Cuppai Chai – Auroville 2008/9

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.