Studio Chinar is a garment and home furnishing manufacturing unit situated on an 800 sqm piece of land amidst a plotted industrial area on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The client, an alumnus of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India, desired a functional and climatically comfortable built environment integrating a workplace along with a studio and other ancillary facilities for a team of around 100 people, including 80 craftsmen (tailors and weavers) who combine to produce hand-woven and hand-crafted contemporary textile products. Hence, the project was imagined and conceptualized as a naturally lit comfortable working environment. Furthermore, it would uplift the worker’s ability to focus and be more creative. The building with brick design has been based on the idea of celebrating the artistic work of the designer by creating neutral spaces brought to life by providing internal courtyards and bringing in natural light at all levels.
Editor’s Note: Studio Chinar stands as a testament to creativity and craftsmanship, where every space speaks of purpose and creativity. Bathed in natural light, it becomes a nurturing environment for the craftsmen, inspiring focus and innovation. The building stands as a quiet celebration of their craft, offering both solace and space for boundless creativity. ~ Isha Bora
The Brick Design of Studio Chinar Celebrates the Artistic Work of Designers | Juhi Mehta Architects
As the project is located in the Pink City – Jaipur, the old havelis of Jaipur walled city mainly inspired the design. Moreover, the internal courtyards and the solid façade of the havelis reimagine the response to the region’s extreme climate. An exposed brick envelope supports the construct, with an RCC framed structure consisting of a basement and ground plus two floors.
The brick used for construction is a locally sourced clay block (Class A). The west and south side walls are cavity walls, which helped in creating a sustainable built environment highlighted by a backdrop of brick patterns and brick jalis. The internal spaces have neutral hues which include exposed brick walls, concrete finished slabs, and Kota stone floors laid out in simple geometries highlighted by abundant sunlight pouring in through courtyards.
The building has mainly two entrances. One takes care of the arrival and dispatch of material, movement of staff and workers, and others for the buyers. All the working areas of the building surround the internal courtyards, ensuring they get ample natural light. Additionally, the services occupy the rear part of the building.
The ground, being the most valuable resource, is occupied by the weavers, craftsmen, head designer, and her team. The basement stores raw materials and serves as a sampling studio. The first floor houses all the tailors and production units. Moreover, the second floor features a small display space for the products, opening out to terraces on two sides. However, the overall layout of the building incorporates a seamless transition of various spaces flowing into each other. Thus, respecting the functional relationship between the various activities of the textile manufacturing process from weaving to dispatch.
The entrance from the north side opens into a central court having a skylight, creating a feeling of a large, voluminous space. Additionally, fenestrations have been provided on the south and north sides so as to bring natural light into the internal spaces. The rectilinear court on the north side brings in diffused indirect sunlight. However, this makes it suitable for workspace, and the head designer’s room also opens onto this court. The basement workspaces borrow natural light from large ventilators on the south side.
Considering the cardinal directions of the site, the front façade on the West predominantly features a solid design with bricks laid out in a pattern inspired by the client’s designs. Furthermore, the brick pattern helps break the monotony by creating a rhythm achieved by the play of natural light and shadow at different angles.
Also, this solid wall provides thermal comfort as the brick projecting out shades the façade from the harsh West sun. This wall has been built as a cavity wall to further serve its purpose as an insulator. Ample natural light inside the building results in increasing the energy efficiency of the building.
Rainwater harvesting has been done by collecting the rainwater in a large underground tank, and this stored water is reused in the building. Solar panels have been installed to generate energy using the natural resources available in abundance in Rajasthan. Moreover, the building works without air conditioning throughout the year, maintaining a comfortable temperature inside.
Fact File
Designed by: Juhi Mehta Architects
Project Type: Workshop (Commercial Building)
Project Name: Chinar Textile Studio
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Year Built: 2021
Built-up Area: 23680.6 Sq.ft
Principal Architect: Juhi Mehta
Design Credits: Ankur Dadheech
Photograph Courtesy: Studio BluOra
Source: ArchDaily
Firm’s Instagram Link: Juhi Mehta Architects
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