UA Lab has developed the Concrete Shell, a serene social space hosting various community activities within a vertical housing complex in Ahmedabad, India. It features an inclusive design fostering interactivity and accessibility, taking shape as a single concrete pavilion with varied volumes of interconnected spaces.
A simple assembly of vertical linear circular columns and horizontal flat slab is employed, with the volume on the first floor designed as a solid block in contrast to the configuration of circular columns on the ground floor. Freestanding, they loosely define the boundaries of the partially enclosed space.
The first floor level spans two-thirds of the horizontal space, leaving the remaining third as a double height volume. This contrast of mass to void creates an interesting dynamic of space, accentuating each inpidual’s experience. Further, the team at Gujarat-based UA Lab has utilized natural flooring materials with an exposed concrete finish, consciously not adopting any colors for a discreet finish.
Hence, the entire Concrete Shell pavilion seems to merge with the surroundings, engulfed in the greens of the tree canopy, shrubs, and the lawn. A vivid blue mosaic adorning the pool area enlivens the scheme, complementing the striking red staircase.
▲ 建筑被綠植點綴提亮
the urban complex is punctuated by hints of greenery
▲ UA工作室將建筑外觀設計成混凝土材質(zhì)
UA Lab has developed the Concrete Shell
▲ 該社交中心主打創(chuàng)造一個寧靜的空間,居民可以在其內(nèi)部舉辦各種社交活動
a serene social space hosting various community activities within a vertical housing complex
▲ 這是一個包容性強的社交空間,促進人與人之間的交流互動
it features an inclusive design fostering interactivity and accessibility
▲ 該建筑采用圓柱子與樓板結(jié)合,體現(xiàn)其簡約性
a simple assembly of vertical linear circular columns and horizontal flat slab is employed
▲ 該建筑二層是實體空間,一層為架空空間
the volume on the first floor is designed as a solid block
▲ 相對而言,首層采用圓柱子更具有空間感
in contrast, a linear assembly of circular columns defines the ground floor
▲ 建筑采用天然材料,整體色調(diào)較為柔和,可以與周圍環(huán)境相互融合
a natural material palette and muted tones merges the pavilion with the surroundings
▲ 細節(jié)展示
concrete details
▲ 紅色樓梯的設計為該建筑增添了活力
a striking red staircase adds vibrancy
▲ 設計師為印度的一個住宅區(qū)設計了一個社交活動中心
designed for a residential community in India