From crafting detailed pieces of furniture to building expansive interiors, Project 810’s strength lies in the flexibility of their expertise. The firm follows a process-driven approach of research, exploration, and iteration to bring experience-centered designs to life. “We believe in using local resources, complemented with the sensibilities of quality craftsmanship, to create distinct experiences,” shares Vritima, founder of Project 810.
PROJECT IN FOCUS – AK-OK / Workspace for Reliance Brands Pvt. Ltd. x Anamika Khanna
Location: Kolkata
Typology: Commercial
Year of completion: 2023
Design Concept: Taking the brand’s ‘Everything is Ok’ dictum forward, the design strategy makes room for an easy-going, assimilative balance. Clean, uncluttered yet delightful
Material Palette: Wood, concrete and metal
What we heart: The artful spirit of AK-OK, an ode to the building’s original soul
Set within an age-old context, the workspace for India’s leading designer fashion brand AK-OK by Anamika Khanna in Alipore, Kolkata is a search for balance between the old and new, classic and contemporary and muted yet vibrant. Located in the larger premises consisting of outdoor recreational spaces and a tailoring block, the main office space is an existing three-storeyed structure with charming Art Deco details from a bygone era. The 9,500 sq ft studio and office space illustrates how conventional boundaries of design can be pushed within an adaptive reuse context, while also paying homage to the existing built form. A palette of naturally distressed materials, which embrace the wabi-sabi of life in the adaptive reuse context come together to create delightful corners and artful spaces.
