BT HOUSE Office is envisioned as a cutting-edge, sustainable workspace that harmoniously blends maximum natural light, strategic plantation, and open space planning to create an inspiring, functional, and visually appealing environment.
Project Name: BT House
Studio Name: ERGODNOVATE
Location: Anand, Gujarat
Client : Bharat Tyres India Pvt Ltd
Built Up Area : 7500 sq.ft
Principal Architects : Ar. Yash Patel & Ar. Rachita Patel
Design Team : Megha Shah, Dipali Khamar & Yash Patel
Photography : Kush Patel, Infinity innovation
The exterior walls are finished with textured grey plaster that reflects harsh sunlight, minimizing heat absorption and maintaining a cooler interior. This is complemented by yellow stone creet plaster in the front area, creating a striking contrast and highlighting the blue company signage. Architectural elements throughout the building are inspired by tire tread patterns, integrating this motif into door handles, furniture, and artwork to reinforce the brand’s identity.
The ground floor features a retail space with an open layout, ensuring maximum visibility from the outside. The reception desk is located in such a way that it faces the display area and features a backdrop with an artistic representation of various tires, enhancing brand recognition and creating a visually engaging entry point. Custom-designed tire racks are placed along the periphery, each highlighted by strategically positioned spotlights to showcase the products effectively. A 50-year-old puncture machine, used by the company’s founder, is prominently displayed beside the reception desk, with the BTGPL logo backdrop creating a nostalgic and inspiring focal point. Additionally, a small, four-seated meeting room near the reception area facilitates quick interactions with retail clients, providing a private space for discussions and negotiations.
The first floor is dedicated to meetings and conferences, featuring two meeting rooms, one conference room, and a record room, each designed to meet specific needs. A four-seated meeting room near the entrance is designed for quick discussions between vendors and staff, featuring a floating console ledge with a TV and enclosed by glass on three sides to foster a sense of openness and connectivity. An eight-seated meeting room, adjacent to the smaller meeting room, includes a console and a green-highlighted wall, with one side overlooking the landscaped balcony, promoting a serene atmosphere. The twenty-seated conference room is positioned to overlook the landscaped balcony on one side and the two smaller meeting rooms on the other, featuring fabric-paneled walls with a large TV and a prominent blue-colored wooden hanging that serves as the room’s focal point.
The second floor is dedicated to the company’s workforce. Staff tables are arranged in a linear pattern to ensure visual connectivity and an open, collaborative environment. Each workstation is designed with a clean tabletop, with storage and gadgets positioned below to maintain a clutter-free workspace. Storage cabinets are strategically placed along two adjacent walls, leaving ample space open to the landscaped balcony, allowing natural light to flood the room and create a bright, inviting working environment.
The third floor is reserved for executive functions, including reception, conference rooms, and executive cabins. The reception area features a front apron and side wall paneling highlighted with blue-colored mosaic tiles, emphasizing the company’s brand colors. A specially designed artwork on tire treads decorates the side wall, creating a unique and memorable visual. Three executive cabins are designed for different roles within the company.
Cabin 1, for the executive handling sales, features a backdrop with a sales graph crafted from teakwood, furniture finished in walnut veneer and Corian, and a soft ivory color palette. Cabin 2, for the executive handling management and finance, includes a metal artwork on management with yellow china mosaic tiles on the rear wall, furniture finished in fluted veneer and marble top, and a soft ivory and green color scheme. Cabin 3, for the executive handling logistics and marketing, features a floating table and back rack finished in marble and blue duco finish, with a metal artwork on management and an ivory and blue color palette. A twelve-seated conference room near the executive cabins is designed for personal meetings among the executives, finished with walnut veneer and grey Corian to ensure a sophisticated and professional environment.
BT HOUSE Office integrates plantation around the building to shield it from direct sunlight, reducing heat and creating a soothing interior environment. This green strategy not only enhances aesthetic appeal but also contributes to the well-being of employees by providing a connection to nature. The thoughtful integration of historical elements, brand motifs, and ergonomic design principles ensures that BT HOUSE Office is not only a functional workspace but also a place that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong connection to the company’s heritage and values. By maximizing natural light, incorporating green elements, and utilizing an open space layout, the building offers a productive and inspiring environment tailored to the needs of both staff and visitors.
