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Climate-Responsive Corporate & Commercial Campus Design

byMorphogenesisTakes projects across India; Studios in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & PuneStarts from55 per sq. ft. of landscape areaView full gallery

We design workspaces that breathe. By merging passive climate strategies with community-centric layouts, we transform commercial campuses into living ecosystems that enhance productivity and well-being.

At the Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest office building, the landscape is integral to the design. The illuminated pathways and water features within the courtyards create a serene atmosphere at night, extending the usability of these social spaces beyond working hours.

The landscaped courts at the Surat Diamond Bourse serve as the social spine of the complex. These shaded areas, designed with seating and water features, are where the trading community gathers for informal meetings and lunches, fostering a strong sense of community.

This view showcases the verticality of the green spaces within the Surat Diamond Bourse. The courtyards are not confined to the ground floor but are integrated into the building's structure, promoting cross-ventilation and creating a connection with nature at every level.

The Wipro Hyderabad Campus features a central plaza that acts as the heart of the community. This multi-level space, with its blend of hardscape and softscape, provides various zones for interaction, from casual seating areas to open pathways, all sheltered and cooled by the surrounding architecture.

Inspired by the courtyards of Nizami palaces, this cascading water feature at the Wipro campus is a key element of our passive cooling strategy. The fountains create evaporative cooling, making the outdoor plaza comfortable while serving as a stunning visual anchor.

The staggering of the towers and the extensive use of native trees at the Wipro Hyderabad campus are deliberate climate-conscious design choices. This approach maximizes shade and harnesses wind flow, creating a workspace that breathes with its environment and reduces reliance on artificial cooling.

Here, the integration of greenery is not just horizontal but vertical. The terraced planters and perforated 'jali' walls at the Wipro campus help mitigate heat gain on the building facade while creating a visually interesting texture of light, shadow, and nature.

Shaded walkways and tensile canopies are crucial in our landscape designs for hot climates. At the Wipro campus, these structures provide comfortable, protected pathways and seating areas, encouraging employees to use the outdoor spaces throughout the day.

This outdoor meeting space under a large tensile roof at the Wipro campus is an example of an optimised, usable landscape. It provides a sheltered, well-ventilated alternative to indoor meeting rooms, promoting a healthier and more inspiring work environment.

The terraced landscape at the Wipro campus doubles as amphitheater seating, demonstrating our principle of optimised design. This feature provides a space for large gatherings and events while its stepped form, integrated with greenery, helps cool breezes flowing into the plaza.

About Corporate & Commercial Campuses

Our design process begins with a rigorous study of local sun paths and wind patterns to minimize mechanical cooling. Whether it is integrating cascading water features inspired by traditional stepwells at the Wipro Hyderabad campus or utilizing perforated facades to guide airflow, we prioritize thermal comfort through passive architecture. This results in workspaces that maintain optimal temperatures naturally, significantly reducing long-term energy operational costs for your organization.

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