Theatrics At Work

Hyatt Regency Pune juxtaposed the fun elements of a sports lounge to add a dramatic essence to EQ:IQ, its newly launched events space

- Vinita Bhatia

Hyatt Regency Pune’s newly opened EQ:IQ has a foosball and a pool table in addition to all the bells and whistles that are expected of an events space. After all, who decided that conferences and meetings ought to be formal affairs!

The hotel had a large ballroom and seven meeting rooms, before it decided to introduce EQ:IQ. The idea was to create a flexible space with a unique personality that combined both work and play under one roof, complemented by gourmet cuisine.

“We wanted to break the monotony of how events were organised, especially corporate events, as there was a big need for it in Pune. The idea of presenting EQ:IQ was to give our guests a range to choose from when hosting their events,” said Vishal Singh, GM, Hyatt Regency Pune.

EQ:IQ, short for Emotional Quotient: Intelligence Quotient, is a flexible space that can host different events for a dynamic clientele. It recently conducted sit-down dinners, corporate cook-offs, themed dinners, stand up comedy acts, and car launches. To create surprises for every event, it is important that the space enhance its offerings with intrinsic charm and utility.

A TOUCH OF DIFFERENT

Hyatt Regency Pune’s event space crosses 40,000 sq-ft with multiple options, including smaller and larger spaces to offer guests options and accommodate planned as well as short-notice events. Most hotels focus their attention on the rooms or public spaces when it comes to design elements to capture the guest’s attention. This hotel, instead, gave a directive to its design company, Studio IV, to combine fun elements with modern energy, contrasting materiality with functionality.

According to Vandana Saxena, architect, Studio IV, the concept for EQ:IQ was developed after dialogue and collaborative effort with the owners (SAMHI) and Hyatt.