PLACEMAKER STUDIO

PLACEMAKER STUDIO™

London | Delhi | Raipur

TEA FACTORY

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Type: Commercial

Climate: Hot & Dry

Site Area: 800 sq.m. ~ 8,610 sq.ft.

Author: PDC Architects

Client: Kathrotia Group

Services: Architecture Design | Interior Design

Built alongside an active production plant, this project introduces a dedicated administrative and research facility within the existing factory grounds. The building combines two distinct functions a specialized testing laboratory and corporate offices into a single structure, organizing them along separate axes to keep research and daily office workflows independent yet seamlessly connected.

The architecture is defined by a bold extruded volume that clearly marks the entrance and circulation paths. To address Ahmedabad’s intense sun and heat, the bottom edge of this volume is sliced at a downward angle. This sharp geometry gives the building a distinct visual identity while positioning the windows away from the harsh overhead sun bringing soft, glare-free natural daylight deep into the workstations for a cooler, more comfortable working environment.

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Disclaimer: PM Studio worked under PDC Architects, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for the design and execution of this project.

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