Project Description

GIFT City is a flagship project initiated by the Government of Gujarat to establish a thriving cluster for financial service firms. The client’s brief was for a high impact and distinctive office space that would help set the tone for other offices in the twenty storey tower: one of the first two buildings of the complex.

We decided that as far as possible we would allow uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape (which were pretty spectacular from the twentieth storey). However, this was not easy given the 4’ X 4’ columns and low ceiling (accommodating ducts for central AC system). The overall atmosphere establishes a serious, disciplined, and hierarchical work structure. Furnishings were chosen to create Indian ambiance with a contemporary international flair. The choice of color pallets and motifs celebrates Indian textiles, carpets and murals.

The end result was a very distinctive interior which, while contemporary, was empathetically Indian. This was achieved without compromising on a calm and comfortable workspace with good views. This, alongside the use of energy saving LED lighting and motion sensor devices to lower the office’s power usage, raises the bar for PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) offices.