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Alkove-Design Studio crafts an office in Pune that wears the lived-in charm of old homes
Working by the riverside may not seem like a viable option all year round. But, is that reason enough to not dream? Not really. Or so believes designer Eshita Marwah founder of by e & co., who’s yearning to work out of a space that transcends the sensibilities of a traditional office cabin manifested itself […]
The luxury of respite meets the imperative of productivity at this office in Gurugram, which in fact is more than just a workspace. The 4,500 sq ft design studio is the creative ground for Manmeet Ahuja — a wholesome sanctuary of artistry celebrating multitudes of existence. “The project was born from a deep desire to […]
No, I cannot picture Harvey Specter in polka dots. Although, after taking a look at this lawyer’s chambers in colonial Mumbai, designed and styled by Architecture & Beyond, I cannot get the image out of my head. “Anything but typical,” was the brief given to principal architect Sonia Gehlot. Call her approach cheeky or call […]
From hosting the dot-com boom to housing co-working spaces and high-rises packed to the brim with multinational corporations, Bengaluru has seen it all. However, in this city of entrepreneurs, how does a company stand out and tell its story through design? In a brick-clad Koramangala office, the architects at PR Design Group turn inwards in […]
In the world of media where information bombards us from all angles, finding a moment of respite becomes imperative, especially with this new generation being the flagbearer of hustle culture. A clear thought needs a clean canvas to flourish. With a motto to offer a perfect workspace where every angle motivates one to be creative, […]
In order to contravene the sobering utilitarianism of designing an office space, one of its key functions must prioritise employee wellness. People spend almost a third of their lives at work. When the premises they inhabit are characterised by ergonomic furniture and minimalist interiors, embellished with sublime art pieces, their collective psyche tends to absorb […]
Work can be fun and these office interiors understand how important creatively designed workspaces are to bring out that precise balance of productivity and recreation. With cosy couches, open layouts and bespoke decor, these offices are sure to make you comfortable even during the longest hours of work days. Let work not be a snooze-fest […]
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 […]
We spend about one-third of our lives in the office. Having said that, the space we occupy in the majority of a day naturally shapes who we are and how we react. Therefore, it is necessary that we consider mental and physical well being while designing workspaces. Not only does an office need to have […]
A designer’s mind seems to be under the same spell as Bellatrix Lestrange’s Gringotts vault (yes, that’s a reference to the world of Harry Potter!). Tap one thought and several others pop up. Admittedly, how does one escape long enough to find the ultimate focus? The intriguing question of bringing focus amidst the constant city […]
This five-in-one workstation answers the needs of organisations navigating change. This month, Herman Miller launched Byne System™, a highly configurable workstation that supports change as it happens. “Through our research, Herman Miller realised the value of office furniture that can adapt in the face of changing rules, regulations, safety needs, as well as fluctuating project […]
Bridging the bond between bespoke interior design and the therapy industry is this Manhattan office by principal designer Chris McGovern of the McGovern Project LLC showcasing a collaborative conception of a commercial therapeutic setup with a residential semblance. The 3,000 sq ft loft space in the NoMad neighbourhood of New York is an essential element […]
Initiating excitement and ease in employment is what embeds excellence at the workplace. The industry is young, and the future bright. Meet this millennial-friendly workspace designed by Saniya Kantawala Designs. Bustling with bold and budding energy, Saniya Kantawala, Principal Designer, Saniya Kantawala Design (SKD), weds work and wit in her virginal venture for Mumbai-based Soch […]
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy is an aphorism we’ve all grown up with. How about an office that offers equal parts fun and function, a space that leaves you with a sense of wonder whilst serving its purpose to perfection? Shibori, a site office of a real estate development in […]
The Artista Advanced Dentistry designed by Rasneet Anand works around the idea of developing an industrial-chic office that feels like home to the founders Dr. Niraalee Shah and her partner Dr. Ritika Parikh. Principal architect of her namesake practice, Anand inculcated a sense of belonging to the doctor’s workspace who spent maximum hours of their […]
Office interiors are being looked at with an all-new lens all over the world. While the changes had begun pre-pandemic, the event itself sped up the trajectory. The graveness of a healthy work-life balance seems to have finally dawned upon office managements! To lift the bane of dingy, impersonal cubicles with cool, bright and inspiring […]
The balmy city of Jaipur is the nucleus of Rajasthan’s thriving art and craft industry, cloaked in a riot of frolic and colour. With a terrain dotted with factories, it is a melting pot of modernised trade and enduring heritage. Frequented by overseas furniture buyers, the Export House designed by Shreya Bagda of her namesake […]
Raw and unassuming, tHE gRID Architects’ Eunoia office aspires to put its inhabitants at ease by incorporating greens and ample natural light in its design. Snehal and Bhadri Suthar, co-founders of the firm, have designed this office in retaliation to contemporary workplace design conundrums. This 1,600 sq ft office is located in Ahmedabad. On your […]
