The changing face of office spaces
The Economic Times (Mumbai edition)
As the Indian economy continues to grow and Indian companies become more 'global' in nature, one aspect that has changed in sync, are office spaces. "It is not just about the building's exterior design," explains Ajay Kakar, CMO, Aditya Birla Financial Services Group (ABFSG). "Rather, it is the interiors that have now come into focus. The new vibrant trends in interior design are based on integration and transparency," he adds.
Integration is the key here, he explains. From having various office spaces spread over different locations across Mumbai and its suburbs, ABFSG now has almost 1,000 employees operating from a single location, across five floors of a brand new office building, near Lower Parel. The office architecture also plays a binding role in this integration. The design aspect incorporates transparency, through the use of glass cabins, walls and separators. The integration aspect is achieved through the use of vibrant, corporate brand colours across all the floors, explains Kakar. At the same time, the use of common infrastructure facilities, like recreation, communication, canteen, etc., during challenging economic times results in improving cost efficiency, adds Kakar.
On the Andheri Kurla Road, developer Rasesh Kanakia's newest offering, 215 Atrium. "Actually, the project has two neighbouring constructions in its first phase, namely, a four star hotel and office spaces," he elaborates. The hotel's design aspect seems to have rubbed off on the office building, as it has a huge atrium that extends all the way to the top. "215 Atrium is a corporate hub, with the look and feel of a four-star hotel," shares Vishal Doshi, AGM (marketing and business development), at the Kanakia Group. A Singaporean architect designed the interiors and you feel the difference when you enter the premises, points out Doshi. “The Kanakia Group also plans to shift their corporate headquarters to the top floors of 215 Atrium, soon. I think this is the ultimate endorsement a developer can give to his project”, insists Doshi. 215 Atrium will soon be expanded, with two more buildings coming up in the same compound.
Moving from Andheri Kurla Road towards the Aarey Colony Gate, architect Nilesh Barve is at the site of the commercial building, Imperium, a project by Prince Plastics Group, which he feels, "is different". Office spaces have to convey a 'feel good' factor, to its visitors and to those who work there. “We have attempted to do this at the Imperium, through its design form”, especially, the interiors, says Barve. "The design form has to be brought to life by using material that is not artificial and this helps in conveying the right sentiment," he says. Also, it helps in the creative aspect when the client or developer does not want to cut corners, points out Barve. The result then is "Truly, an office space that reflects the new India," concludes Barve.
The Economic Times (Mumbai edition)
As the Indian economy continues to grow and Indian companies become more 'global' in nature, one aspect that has changed in sync, are office spaces. "It is not just about the building's exterior design," explains Ajay Kakar, CMO, Aditya Birla Financial Services Group (ABFSG). "Rather, it is the interiors that have now come into focus. The new vibrant trends in interior design are based on integration and transparency," he adds.
Integration is the key here, he explains. From having various office spaces spread over different locations across Mumbai and its suburbs, ABFSG now has almost 1,000 employees operating from a single location, across five floors of a brand new office building, near Lower Parel. The office architecture also plays a binding role in this integration. The design aspect incorporates transparency, through the use of glass cabins, walls and separators. The integration aspect is achieved through the use of vibrant, corporate brand colours across all the floors, explains Kakar. At the same time, the use of common infrastructure facilities, like recreation, communication, canteen, etc., during challenging economic times results in improving cost efficiency, adds Kakar.
On the Andheri Kurla Road, developer Rasesh Kanakia's newest offering, 215 Atrium. "Actually, the project has two neighbouring constructions in its first phase, namely, a four star hotel and office spaces," he elaborates. The hotel's design aspect seems to have rubbed off on the office building, as it has a huge atrium that extends all the way to the top. "215 Atrium is a corporate hub, with the look and feel of a four-star hotel," shares Vishal Doshi, AGM (marketing and business development), at the Kanakia Group. A Singaporean architect designed the interiors and you feel the difference when you enter the premises, points out Doshi. “The Kanakia Group also plans to shift their corporate headquarters to the top floors of 215 Atrium, soon. I think this is the ultimate endorsement a developer can give to his project”, insists Doshi. 215 Atrium will soon be expanded, with two more buildings coming up in the same compound.
Moving from Andheri Kurla Road towards the Aarey Colony Gate, architect Nilesh Barve is at the site of the commercial building, Imperium, a project by Prince Plastics Group, which he feels, "is different". Office spaces have to convey a 'feel good' factor, to its visitors and to those who work there. “We have attempted to do this at the Imperium, through its design form”, especially, the interiors, says Barve. "The design form has to be brought to life by using material that is not artificial and this helps in conveying the right sentiment," he says. Also, it helps in the creative aspect when the client or developer does not want to cut corners, points out Barve. The result then is "Truly, an office space that reflects the new India," concludes Barve.
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