MOKUME – Office Interior Space Design | Arcline Architects | Ahmedabad
Mokume is a Japanese word which means – “Wood Grain Metal”
Strategic usage and arrangements of materials in the space itself derives the name MOKUME.
This work space is the derivation of generational passion and commitment towards profession and social stature that the client will be celebrating. The spaces have been designed and rationalized in a way that they will grow with their own functionality and also a sense of co-habitation will be developed between the spaces and the user.
The design approach for this particular work space is to rationalize the use of limited materials which carve out functional and volumetric spaces using the context as back bone of these volumes. Availability of the natural light is the major contextual element to the space.
Major exterior faces being North and West side, we have a very less time for the sun light penetrating inside the space, so 3 major working spaces have been formulated in a way that the North light becomes useful and all other spaces fall into the grid formed by these 3 major spaces. These spaces with couple of other inward spaces, are connected through a huge general work space area which acts as an anchor to all the connected spaces. This general work space is formulated in a way that the spatial flow of the spaces has been derived through the huge work desk in the center.
3 major materials used are white ash wood, metal and natural stone. The wall surfaces have been treated with the eco-friendly colors and wood has been treated with the eco-friendly mono coats. Materialization of the office has been kept so humble so that the functionality of the space remains dominated. Interplay of the materials creates a harmony both visually & functionally which further captivates spaces. The warmth and versatility of white ash wood has been used to strategies the continuity and intersections of the volumes. Natural stone and metal have been sharp focuses in spaces with the visual balance of white ash wood.
Linearity is the major design element used. This linearity is defined in many different ways in the spaces as it has played a vast role in making spaces proportionately stable. Linearity is also defined in the spaces through metal, wood, natural stone or even colored flutes. The furniture being a part of this linearity passionately defines the spaces in the bits.
The work space has been designed using 3 basic principles which are alignment, composition and balance. These principles have been formalized using listed materials, geometries and spatial arrangements. Strategic usage of these principles has endured the smooth and homogeneous functionality of the spaces.
To conclude, this work space is a humble outcome of our own design beliefs. It symbolizes and reflects the truthfulness of the context to formulation of spaces to the materialization through strategizing linear geometries composed through the basic design principles.
Interior Lover team’s view on the project
“M O K U M E” – An Office Interior Space Design, located at Rajpath Club Road, Ahmedabad is well-knotted by Arcline Architects, an architecture and interior design firm. This workspace is designed with a serene touch in a harmonious blend of natural elements, minimalist aesthetics, and functional elegance. It embraces minimalist design principles with clean lines, uncluttered spaces, and a focus on simplicity. Eye-soothing design often emphasizes minimalism to create a sense of tranquillity and harmony in this workspace.
The marble-accented walls add a sense of calmness and good ambience to the office environment. Selected functional furniture pieces with clean designs blend seamlessly with the overall aesthetic for this workspace. Diffused lighting with focused spots creates soft and ambient glow and also highlights focal points. By combining the design elements and articles this wood and metal play makes the space more work friendly.”
FACT FILE
Project Name : MOKUME
Firm Name : Arcline Architects
Lead Designers : Juhi Patel & Shravan Patel
Project Location : Rajpath Club Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Year of Completion : August’ 2023
Project Carpet Area : 1400 Sq. Ft.
Project Type : Office Interior
Photography Credits : Umang Shah
Manufacturers : The Naresh Furniture, HOF, Philips lighting, local carpenters
Drawings & Details : Devansh Jayswal
Execution : The Naresh Furniture
About Arcline Architects
Arcline Architects was found by Shravan Patel and Juhi Patel in 2020. Shravan is an Architect and Juhi is an Interior Designer. From the very beginning both are keen to create better spaces for all the living beings. We are keen to evolve and experiment in the fields of architecture, interior designing and landscape designing. It will always be our journey and priority to break the conventional practices of design.
Juhi and Shravan are young and aspiring designers. Juhi completed her intense Interior Designing studies from Anant University, Ahmedabad in year 2020 and Shravan completed Architecture studies from SAL School of Architecture, Ahmedabad in year 2019. Both have then worked at leading Architecture and Interior Designing firms in Ahmedabad for experience in the field of Architecture.
Both Juhi and Shravan are inclined towards exploring new perspectives and pushing the boundaries of conventional way of thinking in the field of design and architecture. The basic principle of the studio is to create simple and livable spaces for all forms of life. The studio believes that Architecture is not the space but it is a collective lifestyle of an individual or the group of individuals. Studio also emphasis on the idea of collective living.
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