Designing Hybrid Lab: A Dual-Practice Office Balancing Function and Creativity | Studio A-ware

Hybrid Lab in Andheri East frames two distinct practices within a cohesive, materially expressive workplace. Conceived as a shared yet layered environment for Studio A-ware and Manoj Dubal & Associates, the 2,500-square-foot interior evolves from a bare shell into a calibrated workspace rooted in planning clarity and material intelligence. Both firms operate within the real estate ecosystem, yet their modes of working differ — one administrative and documentation-driven, the other exploratory and discussion-led.Rather than imposing visual divisions, the design establishes a neutral spatial framework anchored by a central passage that acts as the organisational spine. Storage, services and circulation consolidate […]