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Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) High Rise Office Campus
Surat Municipal Corporation High Rise Office Campus: Redefining Urban Governance:
Surat city is one of the fastest-growing cities globally. With its burgeoning textile and diamond industries, it is considered the economic capital of Gujarat state. The present Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) headquarters is located in a very dense urban area in the old city, with other departmental offices of SMC scattered throughout the city.
The Surat Municipal Corporation is developing a new administrative head office building aimed at consolidating its various departments functioning from different premises spread across the city into a single, cohesive entity. This initiative seeks to provide citizens with a more accessible and efficient administrative experience while setting a new benchmark in urban governance infrastructure.
In line with the city’s progressive strides on growth, the building is envisioned as a modern high-rise that is sustainable, efficient, and iconic. The project scope includes architecture design, landscape, engineering, interiors, procurement assistance, construction supervision, and project coordination.
Redefining Integration, Sustainability, and Technological Excellence:
The SMC Tower project is a visionary development that blends modern architecture with sustainable practices, aiming to create a vibrant and functional hub for public and administrative activities. The design is centered around a podium tower concept, where the podium hosts essential public services such as an information center, help desk, canteen, and auditorium, creating a welcoming and efficient space for daily visitors. The twin towers rise above, offering flexible and contemporary office spaces with ample natural light and panoramic views.
Home to 39 departments, accommodating 3,000-4,000 staff and up to 700 daily visitors, the SMC Tower is designed for both efficiency and sustainability. The campus targets net-zero energy use, integrating the latest smart technologies, to ensure seamless operations. Safety and accessibility are paramount, with earthquake-resistant structures, planned fire evacuation routes, and facilities for differently abled individuals. Break-out spaces on the podium and terraces offer staff areas for relaxation and collaboration, enhancing the overall work experience.
A Sustainable, State-of-the-Art Administrative Hub:
The SMC Tower is a 27-story, state-of-the-art government administrative complex, centrally located along the 60 m wide Ring Road, near major roads and the metro line. Spanning a 22,500 sqm site, this high-rise campus features a built-up area exceeding 2 lakh sqm. The complex consists of two towers rising from a shared podium with G 4 floors. The podium includes public services like a reception, auditorium, and media room, while the towers offer modern office spaces with panoramic views. A landscaped terrace on the podium level provides recreational amenities like a gym, yoga room, and cafeteria.
Material Palette & Technology Aligned To Sustainability Goals:
The dry clad terracotta wall system with a profusion of rain-screens and pergolas, and ample landscape features carve out a distinguished yet pleasant, humane and approachable imagery for the campus. Most office spaces are oriented to the north to maximize natural daylight. The east and west facades are designed with minimal exposure to mitigate the warming effects of the morning and afternoon sun.
Many passive climate –responsive strategies like solar shading on east and west faces, and fins with low-E glass that admit sufficient day-light while cutting off most of the associated heat, help to maintain climatic comfort with low energy usage. Other features like vertical cable green-wall system, operable windows for ventilation, day-light sensors to cut artificial lighting needs, building-integrated solar PVs on the south façade and terraces, efficient central cooling and rainwater harvesting, all help in attaining the highest prevalent sustainability standards.
Key Features and Vision:
The SMC Tower reflects the city’s dynamism, embodying modern governance through its innovative and people-centric design. The campus facilitates ease of access with its strategic location and connectivity to public transport, including the BRTS and the proposed metro station. The design emphasizes:
• Sustainability: Targeting net-zero energy consumption with features like solar panels, green walls, rainwater harvesting, and passive design strategies.
• Accessibility: The layout integrates ramps, elevators, and facilities for differently abled individuals.
• Safety: Earthquake-resistant frameworks and comprehensive fire evacuation plans ensure structural resilience.
• Smart Infrastructure: High-speed internet, digital interfaces, and centralized control systems enhance operational efficiency.
The Surat Municipal Corporation Tower symbolizes the city’s progressive vision, showcasing how modern architecture and sustainable design can redefine urban governance. By consolidating the city’s administrative functions into a single, iconic structure, the project not only enhances operational efficiency but also sets new benchmarks for public service infrastructure.
Site Area: 22563 Sqm.
Built Up Area: 222035 Sqm
Client Name: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
Project Type: High Rise Government Office Building
Green Certification: Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Precertified Platinum Rating
Architecture Firm: INI Design Studio
Interior Design: INI Design Studio
Landscape Design: INI Design Studio
Collaborators: CBM Engineers, Maple Consultants
Jayesh Hariyani, Saumil Mevada, Nikul Shah, Pranav Kumar, Neha Karode, Rahil Shah, Sagar Gandhi, Parth Joshi
Surat city is one of the fastest-growing cities globally. With its burgeoning textile and diamond industries, it is considered the economic capital of Gujarat state. The present Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) headquarters is located in a very dense urban area in the old city, with other departmental offices of SMC scattered throughout the city.
The Surat Municipal Corporation is developing a new administrative head office building aimed at consolidating its various departments functioning from different premises spread across the city into a single, cohesive entity. This initiative seeks to provide citizens with a more accessible and efficient administrative experience while setting a new benchmark in urban governance infrastructure.
In line with the city’s progressive strides on growth, the building is envisioned as a modern high-rise that is sustainable, efficient, and iconic. The project scope includes architecture design, landscape, engineering, interiors, procurement assistance, construction supervision, and project coordination.
Redefining Integration, Sustainability, and Technological Excellence:
The SMC Tower project is a visionary development that blends modern architecture with sustainable practices, aiming to create a vibrant and functional hub for public and administrative activities. The design is centered around a podium tower concept, where the podium hosts essential public services such as an information center, help desk, canteen, and auditorium, creating a welcoming and efficient space for daily visitors. The twin towers rise above, offering flexible and contemporary office spaces with ample natural light and panoramic views.
Home to 39 departments, accommodating 3,000-4,000 staff and up to 700 daily visitors, the SMC Tower is designed for both efficiency and sustainability. The campus targets net-zero energy use, integrating the latest smart technologies, to ensure seamless operations. Safety and accessibility are paramount, with earthquake-resistant structures, planned fire evacuation routes, and facilities for differently abled individuals. Break-out spaces on the podium and terraces offer staff areas for relaxation and collaboration, enhancing the overall work experience.
A Sustainable, State-of-the-Art Administrative Hub:
The SMC Tower is a 27-story, state-of-the-art government administrative complex, centrally located along the 60 m wide Ring Road, near major roads and the metro line. Spanning a 22,500 sqm site, this high-rise campus features a built-up area exceeding 2 lakh sqm. The complex consists of two towers rising from a shared podium with G 4 floors. The podium includes public services like a reception, auditorium, and media room, while the towers offer modern office spaces with panoramic views. A landscaped terrace on the podium level provides recreational amenities like a gym, yoga room, and cafeteria.
Material Palette & Technology Aligned To Sustainability Goals:
The dry clad terracotta wall system with a profusion of rain-screens and pergolas, and ample landscape features carve out a distinguished yet pleasant, humane and approachable imagery for the campus. Most office spaces are oriented to the north to maximize natural daylight. The east and west facades are designed with minimal exposure to mitigate the warming effects of the morning and afternoon sun.
Many passive climate –responsive strategies like solar shading on east and west faces, and fins with low-E glass that admit sufficient day-light while cutting off most of the associated heat, help to maintain climatic comfort with low energy usage. Other features like vertical cable green-wall system, operable windows for ventilation, day-light sensors to cut artificial lighting needs, building-integrated solar PVs on the south façade and terraces, efficient central cooling and rainwater harvesting, all help in attaining the highest prevalent sustainability standards.
Key Features and Vision:
The SMC Tower reflects the city’s dynamism, embodying modern governance through its innovative and people-centric design. The campus facilitates ease of access with its strategic location and connectivity to public transport, including the BRTS and the proposed metro station. The design emphasizes:
• Sustainability: Targeting net-zero energy consumption with features like solar panels, green walls, rainwater harvesting, and passive design strategies.
• Accessibility: The layout integrates ramps, elevators, and facilities for differently abled individuals.
• Safety: Earthquake-resistant frameworks and comprehensive fire evacuation plans ensure structural resilience.
• Smart Infrastructure: High-speed internet, digital interfaces, and centralized control systems enhance operational efficiency.
The Surat Municipal Corporation Tower symbolizes the city’s progressive vision, showcasing how modern architecture and sustainable design can redefine urban governance. By consolidating the city’s administrative functions into a single, iconic structure, the project not only enhances operational efficiency but also sets new benchmarks for public service infrastructure.
Site Area: 22563 Sqm.
Built Up Area: 222035 Sqm
Client Name: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
Project Type: High Rise Government Office Building
Green Certification: Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Precertified Platinum Rating
Architecture Firm: INI Design Studio
Interior Design: INI Design Studio
Landscape Design: INI Design Studio
Collaborators: CBM Engineers, Maple Consultants
Jayesh Hariyani, Saumil Mevada, Nikul Shah, Pranav Kumar, Neha Karode, Rahil Shah, Sagar Gandhi, Parth Joshi
Tuga Factory Building
How can a minimal intervention transform an existing condition into a space that not only remains functional but also nurtures social interaction and provides comfort for its users?
Defined access, a place for every role:
The monotony of daily routines and the pressures of work make solitude and tranquility an undeniable necessity for both staff and management. Spatial differentiation in this context goes beyond preserving privacy—it creates opportunities for rest and mental regeneration. Much like a well-orchestrated ensemble, this separation establishes a balanced flow and circulation throughout the workspace.
A window to the sky — a bridge between inside and outside:
In most conventional office environments, employees spend their entire day in enclosed, isolated interiors where contact with nature is minimal. In such settings, a simple window to the sky becomes more than an opening—it becomes a bridge connecting the inside to the outside world. It invites natural light, expanding perception and offering an experience that transcends the confines of walls and frames.
A pause space — silence within the noise:
Within the fast-paced rhythm of contemporary organizations, the need for moments of stillness is more vital than ever. Through the subtle contraction and expansion of the corridor’s spatial form, a pause area emerges—a quiet pocket that allows individuals to retreat briefly from the surrounding bustle. This space offers not only rest and calm but also a ground for informal encounters, spontaneous dialogue, and human connection. It reminds us that space is not merely a container for activity, but a field for social interaction—a gentle interruption in the continuity of everyday life.
Ultimately, with minimal yet thoughtful interventions, familiar spaces can be reimagined into new worlds for their users.
What this project proposes is not merely a physical renovation, but an opportunity to reconstruct the everyday experience of work—a chance to enhance the collective quality of life within organizations.
The project was developed within the industrial context of the TOGA factory, a site dedicated to the production of massive metallic turbines and heavy machinery. The existing building, formerly serving as the factory’s cafeteria, was to be redefined and divided into two independent zones with separate entrances.
Rather than pursuing demolition or a full reconstruction, the design adopted a strategy of minimal yet transformative intervention — introducing a new spatial organism that reconfigures the interior from within.
At the heart of this approach lies a metal bridge element made of perforated steel sheets, penetrating the existing structure from the second floor. Like an intruding presence, it anchors itself within the old body of the building, generating new circulation paths and defining two distinct entrances while maintaining a balanced spatial flow between the two parts.
The use of metal directly responds to the project’s industrial setting — reflecting the material language of the factory itself, where steel is both the medium and the spirit of production. The same material continues through the design of the stairs and interior partitions, reinforcing the sense of a foreign yet integrated body inhabiting the existing frame.
To enhance spatial quality, a series of openings in the roof and walls were introduced, bringing daylight and natural ventilation into the formerly enclosed and airless interior.
The contrast between the new metallic insertion and the heavy, raw shell of the old building establishes a dialogue between past and present, solid and light, memory and renewal — a conversation that transcends mere renovation and gestures toward rebirth through coexistence.
Architecture Firm: Momken Studio
Architect: Meysam Feizi
Lead Designer: Behrooz Nakhaei
Design Team: Masoud Faraji, Motahareh Sadeghi, Iman Panahi
Defined access, a place for every role:
The monotony of daily routines and the pressures of work make solitude and tranquility an undeniable necessity for both staff and management. Spatial differentiation in this context goes beyond preserving privacy—it creates opportunities for rest and mental regeneration. Much like a well-orchestrated ensemble, this separation establishes a balanced flow and circulation throughout the workspace.
A window to the sky — a bridge between inside and outside:
In most conventional office environments, employees spend their entire day in enclosed, isolated interiors where contact with nature is minimal. In such settings, a simple window to the sky becomes more than an opening—it becomes a bridge connecting the inside to the outside world. It invites natural light, expanding perception and offering an experience that transcends the confines of walls and frames.
A pause space — silence within the noise:
Within the fast-paced rhythm of contemporary organizations, the need for moments of stillness is more vital than ever. Through the subtle contraction and expansion of the corridor’s spatial form, a pause area emerges—a quiet pocket that allows individuals to retreat briefly from the surrounding bustle. This space offers not only rest and calm but also a ground for informal encounters, spontaneous dialogue, and human connection. It reminds us that space is not merely a container for activity, but a field for social interaction—a gentle interruption in the continuity of everyday life.
Ultimately, with minimal yet thoughtful interventions, familiar spaces can be reimagined into new worlds for their users.
What this project proposes is not merely a physical renovation, but an opportunity to reconstruct the everyday experience of work—a chance to enhance the collective quality of life within organizations.
The project was developed within the industrial context of the TOGA factory, a site dedicated to the production of massive metallic turbines and heavy machinery. The existing building, formerly serving as the factory’s cafeteria, was to be redefined and divided into two independent zones with separate entrances.
Rather than pursuing demolition or a full reconstruction, the design adopted a strategy of minimal yet transformative intervention — introducing a new spatial organism that reconfigures the interior from within.
At the heart of this approach lies a metal bridge element made of perforated steel sheets, penetrating the existing structure from the second floor. Like an intruding presence, it anchors itself within the old body of the building, generating new circulation paths and defining two distinct entrances while maintaining a balanced spatial flow between the two parts.
The use of metal directly responds to the project’s industrial setting — reflecting the material language of the factory itself, where steel is both the medium and the spirit of production. The same material continues through the design of the stairs and interior partitions, reinforcing the sense of a foreign yet integrated body inhabiting the existing frame.
To enhance spatial quality, a series of openings in the roof and walls were introduced, bringing daylight and natural ventilation into the formerly enclosed and airless interior.
The contrast between the new metallic insertion and the heavy, raw shell of the old building establishes a dialogue between past and present, solid and light, memory and renewal — a conversation that transcends mere renovation and gestures toward rebirth through coexistence.
Architecture Firm: Momken Studio
Architect: Meysam Feizi
Lead Designer: Behrooz Nakhaei
Design Team: Masoud Faraji, Motahareh Sadeghi, Iman Panahi
Vertical Farm - Los Angeles
The design for the international competition for a vertical farm facility planned for construction on a site near downtown Los Angeles primarily aimed to ensure that the building's massing, which exceeds that of neighboring structures, avoids creating a visually disruptive impact on its surroundings, while simultaneously expressing its function.
By reinterpreting the functional diagram in the competition brief, the vertical farming area was moved to the upper floor, minimizing the building's footprint. The structure was pulled to the southeastern corner of the site, allowing for future modular expansion of the facility with the addition of a vertical farm area if needed. This placement also created public open spaces on the main avenue side of the site and provided the necessary maneuvering space for trucks on the north side.
The high volume specified for the vertical farm area in the competition brief was divided into two floors, based on industry expert recommendations, to improve ventilation and access to plant racks. Accordingly, the technical volume related to the plant cultivation towers was designed as a multi-story space, including nutrient tank areas not requested in the brief. Additionally, a germination area was created within each plant cultivation module, supplementing the brief's requirements.
Moving the vertical farming areas to the 1st floor allowed the entire ground floor to be dedicated to functions requiring close internal and external relationships: collection and processing, hygiene, filtration and laboratories, cold storage, and offices. The collection and processing area was meticulously planned based on in-depth research to determine necessary spaces and their interrelationships. Office areas were located along the eastern facade of the ground floor, with entry from the closest point to the staff parking area. Next to the office area, the filtration, hygiene, and laboratory area was planned with direct connection to the offices. On the ground floor's southern facade, a technical area was located to allow direct equipment access, housing necessary electrical rooms and IT-communication and security monitoring rooms. The office and technical areas were separated from the rest of the ground floor by connecting corridors, allowing access in everyday attire. Access to other areas requiring high hygiene levels was arranged to require changing clothes and sterilization in the changing room. For the same reason, no entry was provided from the public spark room and café area to other parts of the ground floor.
Also on the ground floor, a spark room and café area was created, extending along the main avenue facade with a fully openable facade connecting to the public semi-open and open spaces in front. The spark room and café was designed as a food and beverage space with stands preparing popular street food dishes from vegetables produced at the facility and selling packaged products, also capable of hosting various events.
To avoid an unpleasant effect from the inevitable incongruity of the building mass—large, tall, and mostly opaque and flat compared to surrounding development—a secondary outer skin was created. The outer skin is not adjacent to the building mass but positioned at a distance to include the building's potential future expansion area on the north side and create public semi-open spaces facing the main avenue on the west side.
Designed as a permeable framework of slender steel elements, the outer skin aims to architecturally showcase the building's primary function: "plant cultivation." For this purpose, planters were placed between the structural profiles around the entire skin, integrated with the latest technology plant nutrition automation system that will be part of the building's operation. The planters were arranged in a fragmented pattern at different elevations, creating a visual rhythm that visually reduces the large dimensions of the mass. The resulting semi-permeable surface is designed to reduce excessive solar heat gain in the sunny and hot Los Angeles climate, decrease the air conditioning load of the plant cultivation areas that require a specific constant temperature, and provide shade for the open spaces along S. Broadway Avenue, making them usable year-round.
Catwalks were incorporated into the outer framework for access to planter maintenance and visitor circulation. Also within the steel framework, at the 18.00 level, a viewing terrace accessible from the public semi-open space via stairs and an elevator was created, offering views of downtown Los Angeles and capable of hosting various events.
The top of the outer structure is entirely covered with solar panels, and the generated renewable energy is planned to supply the facility's functions.
The indentation in the site's northeastern corner was utilized for additional functions not specified in the program but significantly contributing to the facility's sustainability. On the ground floor of the annex building in this corner, a composting area was created to process the significant organic waste from the facility into fertilizer. Adjacent to this, a battery area was planned to store electrical energy from rooftop solar panels, eliminating the need for fossil fuel-consuming generators. A basement level was created under the annex building to house fire, utility, and rainwater storage, as well as mechanical and storage areas. Rainwater collected on the main building's roof and greywater from fixtures within the facility is intended for use in toilets and for irrigating open spaces and facade landscaping.
The site's open spaces, except for the public area facing S. Broadway, are reserved for the facility's use and separated from surrounding roads and neighboring buildings as a security measure. The western boundary of the security perimeter is formed by a solid wall surface, a continuation of the closed mass facade. This wall is integrated with amphitheater-style tiers in both directions, creating recreational areas usable by both pedestrians on the street and staff using the service yard.
Most of the existing mature trees on the site's periphery were preserved and incorporated as elements of the landscape design. Planters, consistent with those on the facade, were placed in the public open space to showcase urban agriculture examples for public awareness.
In conclusion, a holistic "vegetated architecture", namely “Vege-Tecture”, was achieved by integrating the vertical farming within the building with the green facade and urban agriculture elements externally.
Steel structure, vegetated façade, photovoltaic panels
Ali Manço, Zühtü Usta, Ümit Arar
By reinterpreting the functional diagram in the competition brief, the vertical farming area was moved to the upper floor, minimizing the building's footprint. The structure was pulled to the southeastern corner of the site, allowing for future modular expansion of the facility with the addition of a vertical farm area if needed. This placement also created public open spaces on the main avenue side of the site and provided the necessary maneuvering space for trucks on the north side.
The high volume specified for the vertical farm area in the competition brief was divided into two floors, based on industry expert recommendations, to improve ventilation and access to plant racks. Accordingly, the technical volume related to the plant cultivation towers was designed as a multi-story space, including nutrient tank areas not requested in the brief. Additionally, a germination area was created within each plant cultivation module, supplementing the brief's requirements.
Moving the vertical farming areas to the 1st floor allowed the entire ground floor to be dedicated to functions requiring close internal and external relationships: collection and processing, hygiene, filtration and laboratories, cold storage, and offices. The collection and processing area was meticulously planned based on in-depth research to determine necessary spaces and their interrelationships. Office areas were located along the eastern facade of the ground floor, with entry from the closest point to the staff parking area. Next to the office area, the filtration, hygiene, and laboratory area was planned with direct connection to the offices. On the ground floor's southern facade, a technical area was located to allow direct equipment access, housing necessary electrical rooms and IT-communication and security monitoring rooms. The office and technical areas were separated from the rest of the ground floor by connecting corridors, allowing access in everyday attire. Access to other areas requiring high hygiene levels was arranged to require changing clothes and sterilization in the changing room. For the same reason, no entry was provided from the public spark room and café area to other parts of the ground floor.
Also on the ground floor, a spark room and café area was created, extending along the main avenue facade with a fully openable facade connecting to the public semi-open and open spaces in front. The spark room and café was designed as a food and beverage space with stands preparing popular street food dishes from vegetables produced at the facility and selling packaged products, also capable of hosting various events.
To avoid an unpleasant effect from the inevitable incongruity of the building mass—large, tall, and mostly opaque and flat compared to surrounding development—a secondary outer skin was created. The outer skin is not adjacent to the building mass but positioned at a distance to include the building's potential future expansion area on the north side and create public semi-open spaces facing the main avenue on the west side.
Designed as a permeable framework of slender steel elements, the outer skin aims to architecturally showcase the building's primary function: "plant cultivation." For this purpose, planters were placed between the structural profiles around the entire skin, integrated with the latest technology plant nutrition automation system that will be part of the building's operation. The planters were arranged in a fragmented pattern at different elevations, creating a visual rhythm that visually reduces the large dimensions of the mass. The resulting semi-permeable surface is designed to reduce excessive solar heat gain in the sunny and hot Los Angeles climate, decrease the air conditioning load of the plant cultivation areas that require a specific constant temperature, and provide shade for the open spaces along S. Broadway Avenue, making them usable year-round.
Catwalks were incorporated into the outer framework for access to planter maintenance and visitor circulation. Also within the steel framework, at the 18.00 level, a viewing terrace accessible from the public semi-open space via stairs and an elevator was created, offering views of downtown Los Angeles and capable of hosting various events.
The top of the outer structure is entirely covered with solar panels, and the generated renewable energy is planned to supply the facility's functions.
The indentation in the site's northeastern corner was utilized for additional functions not specified in the program but significantly contributing to the facility's sustainability. On the ground floor of the annex building in this corner, a composting area was created to process the significant organic waste from the facility into fertilizer. Adjacent to this, a battery area was planned to store electrical energy from rooftop solar panels, eliminating the need for fossil fuel-consuming generators. A basement level was created under the annex building to house fire, utility, and rainwater storage, as well as mechanical and storage areas. Rainwater collected on the main building's roof and greywater from fixtures within the facility is intended for use in toilets and for irrigating open spaces and facade landscaping.
The site's open spaces, except for the public area facing S. Broadway, are reserved for the facility's use and separated from surrounding roads and neighboring buildings as a security measure. The western boundary of the security perimeter is formed by a solid wall surface, a continuation of the closed mass facade. This wall is integrated with amphitheater-style tiers in both directions, creating recreational areas usable by both pedestrians on the street and staff using the service yard.
Most of the existing mature trees on the site's periphery were preserved and incorporated as elements of the landscape design. Planters, consistent with those on the facade, were placed in the public open space to showcase urban agriculture examples for public awareness.
In conclusion, a holistic "vegetated architecture", namely “Vege-Tecture”, was achieved by integrating the vertical farming within the building with the green facade and urban agriculture elements externally.
Steel structure, vegetated façade, photovoltaic panels
Ali Manço, Zühtü Usta, Ümit Arar
Villa Harald
The project is located in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, an east African country. We were asked to design a ground 1 floor villa on a land area of approximately 1000 square meters.While designing the villa, the car parking area was created at the corner by taking the vehicle entrance from the corner on the road front in order to maximize the front yard. According to this corner parking area, the entrance facade of the building was designed with 4 units as 1.5-meter following the masses each others.These 4-unit masses, which have a fragmented architecture on the entrance facade, are connected to each other by the ceiling slab canopy of the mass, providing architectural integrity in 4 mass spaces.In the facade on the garden side, the eaves overlie a mass that grows on one side, and touches the garden with a 2-story high column in the other corner. The wide cantilever eaves designed on the garden side and entrance facade are a sunbreaker that protects the building against the hot Kampala sun and creates shaded areas.Thanks to this eaves created in architecture, the energy consumption of the building is reduced. Glass surfaces that will not be exposed to direct sunlight will heat less.This wide roof canopy also functions as a platform to collect all the rainwater that comes in and re-use it at home during the heavy rainy months.The wide canopy designed on the garden side is considered as an illuminated design with linear lighting. The beams of the eaves structure are designed with linear lines to allow linear lighting.
Reinforced Structure
Selim Senin
Kubra Mutlu
Bahattin Kahraman
Reinforced Structure
Selim Senin
Kubra Mutlu
Bahattin Kahraman
Villa M
The project is located in Kigali, the capital of East Africa. Located on a plot of approximately 1000 m2, the villa has been designed to bring together the Client's wishes and architectural aesthetics. It was recommended by the family that owns the house that there should only be a guest room and a home cinema on the 1st floor. On the ground floor, 3 different rooms, dining and living room, kitchen and cellar are designed. It was recommended by the family that owns the house that there should only be a guest room and a home cinema on the 1st floor. The fact that the desired spaces on the ground floor are very high compared to the first floor brought the potential to solve the floor related issues differently from the classical villa. Facade design was obtained by centering the 1st floor spaces according to the ground floor and creating 3 different eaves on the landscape facade. In the living room of the house, an interior garden was designed by leaving a space of 2 floors high. The living room and dining area, which has a long space structure, thus receives more daylight. The location of the kitchen in the house and the spaces of the house are handled in a way that harmonizes with the philosophy of Feng Shui.The kitchen is designed semi-open facing the dining area, a room on the ground floor also has its own living room. With this design approach, a second home living area has been created inside the house.The kitchen and gym hall are designed in the garden of the house. There are terraces in front of the living room and in front of the 2 master bedrooms.
Concrete structure
Selim Senin
Cemil Pamukcu
Isinsu Sopaoglu
Kubra Mutlu
Concrete structure
Selim Senin
Cemil Pamukcu
Isinsu Sopaoglu
Kubra Mutlu
