The brief was in-sync with clients’ values of pride, responsibility, professionalism, entrepreneurship, long term, sustainability. These values were not necessarily imbibed as metaphors but were also prevalent in an objective requirement – of several small meeting rooms, semi-formal discussion zones, well-lit interiors, a possible gathering of 70+ people for a town hall, proverbial open office; essentially a lively and happy working environment.

Global Architecture & Design Awards 2018
Second Award | Interior – Corporate (Built)

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DESIGN MANEUVERS :: CONSTRAINTS / OPPORTUNITIES

Owing to the profile of the 2200 SqFt. Space, the office was divided into 2 zones – 1. Ideation Space (Meeting Hall) and 2. Conversation Room.  While the Ideation Space would encompass formal discussions and presentations by the marketing and business development team; the conversation room would cater to more semi-formal / informal deliberations.

The design of the Ideation Space questioned the need for secluded meeting rooms. We proposed sunken discussion pods, each housing 14 seats. The Pods are self-sufficient to run individual discussions and presentations. These were sunk within the congregational amphitheater. The Ideation Space has the capacity to bring together 80+ proud employees to attend management pitches, HR revisions or simply celebrate achievements.

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An 8’ wide slider links, physically and visually, links the Ideation Space to the Conversation Room.

The Conversation Room incorporates various configurations of seating – from coffee sets, to hot desks and even a 12’ long bar table. This encourages the user to seek individual comfort based on the hierarchy of conversation. The conversation room includes a library and a pantry counter to compliment longer duration.

The primary materials were borrowed from a distillery dispatch. The Hardwood battens and MS flats (bent & configured as required) not only make a symbolic connection but also add warmth.

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Both the zones have distinct Ceiling and lighting patterns. While the discussion pods carry their respective light barrels, the café carries a stagger of light and HVAC flutes. We believe in minimizing the use of materials and textures, hence the ceiling draws the same texture as the furniture or the walls.