Echoes of Aalto

For the offices at Mondeal Square in Ahmedabad, Atelier dada designed a brass suspension delicately encircling the central skylight, extending the poetry of natural daylight. Inspired by Alvar Aalto, this installation subtly transforms the space: the light seems to emerge from nowhere, gracefully illuminating the reception desk before diffusing harmoniously towards the peripheries. In these outer zones, integrated lighting takes over, highlighting specific uses and details of the space. The materials and finishes draw from the brass walls envisioned by the architects, reinforcing the space’s visual identity and enveloping the hall in an almost sacred glow—a discreet symbol of prosperity and a nod to a culture where spirituality and modernity coexist. PS: A semi-transparent wall behind the reception desk was intended to host a "dynamo" installation projecting shadow plays of the mechanics of a perpetually moving clock. Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, this feature was not realized, leaving the project incomplete in its original vision.