印度 Dalberg 办公室 · 有机创意空间,展现全球本土化理念

Architect：Studio Bipolar

Location：New Delhi, Delhi, India; | ;

Category：Offices

“We are entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers, and doers.”- says Dalberg. These policy thinkers and advisors needed to have a working space in one of the high end areas of New Delhi, i.e., Panscheel Park.The area, once constructed as a 4BHK was to be transformed into a space serving the purpose of a workplace now. For this workplace, the main aspect to focus upon was the way they work, ideate and interact.The requirement was to have multiple avenues where these strategizers could cook up ideas instantly and pin them up whenever and wherever needed.It was essential to have flexible working conditions promoting communication so that they can work effectively. Therefore, Studio Bipolar envisioned a multifunctional space where the users can tag any idea as soon as it strikes them. The clients wanted to have a layout which could harness a flexible and creative working atmosphere while having individual’s privacy.

The space evolved with a relaxed organic ambience having quirky elements to bring breathable life to this space.The design nurtures a specific ethnic character to its elements and carries the brand colours. It follows the theme lying with the thought that Dalberg is a global think tank yet rooted in India deeply. They wanted it to be reflected in their décor.

The whole studio is divided into several spaces; a main work space, workspace cum meeting room, brainstorming room, conference room, break out zone and directors room among others.

As the users enter the office, one is greeted by an employee wall of fame at the right and a large expanse depicting Dalberg’s brand colour. It is a means for unification of the reception and main workspace, as it wraps around consecutive walls. The other side, we have a custom made frame housing a web of strings setup on the brand colours. It is a take on the fact that Dalberg works with NGOs and Indian craftsmen and artisans at the grass-root levels. It portrays the deep relationship they carry with the people ranging from a lower background to the highest governmental officials and focus on reducing the gaps and tying these sectors together. Another idea behind this string canopy was to create a quirky partition so as to shield the work space from reception space. This element metaphorically depicts Dalberg’s approach and adds a visual character to the space.

Moving further into the space, there is a breakaway area with projection facility and seating space for the office users which operates as a community space for the whole office. It serves as a relaxation zone for the staff with a provision for in-house movie nights to kick-start with the weekend.

The primary task to be accomplished was to make the main work space super functional. “We needed to maximize writeable surfaces for user convenience without spoiling their furniture. Thus, we came up with the idea to have an issuance for write up or pin up on the desks and glass partitions. We have provided glass inserts on desks and tag boards wherever possible so that they come in handy where employees can have discussions or while a group talk.”-Studio Bipolar.

This area also got furnished with a high table behaving as a break-out space for people to stand and discuss rather than sitting and thinking on their laptops. The neutral theme being maintained by the furniture was given a contrast by pop of green and red colours through plants and picture frames.

Coming to the conference room, the concept was to add a design character to the space without overwhelming the visitor and taking over the conversation. So they decided to add a String Canopy with pendant lights where the strings were tied to wooden battens. A large window towards the end of the room provides a view to the expanse of trees outside. The conference table was manufactured from solid teak wood planks joint together, supported by metal legs.

Moving on to the multifunctional workspace, it harbours four tables manufactured from solid pinewood. These four can be customized and configured according to the working conditions. They serve as four individual working desks when pulled apart as well as a single large joint conference table when required.

In the executive room, the work desks here are custom made and fabricated from solid pinewood so as to relate to an everlasting character and a classic look.A glass insert on the pinewood table top serves as a small surface for quick notes. This room was divided into two separate working cabins with a glass partition serving the purpose of an ideating surface. This surface not only provided privacy to the executives but also helped them collaborate in their serious discussions and added to a formal feel.

All in all, the designers made this office become effectively usable while highlighting the brand image and ideology in their elements. The overall workspace meets the needs of the users and helps them work efficiently.

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