GSK Office, Patna

For Furnish ME Architects, a project is always exploration towards what the user does, what activities are going to happen and contextually where it is to be presented? Because anything that grows has always got a contextual narrative in it even if it is a global MNC office space project of 2700 sq. Ft. For Glaxo Smith Kline, situated in Patna. The brief was to create something that defines them, their brand and their work but allocates their office as unique contextually.

The space had to bear the binary responsibilities of making the office an inviting workplace for the entire employees. The cafeteria wall represents the rich heritage motifs arts and culture of Madhubani Art a sentimental art form of Bihar. Closed spaces were thoughtfully kept well lit, so as the spaces looks bigger and spacious. In order to maintain internal good quality, there is a presence of greenery throughout, making sure it has the minimal maintenance with boutique design of light with plants in it, throughout the workspace, cafeteria and reception.

The client brief and aim was to create an open concept office in which team and community building through design was central concept. Vibrant colours, green presence and painting, we have tried to capture the co-existence of Bihar Madhubani aesthetics and culture in it’s design. Every element in this office suggested some concepts starting from the reception area light element to the photo frames and partition of reception to workspace.