Group DCA Office, New Delhi, India (2012)**

Artist/Designer: Group DCA Arch

Project Location: New Delhi, India

Figure 1: The exterior view of the office, during the evening time ( Source | Accessed : May 31, 2020 | Photographer: Kapil Kamra )

Figure 2: Wooden battens within a black framework, divide the space into corridor - flanked by individual meeting rooms ( Source | Accessed : May 31, 2020 | Photographer: Kapil Kamra )

Figure 3: The office lit up in warm lighting, during the shoot of the project after it was designed ( Source | Accessed : May 31, 2020 | Photographer: Kapil Kamra )

Figure 4: External area showing the office with a tall plant in the center ( Source | Accessed : May 31, 2020 | Photographer: Kapil Kamra )

Figure 5: Main office interior workspace ( Source | Accessed : May 31, 2020 | Photographer: Kapil Kamra )

Figure 6: Reception area ( Source | Accessed : May 31, 2020 | Photographer: Kapil Kamra )

Figure 7: A view taken from the passage ( Source | Accessed : May 31, 2020 | Photographer: Kapil Kamra )

Style/Period(s):
Contemporary, Adaptive Reuse

Primary Material(s):
Ceramic, Metal, Plaster, Wood, Plants, Brick

Function(s):
Workplace

Related Website(s):

Archdaily Article | Accessed : May 31, 2020

Group DCA Official Website | Accessed : June 3, 2020

AECCafe Blog | Accessed : October 27, 2020

Architectism Article | Accessed : October 27, 2020

Significant Date(s):
21st Century, 2012

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Building Address: 344, Near Sultanpur metro station, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Rd, New Delhi, Delhi 110030

Significant Dates: Completed 2012

Supporting Staff/ Designers: DCA

Tags: India, New Delhi, Contemporary, History and Interiors, Adaptive Reuse, 2012, 21st Century, Ceramic, Metal, Plaster, Wood, Brick, Plants, Warehouse, Natural light, Whitewashed bricks, Exposed beams, Studio, Workspace

This project falls into the category of adaptive re-use, it is an office built within an existing warehouse. As parameters were strict, this project faced challenges with retro fitting the new construct into the old context. The space finally created was a box within a box - which was well lit, had lot of natural light and provided for interactive and visible spaces for the staff to co brainstorm. There is centrally placed courtyard which manipulates
the circulation and draws the eye to different points of attention. The overall usage of materials is whitewashed bricks and basic wooden slats.The space is mostly naturally ventilated and therefore it is also, well lit. The whitewashed bricks make the space look larger while allowing it look more bright and airy. There are design hints, such as glass cubicles that appear concealed and therefore are not extremely noticeable. The front facade itself is one that is people fail to recognize, as it shows the whole front entry of the office. The studio has unrestricted views of the interior, along with a natural stone flooring, unfinished steel partitions, raw wood and exposed ceilings. The whole space is raw, simple but yet visually pleasing

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