office environment needs to be more hygienic and comfortable

office environment needs to be more hygienic and comfortable
Post the pandemic, office design has evolved a lot. Rather than closed and compact layouts, the working environment now demands more open and breathable areas. The boundaries between the inside and the outside are getting blurred. More natural light and ventilation provide a better working environment by improving the indoor air quality. Open-able windows for better circulation of air, and indoor plants that act as natural air purifiers, add to the ambient quality and the aesthetics. Technology is enabling designers to use automatic appliances that eliminate shared touchpoints wherever possible. This helps to reduce surface-to-person transmission of diseases and in maintaining better hygiene.

As seen in the design of our office, the open layout breaks the boundaries between the employees, favoring shared workspaces rather than segregated spaces for better communication. Designing being a field where exchange of knowledge is a major factor, an attempt has been made to highlight the significance of chaupal as a public place for civil society in India. The chaupal not only helps to add an informal sitting area in a formalized professional space but also adds an aesthetic aspect with a natural tree spreading its shadow on the exposed concrete finished ceiling.
Ar. Akshay Salukar
The office environment needs to be more hygienic and comfortable to bridge the gap between the comfort and ease of working from home and the formalized atmosphere of an office

Ar. Akshay Salukar

office environment needs to be more hygienic and comfortable

Huge glass partitions allow ample amount of natural light to enter the interior spaces. Green elements and plants help in refreshing the studio’s creative minds. The washroom (the most ignored spaces in offices) has been dubbed the ‘Thinking Room’ as the team believes that ideas could strike even in the loo! The bright yellow tiles and grey walls and colorful art pieces made in-house by the team add vibrancy to the confined space.