A conceptualization exercise was done for the client, for their new
corporate office in the Rajarhat area of Kolkata, West Bengal this iconic
tower is uniquely designed for JSW’s north-east region team. The design
provides for office spaces for various JSW business, and recreational
facilities and a museum space for the community to the design offers
best views, daylight, and state of the artwork environment that nurture
collaboration across different businesses of the company.. Four very
radical and varied schemes were derived for the same site with the
same program. Although each design is multifarious, the underlying
core design principles like sustainability, contextual clarity, user
sensitivity and iconic characteristics are apparent in all the concepts.
The site geometry majorly influences one of the concepts where a
challenge of site condition is converted to a strength through volumetric
play. Another concept concentrates on the inner dynamics of this large
built mass through an inward looking atrium; while a third concept
enhances the design team’s vision via attention to details. Each concept
uses similar materials but the final outcome is quite disparate. Our
ability to achieve so many alternatives of volumetric explorations for the
same program on the same site was applauded by the client.
The façade is guided by land configuration and
surroundings and is shaped to provide expansive views
in all directions from the office space. The design
optimises space planning, energy, and water efficiency
by integrating many passive and active design
strategies. The top floors include communal terrace
gardens and solar BIPV solution.
Option-1
Nested in Water and Greens
Water features are planned at strategic locations including at the entrance to imbibe a sense of
calmness and green campus feel. With every floor having gardens looking inward the design tries to
integrate gardens and semi-open spaces for users to interact and inspire. These green spaces also
help reducing heat while bringing in cleaner air and natural ventilation.
Option-1
Option-3
“Curving forms Creating a Green and
Sustainable Corporate Esplanade.”