W . Clement Stone once said: “You are a product of your environment.” It is this adage that is today driving decisions for many around the world when it comes to designing and organising the spatial build of a workplace. In an economy, which is saturated with competition, retaining talent and innovative minds is no easy feat. Understanding how one can set up an infrastructure that’s not just an office shell but one that acts as a strategic tool for productivity, collaboration, and growth has become imperative. Much of it also has to do with the company’s culture; Godrej Properties has successfully been able to grasp the nuances of creating ingenious spaces.
As true for any workplace, architects have a paramount influence over the outcome of its built space; Anubhav Gupta, CEO at Vikhroli and the Chief CSR & Sustainability Officer for Godrej Properties Ltd, explains how the company has effectively interpreted its ethos and principles in its building.
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