Business
Commercial Design
TRENDS SHAPING URBAN WORKPLACE TRANSFORMATION
Since 2013, Gensler's the trend report has highlighted trends shaping the future; this year's edition offers a blueprint for sustainable, human-centered spaces and evolving city dynamics
4 min |
January 2025
Commercial Design
GLOBAL EDITORIAL CHOICE AWARD - EXCELLENCE IN FACILITY LEADERSHIP - Vinod Mathews, Regional Director of Global Real Estate & Facilities, APAC at Amazon
Vinod Mathews' career reflects a blend of military precision and corporate expertise.
1 min |
January 2025
Commercial Design
PRIDE OF INDIA-WOMAN IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT - Reshmi Shankar, Vice President and Head of Facilities Management Group for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh at Wipro Limited
Reshmi Shankar leads one of the most challenging roles in corporate real estate, managing over 25 million square feet of workspace and supporting 230,000 employees with strategic precision and innovative vision.
1 min |
January 2025
Commercial Design
HALL OF FAME - Irfan Rzack, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group
With an illustrious career spanning decades, Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group, has redefined the contours of Indian real estate.
1 min |
January 2025
Commercial Design
HALL OF FAME - M.R. Jaishankar, Managing Director, Brigade Group
As the driving force behind Brigade Group, M.R. Jaishankar's visionary leadership has redefined the real estate industry, integrating innovation, sustainability, and community focus into urban development.
1 min |
January 2025
Commercial Design
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: COMMERCIAL DESIGN AWARDS 2024
The city of Bangalore recently played host to one of the most anticipated events in the commercial design and real estate industry—the Commercial Design Awards 2024. The event was a grand celebration of creativity, innovation, and excellence, drawing together a distinguished gathering of architects, designers, developers, project heads and facility managers from across the nation.
2 min |
January 2025
Commercial Design
The Future of Workplace Ergonomics: A glimpse into tomorrow's workspaces
As work dynamics shift, the demand for adaptable and health-conscious office environments grows.
4 min |
January 2025
Commercial Design
INCUSPAZE AIMS TO SECURE $25M FOR EXPANSION AMID GROWING DEMAND FOR FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES
Coworking firm Incuspaze is looking to raise USD 25 million (over Rs 210 crore) to expand its business across major cities before planning to launch its Initial Public Offer (IPO).
1 min |
January 2025
Commercial Design
ONWARD WORKSPACES SECURES A 14,000 SQ. FT. MANAGED OFFICE TRANSACTION WITH LENSKART IN NEW DELHI
Onward Workspaces, a flexible and managed coworking solutions brand, has entered into a managed office deal with Lenskart, one of India's largest eyewear retailers.
1 min |
January 2025
Commercial Design
WORKING TOGETHER
Professor Louise Valentine, Head of the Design School at Heriot-Watt University, on the importance of inclusive design in the workplace
3 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
WHERE CREATIVITY WORKS
Alhad Gore of Beyond Design Architects & Consultants brings his architectural expertise to life in the new office for Atul Patel Architects, blending functionality with creative flair to craft a workspace that inspires innovation and collaboration
4 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
FACILITATE INTELLIGENCE
How AI is redefining the future of facility management
9 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
DESIGNING A BETTER FUTURE
How inclusive office designs are shaping the modern workspace
5 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
ADDED VALUE
Is a good project manager the secret to success for a complex commercial design project?
6 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE SPECTRUM
The Grand Jury Meet of the third edition of Commercial Design Awards, a cornerstone event in India’s commercial design landscape, unfolded amidst the awe-inspiring expanse of the Welspun Global Carpet Plant in Hyderabad.
2 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
A VISION FOR 'TOTAL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEMS'
Jitu Virwani, Chairman and Managing Director of Embassy Group, redefines India's commercial real estate landscape by pioneering integrated, future-ready, and sustainable business ecosystems.
6 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
AWFIS TO DESIGN, MANAGE 165K SQ FT OFFICE SPACE FOR NSE IN MUMBAI
Awfis Space Solutions Limited on Tuesday said it will design and manage 1.65 lakh square feet of office space in Mumbai for the National Stock Exchange.
1 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
MACROTECH ACQUIRES 2.8 ACRES IN HINJEWADI
Realty developer Lodha, listed as Macrotech Developers, has acquired a 2.8acre plot of land in Pune's Hinjewadi area from Paranjape Schemes.
1 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
EMBASSY OFFICE PARKS REIT APPOINTS RITWIK BHATTACHARJEE AS INTERIM CEO
Embassy Office Parks REIT on Thursday appointed Ritwik Bhattacharjee as its interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect, following Sebi’s order to suspend its CEO Arvind Maiya.
1 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
RMZ FORMS JV WITH COLT DATA CENTRE SERVICES TO INVEST USD 1.7BN IN INDIAN DATA CENTRE MARKET
Bengaluru-based RMZ recently announced that the company through its RMZ Digital Infrastructure Partners (RDIP) has entered into a joint venture with Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS), a leading global hyperscale data centre operator, to develop digital infrastructure in India.
1 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
AMAZON INDIA SHIFTS BENGALURU HEADQUARTERS TO SAVE RS 4.15 CRORE/YEAR
Amazon India plans to relocate its headquarters in Bengaluru from the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Malleswaram to a new office near the city’s airport, according to a report by LiveMint.
1 min |
December 2024
Commercial Design
A PIVOTAL SHIFT TOWARDS A NEW ERA IN GOVERNMENT BUILDING AESTHETICS
GPM & Associates transforms a traditional government office into modern, eco-friendly workplace that prioritises employee well-being and sustainable design
3 min |
November 2024
Commercial Design
A SQUARE PEG IN A ROUND HOLE
This office project by Studio Deshi is a masterpiece that seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with contemporary design principles. The innovative approach creates a holistic environment that fosters well-being, productivity, and creativity, setting a new benchmark for the future of office design.
3 min |
November 2024
Commercial Design
FOSTERING FUTURE-READY OFFICE
The Smart Office Summit 2024 served as a vital platform for industry leaders to share insights and strategies for navigating the challenges of workplace design and infrastructure maintenance.
3 min |
November 2024
Commercial Design
TRANSFORMING WORK ENVIRONMENTS
In this conversation, Reema Bhandari, Director at M Moser Associates, explores the intersection of design, sustainability, and employee well-being in creating modern workplaces.
2 min |
November 2024
Commercial Design
THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TWINS IN THE AEC INDUSTRY: NOIN REGIND FROM DESIGN TO OPERATIONS
Harnessing real-time data and innovative technologies to revolutionise design, enhance operational efficiency, and promote sustainability in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors
3 min |
November 2024
Commercial Design
CRAFTING WORKSPACES THAT INSPIRE AND ADAPT
Andrea Andreotti, Chief Design Officer at Ultraconfidentiel, discusses how the firm’s bespoke design approach balances functionality and aesthetics, crafting spaces that are both adaptable and inspiring for the modern workplace.
7 min |
November 2024
Commercial Design
PATH FINDERS MINDS BEHIND THE BEST WORKSPACES IN INDIA
In celebration of Commercial Design magazine's 11th anniversary, we are proud to present the \"Minds Behind the Best Workplaces in India\".
5 min |
October 2024
Commercial Design
REDEFINING WORKPLACE DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE FUTURE
The 19th Smart Office Summit, held in New Delhi, explored the future of workplace design, bringing together industry leaders to discuss trends, sustainability, and innovative solutions for next-gen workspaces
3 min |
October 2024
Commercial Design
SYNQ.WORK PLANS TO INVEST 60 CR. TO ADD 6 LAKH SQ. FT. OF MANAGED OFFICE SPACES TO ITS PORTFOLIO WITH NEW CENTRES IN BANGALORE, PUNE, AND HYDERABAD
Synq.work, one of the leading managed office space providers in India has recently made an announcement to expand the current seating capacity from 3200 to 12,000 by adding an additional 8800 seats by December 2025.
1 min |