THE FIFTH ELEMENT
The Athangudi Files
Lead Architects: Siddhi Nanivadekar, Madhuparna Sastakar
Carpet Area: 400 sq.ft.
Year: 2024
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
This office interior breaks away from conventional workspaces by reimagining the very essence of partitions. A striking blend of tradition and modernity, the defining feature is a vibrant partition clad in bright yellow and red Athangudi tiles—each one a nod to heritage craftsmanship. To bring harmony and subtlety, the colorful tiles are thoughtfully contrasted with a crisp white veneer finish above, ensuring balance and visual clarity.
Extending from this partition is a welcoming entrance seating area. Here, a rust-toned pouffee adds a warm, inviting touch, while a curated display zone provides the perfect space to showcase awards and accomplishments, giving visitors an immediate glimpse into the office’s ethos.
Inside the partitioned area, the space transforms into a thoughtfully designed cabin. A plush rust-colored sofa offers both comfort and elegance, doubling as a relaxed meeting spot. The layout smartly incorporates functional shelving and storage, seamlessly blending aesthetics with the practicality required to house files and office essentials.
Completing the design is a door fitted with an intricately crafted gold handle—an eye-catching detail that uplifts the traditional Athangudi tiles and adds a final layer of opulence to the overall space.
