Business
Commercial Design
A FUSION OF ELEGANCE AND INNOVATION
The Arista Hotel Guwahati seamlessly blends contemporary design with cutting-edge technology, with dormakaba solutions ensuring both luxury and security for an exceptional guest experience in the heart of Northeast India.
3 min |
November 2025
Commercial Design
CapitaLand Investment India to invest up to 1,300 crore to develop 2.6 million sq ft in FY2026
Once completed, the project will offer a total of 28.65 lakh sq ft of modern facilities, significantly boosting Visakhapatnam's IT infrastructure and supporting the city's position as a growing technology and business hub.
1 min |
November 2025
Commercial Design
WHEN ENGINEERING MEETS DESIGN AND LEGACY
At Royal Enfield's Chennai campus, Studio Lotus weaves craftsmanship, engineering, and sustainability into a space that echoes the brand's rugged identity.
2 min |
November 2025
Commercial Design
EMBEDDING PURPOSE INTO EVERY BLUEPRINT
Ritesh Sachdev unpacks how Tata Realty is shaping intelligent workplaces that go beyond function — creating ecosystems that are sustainable, agile, and deeply attuned to the people who inhabit them.
10 min |
November 2025
Commercial Design
RACKING THE BUILDING HANDOVER CODE
Simon Joss of KEO International Consultants and Mark Docherty of Optima, unpack the pitfalls and best practices in testing, commissioning, and handover
4 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
MUSEUM MEETS WORKPLACE
Studio IV Designs transforms EY's Gurugram headquarters into a museum-like workplace where contemporary Indian art, craft, and architecture intersect with global corporate identity
6 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
FORGED IN DESIGN
Studio Osmosis transforms a residential floorplate into a corporate headquarters for Stainox Alloys, forging a workplace that reflects the company's strength, precision, and enduring identity.
4 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
Workplace without Boundaries
Roshan Gowda, GRF Regional Head, Asia Pacific at SAP, offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the company's Bengaluru campus was envisioned, not just as an office for 15,000 employees, but as a future-ready hub of innovation and well-being.
9 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
DESIGNING FOR WELLBEING
How light, space, and material choices impact creativity and mental health in workplaces
3 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
ADAPTIVE REUSE
Revitalising spaces for modern needs
2 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
THE CARBON CONUNDRUM
LEED v5 marks a radical shift from theoretical compliance to real-world performance, redefining sustainability standards for workplaces and the built environment.
4 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
THE SICK BUILDING SYNDROME
Sick buildings are hurting well-being and productivity, and here's how FM teams can fix them with smart, energy-efficient retrofits
4 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
AI WITH A SOUL
Roar's Tamara Taamneh is embedding AI into interiors that adapt, respond and reflect human needs in projects
2 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
THE INVISIBLE THREAT
A look at how outdoor air pollution impacts a building's indoor air quality and the strategies that support healthier, safer workplaces
3 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
IS YOUR FACILITY BREATHING EASY?
Healthy indoor air is essential for healthcare facilities, driving new standards and smarter technologies for safer environments
4 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
Contemporary Comfort in Nashik
At Courtyard by Marriott Nashik, dormakaba's integrated access solutions blend seamlessly with the hotel's refined interiors, ensuring a guest experience that is as secure as it is sophisticated.
2 min |
October 2025
Commercial Design
Office REITs set to double share in India's Grade A space
India's office real estate investment trusts (REITs) are poised for strong growth, with their share of Grade A office space expected to nearly double over the next five years.
1 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
UrbanVault to invest Rs 100 crore in FY26 for pan-India expansion
Flexible workspace provider UrbanVault has announced plans to invest Rs 100 crore in FY26 as part of its ambitious pan-India expansion strategy.
1 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
Pidilite Professional Solutions is redefining hospitality construction
Pidilite Professional Solutions (PPS) is shaping hospitality construction by delivering performance-driven, diagnostic-first solutions backed by Pidilite's trusted legacy.
2 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
OpenAI to set up India office in New Delhi, eyes deeper local engagement
OpenAI is set to open its first India office in New Delhi in the coming months, marking a significant step in its expansion into one of the world's fastest-growing technology markets, according to a Bloomberg report.
1 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
Large office deals drive India’s commercial real estate momentum
Large-sized office transactions continue to dominate India's commercial real estate market, with deals above 100,000 sq. ft. accounting for 51% of overall Grade A office leasing in the first half of 2025, according to Colliers.
1 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
Tier-2 and tier-3 cities emerge as India's new commercial real estate growth engines
India's commercial real estate market is witnessing a decisive shift, with tier-2 and tier-3 cities rapidly emerging as growth engines in their own right.
1 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
Bengaluru investors embrace fractional property ownership
Bengaluru, India's Silicon Valley, is emerging not just as a technology powerhouse but also as a hub for a new wave of real estate investment-fractional property ownership.
1 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
50 PATHFINDERS
Minds behind the best workspaces in India
10+ min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
METRICS TO MEANING
With real-time data, ESG goals, and client-centric insights, KPIs are shaping how FM providers deliver value
5 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
THE SMART BUILDING EVOLUTION
Facility management is undergoing a paradigm shift, with smart building technologies transforming it from a support function into a strategic driver of innovation, sustainability, and human experience.
3 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
HCL signs agreement for 15 new hotels with Ambuja Neotia Group
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed an agreement with the Ambuja Neotia Group to develop 15 new hotels across its brand-scape, further strengthening one of its most significant partnerships. This capital-light arrangement will take the collaboration to over 40 hotels, marking a major expansion in the eastern and north-eastern regions of India.
1 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
Shopping malls power retail growth and urban development in India
Shopping malls in India are rapidly emerging as key drivers of both retail growth and urban development, shaping not only how people shop but also how cities evolve.
1 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
RETHINKING WORKPLACES ACROSS CITIES
The Smart Office Summit series sparked a two-city dialogue in Pune and New Delhi, uniting industry leaders to reimagine workplaces at the intersection of culture, technology, and sustainability.
4 min |
September 2025
Commercial Design
TCS invests ₹4,500 crore in nationwide expansion across 6 cities
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is investing over 4,500 crore in a large-scale expansion that spans new campuses, leased offices, and long-term infrastructure projects across key Indian cities including Bengaluru, Kolkata, Kochi, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Visakhapatnam.
1 min |