SANGATH

LOCATION
-Ahmedabad,Gujarat
DATE-1979-1981
BUILDING TYPE-
Architectural office
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM
-Concrete
• At sangath, the
architect’s design
studio.
• Its include reception
area ,office
space,workshop,
library,conference room
and other ancillary space.
PLAN
• In Ahmedabad the summer
temperature reaches 45 degree
Celsius and the heat is very
intense.
• Natural comfort spaces can be
achieved by protecting spaces
from heat and glare of the sun
 DESIGN
FEATURES
VAULTS - The vault roof is locally made of ciay fuse
over the concrete slab which provide a non
conducting layer
3.5cm thick cement concrete
8cm ceramic fuses
3.5 cm thick cement concrete
6cm water proofing
1cm crazy pattern
STRUCTURE – The structure is closely integrated
with outdoor spaces
The south and west façade is shaded by dense trees
Water cascade provide interesting visual experience
 PASSIVE SOLAR
DESIGN
INDIRECT / DIFFUSE LIGHT
There are three way by which natural light is drawn
within
• By upper level large opening towards the north
direction
• Skylight which are projected from roof ,reflect light
on white inner wall surface which radiate light into
the room
• Innermost spaces
are lit up through
small cutout in roof
slab which are filled
with hollow glass
block that take away
glare and transmit
diffused light.
STACK EFFECT
Ventilating window at upper volume
release the accumulated hot air
through pressure

Use of waste material

Paving material is a stone chip
waste while roof surface is
glazed tiles waste
The have been carefully
handcrafted and integrated into
the design
LANDSCAPE
WEATER CHANNEL,TERRACOTTA POT
ANS SCULPTURE POND
MATERIAL
• Ceramic
• RCC
• China mosaic finish
• Broken china mosaic
• Glass