Unboxed Coworking situated in Noida, India is one of its kinds. Designed by Noida based Chaukor Studio, its uniqueness is imbibed in its regenerative transformation from an old industrial unit to a dynamic coworking space.
An eco-sensitive approach to retrofitting – Retaining most of the surfaces and reusing salvaged elements from the old building creates a resource efficient and cost effective design process. An overlap of new layers to the existing patterns and form of the building gives the space its distinct character; a dynamic mix of old and new.
A conventional approach to retro-fitment project starts with designing from scratch, scraping of all the existing elements. It disregards the environmental impact and also results in higher costs.
A balance of demolition and recreation in retro-fitments , not only reduces the project costs and environmental impacts but also adds to the essence of design capturing the imprinted layers of past.