Mallcom Factory

Mallcom Factory
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MALLCOM FACTORY

Iksoi

ARCHITECTS
Iksoi

DESIGN TEAM
Dhawal Mistry, Mansi Mistry, Jay Darji, Nitesh Mevada

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Caes Consultants, Girish Dhanwani, Caes Consultants

MANUFACTURERS
Asahi Glass Company, Asian Paints, Coxwell Polycarbonate, Havells, Jsw Steel, Jaquar, Jindal Aluminium, Kamdhenu, Ultratech

CONTRACTORS
Sameer Constructions

ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT
Kirit Patel

CLIENT
Mallcom Safety Private Limited

PHOTOGRAPHS
Atik Bheda

AREA
6000 M²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Ahmedabad, India

CATEGORY
Factory

Built on an old textile mill compound in Ahmedabad, Mallcom's new factory is a PPE garment-stitching unit.

Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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The design of the unit takes a holistic approach that balances the needs of the manufacturing sector with the social, economic, and environmental realities of current India.

As such, the design prioritizes functionality, creating a space that is efficient, safe, and conducive to the production process.

Mallcom Factory
Mallcom Factory
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However, the building also serves as a place of innovation and experimentation, where new ideas are developed and tested.

The essence of the structure lies in its ability to transform raw materials into something useful and meaningful, creating spaces that are both functional and inspiring.

Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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The use of simple and robust materials, such as steel and concrete, creates a sense of honesty and authenticity.

The framework of the overall project can be seen as an arrangement of 4 differently proportioned volumes separated by the skylights.

Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Each volume is structurally independent, resulting in shorter spans and simpler structures. Skylights running along the roof mark the circulation spaces on the floor and act as roof monitors allowing hot air to escape through them.

Neat geometry is a constant aspect maintained throughout the structure, influencing both its aesthetic qualities and structural integrity.

Mallcom Factory
Kirit Patel
Mallcom Factory
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The repetition of columns and beams helps create a sense of rhythm, order, and symmetry, evoking feelings of calmness and tranquility.

Daylight entering through the skylights and large windows interacts with rows of columns and beams to create a sense of movement and passage of time.

The rhythms and patterns of work, the movement of people and machinery, and the sounds and smells of production all contribute to the poetic nature of these spaces.

Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
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Mallcom Factory
North Elevation
Mallcom Factory
West Elevation
Mallcom Factory
East Elevation
Mallcom Factory
South Elevation


Mallcom Factory
Plan - Ground Floor
Mallcom Factory
Plan - 1st Floor
Mallcom Factory
Plan - Roof