Gartner Office, Gurugram

Space Matrix Design created unique strategy for the Gartner Centre For Excellence in Gurgaon. As a company that delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams, Gartner’s employees are their greatest asset. So when they were conceptualising this new space, they wanted to take a more talent-focused approach.

The first and most obvious way in which they implemented this is through a rich design language that is best enjoyed as an in-person experience. As employees and potential candidates enter through the 12th floor lobby, they are immediately taken by the gorgeous marble flooring, the plush rugs and sofas, and the soothing timber elements — all offset by soft overhead lighting.

This luxe, hospitality-inspired look and feel carries through the entire office and is a great reflection of the brand’s global appeal. The design elements and colour palette offer consistency to the office interiors across all floors. Walking through the space,  one will see a lot of wood tones, natural marble and stone textures, and soothing blue, grey and aqua hues. Yet,  see a design variations too, through patterned rugs, hand-finished tiles and Mandala motifs that all change in tone and texture while still staying within the colour family. Apart from offering variations, these patterns and motifs also bring a touch of the local aesthetics to the space.

While collaboration and social spaces are all given due importance, focused work and quiet contemplation are a huge part of how employees actually work at Gartner. This is facilitated through well-design focused work zones and quiet areas. Employees all have assigned seats that make up their own little nook in the office — they can retire to these spaces after meetings and team sessions to do a bit of individual, heads-down work.

In-person bonding through social interactions, fun and games make up an important part of Gartner’s workplace culture and this is strategically planned and implemented in this new office. The reception, the cafeteria and all the other major social spaces are housed on one dedicated floor.  Unlike many other modern workplaces, the collaboration areas at the Gartner R&D Hub are not just casual, multi-purpose areas where people can sit, lounge, work and collaborate all from one space. Instead, each zone is designed to cater to a particular need. This makes in-person collaboration a lot more purposeful and focused.

Aside from the need for superior air filtration systems brought on by the pandemic, outdoor air quality levels in Gurgaon see seasonal variations too — this prompted them to set up RESET® certified centralized and decentralized air purification systems and IAQ monitors for a real-time view of indoor air performance. Planters, green walls and other biophilic elements were also introduced to improve air quality and mimic the outdoors so as to reduce stress and elevate productivity levels.

This LEED- and WELL-certified workplace was designed to give every workstation access to good exterior views and healthy exposure to sunlight. This was a deliberate strategy to boost wellness — research has shown a 6.5% reduction in sick leave when offices are designed with good views and suitable daylighting. The overall energy savings from this move would also reduce operational costs and further Gartner’s sustainability agenda.