EUNOIA Office

A workspace shaped by light, honesty, and nature.

The office is named Eunoia – which means a pure state of mind; pure and honest thinking. This is one of the central philosophies that steer and guides our work. In this case.

Typology

Architecture, Landscape & Interior

Location

Ahmedabad

Year

2021

Built Up Area

1600 ft²

Lead Architects : Snehal Suthar,Bhadri Suthar

The office is named Eunoia – which means a pure state of mind; pure and honest thinking. This is one of the central philosophies that steer and guides our work. In this case. This particular approach was energised and animated by the wonderful sunlight that floods the space. The design celebrated this natural gift.

The planning was starkly simple, but it also takes into account interactivity and the fact that this space was to be a crucible for creativity. Central to this approach was that all spaces should receive sunlight so that the well-being quotient of the office was high, thanks to pleasant emotions of happiness and harmony, which, in turn, stem from being in good health. The work desks are simple and uncluttered. The storage and functional areas are all planned meticulously and are governed by ease of maintenance. Adequate storage also ensures that circulation paths are kept clean and clutter-free, and all items, such as the massive material library and other reference resources, are catalogued neatly.

An office that breathes clarity and calm.

The
Philosophy

Be sustainable, think sustainable. Employ local materials and human resources. Respect tradition and traditional wisdom. Reduce the carbon footprint. Balance originality and truthfulness.

The
Approach

Reinforce the intent through senses and objects. Approach the site and materials with honesty. In case of the former, it meant doing what the site demanded, nothing less and nothing more. Just enough. And when it came to materials, it meant constructing and using only what is needed, and that too, without any needless cosmetic overlays.

The
Spatial Flow

The Eunoia desk (a bespoke piece designed by The Carpenters, the product design arm of the firm) marks entrance to the office. The desk is the first imprint, a herald of the firm’s beliefs and philosophy. The piece is inspired by nature. The backdrop is cladded with natural local stone in its raw form and evokes the earth. The raw log of wood symbolizes nature and a live bonsai tree planted in the log stands for life on earth. While this symbolism speaks of the firm’s veneration of earth energies and respect for life forms, the table’s minimal MS form indicates a clarity of thought and the eschewing of the superfluous.

A workspace shaped by light, honesty, and nature.

An office that breathes clarity and calm.

The
Philosophy

The
Approach

The
Spatial Flow

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A workspace shaped by light, honesty, and nature.

An office that breathes clarity and calm.

The Philosophy

The Approach

The Spatial Flow

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