BEYOND THE BOX: A NEW-AGE BUSINESS PARK

K Raheja Corp's Commerzone Raidurg in Hyderabad is revolutionising the concept of the traditional business park. This cutting-edge IT and ITeS hub seamlessly integrates work, life, and play, setting a new benchmark for urban design and corporate spaces

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Designed by Morphogenesis, Commerzone Raidurg’s thoughtful design harmoniously blends architecture with nature, creating a unique and vibrant business ecosystem. Spanning 26,31,000 sq. ft. of leasable space, this innovative campus features a sprawling 4.5-acre landscaped podium at its core, showcasing a design strategy that prioritises connectivity, sustainability, and employee well-being. Responding to the site’s gentle gradations, the design adopts an L- shaped form that sits in harmony with the preserved rocky outcrop and opens views to Durgam Cheruvu Lake.

The architectural language reflects Hyderabad’s layered identity. Traditional motifs derived from the Charminar and Qutb Shahi Tombs are reinterpreted in the frit patterns of the façade, pergolas and interior elements. The plinth of the campus unfolds as a porous landscaped layer that invites people in from the city. Climatology studies of heat ranges and prevailing wind patterns informed its design, with water bodies— including shallow pools placed along wind corridors— to aid evaporative cooling and define key drop-off points.

Planned bus bays connect to these areas via shaded walkways, ensuring comfortable access in all weather conditions. Along the site frontage, a canopy of native trees, including Amaltas and Kachnar, provides shade and channels breezes across the site. Together with mist-cooling features, this planting strategy ensures outdoor comfort for most of the year.