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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.