BHIMA
Jewellers at Kannur
The site in a congested commercial bay of national high way with a minimal frontage and
a neighbourhood of plane concrete structures.The road frontage being less, it was vital that an attractive and arresting feature be made to catch the attention of the travellers.
A design which would reflect the locality as well as attract people with the richness of jewellery.
Natural materials have been used in the interiors,hence there is a continuity of treatment which persists in the customers mind and puts them to ease .
Lighting is a mix of different types to highlight the product.
The commercial nature of the building is toned down by the choice of materials
The exterior is furnished with the locally available materials like rubble and laterite
so that the local people can relate to it, simultaneously the time rustic nature help
to frame the litted jewellery inside.
The combination of the natural materials , composite panels and glass together gives
the message of tradition imbibed with values with a modern touch.




Facts
location - Thana , Kannur
land extend - 18 cents
F.A.R. - 2.2
coverage - 50%
total area - 17,400 sq.ft
jewellery area- - 3958 sq.ft.
cost of construction - 89 lakhs
