The idea of the modern Indian office is a theme that fascinates us
in our exploration of innovative design. The office in its current
form—with automation equipment, modular furniture and carpet tiles,
false ceilings and air conditioning—is a largely Western invention.
Merely adding an element of “Indian-ness” to this prevailing view of
the ideal work environment might seem contrived.
However,
we occasionally encounter spaces where a distinctly Indian ethos has
been integrated into the design of buildings, or interiors, in a very
natural manner. TCS’ stone-clad deccanpark is a high-profile example of
an architect’s response to local materials and environment. Below are
two more pioneering approaches to making workspaces look and feel
“Indian”, from the inside and the outside. Interestingly, all three
design solutions arise from aspects of the client’s brief, or the
architects’ understanding of the client’s business and work culture,
not from a specific mandate to “be Indian”.
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