Founded by Aashish and Bhavesh Patel, the office of Architecture and Beyond in Surat has been built as a studio space, but infused with the warmth, fluidity and utilitarian perfection of a tasteful home. The team admits that through their office they intended to challenge the tradition of logical assembly of functions. They attempt to create a secular and livelier environment that engages the occupant with light, reflections and textures. In recent years, many contemporary office spaces have tried to push the limits of form, design and theme in a bid to stand out, but most importantly to afford their employees a feeling of belonging to an organisation with a difference. The Architecture and Beyond studio achieves this coveted distinction by working on a subtle palette dominated by wood, brick and glass. Because it is a studio space and not just a place dedicated to mechanical work, much thought has been invested in building a warm, nurturing building, where ideas can safely grow, and then move out when it’s time.
