Creative Flow

Designed by their in-house team headed by architect Prasoon Shrivastava, Arkiplan International's new office in Gurugram is an interesting amalgamation of open and closed, and formal and casual areas.

- Anjali Singhal

It's a universally acknowledged fact that our surroundings affect our mood, productivity and creativity. The designers at Arkiplan International, headed by their principal architect Prasoon Shrivastava, took that to heart and set out to create an office in Gurugram that inspired creativity and lifted its employees’ spirits.

Arkiplan International has under its belt several successful hospitality and housing projects in South Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Africa, USA and the Caribbean. As the company grew, there came a need to move to a larger office. “There were several factors that clinched the decision to settle in our space. The office is in close proximity to the Golf Course Road and metro as well as amenities like retail outlets and commercial and residential spaces. Another defining factor was the unique stepped structure of the building which facilitated a terrace even on the second floor; in an urban context abundant open space is a luxury that many don't get to enjoy. The orientation also allows for maximum sunlight and warmth,” explains Prasoon.

The main objective behind the design was to foster employee engagement. The layout was to discard hierarchy and engender transparency, and an open plan was decided upon to facilitate easy communication. The office comprises various zones, both formal and informal, private and social. The breakout areas serve several functions, acting as places to relax or to come together for informal discussions.