The second phase of the IT college building is an additional dining facility for the K.J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering on their Sion campus in Northern Mumbai.

Computer-generated rednering for Dining Space,  K.J. Somaiya College
Computer-generated rednering for Dining Space, K.J. Somaiya College © Sameep Padora & Associates (sP+a)
Phase II: Canteen - Plan
Phase II: Canteen - Plan © Sameep Padora & Associates (sP+a)
Computer-generated rednering for Dining Space,  K.J. Somaiya College
Computer-generated rednering for Dining Space, K.J. Somaiya College © Sameep Padora & Associates (sP+a)
Phase II: Canteen - Sections
Phase II: Canteen - Sections © Sameep Padora & Associates (sP+a)
Section
Section © Sameep Padora & Associates (sP+a)
Phase II: Canteen - Sections
Phase II: Canteen - Sections © Sameep Padora & Associates (sP+a)
Computer-generated rednering for Dining Space,  K.J. Somaiya College
Computer-generated rednering for Dining Space, K.J. Somaiya College © Sameep Padora & Associates (sP+a)

The roofing membrane is suspended from a beam structure above the membrane so the roof plane appears continuous from below, with occasional shadows of tree foliage falling on it thus animating the space below. The beam structure is held in place by peripheral circular columns which hold light fixtures as well as a cantilevered fixed seat all along the periphery of the plinth.

This single detail of the column to seat, column to beam and beam to the roof membrane structures the entire project. The edge of the multi-wall polycarbonate roof structure hence stands independent of the columns making it appear light and independent of the vertical support.