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Cuppai Chai - Auroville 2008/9

Industrial architecture using holistic approach to integrated building design, Auroville

Architect: Sheril Castelino & Abhay Panchasara
Area: 400 sqm
Cost: Rs.50 lacs
Period: to start construction

This G+2 industrial building designed to be built in phases as per budget concessions, consists of many large multipurpose halls for various activities of production, packing, storage etc of the unit viz: cashews, tea, coffee etc. Going with its usage, the windows are designed for light & ventilation only and not for visual purposes. The building is oriented to minimize heat gain and the plan is kept simple and follows the golden proportions as far as possible.

Industrial architecture using holistic approach to integrated building design, Auroville
Industrial architecture using holistic approach to integrated building design, Auroville