A Raw Minimal Office Rooted in Construction Logic| Sharran Architecture + Design

Sharran Architecture + Design transforms three individual shops into a pulsating workspace centred around material, structure, and form.

Set within a busy commercial complex in Surat, the 1200-square-foot office belongs to an engineer whose work revolves around bridges and infrastructure. With an approach that premeditates a spatial reflection of the client’s profession, the design narrative focuses on an honest yet sophisticated vocabulary that is bespoke, raw, functional, reflecting the ethos of the practice.Exposed RCC walls dominate the interiors as intentional architectural features. Raw textures, formwork imprints, and muted grey tones shape a timeless and robust aesthetic. Metal plates form workstation and conference tabletops, supported by steel rod legs. The rods are carefully detailed to create joinery inspired by construction techniques, reinforcing the project’s raw and construction-oriented design language.Softening the intensity of concrete and metal, warm wooden elements appear in furniture, storage units, and door details. This brings a sense of tactility and warmth, enhancing the industrial palette throughout the space. The ceiling remains largely open to maintain the raw character of the interiors, except where it accommodates one-way cassette air-conditioning units. Surface-mounted and hanging light fixtures further highlight the raw concrete texture.
Transparent glass partitions organise the office into different zones, maintaining visual connectivity – a key mandate from the client, who wanted to remain connected with the team and daily operations. Planning ensures efficient use of space. The reception, waiting area, cabins, staff workspace, conference room, and pantry, facilitate seamless everyday operations.The workspace reads as grounded and quietly expressive. It stands as a refined interpretation of the client’s industry, aligning structure, material, and purpose in a cohesive manner. Sharran Architecture + Design crafts a workplace that is both functional and deeply authentic.

Fact File:
Typology: Commercial Design (Workplace Interiors)
Client: Jayesh Patel
Design Firm: Sharran Architecture + Design, Surat 
Principal Designer/Architect: Vipul Sukhadia and Kruti Sukhadia
Carpet Area of project: 1200 sq. ft.
Project Location: Surat
Photography credits: Kenny Zaveri