Stanzin Angmo

ID4042

GrainShift: Adaptive Workscapes

GrainShift reimagines material performance by fusing bamboo and resin into a living, time-sensitive composite for a co-working space. As bamboo ages, the resin reveals subtle micro-fractures and air pockets—transforming decay into acoustic texture and visual depth. Set along Ahmedabad’s bustling Sindhu Bhavan Road, the site is zoned into public, semi-private, and private areas, supporting varied work rhythms. The composite not only enhances sensory engagement but also responds to light and sound dynamically. This project questions permanence in interiors—embracing material imperfection and evolution as tools to build adaptable, resilient spaces that feel alive over time.  

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Initial sketches and ideas shaped by material aging and natural grain patterns.

Understanding how bamboo and resin interact over time to influence light and texture.

Detailing the process of combining bamboo with resin to create a responsive surface.

Exploring woven bamboo as both structure and visual divider within the space.

Joinery and casting methods that hold the composite together and allow flexibility.

Models used to test performance, form, and interaction of materials.

Located on Sindhu Bhavan Road, the site offers flexibility, visibility, and context for a co-working space.

Functional zoning—public, semi-private, and private—planned around material behavior.

Spatial components designed to reflect the composite’s aesthetic and purpose.

Final visual showing the cafe space opening outward—highlighting light, material, and function.