#morphogenesis

More than 92% of the world's diamond pieces are cut in Surat, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, with the city hosting the world's largest community of diamond workers. However, most traders face a daily commute of over 250 kilometers by train to reach Mumbai, impacting their cost of living, commuting, and access to a healthy quality of life. The Surat Diamond Bourse brings this vast community together, uniting all activities of cutting, polishing, and trading under one roof.  With a built-up area of over 7.1 million sq. ft., occupying a 36-acre site, the design of the bourse redefines the conventional office building typology while establishing new sustainability benchmarks within the hot and humid climatic context of Surat.&nbs... More