Porous Institutional and Cultural Designs

The grand staircase at the TAPMI Centre, finished in a vibrant red oxide, guides movement through the open, multi-level space. The design encourages a non-linear journey, connecting different zones and activities.

Even local wildlife finds a home in our porous designs. At the TAPMI Centre, the ground floor remains open and accessible, blurring the lines between the building, the landscape, and the life that inhabits it.

A quiet moment of conversation within the monumental bamboo structure of the TAPMI Centre. The scale of the columns creates intimate pockets within the larger communal space, fostering both public and private interactions.

The exterior of the TAPMI Centre shows how the built form integrates with the landscape. Banana plants and other local flora are planted along the edges, grounding the modern structure in its ecological context.

The ground level of the TAPMI Centre is lifted on stilts, creating a shaded, open-air corridor. This design choice makes the building feel light and allows for natural ventilation and uninterrupted movement across the site.

A view showing the relationship between the bamboo-clad columns and the surrounding greenery at the TAPMI Centre. The architectural elements are designed to mimic and blend with the natural forms of the landscape.

The interior of the TAPMI Centre is a vast, open space defined by the tree-like bamboo columns. The absence of walls in this shared area promotes a sense of community and open access for all.

Two individuals find a space for quiet conversation on a low wall at the TAPMI Centre. Our institutional designs prioritize creating these small, human-scaled moments within larger architectural gestures.

During the monsoon, the umbrella-like parasols of the TAPMI Centre provide shelter while connecting the building to the climate. The design embraces the seasonal rhythms of Manipal.