Manmeet Ahuja Design Studio

Deepak Aggarwal

Where creativity meets calm: Manmeet Ahuja’s Studio blends productivity and palatial charm

• Principal Designer

A designer’s office is the tangible translation of his principles, ideation and sensitivities. Extending his creative intellect into his design studio, Manmeet Ahuja has created a luxurious yet productive respite in the heart of Gurgaon. This single-storeyed, standalone office space envelopes 4500 sqft of opulence that beckons you to pause, ponder and process.

photo_credit Deepak Aggarwal — Deepak Aggarwal

Featuring a classic palette of charcoal blacks and pearly whites, with checkerboard flooring and Parisian moulding, this office seems like anything but a place of work. Ahuja aimed to create a palatial, yet homely space that invites you to retreat into a zen-meditative state. The studio whispers quiet luxury into all its rooms - the artwork-laden reception, the French-inspired director’s office, the tranquil team space and the meeting rooms. Each room is replete with its own distinctive features while still keeping in tune with the archetypal glamour of the space.

The landscaped site houses the expansive office and is frontiered by a water feature that cools you down from the bustle of the surrounding urbanity. It invites you to take in the space and transition into the

affirmative rhythm of the space. The layout follows a linear path, with a regal hallway flanked on either side by functions essential for an office.

As you walk into the grandiose lobby, inspiration meets the eye, from the patterned floor and midnight black furniture to the curated art pieces, meticulously designed by Manmeet Ahuja, that draw you in. From there, the classic dual-toned floor takes you along the hallway which continues the aesthetic discourse of this space.

The two directors’ offices take on their individual personas, reflective of their owners while perfectly complimenting the overarching calmness of the studio. The designer’s den embodies an absorptive black palette, centred by a black onyx desk with powder navy blue and white accents that add equilibrium. The co founder’s room takes on a contrasting vibe, with an Indo-French influence featuring European trimmings on a creamy white backdrop. This room is brought to life by the furniture done in soothing dark walnut and accented with gold hardware. The conference room, tucked in between, takes on a soothing, airy elegance with its light-wooden tones and white, stone tabletops.

The shared workspace used by Manmeet’s design team prioritises simplicity and functionality above all else, where collaboration and dynamic team spirit are given the centre stage. The studio culminates in a relaxing lounge area that is designed as a versatile space. This space is Ahuja’s canvas and sports a collection of unique art pieces, a bespoke bar and comfortable seating spaces. It takes on soothing olive tones that bring out the essence of this urban oasis, complete with pockets for recreation and leisure.

This dreamy office space is a nod to the possibilities in workplace design that show the marriage of productivity and ingenuity. This design studio serves as the physical manifestation of Ahuja’s creative expression.