Milind Pai

Committed to feed the growing appetite for design, Pai has never hesitated in accepting projects across verticals, where design has been at the core. Mumbai-based Milind Pai Architects is a multi-specialty firm undertaking projects in commercial, residential, institutional, health and hospitality interiors.

Companies these days are looking for workplace that give creative freedom and optimised results, says Pai. “Since we spend a major portion of our existence in the office, apt interior design is important. These days, trends in office designs are all about technology, collaboration, employee engagement and productivity. Innovative office design can inspire and empower employees to do their best,” he adds.

The modern workplace centres around its staff and their interactions. Hence at MPA, designing workspace begins and ends with the understanding of the occupants of the space, with the purpose of enhancing their performance. “For us, it is important to optimise lighting solutions to match the task being performed in that particular area. We always consider introducing ‘texture’ into spaces by using natural materials such as wood, plants and natural fibres besides others like graphics and colours. As far as technology is concerned, by the end of this decade, we are expecting that all offices will be embedded with sensors systems that monitor and maintain the environment like temperature, humidity, lighting and even office working pattern,” says Pai.