A homage to brutalist architecture style of Le Corbusier

VersionAbsolute Design Studio’s designs at Hyatt Regency in Chandigarh pay homage to the brutalist architecture style of Le Corbusier that defines the city. The form is inspired by the ‘Palace of Assembly’ whose fenestration has abstracted for its inherent graphic quality.

Exposed concrete, Le Corbusier’s material of choice, has been represented by the grey Corian that VersionAbsolute Design Studio has used in the signs. The wood is a mixture of pine and mulberry timber which is reclaimed from packaging and furniture. Mulberry is a local species of wood found in this region of India.

Interior signs are in solid beechwood, Corian and stainless steel. All text screens are printed onto wood surface.

Exterior signs are powder-coated aluminium cabinet displays with stone veneer base. All texts and icons are punched through aluminium sheet and internally illuminated with LED exterior grade lamps.

VersionAbsolute Design Studio

A multi-disciplinary design studio with over 22 years of experience in the area of wayfinding & sign design and architecture, New Delhi-based VersionAbsolute Design Studio has a team of architects, communication & product designers and design strategist who work together to create engaging experiential design with a focus towards sustainability. Their experience of spaces is deeply rooted in the cultural, climatic and aspirations; and always, their attempt is to identify and shape a response to this context to create an experience that is singular and tailored around these needs.

VersionAbsolute Design Studio’s founder Arnab Banerji is an architect by training and education, graduating from the Sushant School of Art & Architecture in 1999. Back in 2002, he founded VersionAbsolute Design Studio, inspired by the multidisciplinary might of Pentagram (when they still dabbled in architecture). For more, visit: www.versionabsolute.com (Source & Courtesy of Photos and Content: VersionAbsolute Design Studio)