Advertisement
Categories: Architecture

Dynamic Interiors of Media.Monks by Studio Bipolar

Designed by Studio Bipolar, the project is a reconceiving of the old workplace situated in the midst of lush vegetation; envisioned by the client as a space open to its surroundings, inviting abundant daylight into its workspaces.

Advertisement

The Studio Bipolar’s project is a new creative office for a global content, data and media powerhouse, located in in Film City, Noida. The office reflects the digital production company’s leading-age ideals and seeks to stimulate creativity.

The contemporary structure that stands now is a powerful yet visually lighter insertion into the natural setting, owing to generously glazed external walls, in glass that reduces interior heat gain. It stands in contrast to the greenery around it, ceiling height windows allowing inhabitants expansive views of the same. In a deliberate attempt to take advantage of the blanket forest cover, the design team’s approach was to bring uninhibited natural light and visual appeal into the entire office. Set out in a comfortably wide U shape, the open plan prioritises functionality of space, punctuated by lively breakout areas. At the entrance, a dynamic view of the central conference room greets the office goer, before sweeping views of the entire layout come into the frame. Apart from numerous workstations lining the perimeter of the hall, the office also consists of a pantry and a row of editing bays along the opposite walls.

The conference room sits as the centre of attention of the entire floor. A cuboid framed in steel with its edges lit by profile lighting, its interior is painted in a vivid orange. A skylight along its length forms its own light source. The room offers clear views of the rest of the office through an envelope of glass on three of its four walls. The same vibrant orange makes an appearance in different spots in the office to create unexpected pops of colour in an otherwise neutral colour palette, offset by smart black furniture and the organic green of vegetation outside. It highlights quirky partition walls in the form of modern jaalis and circular punctures in free-standing walls around the lounge areas. These areas stand spacious next to the conference room, with tastefully appointed furniture.

Advertisement

Though the spotlight box of the conference room takes centre stage, elegant arched doorways leading into editing bays at the far end of the hall seek to tie the place together. Made of lacquered glass in signature orange, they allow no light into the visually isolated bays to ensure quality editing. Decorative lighting in between the orange doors makes for an overall impactful wall. Turning back towards the office from this vantage, the open pantry makes itself seen at the opposite end from the bays. A burst of orange on the walls and cabinets helps it stand out from the work zones. A white quartz countertop in terrazzo and white chairs at the common table balance out the colour around them. Lighting fixtures are chosen to help bring out the essence of the design and aid the panoramic views. Bringing a touch of the outside into the play, Kadappa—a natural Indian slate in rough finish—is used in the flooring. The slate grey colour, and the rustic and earthy vibe of the stone team in an easy elegance with the sleek furniture, the expanse of glass and the even lines of the design.

A modern minimalist look has been achieved with the sharp use of a single hue, resulting in an invigorating work zone. In all its vastness of glazing and smooth flow of movement within, the complete space encourages employee efficacy and collaboration in a biophilic environment. The gabled roof structure sitting calmly in a clearing in the forest brings the indoors and outdoors together in an amalgamation of thoroughly contrasting natures—yet distinctly separating the two.

Photographer: Anmol Wahi

Factfile-

Project: Media.Monks Creative Office, Noida

Architects: Studio Bipolar

Text Credit: Sadhya Bhatnagar

Client: Media.Monks

Principal Architects: Sanjana Mathur, Ujjwal Sagar

Built-Up Area: 6,000sq ft

Year of Completion: 2021

written by.

Recent Posts

When the Gateway of India became the perfectly imperfect runway for Vivienne Westwood’s creations

On the night of 1 April, Mumbai revealed her rebellious, punk-inspired side as Vivienne Westwood…

April 2, 2025

Temporal synthesis: The adaptive reuse of a K-12 institution in Rajasthan

The architectural landscape of Rajasthan is steeped in a rich tradition of historic masonry, reflecting…

April 2, 2025

Breaking Out of the Box—This Bengaluru office by AD Studio 9 breathes with nature

Are you a corporate employee spending 10+ hours in an ordinary cubicle that's fused in…

March 31, 2025

Studio Dashline designs a Mediterranean-inspired home right in Central India

Modern Indian homes are no longer bound by their physical vicinity. They have outgrown our…

March 31, 2025

Häcker kitchens celebrates 20 years of crafting timeless, high-quality kitchens across India and beyond

Häcker Kitchens, a brand synonymous with quality and innovation, has a rich legacy that spans…

March 28, 2025

Named ‘KAIA’ meaning ‘the sea’, this Bengaluru home by Studio Ipsa embodies the tranquil vastness of its namesake

In this home designed by Sonal R Mutha and Aniketh Bafna, founders and principal designers…

March 27, 2025