Second home by Workers of Art

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该工作室位于印度喀拉拉邦一条僻静的侧街上，名为“第二家园”。工作室空间采用开放式平面布局，旨在让人联想到“热带低调”的粗犷主义风格。团队在项目伊始就达成一致，这里的核心不是打造一个办公室，而是一个“第二家园”，供人们工作、分享、协作和成长。

Tucked away in a quiet side street in Kerala, India, is The Second home. Designed to evoke “tropical low-key” Brutalism, the studio space embraces an open plan. The team agreed very early on that the key was to not be an office but a “second home” where we spent our time —working, sharing, collaborating, growing.

▼立面，Facade ©Ishita Sitwala

▼入口，Entrance ©Ishita Sitwala

“第二家园”的空间布局经过精心规划，将茂盛的绿植巧妙地融入工作站，确保人们始终能饱览生机勃勃的景致。该创意整合了100多种当地热带盆栽植物，不仅能增进团队成员的福祉，而且还有助于营造隐私空间、提升情绪、改善空气质量以及吸收自然噪音。工作室配备了独特的240 cm x 120 cm氧化水泥饰面的钢筋水泥桌，既能促进协作，又能提供独立的工作空间。设计通过利用自然通风和净化空气的植物来最大限度减少空调的使用，从而显著降低能源消耗。

The layout of the Second Home is meticulously planned to integrate lush foliage into the workstations, ensuring views of life and growth remain unobstructed. This creative integration of over 100 potted tropical local plant species not only enhances the well-being of the members but also contributes to privacy, mood elevation, air quality, and natural sound absorption. The studio features unique 240 cm by 120 cm ferrocement tables with a cement oxide finish, promoting collaboration while allowing private workspaces. The design minimizes the use of air conditioning by leveraging natural ventilation and air-purifying plants, significantly reducing energy consumption.

▼丰富的植被，Abundant plants ©Ishita Sitwala

▼望向室内，Viewing the interior ©Ishita Sitwala

WOA“第二家园”采用有限的材料调色板，包括水泥混凝土、高密度纤维板(HDF)和哑光 PVD涂层低碳钢筋。这些材料以各种形式贯穿整个空间，为其功能性和美观性增色不少。工作室采用微水泥工艺铺设地板，用微妙的图案填补现有瓷砖的裂缝，这些图案反映了工作室的视觉标志。

WOA Second Home boasts a limited material palette comprising Cement concrete, High-density fibreboard (HDF), and matte PVD coated Mild steel rods. These materials appear in various forms throughout the space, contributing to its functional and aesthetic appeal. Micro cementing is employed for flooring, filling in cracks in the existing tiles with subtle graphics that reflect the studio’s visual identity.

▼材料版，Materials board ©Ishita Sitwala

工作室划分为工作区和社交区，反映了现代工作与个人生活融合的趋势。工作室空间内的一个动态元素——挂板墙，可促进持续变化与适配。实验性照明，包括用于室内植物生长的植物生长灯和建筑办公照明，进一步提升了工作室的多功能性。

The studio is divided into work and social zones, reflecting the modern blend of work and personal life. The peg board wall, a dynamic feature in the atelier space, facilitates constant change and adaptation. Experimental lighting, including grow lights for indoor plants and architectural task lighting, further enhance the studio’s versatility.

▼工作分区，Zones ©Ishita Sitwala

由HDF制成的样品储存板是工作室对可持续设计的核心体现。它作为一个动态的、可触摸的中央装饰，体现了工作室创新、灵感和影响的理念。工作室对材料的运用，例如将HDF 用于桌面并展示其原本的美感，强调了可持续性和减少废弃物排放。这种做法不仅仅是一种设计选择，更是对材料使用和环境责任的承诺。定制制作的照明装置迎合工作室的不同氛围和功能，强调了空间的动态特性。一个遮光窗帘可以将休息区改造成灯光实验室，展示工作室对光影效果和照明动态的关注。

The sample storage board, made from HDF, is a central feature representing the studio’s commitment to sustainable design. It serves as a dynamic, tactile centerpiece, embodying the studio’s ethos of innovation, inspiration, and impact. The studio’s approach to materials, like using HDF for tabletops and showcasing its inherent beauty, emphasizes sustainability and waste reduction. This approach is not just a design choice but a commitment to mindful material usage and environmental responsibility. Custom-fabricated lighting fixtures cater to various moods and functions of the studio, emphasizing the dynamic nature of space. A blackout curtain transforms the breakout space into a lighting experimentation room, showcasing the studio’s focus on shadow play and lighting dynamics.

▼储存版，Storage board ©Ishita Sitwala

▼样品墙，Sample wall ©Ishita Sitwala

工作室注重环保的设计策略不仅可以大幅节能，还可以创造出微气候。绿植的融入不仅仅是为了美观，而且兼具功能性，有助于营造隐私空间、改善空气质量和降低环境噪音。工作室展示了通过创新设计革新工作空间的方式。

The studio’s eco-conscious design strategies extend to significant energy savings and creating a microclimate. The integration of greenery is not just aesthetic but functional, enhancing privacy, air quality, and reducing ambient noise. The studio exemplifies how innovative design can revolutionize workspaces.

▼丰富的绿植，Abundant greenery ©Ishita Sitwala

经过深思熟虑选择的多功能材料，例如水泥混凝土、高密度纤维板(HDF)和低碳钢筋，以及巧妙的照明设计，不仅有助于空间的灵活性，而且还能最大限度地减少建筑垃圾，这是可持续发展的必要方面。

The thoughtful selection of versatile materials like cement concrete, High-Density Fibreboard (HDF), and mild steel rods, alongside the inventive use of lighting design, not only contributes to spatial flexibility but also minimizes construction waste, an imperative aspect of sustainability.

▼灵活的空间，Flexible spaces ©Ishita Sitwala

考虑到印度每年产生1000万至2000万吨建筑垃圾，对废弃物管理的关注变得尤为重要。2022年，喀拉拉邦地方自治部门针对这一日益严重的问题作出了回应，强制要求政府建筑在建造过程中使用20%的再生材料。考虑到问题的紧迫性，WOA认为这种做法应该被更广泛地采用。

This concern for waste management is of significant importance, considering that every year, 10-20 million tons of construction waste is generated in India. In 2022, the Kerala local self-government department responded to this growing problem by mandating the use of 20% recycled materials in the construction of government buildings. WOA believes that this approach should be adopted more broadly, especially given the urgency of the issue.

▼使用再生材料，Recycled materials ©Ishita Sitwala

▼精致的搭配，Delicate collocation ©Ishita Sitwala

WOA“第二家园”通过其对可持续建造实践的承诺，强调了这一信念，为塑造建筑领域更加绿色和包容的未来做出了巨大贡献。通过在基层解决废弃物管理问题，引起了人们对解决这一紧迫问题的综合方法的重视。

WOA Second Home, through its commitment to sustainable construction practices, underscores this belief, contributing substantially to shaping a greener and more inclusive future in architecture. By addressing waste management issues at a grassroots level, it brings attention to the need for a comprehensive approach to dealing with this pressing problem.

▼工作区，Office area ©Ishita Sitwala

不仅在建筑领域，WOA还通过举办研讨会和讲座的方式，与学生和更广泛的社区互动。这些互动促进了人们与环保建筑实践重要性的对话，强调即使是微小的进步也能对环境健康产生重大影响。

Beyond the architectural realm, WOA extends its influence by engaging students and the wider community in workshops and talks. These interactions stimulate a dialogue about the importance of eco-conscious architectural practices, emphasizing that even incremental steps can significantly impact environmental health.

▼精心设计的细部，Thoughtful details ©Ishita Sitwala

WOA“第二家园”是现代工作空间可持续创新设计的典范。它将自然元素，对材料的精心运用以及动态的设计元素结合在一起，创造了一个既有视觉刺激又功能强大的空间。它作为一个注重环保设计的典范，刺激了人们就与环境和地域密切相关的可持续建筑实践进行更广泛的讨论。

WOA Second Home stands as a testament to sustainable, innovative design in the modern workspace. Its integration of nature, thoughtful use of materials, and dynamic design elements create an environment that is both visually stimulating and functionally superior. It serves as a model to eco-conscious design, stimulating broader discussions on sustainable architectural practices that are contextually relevant and locally resonant.

▼惬意的空间，Relaxed spaces ©Ishita Sitwala

Area : 1450 sq.ft
Year : 2021
Location : Cochin, Kerala
Photography: Ishita Sitwala
Website: www.workersofart.com
Instagram handle: workersofartofficial
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Team: Priya Rose – Principal architect / co founder , Rahul Mathew – Principal architect / co founder
Firm: Workers of Art

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