A workplace that grows with you

Inside a biophilic office in Hyderabad, nature works in more ways than one!

04 Oct 2025

At first glance, The Beacon in Hyderabad stands on the precipice of urbanity and biophilia. Like an extension of its verdant surroundings. However, through the looking, full-height glass doors, a fresh narrative unravels altogether. The plot twist? A nature-inspired corporate space, helmed by Studio Inscape, which cooperates all too well with the site’s green predecessors to create a nurturing sanctuary for its owner, a city-based developer.

The overall layout features a double-loaded corridor, lined with office spaces and open courts, all arranged in an alternating format. From the managing director’s cabin to the study nook and rear verandah, every square foot remains privy to the outdoorsy beacons of light.

“From the outset, the vision extended beyond creating a mere office space, a headquarters that reflected the client’s work while serving as a showcase for their projects,” reveal Chaitanya Padal and Kinnera Varma of Studio Inscape who worked along with Navin Kumar and Nitin Rijhwani. The result is an 8,500 sq ft, physical manifestation of the firm’s ethos, characterised by utilitarian and experiential elements.

The foyer fancifully features a convergence of spaces, unifying the office as a common, calm entity, finished with a lounge chair by Sar Studio; Styling by Saniya Tadha; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

Nature’s Blue Greenprint

The trademark feature of corporate architecture is, more often than not, an uninviting space, dominated by banality, predictable patinas, and bland palettes. Add to that the woes of burnout or work-led ennui, and corporate culture is officially vilified. Yet, Studio Inscape portrays this project as a beacon of hope, demonstrating with dexterity how your nine-to-five can be just as inviting as your five-to-nine.

“The managing director’s cabin epitomises this character, with full-height glass that blurs the boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces through a verandah,” share Chaitanya and Kinnera. For context, there’s the cascading canopy of bougainvillaeas at the entrance, flanked by a tranquil stream on the periphery. Greys give way to green in a refreshing stance, led by a meandering path through lush landscaping, perfumed with a whiff of petrichor that lingers in the air. An anomaly in the corporate context, The Beacon dares to differ, serving as the latest update in the world of workplace design.

In the open conference room, light and greenery hold a meeting, adeptly merging the outdoors with the indoors. The jute ceiling and Beta LED lighting consciously comply with the sustainable narrative; Styling by Saniya Tadha; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

The lounge liberally lets in the light, which scatters across the multilevelled space, embraced by cement oxide plastered walls; Styling by Saniya Tadha; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

Take A Breather

To bring this ambitious vision to life, Studio Inscape incorporated a few cornerstone nuances for this corner plot. There’s the porous compound wall and expansive parking space, both conducive to communal conduct. Next, the softened edges and multi-level interiors foster functionality with ease, catering to the teams’ needs.

Meanwhile, the rear verandah overlooking a pastoral expanse only adds to the site’s indigenous green canvas, alongside the alternating airy open courts in the corridors. And to cater to those solitary moments of contemplation, The Beacon boasts a comely study nook, with a standout transparent swivel door, which poses as an open invitation to the scenic outdoors.

The lounge features patterned cement tiles by Bharat Floorings alongside a Sacramento sofa; Styling by Saniya Tadha; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

Made of reclaimed teak wood, the main door pivots to reveal a capacious expanse of in-situ terrazzo flooring adorned with brass inlay; Styling by Saniya Tadha; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

Material Whirls

The incisive use of material and colour gives further impetus to the office’s calm composure. Be it the rusticity of the red brick pathway, the metal grate at the entrance (doubling as a forever home for growing creepers), or the reflective terrazzo flooring, every element thoughtfully adds to the earthy narrative. A kindred spirit to its bucolic environment, The Beacon remains drenched in muted tones of subtle greens, greys and browns, punctuated by the occasional pop of florals. Catapulting its status from workplace to pavilion, here’s where the occupants willingly leave their desks to simply step out and touch grass.