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Industrial Master Planning for Functional Campus Design

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We approach master planning as a structural and spatial exercise, not just a site layout. This factory campus in Dodballapur integrates complex production workflows with human-centric spaces.

A video montage providing a comprehensive tour of the Ajax Engineering campus in Dodballapur. It highlights the key architectural elements, the flow between buildings, and the successful integration of industrial function with a human-centric environment.

The cafeteria and cloakroom building at the Ajax campus, designed with a distinctive cantilevered form. This structure serves as a key social hub and is positioned to be easily accessible while maintaining the overall aesthetic of the master plan.

A view across one of the central courtyards, showing the relationship between the different building blocks. These planned open spaces, or "pause points," are essential for breaking the scale of the industrial campus and introducing natural elements.

The facade of the cafeteria building, seen from its adjoining lawn. The design uses large glass panels on the ground floor to create a visual connection with the landscape, while the staggered windows on the upper floor provide controlled light and privacy.

This elevated bridge is a primary example of our campus connectivity strategy in action. It physically and visually links different zones of the facility, allowing for efficient movement of people and materials above the ground-level vehicle traffic.

The main office block, featuring a multi-level facade with deep-set windows and balconies. This design responds to the climate by providing shade and creates a formal yet inviting presence as part of the campus master plan.

The primary pedestrian approach to the office building. The pathway is intentionally framed by manicured hedges and lawns, creating a formal procession that emphasizes the transition from the open campus to the corporate workspace.

A detailed view of the interconnected circulation network. This image shows how a person can move seamlessly from an exterior walkway, across a bridge, and into the building's vertical core, illustrating the fluid design of the campus layout.

The central circulation hub where bridges and staircases converge. The exposed truss work of the bridge and the sculptural form of the stairs are an honest expression of the structure, turning a functional necessity into a primary architectural feature.

The interior of the cafeteria, where minimalist design and controlled natural light create a tranquil environment. The horizontal slit windows are a recurring motif from the exterior, providing glimpses of the outside while minimizing direct glare.

About Ajax Engineering Campus: A Case Study in Industrial Master Planning

We utilized the site’s natural contours and tapered shape in Dodballapur to avoid standard, boxy planning. Instead of pushing buildings to the edges, we introduced green pause points and elevated bridges to link the production floor, office, and cafeteria. This creates a campus that functions as a single, connected organism rather than a collection of isolated blocks.

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