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This is what Unorthodox Designs does differently inside their Gurugram office!
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 […]
A painter making a self-portrait. A pastry chef baking their own birthday cake. Much akin to this, is a design studio envisaging their own studio. So when co-founders Tushar Kothawade and Chiranjivi Lunkad of Studio Infinity were finally designing their own space, they knew it had to be a professional haven. Evocative of their design […]
What’s the closest you can get to making an office not feel like one? To make it inspire awe and be audacious; embody richness but carry an unadulterated rawness; be sumptuous yet soothing? Studio Reve crafted this 1,500 sq ft workplace in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to master this mirage. They wanted the space to incite […]
Creative liberty is a thing of astonishment. From that seed of an idea to its creation in real life, creativity can take you far and beyond any limit. When Vinithra Amarnathan of Weespaces chanced upon an old home in Bengaluru, the realisation of her design ingenuity is precisely what finally gave shape to her new […]
An office can be its traditional best and still champion sober shades of greys, whites and beiges in the most beguiling ways. This 5,000 sq ft workspace in Ranchi with a refined yet rested canvas exemplifies this precisely, designed by Aditi Sharma, principal designer, Aditi Sharma Design Studio. When her client, a young and dynamic […]
The last few years have seen a major shift in how businesses approach their office spaces. With more emphasis on aesthetics, functionality, and employee wellbeing, 2024 will showcase some of the most exciting trends for future-ready workplaces centred on connection, wellbeing and change. As a leader in workplace design, MillerKnoll talks about the top six […]
It’s time to take a step back from the traditional all-white semblance of office interiors and leap on to the other side of eclectic colours, experimental materials and fascinating work lounges! Workspaces are undergoing a much needed transformative shift, prioritising elements of comfort, warmth and productivity. ELLE DECOR India presents an edit of office interiors […]
The Girdhar Group’s 1,500 sq ft workspace, designed by architect Anmol Patel of Habiqo Designs is an embodiment of timelessness, infused with the scent of modern sophistication. The material-driven design embraces the vintage charm of wood, invoking a sensation of spatial tranquillity and faithfully reflects the owners’ preferences for a stimulating milieu. A haven of […]
Behind every door is a vision, with rooms of possibilities and ideas. An idea situates itself in the corners of the work we do, with a result that mirrors our personality. We open this door through an office designed inside One Place Lodha, Lower Parel, as a 675 sq ft space that echoes the works done […]
Not all great designs may have a great story. With that thought, writing its story then seems counterproductive, doesn’t it? But it’s not. Because nothing about Samira Rathod is conventional. Perhaps, the only predictable thing is that you’ll be blown away at some point or another. For me, that happened when she mentioned that her […]
Leaping beyond the decorative sustenance of a living space, one of its foremost purposes is to exemplify function. And when along comes, intelligent design integrations with recurring episodes of engaging artworks, furniture and interiors, the purpose takes a new shape — of a home that enjoys a singular identity, beguiling design clues and manifold ways […]
Nestled amidst the vibrant streets of Mumbai in Kala Ghoda, an enigmatic legal office named SHADOWS, is not only a ray of hope and sagacity but is ready to walk the path of justice (and astute design). The blend of black and white leads to the rise of grey, which decides the eventual tone of […]
It is no secret that communication and collaboration through design and function thereby, make for a rewarding workspace experience. In Calicut, Shirin Shahanaz and Anjum Ali, Principal Architects of the Kerala-based interior design studio Parasol have envisioned an effortlessly enterprising workspace that embodies this very principle. Occupying 850 sq ft, the eclectic studio has an open […]
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 […]
Finding work-life balance may be difficult but not when your workspace resonates with a living room. Ritu Goregaoker, Design Director, GA Design along with Rajan, Sachin and Shami Goregaoker concocts a workspace that is homely, functional and unconstricted. This space belongs to a couple who run two different businesses, but is in essence dedicated to […]
Nature seldom asks for attention. Prakruthi Rao’s 2,200 sq ft design studio in Bengaluru—PRAKRUTHI (meaning the natural germinal state, eternal and beyond perception) is housed in the family office—Padma 79 and has a strong attachment to nature. A 1950’s residential building was adapted and repurposed into the mentioned family office, the studio’s first project. It […]
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 […]
Every stroke of a chalk transforms its being while leaving a trace of creation over a canvas. Carrying this nascent sentiment at heart, the Chalk Studio Office that is designed by Priyanka Singh, the Founder of Chalk Studio herself, is a 3000 sq ft office in Gurugram that has a workspace that establishes an equilibrium […]
The Aladdin’s magic carpet is parked right in the middle of this office! An incubator for new ideas and concepts, this office space by Shiraz Jamali Architects not only functions as a private office but also as a place for exhibiting art forms ranging from paintings and photographs to jam sessions. The 900 sq ft […]
Can you imagine what working with a view of the river would do to your productivity levels in office? A pristine and clear view of the river Narmada is definitely going to beat all the Mondays and mid-week blues! Designed by Principal Designers Archis Patel and Tanvi Rajpurohit of a+t associates, this 2,500 sq ft […]
Breaking the stereotype of a so-called typical lawyer’s office, Nivasa brings an array of colours and materials in this new-age plush and cosy office for a lawyer. Saba Kapoor and Rohit Kapoor, Co-founders of Nivasa craft this 3000 sq ft office for a senior lawyer in Defence Colony, New Delhi. The curious brief Rohit and […]
During the hard, never ending ‘covid times’ we were forced to work from home if we were lucky enough to have sustained the intensive layoffs. Some of us who were introverts loved this comfort while the extroverts felt like they were lost. That leaves the ambiverts, totally confused. That’s what makes the expansive, 1346 sq. […]
Establishing a visual hierarchy and communicating the flow of spaces from one to another, while subtly weaving in a lingering mood is a skill, and a very important one at that! Evoking these elements is Shaentelle Chapman of Space Styling at the DSR Head Office in Hyderabad. The goal with this 6,000 sq ft office […]
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 […]
Imagine a scenario where the designer becomes the owner of their own space. The outcome is crafted with their spirit and ethos, that not only inspires focus and imagination, it confers the clientele a perspective of what’s to come. By the same token Aparna Kaushik Design Group’s Noida office borrows the identity of its occupant […]
Everyday we put on our best adulting face and head out to the daily hustle we call work. Though all days at work might not always be interesting, an engaging office design connected to natural surroundings is surely something to look forward to. Imbuing a similar theme is The Aventador Office by 23DC Architects that […]
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! This proverb, in the day and age of efficiency trap, holds a deeper meaning than ever. Driven by the idea that work can be fun too and boost morale of employees, evolving design brands and experts are coming up with strategic, meaningful plans to shape […]
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 […]
We’ve had enough of this work-from-home situation, where the lines between office duties and home chores are not clearly demarcated. So, we began a search for some cool offices across India and came across 12 workplaces that’ll ensure that we won’t miss homes, thanks to their comfortable and chirpy vibe. An office in Rajkot by […]
