Effortlessly balancing utility and style, Dextrus, a 10,000 sqft co-working space offers all the things that matter — from acoustic excellence to tech infrastructure, packaged in a stylish architectural design that gives the workspace a sense of prestige and makes it a coveted address on the map of BKC, Mumbai. The intention was to offer the client a sense of choice and, via that, a sense of ownership to the space at large.

Co-designed with Robin Chhabra, our first and foremost goal was to bring design thinking to the real estate space. The space is a combination of clear lines and vibrant colours. The pastel pink textured ceilings help bring a calmness, the green from the plants and the artwork helps bring vibrancy and a nice freshness to the space. Keeping the exterior in mind, we always knew sunlight is a very important aspect and that the entire office space needs to have a connection with it. So,we used our public spaces to bring sunlight deep into the floor-plate.

The shared areas of Dextrus, being a workspace, acts as a key component of design. The common areas have a range of program such as a library space, cafeteria and snack market, lounges, phone booths, flexible desks etc. Conversations over coffee and food are a quintessential part of building community and fostering exchanges. To cater to these different needs and moods multiple ergonomic seating were specified. Along the window, an intimate high bar-style cushioned seating offers the views of both - the stunning office and the city outside. A sleek and fresh artistry is made with pistachio green leather sofa and light-coloured wood pattern against the white stone, quartz pink backdrop spruced up with potted green plants. The USP is the meeting room, Agora, with an expansive seating arrangement which can be used as a boardroom style or a theatre style. This comes in quite handy for the different requirements of clients. A good amount of flexibility is in built where the meeting rooms can be subdivided into smaller rooms depending on the demand. Keeping pace with technology is paramount too and the Dextrus setup defines this.

The conscious effort was not to have too many pure corridors, making it stereotypical rather create a large public space as it’s easy to navigate. This allows for more interactions amongst the users which is quite vital in a coworking space. The lavatories are wheelchair accessible and made with a pop of colour to stand apart from the main space.

Bringing together the skills of diverse artisans and craftsmen, the brief was to work within the parameters of a well-curated palette of materials and textures. Every detail and corner reflects the ingenuity and instinctive collaborative efforts of all who came on board.” In order to traditionalize a modern workspace with local heritage arts that showcase this concept of collaboration between multiple artisans and mixed materials. From fine miniature paintings that are a hallmark of Jaipur and pastel wooden dolls from Visakhapatnam, to sketches of the famous Patola weave and block printing, Dextrus showcases the essence of dexterity that is ingrained in our heritage.

Its not just the aesthetics of pastel palette and beatiful furniture but its the concept of promising to be just about anything a person could need—a coworking space, a home base, a meeting space or just a spot to drop in—that has lured creatives to set up base here at Dextrus.

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