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    Colab Company weaves contrasting styles and colours at Digient Technologies office in Chennai

    APR 18, 2023 | By Suhaani Rai
    A maximalist and contemporary style dominates the first floor sectioned into brainstorming and creative corners to help boost productivity; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    Pops of colours and curvilinear furniture form the first floor meant for creativity and brainstorming sessions; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    The second floor features bold jardin style elements along an earthy palette bringing the exteriors to the office; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    Lots of greens and a standout glasshouse create a garden like environment on the second floor; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    A garden like second floor features symmetric patterns, lamp posts, trees and wooden benches; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    The second floor is perfect for boosting creativity and walking away from the mundane; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    A zen inspired space with minimal tones have been used to design the third floor; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    A Japanese setting with structured floor seating for meetings forms the third floor; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    The fourth floor is an ode to futuristic designs done in monotone and floor to ceiling windows; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    The terrace area is imbed in greens and whites exuding a Soho garden vibe; Photographs by Suryan Dang
    The terrace features canopies to laze under and opens up to the sky for small escapes; Photographs by Suryan Dang

    Workplace culture has evolved and so have the designs for offices. The founders of Colab Company— Hiren Ganatra and Saloni Ganatra believe in design aberration and creating spaces that are idiosyncratic in form, function and experience. The architects have played with colours, moods and styles at Digient Technologies, Chennai to break the monotony and seriousness of an office space.   

    The ground floor inspired by a coastal theme features a 3D artwork with real corals, shells and sand; Photographs by Suryan Dang

    Five floors, Five contrasting styles

    A 35,000 sq ft office spread across five floors including a  terrace envelopes disparate interior styles from maximal to zen designs. Every floor is different from one before stimulating a complete experience. 

     “This is why at Colab Company, we believe that workplaces should inspire and fuel the people that work in them, providing distinct spaces for all kinds of tasks, and not one replicated design for everyone and everything. Because, of course, we are all unique!” reveal the architects of the Mumbai based firm. 

    Curvilinear furniture and pops of colour imbues a peppy and joyous vibe to the first floor, sectioned in interesting nooks and corners; Photographs by Suryan Dang

    The design of the ground floor captures a coastal ambiance with artwork made of real shells, corals and sand. A welcoming area with muted tones, shades of brown and curvilinear furniture migrate one to a littoral destination.

    Inspired by hues of sunrise and sunset, the locker room is designed to be vibrant and playful. The lockers are painted in red and yellow breaking tediousness. 

    A unique second floor has splashes of symmetry in an earthy palette with benches, lamp posts and plants giving a garden like feel to the floor; Photographs by Suryan Dang

    The first floor is accessorised with vibrant green plants, curvilinear furniture and colour blocked walls to create a joyous and peppy atmosphere. With intriguing corners particular for brainstorming and creative sessions created in a maximal and  modern style, this floor is perfect to help employees stay highly productive and content with what they do. 

    A bold jardin-styled design on the second floor is to enliven monotonous work-life and inspire one with creative ideas. A garden-like layout using an earthy palette, tropical wallpapers and elements, benches, lamp posts and a standout glasshouse helps to connect interiors with the environment. 

    The third floor with muted tones creates a zen like environment; Photographs by Suryan Dang

    The third floor is a reminder of Japan, ideal for multiple ‘Eureka’ moments. It is kept simple with jute-knitted chairs, tall bamboo plants and an ivory, grey, violet palette. This floor is well lit with natural light and with thoughtful use of lamps. A zen space—  visual treat for the eyes, creating a calmer and soulful space. 

    The fourth floor gives an impetus to futuristic designs.  A contemporary space done in monotone and bold curves promotes a ‘no-nonsense attitude towards work’ and for ideas that shape the future.  

    The third floor is kept simple and minimal with a monotone palette; Photographs by Suryan Dang

    The terrace is metaphorically and literally created for fresh air. For long meetings and small escapes. A Soho garden inspired terrace with canopies to laze under is easily the most loved and picturesque spot.

    This workplace is a blueprint for how offices have evolved — crafted keeping the minutest details of employees in mind.  “This creation by the Colab Company is where you don’t just enjoy working but also fall in love with your craft again,” conclude the architects. 

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