Abin Design Studio integrates traditional and modern architectural elements to design outstanding projects.

Abin Design Studio is a globally recognised architectural firm headquartered in Kolkata, headed by visionary architect Abin Chaudhuri. It serves as a vibrant hub of creativity, where ideas flow freely, collaboration thrives, and originality flourishes. “Our skilled professionals bring a wealth of experience and expertise from diverse design disciplines, whether it’s creating architectural marvels, transforming interiors into captivating realms, or strategically shaping brands,” says Abin Chaudhuri.

Here are a few of their most remarkable projects…

The Loft
Legacy at The Loft is the serendipitous extension of a 35-year-old home in an attempt to preserve the physical and emotional history while acknowledging growth and evolution of the residents. The existing building is a G+1 parental home, built by the architect’s father. To immortalize the man who was a central pillar of inspiration and admiration in his life, the architect wished to add to the legacy of his childhood that moulded his upbringing, by preserving the existing but enhancing it with his own flair.
The overall design is employed to retrofit the loft space atop the retained structure. The major benefit of the site was that it provided an extraordinary opportunity for a multi-terrace structure. This was taken advantage of, to create a triple-layer terrace abode consisting of living facilities, washrooms and a study. Ceramic tiles, steel and wood have been harmoniously used to achieve timelessness in design. The binding element of the house – the striking mosaic flooring – is a result of recycling the leftover tiles from various projects.

RPSG Corporate Office
The corporate office began as a forefront of experimentation with spatial narrative through craftsmanship. The central core diffuses into multi-planar spaces, with natural light washing across the full-height atrium, filtering into seamless working spaces, segregated vertically as required in the hierarchy of corporate offices. A play of monumentality and intimacy, a subdued material palette, and larger-than-life focal elements was implemented for a grand entrance atrium. The design is reminiscent of the life-affirming river ‘ghats’ of the country, leading up to the spires of temples and places of collective wisdom where everyday life meets spirituality.
The grand steps leading up to the atrium, declare a proprietorship over the valuable collection of art, leading up to the library shelves, which house the invaluable collection of literary treasures. The challenge of ‘content display’ has been addressed by utilising partitions between several conference rooms, which have been re-imagined as library shelves. Each lobby introduces the design language of each floor. The reception desks have been treated in various ways to express the same. From back-painted glass to even leftover carpet rags, use of colour, artwork and material have been used to create customised statement pieces.

Chromatic Indulgence
“A number of challenges governed our design process.” He adds, “The site was linear, with light coming in from the opposite end of the entrance through the only window in the entire space. Nevertheless, maximum natural light was to infiltrate both, the workspace as well as the cabins. This was achieved by a primarily open floor plan with workstations interspersed with planter boxes that double as storage cabinets. The executive cabins were cordoned off in glass cabins to achieve the necessary private spaces, while maintaining the overall transparent nature with areas that are more free-flowing and spill over into each other.”
Whether it’s the solid partitions or ornamental furniture or dramatic accent pieces, “layers” have been created to fashion a stunning experience of “chromatic indulgence.” This is seen in the “crafted colour” doors in rainbow hues; a cafeteria clad in glass tiles to achieve a monolithic look; a sculptural bench, in the reception, painted in a gradation of colours; the conference table top and console, and synchronised shaded chairs – all of which are sitting on a monochromatic backdrop of white terrazzo and locally available black kadappa stone, generating a remarkable visual as well as spatial experience. Exposed services were another practical yet creative intervention of doing away with conventional flat false ceilings and allowing the room more volume.

This article has been excerpted from our sister publication ‘Society Interiors & Design’.