SCALARshift

About


Scalar Shift is a young and emerging design studio led by Sudhir Ambasana, founded at the intersection of architecture, with focus on furniture and lighting design.

The design methodology of the studio is primarily based on formal exploration of structure and geometry where the final outcome is heavily informed by the processes involved in the making of it. Rooted in a respect for hand craftsmanship, the studio works closely with skilled artisans whose knowledge of joinery, finishing, and construction informs every stage of production without concealing labor, but instead revealing it through exposed structure and tactile surfaces.

Based in Mumbai, the studio was started in October (2024). Since then, Scalar Shift has produced its first series of furniture design, titled ‘Moderne Variations’ which encompasses a range of different cabinets, tables and lighting devices.

Contact

email: shift.in.scale (at) gmail.com
instagram: @scalarshift
address: Smruti, Borivali East, Mumbai 400066

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Cabinet variation on framing, horizontality and curvilinear geometry.

Materials: Laminate on ply and teak wood.
L180 X W40 X H60 cm



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Cabinet variation on the edge condition or a single segment edge beveled geometry and the resultant 45 deg. aligned doors, fixed with an inward slope.


Materials: Laminate on ply and teak wood.
L120 X W40 X H60 cm





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Cabinet variation onframing, frontality and subdivision surface.

Materials: Laminate on ply and teak wood.
L120 X W45 X H83 cm



Cabinet variation on monumentality, scale and the 'architecture-ness' of an object.

Materials: Laminate on ply and teak wood.
L135 X W45 X H90 cm




Cabinet variation on offset geometry and stacking.


Materials: Laminate on ply and teak wood.
L135 X W45 X H90 cm







Cabinet variation on a cuboidal sideboard.

Materials: Polish on ply and teak wood.
L45 X W45 X H45 cm







Cabinet variation on the writing bureau with a cabinet on-stand architecture inspired by James Krenov and the slanted, drop front door reminiscent of the classic secretary desk.

Materials: Polish on ply, teak wood and acrylic. L60 X W45 X H150 cm






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A hanging device, hung from the ceiling, enabling three light distribution variables- each of which creates a different shadow conditions on the ceiling above and the general mood of the space.

Materials: Ply and teak wood fininshed in french polish, metal strings, clamps and cotton fabric.
L100 X W27 X H27 cm




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Variation 01 on linear surface cerusing with load bearing elements measuring not more than 25mm, both vertical and horizontal.

Material: Oak Wood and Glass
L90 X B90 X H40 cm






Variation 02 on linear surface cerusing with load bearing elements measuring not more than 25mm, both vertical and horizontal.

Materials: Oak wood with surface cerusing and glass/acrylic.
Dia40X H40 cm



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Recorrecting the open edge condition, as opposed to 'simply' curving it out, with an occluder that creates a bending of the blind spot on X and Y axis with a rather softer glow at the outer proximity.

Materials: Reclaimed PVC pipe, teak wood (acrylic for type B) and linear LED.
L10 X W10 X H70 cm



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Exposure table for Deus.Press.


Material: Metal finished in paint, connector screws and barrel nuts, pine wood, MDF and glass.
L150 X W70 X H90 cm



A ceremonial tea table

Material: Ply and textured glass.
L90 X B70 X H40 cm



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