CMYK PRINTING PRESS, JALGAON

MANY TIMES A DESIGN IS INSPIRED BY A CONTEXT AND SURROUNDINGS FROM HISTORICAL BACKGROUND , TO THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CULTURE OR SOME TIMES REGIONAL ASPECTS.
DESIGNING A FACTORY IN MIDC AREA WITHOUT ANY EFFECTIVE CONTEXT WAS A CHALLENGE.

THOUGHTS AND PROCESS: THE OWNER OF THIS PRINTING PRESS ALSO RUNS A RENOWNED GRAPHIC DESIGNING
FIRM. HIS LEVEL OF SENSITIVITY AND A GOOD EYE FOR AESTHETICS MADE THE DESIGNING PROCESS A REAL
COMFORT AND ENJOYMENT.

CONSIDERING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLIENT AND THE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF A HOT AND ARID LOCATION OF JALGAON, IT WAS DECIDED TO GO FOR AN R.C.C STRUCTURE FOR BETTER INSULATION, INSTEAD OF MAKING A VERY CONVENTIONAL FACTORY TIN SHED.

THE DESIGN IS CONCEIVED AS A BIG PRINTING MACHINE WITH PRINTED PAPERS COMING OUT IN FORM OF THE CANOPY. THE REQUIREMENT FOR LOT OF STORAGE SPACE FOR PRINTED JOBS, INK TINS, CUT PAPERS ETC. HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED IN TO A DEFINITE CONFIGURATION OF CUPBOARDS WHICH IS THE MAIN ELEMENT OF THE COMPOSITION.

2004

2006

the design is based upon a grid of 23 cms for brick walls and 90 cms intervals both ways. the rcc structure, brickwork and cement plaster are the conventional building materials and technology used for cost effectiveness . the bottoms of the slabs are kept exposed helping the interiors to remain comparatively cool.

further, the cupboards insulate the interior spaces from the hot and arid climate of jalgaon reaching up to 45 degree celsius in summers. the strategic location on the south-west side for the papers and finished jobs store, insulates the areas, like printing section, entrance lobby, office etc. and keeps the atmosphere dry essential for the art papers.

the vertical windows fragmented into three parts, projecting outside with a gap of 30cms, restricts direct flow of an air on the printing machine, also maintains the vertical air-circulation. thus, the entire press remains naturally at a comfortable temperature level with ample light and occasional use of mechanical ventilation.

the central courtyard allows cross ventilation and ample light required for printing process.

as per the owner’s suggestion the exposed ceiling slabs are painted into different color shades to offer a visual relief from the taxing job of printing.

the external final coat of cement plaster is added with a brick red colored pigment which forms a permanent and maintenance free surface , associates with vernacular architecture in the hot and arid region .

the outcome: the final design effectively transforms an image of a conventional factory shed in to an interesting place to work in , elevates the comfort and pleasure levels for the workers using it.converting the diverse requirements into a design, responsive to the context both externally and internally, d a solid image of the printing press.
project information

location - plot no. v-1 , m.i.d.c jalgaon
plot area - 2938 sqmt.
const. area - 1024.09 sqmt
cost- inr 28,00,000 aprox. with conventional rcc frame structure, bk work and c.plaster .
const. period- 2005- 06

OWNER: MR. ANAND MALHARA, JALGAON.
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER : AR. RAVI GADRE, PUNE
DESIGN TEAM : RAVI GADRE, SHIVAM ,ASHA, KAVITA, PUNE
RCC DESIGNER : M/S R.K. CONSULTANTS. JALGAON
SITE ENGINEER- LICN. ARCHITECT: AR.PAREKH

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RAVI GADRE