The Face Of Jaquar

Rajesh Mehra, Director & Promoter Of Jaquar Group, On The Company’s Global Headquarters.

- Maria Louis

Director and promoter of Jaquar Group, Rajesh Mehra is in a happy place. Seated on the sofa, overlooking the deck outside his sun-lit office situated atop the company’s global headquarters, he is happy that he need not use artificial light to function here during the day. He is also happy that the net-zero energy building set within lush landscaped gardens in deserted Manesar, is powered by solar energy. Most of all, he is happy that the vision of his architects, Gayathri & Namith Architects (GNA), has become a reality thanks to the enthusiasm and unswerving dedication of all those who have been associated with the execution of this project.

What compelled you to approve the eagle’s wingspan-form of the building conceived by Gayathri & Namith Architects?

Five years ago, when we were growing rapidly as a company, we felt the need to set up a corporate office, our global headquarters. We shared this with Gayathri & Namith Architects, whom we have been very closely associated with for over 20 years. They understand our philosophy, our culture, our approach, and they have seen us grow.

The idea for a building shaped like an eagle’s wings spread, came from the architects. They suggested that, instead of just building a corporate headquarters, we should create a campus that is a symbol representing our group – which is soaring higher and higher. Symbolically, the rise of the phoenix. That relates very well with the company’s achievements thus far, and the way we are moving ahead.

When you look at the building from all angles, you will see that it’s complete with the beak, the wings and the tail at the back. That’s how the initial sketches were made, and that’s how the building has been realised – although it turned out to be an extremely challenging project.

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