Project Description

The Government of Gujarat wanted to encourage people to install ‘Rooftop Solar Power Units’, and for this it needed an outlet for it’s communication and advisory services. The client’s requirement was that the showroom should be distinctive and reflect the importance of the Solar Power Project and also be an inviting place for the public.

The outlet was located in the corner position of a row of retail outlets. The function of the space was to provide advisory services as well as displaying information about solar power solutions and concepts. Our design focus was to provide comfortable seating areas and counter spaces for interaction that also maximized information display surfaces (vertical for 2D and horizontal for 3D information). we used a limited palette of materials and just the right amount of reflective surfaces to help create a sense of space that belied the floor area.

This was a severely time constrained project, with the additional problem of very intermittent and limited interaction with key government officials and decision makers. So to achieve a seamless and coherent space designed to facilitate all necessary functions involved taking more than the usual design decision making responsibility on our shoulders. However, the end result was highly appreciated, and for the client, represented a paradigm shift in such showroom-cum-service outlet.