A Museum For Tiles - Intersekt Showroom, New Delhi

This is a recently completed showroom for tiles, more like a museum for tiles. The concept is different with its bold abstract elevation, dark interiors with the focus just being on tiles. The architect has explored ‘tiles’ to its maximum limit by using it in flooring, ceiling, walls, furniture, artwork and even lighting.

With the requirements of the client, came along the passion for their work over three generations in the tile industry. They wanted it showcase tiles as their beloved possessions. So the end result is a beautiful museum cum experience centre where people would spend hours to look, select and know about the kinds of tiles available in today’s market.

Renovated from a warehouse with excessive structural loading than its designed limit, various measures were taken such as micro-concreting, epoxy grouting, FRP wraps and at some places increased columns to make the structure fit.

The Facade depicts natural weathering of stones creating multiple lines and layers. Juxtaposed blocks are created using MS framework with self-foundation and tied to the existing building.

FACADE has been cladded with large sized (8 feet x 4 feet) Slim tiles. A much abstract form was created in the corner of the building near the entry where the tiles are put to extreme testing with multiple sharp angles and joints.

A 6 feet x 8 feet glass box emerges over the entry of the showroom supported by MS columns and framework. This glass box forms a sculpture over the façade which connects the exteriors with the interiors and it is also a very essential part of the aesthetics.