An Eclectic Office Curated by Beyond Design Architects and Designers
- May 28, 2022
- By: By Editorial Team
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Priceline.com is one of the largest online travel agency in USA. It has recently branched its engineering, development and operations centre in Mumbai.
Design Brief
eing a high end tech firm, Priceline often has a good amount of footfall everyday be it candidates for interviews or clients for meetings. And most importantly, there are many video conferences with the USA head quarters on a regular basis. Therefore, having a spacious and accommodating space along with well-designed meeting rooms was the criteria.
The reception sets the tone for first impressions, and it had to be striking. The architects didn’t disappoint, delivering a design that embodies the office’s grandeur. The blend of stone and wood with a hint of nature indoor with a few plants creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Meanwhile, the furniture, a bright rug and light hues of upholstery lit up the space.
Right next to the reception, a four-people meeting room is dedicated for interviews. It is specifically based on the theme of women's contribution to work. As we proceed, a bigger board room has been set up which can accommodate six people. The rooms feature colourful furniture, especially chairs with proper wooden armrests. The office has a multi-purpose room, which serves as a reading room, a meditation centre, and more. This area has been created to replicate the warmth and wellness of a home.
If there's an office, one ought to have a cafeteria nearby. And that's what exactly the scenario here. The workplace has ideated an open cafe in the office. It welcomes you with a foosball table, casual seating and is open for informal chatting.
On the other hand, there's a separate space provided for HR professionals. The space has wheelchair facility as well as the signboards written in English and Braille to help the specially abled.
Priceline India promotes women and specially challenged people. The industry has a 20% ratio for women currently, and it's aim to achieve 50% in the next 2-3 years. As a result, the company has set up a special room for new moms to support working mothers.
Talking about the design, the architect played with blues and earthly shades that blend well with the logo and over all theme. But what's eye-catching is the wall art which is echoing the different shades of Mumbai.
Overall, the built and design of this work space ensures a comfortable space for its employees which can motivate them and enhance their productivity.
Specifications
Architects/Designers: Beyond Design Architects and Designers
Design Team: Ajay Tonpe, Gopal Ade, Indrajit Roy & Mrudula Muley
Area: 15,000 sqft
Year: 2020
Tech used (VR/AR/BIM/3d Printing, others): BIM + VR
Manufacturers: Workstations- Spacewood, Chairs- MTM and Amber, Carpet- Welspun
Photographer/Photographs courtesy: Prashant Bhat
About Beyond Designs:
Beyond Design Architects & Consultants, is a Mumbai based Architectural firm established in 2009. The company is set up with a view to offer quality services in Architectural, Interior Design & Project management consultancy.
