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Built among the green hills of Garo, in the State of Meghalaya, the jackfruit processing facility was designed by atArchitecture, founded by Neha Rane and Avneesh Tiwari. The project was inspired by the region’s iconic fruit and its golden color, reflecting the local identity and providing a new community center for residents.
The government-funded facility not only addresses wastage of jackfruit but has created 100 new jobs; it enhances the region’s income, and doubles as a safe haven for the community in the event of a natural disaster.
The layout’s four-wing arrangement optimizes functionality. One area is dedicated to product processing, one to staff access, one to a production hall, and the last to a spacious community hall that opens onto the surrounding fields, strengthening connections between farmers and the land. Designed to maximize natural light, the double-skinned structure provides ventilation and thermal insulation to ensure a year-round comfortable working environment. Local materials and prefabricated solutions reduced costs and construction time. Steel was integrated into the concrete base (built by local artisans) to ensure quick assembly and durability. Rainwater harvesting systems and solar energy minimize the carbon footprint and promote sustainable agriculture and living.
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