Mill Owners' Association Building

The brise-soleil introduced by Le Corbusier is an integral element of the facade that acts as a shading device and ensures thermal comfort inside the built form. The structure is made of exposed concrete and extends outward to create a porous facade that modulates light and facilitates natural ventilation. The brise-soleil on the western facade is oriented diagonally for indirect sunlight to enter the space and to block visual access inside the building.  The greens act as a living interface and reduce the heat gain inside the space. The brise-soleil on the eastern elevation is perpendicular to the facade and frames views of the Sabarmati River while allowing the cool breeze to flow through the structure. The northern and southern facades are solid walls with a brick exterior.