The Circle is a flexible co-working space. At its core, a co-working space is a place to work. This means it’s crucial to have areas that are private or simply quiet, where members can focus, On the other hand, a shared office space will always have a wide variety of professionals, so it’s also important to have areas where everyone can mingle while working. The Circle has maintained a good balance between spaces.
Although built on a Metro Station the space was well organised. It was a four floor Co-working office. Fourth floor was whole taken over by “ADIDAS” and the remaining floors were occupied by different companies. Some area on the fifth floor was taken by software and technology start-ups, or social media companies, travel agents and so on. Most of the spaces were divided between different background people.
The desk and office chair setup has its place, so does the beanbag, the bright yellow wing chairs, and the colourful stairs with throw pillows in the amphitheatre. A mix of furniture items gives feeling of being in different places at the same time. One can enjoy as well as work at the same time. It helps the brain get a fresh perspective, especially creatives who are stuck in a rut. It is also a powerful tool for stimulating the brain, creating a different mood, or simply taking a break.
Some nice coffee, healthy food, fruit, chips, etc. would be good. Bonus: The food station makes an extra area for collaboration. The two cafeterias were the heart of the place.
As for interiors there were several cabins and the interesting element it has is a phonebooth crafted using an acoustic material so that the audio of person talking inside it will not be audible to others and also for providing privacy.
One cafeteria has a large resin-based table with turquoise colour to create a fun vibe while on the contrary the conference room is provided with sensor based phone charging points and the electrical fittings were under the of table. The co-working space incorporates a sleeping area as well. The other features it has are a gym and changing rooms, personalised touch id-cards access entry. It also has a huge amphitheatre with comfortable seating like sofa with cushions to work when there is no event taking place. The design is very informal and instils a sense of comfort in the individuals.
Good design is not just easy on the eyes: It’s also a reflection on the type of
members a coworking space wants to attract. “The circle” for one had new designs and concepts which was attracting.
BY: Punya Ahuja and Deepasha Kamra
(B.DES ID Sem 5)
