The Double-fold Gallery as we call it, is an experience centre/self-gallery we were asked to design for an upcoming mixed-use development in Juinagar, Navi Mumbai, by K Raheja Corp. The 2,000 sq ft we were assigned from the parking lot thankfully faced the road. Given this accessibility and location, we proposed an entity with a definite street presence, articulated as an interior project infused with a strong architectural intent and flavour. This took the shape of a pitched roof, almost like an origami object unfurled, with a distinctly creased and folded surface. Coupled with differently sized openings (the door and a small window of the meeting room next to it), the view of the pitched element from the outside transformed the entrance of the gallery almost into an architectural facade.
The Double-fold Gallery as we call it, is an experience centre/self-gallery we were asked to design for an upcoming mixed-use development.
Articulated as an interior project infused with a strong architectural intent and flavour the project took the shape of a pitched roof, almost like an origami object unfurled, with a distinctly creased and folded surface. Coupled with differently sized openings (the door and a small window of the meeting room next to it), the view of the pitched element from the outside transformed the entrance of the gallery almost into an architectural facade.
The 2,000 sq ft we were assigned was from the parking lot thus posing the challenge of appropriating the programmatic elements in a space not designated for the same.
Team:
Architects & Interior Designers: DIG Architects
Photographer: PHXINDIA
