Inspired by the Nation’s Vision of Naya Bharat, and with the aim of addressing both present and future public needs, the idea emerged to establish a building that functions effectively at the grassroots level. Believing in this vision, an MLA Office for the 146th Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Gujarat was conceived and developed.
Project Name: Naya Bharat – The MLA office that facilities Public Assistance (Jan Seva) 146 vidhan Sabha Office – Gujarat India
Studio Name: Manoj Patel Design Studio
Location: Vadodara
Year: 2024
Plot area: 1350 sqft
Built up: 4,480 sqft
Team: Manoj Patel, Aishwarya Gupte, Mahima Bomb and Manaswi sur
Photographs: 2613 apertures
The facility center spans 4,480 sq. ft. of built-up area on a 1,350 sq. ft. plot. The esteemed MLA, envisioned a space where helpful one-on-one interactions with constituents could take place. This office serves as both administrative hub and a bridge between the governance and its people.
This center is planned in the core of the Town of Vadodara city, which has residential, commercial and hospitals in its nearby vicinity.
Trust of his public and assurance of being guided, was the key feature in successfully coming up with the idea. The designers were excited to experience a new opportunity and cater to the requirements. As part of challenges the main factor was to understand the functioning of this gated building. How activities work, what security concerns need to be prefeed and how the functions should be segregated.
While studying the system, designing team had many interactive sessions that lead to the planning of this building. It is a G+4 storey building. A touch of art has been defined on the façade using the vernacular material. A designated space has been identified on the façade, specifically for the display of large posters or banners showcasing the dignified officer’s initiatives like public programs, or key announcements. The glass panels compliment to the rustic palette. Vertical linear form of the structure robustly stands in the vicinity signifying its function.
The first floor accommodates centralised waiting area with aisles of rows for easy accessibility and barrier free communication throughout the space. This floor space has the core staff team sitting to address the concerns of the public. A set of various sections considering the public schemes, different cubicles have been planned. Pictorial graphics flowing around capture’s one curiosity, where spaces seem to pop from different angles. Canvas of colour and glass cubicles make it more evident in barrier free communication.
While travelling the staircase passage, it shares some glimpses of photographs showcasing the dignified officer’s involvement in various social activities and the recognitions he has received over time. His bond with the public plays key role in his meetings. The second floor has the main cabin of the officer along with one ministerial officer and an enclosed area to have classified meetings. Designing of chief’s cabin is careful consideration of security, functionality & aesthetics. Green stone is laid all over the flooring as subtle palette. Hierarchy of colour graphics define segregation of spaces. An accent seating alternates to personal waiting inside the cubicle. Composition of voids is an interesting corner to hold awards. Splash of yellow colour is signifying happiness and enthusiasm all around. Spin on modern palette, touch of soft furnishings in hues of brown and blue make it cozy.
The other significant officer’s cabin continues in the defined theme. Laying of furniture makes the space appear to be larger. Craftsmen detail for table tops gives unique concept for office workspace. A corporate meeting area welcomes close knit officers to have gatherings. It has interactive layout with desired screen space and collaborative storage. Each space in this office surprises with the forms of art displayed. Thoughtfulness of having revolutionary interiors, it has some artistic strokes of colours.
Further continuing on the 3rd Floor, it holds a portable Sabha Hall to cater public holdings. The orientation of furniture allows in the flexibility of space modulation as per requirements. Glass sliders act as barrier of semi visuals for noted privacy.
On the last floor it, houses a space which has 2 bedrooms for the dignified guests to rest and an open terrace garden. High chair seating on the periphery of this open space, lets one relax in the soothing ambience around. An accent wall in rustic texture with indirect lighting adds to the comforting. Flooring in playful graphics from mosaics and wooden tiles, displays a free-flowing art for this terrace garden.
This Public Assistance building stands as an initiative to progressive leadership, supportive governance, and a commitment to build a stronger and connected community for the future.
