Contextual Inquiry & Observational Study: Activating ITPL Campus Spaces with Sustainable Installations
Contextual Inquiry & Observational Study: Activating ITPL Campus Spaces with Sustainable Installations
Contextual Inquiry & Observational Study: Activating ITPL Campus Spaces with Sustainable Installations
Context
At 10by10 Studio & Rubenius Consulting, we were approached by Ascendas to repurpose interior design and furniture waste to enhance India’s largest IT park, Bangalore ITPL. The goal was to creatively reuse available materials to create engaging, functional installations in high-traffic areas of the campus.
My Role
Conducted contextual inquiry and observational research
Audited available waste materials onsite
Mapped high-traffic areas of the campus
Collaborated on the design and presentation of interactive sculpture displays
Methods
Audit of available materials: cataloged furniture and design waste for usability
Contextual Inquiry & Observation (4 days, Tue–Fri)
Tracked foot traffic patterns during peak hours (entry, lunch, tea breaks, exit)
Identified high and medium traffic zones suitable for installations
Synthesis & Spatial Planning: Mapped insights to determine placement of sculptures
Key Insight
High-traffic zones presented opportunities for engaging interactive installations that could:
Repurpose waste materials creatively
Increase visual interest in commonly used spaces
Encourage employee interaction with the environment
Outcome
Our team designed and installed interactive sculptures in selected high-flow areas. The installations successfully:
Transformed waste materials into visually and functionally engaging elements
Activated underutilized spaces with interactive experiences
Offered a sustainable design solution aligned with Ascendas’ sustainability goals
Audit of available waste materials
Audit of available waste materials
Foot Traffic Patterns
Foot Traffic Patterns
Placement of sculptures
Placement of sculptures
Context
At 10by10 Studio & Rubenius Consulting, we were approached by Ascendas to repurpose interior design and furniture waste to enhance India’s largest IT park, Bangalore ITPL. The goal was to creatively reuse available materials to create engaging, functional installations in high-traffic areas of the campus.
My Role
Conducted contextual inquiry and observational research
Audited available waste materials onsite
Mapped high-traffic areas of the campus
Collaborated on the design and presentation of interactive sculpture displays
Methods
Audit of available materials: cataloged furniture and design waste for usability
Contextual Inquiry & Observation (4 days, Tue–Fri)
Tracked foot traffic patterns during peak hours (entry, lunch, tea breaks, exit)
Identified high and medium traffic zones suitable for installations
Synthesis & Spatial Planning: Mapped insights to determine placement of sculptures
Key Insight
High-traffic zones presented opportunities for engaging interactive installations that could:
Repurpose waste materials creatively
Increase visual interest in commonly used spaces
Encourage employee interaction with the environment
Outcome
Our team designed and installed interactive sculptures in selected high-flow areas. The installations successfully:
Transformed waste materials into visually and functionally engaging elements
Activated underutilized spaces with interactive experiences
Offered a sustainable design solution aligned with Ascendas’ sustainability goals
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