Office B-18, designed for an event management agency, is situated in a prime corner space within a larger office complex in the heart of Gurugram, India. A succinct design brief allowed for the creation of a targeted design intervention with all functionalities, while keeping spaces open for experimentation. The layout of the office is planned in an open format with large walkways and spacious workstations.
Upon entry, the viewer is greeted with the reception that has a foosball table and unique workstations, immediately endowing the space with a sense of relaxation. The material palette is in monotone, with shades of grey largely used throughout the space, and a touch of an industrial theme to ensure that the space remains unassuming and inviting, while being modern and sophisticated. There is also a Table Tennis table that allows the employees to de-stress and have fun during office hours.
Amidst the open layout and naturally lit interiors, the conference room is sited to keep it quiet and away from the daily hum-drum of a dynamic routine, ensuring the functionalities of a conferencing space, and a darker setting for presentations.
The bare-bone industrial theme is followed through, with open workspaces, to ensure a collaborative and engaging environment for the employees. Office B-18 is an exercise in minimalism and showcases a designer’s restraint, crafting a stylized space that is welcoming, relaxing and highly user-centric.
Built for the employees and kept bare to mark it their own, this office is almost a home-that doubles up as a workspace.