OICCI
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Year: 2023
Type: Commercial
Scope: Interior Design,Furniture & Accessories Curation.
A fusion between a storied Colonial past and a modern-day interpretation, Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce Industries – OICCI is located in Karachi’s historic and financial hub of the Serai Quarter. The building was originally inaugurated in 1927 and constructed in Pink Jodhpur stone dressed stone masonry. Bounded by a deep set entrance portico on the facade; one immediately steps back in time upon entrance.
Utilising the existing structure mindfully, the project strikes a balance between urban design stipulations and the needs of future use — and embarks on a radical intervention in the process: While the exterior walls were preserved, the building accommodates office spaces and a gallery.
With an emphasis on natural light, nuances of light and shadows prevail. As light flows through the interior, materials flow through the space and amongst surfaces. Weaving heritage character through contemporary materiality, the palette is an alchemy of texture, colour and pattern that feels effortless and chic.













