfect environment for the store.

Architects: TRAANSPACE
Area: 1050 ft²
Year: 2019
Photographs: Tejas Shah Photography
Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Cara, Hybec, Limecoat, Trimble Navigation
Structure Consultant: Vyom Consultants, Hitesh Vora
Architect In Charge:Urvi Shah
Design Team:Kunjal Shah, Kinjal Shah
Clients:Dipak Shah, Amisha Masala
Site Engineer:Nimesh Panchal
City:Vadodara
Country:India