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Citrus Concrete

Spanning seven international schools across Mumbai, this office space serves as the administrative hub for the Kanakia International Schools, playing an integral role in its operations.

While it is physically separated from the classrooms and campus, it functions as a vital component of the overall educational institution. The area has been cleverly designed to provide a new workspace for school-related ideation and administrative tasks. 

Embracing a collaborative ethos, the design of this space harmonizes industrial and utilitarian aesthetics. Two key design principles—facilitating the movement of people and maximizing the diffusion of natural light—dictate the spatial arrangement. Abundant daylight permeates the area through the north and south facades, strategically illuminating distinct areas. Meeting rooms and cabins adjoin the south facade, while workstations bask in the invigorating radiance from the north facade. 

The space planning is fluid, adapting to the needs of both staff and visitors. Against a monochrome grey backdrop, bursts of citrus-inspired colours enliven the ambiance, infusing freshness and vibrancy into the surroundings. 

The reception area, a volumetric insert within the space, exhibits a monochrome scheme with striking accents of orange on the walls and ceilings, complementing the terracotta tiles of the reception counter and floor. The serpentine light detail starts at the reception area and takes you through the two meeting rooms. Utilizing ample clear glass, light traverses the space, forging a refreshing and stimulating environment. 

In the workstation area, existing tables are ingeniously repurposed to form larger workstations. The introduction of orange hues revitalizes this space, while intermediate pedestals and u-shaped separators facilitate wiring and cabling, ensuring seamless connectivity for all occupants. These pedestals and separators double as organizers, providing a tidy arrangement for files, books, and stationery. Illuminating the workstation area, the light fixtures incorporate planters, infusing raw freshness into the surroundings. 

Adding both practicality and aesthetic appeal, two suspended units serve as versatile storage solutions, visual screens, and platforms for collaboration and engagement. Writable surfaces, such as chalkboards, whiteboards, and back-painted glass tabletops, are thoughtfully integrated throughout the space, facilitating dynamic discussions and teamwork.

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