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Architectural Transformation & Building Facade Design

byBeyond DesignTakes projects in Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Hyderabad & Bengaluru; Visit office in Thane WestStarts from₹180 per Sq. Ft.View full gallery

We don't just redesign spaces; we reimagine entire buildings. From breathing new life into old, tired structures to crafting modern facades for new corporate campuses, we turn functional limitations into distinctive architectural statements.

The corporate headquarters for SYSKA in Pune, a complete architectural project designed by our firm. The building features a distinctive red frame, a glass curtain wall, and a multi-story vertical garden.

A daytime view of the SYSKA building, showcasing the dynamic interplay between the solid red frame, the reflective glass, and the living green wall.

A close-up view of the SYSKA facade, highlighting the integration of balconies and the textured green wall within the building's structure.

An example of adaptive reuse architecture. We converted a drab, old hotel building into a vibrant co-working space by giving the facade a modern grey finish and adding pops of color.

The same building, showing how the simple addition of a color spectrum to the window niches completely transforms the building's character and street presence.

The interior atrium of the hotel-turned-co-working-space. The architectural transformation opened up the central core to create a multi-story common area filled with light and greenery.

Another view of the adaptive reuse project, showing the original hotel structure with its balconies now overlooking the new, modern common area.

The entrance of a government guest house we redesigned. The new architectural portico with its grand columns and warm lighting gives the building a modern and welcoming presence.

A twilight view of the guest house entrance, highlighting the dramatic lighting design that makes the building glow after dark.

The guest house viewed from the lawn, showing the new facade and the relationship between the building and its landscape.

About Architectural Transformation & Exteriors

When we handle an adaptive reuse project, we do not just change the skin of the building. We start by auditing the existing MEP systems, HVAC flow, and structural load-bearing capacity to ensure your new, modern facade is not just a mask but a high-performance upgrade. It is about fixing the bones of the building before we worry about how it looks from the street.

Specialists in adaptive reuse and facade design. — Approved by the tribe
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Beyond Design

Takes projects in Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Hyderabad & Bengaluru; Visit office in Thane WestStarts from ₹180 per Sq. Ft.

We are a team that loves mixing bold design with practical engineering. We do not believe in stuffy, corporate architecture; instead, we follow our 'Lite Lo Yaaro' motto to keep things simple, fun, and deeply connected to your story.

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Another view of the building before our intervention, showcasing the plain and generic commercial architecture that we aimed to reinvent.

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The interior of the repurposed Okhla shed feels open and connected to nature. The arched window frames a beautiful view of the trees outside, while the minimalist furniture and bright green sofa add a touch of modern comfort to the industrial space.
Before the transformation, this was the industrial shed in Okhla. We saw the potential in its strong architectural bones and brick arches, choosing to work with the existing structure as a foundation for a new, environmentally-conscious design.
The exterior view of the completed adaptive reuse project shows how modern cladding and a large digital art installation were integrated with the original structure. The surrounding green mounds and palm trees soften the building's form, grounding it in its environment.

Adaptive Reuse Architecture: Breathing New Life into Old Spaces

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The interior of our CoLive @ TAS project, where we resurrected a dilapidated 1960s apartment. The design uses bold graphic flooring and color blocking to create a dynamic living space for the architects of our studio.5
A hallway in the CoLive apartment, showing the use of vibrant color and pattern to manipulate a restrictive spatial matrix. This project is an exploration of creating generous social spaces within a load-bearing structure.
A view into the central courtyard of the Boxed In House. A glass bridge connects different parts of the home, allowing for visual connection between floors and bringing natural light and greenery into the core of the narrow plot.
A hallway in the CoLive apartment, showing the use of vibrant color and pattern to manipulate a restrictive spatial matrix. This project is an exploration of creating generous social spaces within a load-bearing structure.

Contemporary Adaptive Reuse: Giving New Life to Existing Structures

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A wide-angle evening shot of the Jindal Stainless Steel Office, showcasing the building's impressive scale, illuminated interiors, and the unique faceted steel-clad columns we designed for the entrance.46
The entrance columns at the Stainless Steel Office were a radical intervention. We clad them in faceted stainless steel, creating a 'wow' factor that immediately introduces the company's core material.
A closer look at the custom-designed faceted stainless steel columns, which reflect the surrounding landscape and add a dynamic, sculptural element to the building's exterior.
The entrance courtyard of the Stainless Steel Office, where our faceted steel columns frame the main entrance, demonstrating how we integrate bold architectural features with landscape design.

Corporate and Commercial Architecture Transformations

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This is the full street-view rendering for 'Project 42', a bungalow refurbishment in Mumbai. The design contrasts a dark, solid base with a lighter, articulated upper facade featuring wood screens, creating a distinct modern identity in a traditional neighborhood.8
A slightly different angle of the 'Project 42' facade. This view emphasizes the clean lines and contemporary elements I used to give the residence a fresh character, designed to accommodate a multigenerational family.
A closer view of the facade's upper levels. The interplay between the open balconies, geometric voids, and the warm texture of the wooden screens was designed to create visual interest while ensuring privacy and light for the residents.
This rendering highlights the entrance and ground level of 'Project 42'. The design focuses on creating a secure and welcoming entry, with materials and lighting chosen to complement the modern aesthetic of the overall structure.

Architectural Facade Design & Bungalow Refurbishment

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