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On the road-facing western facade, the building inclines both forward and backward. Images courtesy Vinay Panjwani\/v2com.com<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Situated in Jaipur, India, and designed to respond to both context and climate, the Magnus project establishes a contemporary identity while respecting the region\u2019s architectural heritage.<\/p>\n

The lower levels accommodate smaller office units, while larger office spaces are located on the upper floors.<\/p>\n

On the road-facing western facade, the building inclines both forward and backward, forming two vertical volumes with opposing angles. This massing creates sheltered outdoor decks at every level, and the contrasting inclines also ensure privacy between adjacent office terraces.<\/p>\n

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The building\u2019s sides are wrapped in perforated screens inspired by traditional stone\u00a0\u2018jaali\u2019\u00a0screens (ornamental screens made of stone or wood featuring intricate geometric or natural patterns), a characteristic of Rajasthan\u2019s heritage architecture. These screens are fabricated from lightweight foam concrete composed primarily of recycled materials and offer thermal insulation.<\/p>\n

A wide planter zone is introduced between the perforated screen envelope and the glazed facade, serving as a noise buffer from the busy road.<\/p>\n

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Constructed predominantly with fly ash bricks and reinforced\u00a0cement\u00a0concrete (RCC) frame, the building integrates sustainable strategies such as water recycling, rainwater harvesting, and rooftop solar panels, significantly reducing embodied carbon.<\/p>\n

This office building responds to Jaipur\u2019s hot climate while drawing inspiration from regional architectural traditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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