The project was to develop an open space of an office located at the top floor. The requirements were to create an outdoor recreation space for the office staff. We conceptualised it as a multipurpose space engulfed by a green envelope creating a tranquil environment that is cut-off from the noisy city, so that they can make the most of their time off-work. 

The landscape is essentially divided into two parts connected by a walkway. The broader space functions as a lawn with benches amidst the greenery, an outdoor gathering place where the employees can enjoy together during lunchtime or any office occasion. The other side is comparatively narrow and so has been designed as a secluded relaxed sitting space for a small group under the pavilion. The walkway leads to the pavilion. This connecting walkway is accompanied by a set of potted plants and Lilly ponds adding to the serene environment.

 

The pavilion, placed on the walkway axis, is designed with a gesture towards the sky, hypothetically, connecting the ground and the sky. The curve of the roof is designed such that it seems to invite the sky in. 

The space being already developed and concise, there wasn’t a scope of soil-filling or breaking into levels; therefore, pots are chosen for the plants as well as for substituting water-body. The plants are consciously chosen so as to create a dense green buffer zone cutting off the noisy roads beneath. It creates a small oasis in the middle of the city. The wooden planks running throughout add to a homely space, functionally concealing the pots behind and providing as a backrest too.

The pop red colour is used as a backdrop as it is contradictory to the surrounding greenery all the while making the space attractive, inviting and exciting to be in. It also corresponds to celebrations during any office event taking place here. The bright colour combined with the lighting gives a warm and relaxed feeling even in the night-time.