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The evolving school of thought

To understand institutional buildings and their evolving architecture better, Commercial Design looks at how site conditions, complex programmes, budget limitations, climatic conditions and a host of other factors influence design in this domain.

Blended!

The concept of this workplace revolves around amalgamating heritage and modern elements that’s indicative of the coming together of two generations of the business family

The Flex Economy

How decentralised workspaces are breathing new life into city centres

For a more sustained future

The second edition of ‘Space Forward’ – The Paradigm Shift forum by Saint Gobain India Pvt. Ltd - Gyproc business and Commercial Design focused on deliberating innovative and smart design solutions for the industry

The WeWork Debacle - Good, Bad or Inconsequential?

Coworking giant WeWork has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. How concerned do we really need to be?

Workplace Trends Conclave, India

Speakers hailing from the US, UK and India spoke about evolving trends and challenges faced when creating world-class, sustainable, creative, welcoming and productive spaces

Fastening form and function

Communique’s office at Gurugram provides a workspace that augments the well-being of its users in addition to their professional productivity, by creating architecture that celebrates transparency, free thought, and collaboration

The ultimate wellness zone

Premium finishes and technology-driven products create a luxurious washroom experience but resource-saving fixtures ensure a clear conscience

Driven by details

Akshay Lakhanpal and Jaiprakash Aildasani, regional MDs, India at Space Matrix set out their vision on how design can work as a productivity-enhancing tool for workspaces

Making Way For The Future

Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd - Gyproc business partnered with Commercial Design on a multi-city initiative that allows knowledge-sharing among the AEC fraternity

Working In A Hybrid Space

Germany’s Schwitzke & Partner was tasked with creating a space to familiarise visitors with the eight interior and lifestyle design companies comprising UAE conglomerate Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG)

The Future Of Workplaces In India

Ricardo Chacon, workplace strategist at M Moser Associates, sheds light on some of the critical aspects that help workplaces become a synergistic arena where workforce expectations, business demands, and local ecosystems intertwine harmoniously.

Knowing FM

Several new FM companies are entering the market with no knowledge about the industry, says Tarek Nizameddin, sr. executive director at Ejadah Asset Management Group

Experience Speaks

Ashok Kularia, managing director at ANJ Group, shares the fundamentals of design which led his team through the 1500 projects in their portfolio

Vertical Transportation Systems - Safer, Smarter And Sustainable

An important aspect of a facility’s operation, vertical transportation systems are now becoming safer, smarter and sustainable.

Merry Melange

What’s characteristic about Infor’s office in Bengaluru is a subtle combination of different decor styles.

Gamechangers Of Design

Manit and Sonali Rastogi of Morphogenesis share how they conceptualise and realise green structures of all shapes and sizes.

Floors That Score

Quality and integrity is being combined with imagination and innovation in the flooring industry.

Connecting To Nature

U+A’s design manager Charl Goldblatt discusses the need for educational spaces to integrate the natural environment.

All In The Details

The Imelda.inc office in New Delhi has been built as an experience centre, finds Shristi Nangalia

The Root Of The Matter

An olive tree takes centre stage in Emirates National Investment Office’s minimalist industrial workspace, designed by Swiss Bureau Interior Design

Innovative Approach

Renowned Italian designer Paola Lenti, known for revolutionising outdoor furniture, shares its most important facets

On An Upward Swing

Neil Westhof of HP sheds light on how the company has been at the forefront of revolutionalising the printer’s most critical functions

Stark Skins

The façade industry is growing at a rapid pace, providing more aesthetical and functional options now

'Collaborative' To 'Productive'

Is an individual’s private workspace taking a back seat in modern, collaborative office? Carol Ferrao finds out how designers and suppliers are advocating for a balanced approach in open office layout?

Attention To Details

SAV Architecture + Design studio shaped Unilab’s Mumbai office for an understated, bright and elegant feel, finds Shristi Nangalia

Making Change Work

A glimpse into how IBM India campuses reflect the evolving interface between the brand and its people.

Build to Sustain

Commercial Design talks to facility managers about their approach to sustainable methods.

Strategising For Success

Rajesh Shetty, senior national director, facilities management, Colliers International India, delves into the fundamentals and principles that shaped his visions and his journey with the company.

Mastering The Game Of Excellence

Kotesh Jagannathan, Managing Director, Monarch Ergo, deliberates on the evolved workplace solutions in modern office and explores modern concepts that have surfaced to address these developments.