
NIFT DELHI - COEK
The Center of Excellence for Khadi is a dynamic institutional hub designed to bridge the gap between traditional heritage and modern design innovation. The facility centers around an expansive open-plan studio where natural light filters through a rhythmic coffered ceiling, illuminating modular workstations and collaborative zones. Flexibility is a key driver of the design, evidenced by custom movable wooden screens on wheels that allow the space to be easily reconfigured for different workflows.
The Fabric of Innovation: A Flexible Design Center
The design strategy for the Center of Excellence was centered on "adaptability and narration," aiming to create a workspace that functions as both a modern design studio and a storytelling vessel for Khadi. We moved away from rigid institutional layouts, instead implementing a system of custom movable wooden screens and mobile pin-up boards that allow the open floor plate to be instantly reconfigured from collaborative zones to private workstations. Light was prioritized as a critical tool for textile work; the design integrates deep coffered skylights and track lighting to ensure color-accurate illumination throughout the studio.
Services
Branding, Interior Design
Location
NIFT DELHI, New Delhi
Typology
Institutional
Year
2019








