The new office campus for IT giant Infosys in Nagpur sets surpasses conventional benchmarks for sustainability and energy efficiency with its green building concept. Situated within the Special Economic Zone adjacent to the city’s upcoming MIHAN commercial hub, the campus accommodates over 2,000 employees across 33 acres (out of a total of 142 acres) in its Phase-1 development, with future phases planned for expansion.
Editor’s Note: With climate-conscious planning, Morphogenesis sets the benchmark for sustainable development with this new commercial hub. By incorporating passive design strategies, the architect meticulously crafted every space to keep the creativity flowing throughout for its users. ~ Rajvi Dedakiya
The Green Building Concept of Infosys Surpasses Conventional Benchmarks | Morphogenesis
The new campus features a net-zero energy-enabled design that responds to Nagpur’s composite climate. The architecture, inspired by Nagpur’s unique latitude (just below the tropic of Cancer), embodies the practice’s S.O.U.L. (Sustainable, Optimized, Unique, and Liveable) design process. Additionally, it incorporates passive design strategies to significantly reduce its energy consumption.
Moreover, the architects prioritized cultural inclusivity and stakeholder participation throughout the design process. Thus, ensuring that the campus reflects the aspirations and values of its users while retaining contextual identity. Collaborative workshops, design charrettes, and feedback sessions facilitated meaningful dialogue between architects, clients, and end-users. As a result, it is a truly inclusive and responsive design solution.
The building’s form and orientation played an integral role in achieving the numerous sustainability goals. It features a distinctive X-shaped plan, with each of the 100m-long wings oriented at 22.5 degrees to the Tropic of Cancer. Additionally, the central intersection forms the core.
However, this intervention, along with limiting the depth of each floor plate to 18m, ensures that 90% of the workspaces receive ample daylight from both sides. Additionally, the morphology responds to programmatic requirements. Thus, establishing a central circulation node that brings together the Offshore Development Centres (ODC) located in the wings.
The Offshore Development Centres (ODC) design achieves high levels of efficiency. Furthermore, the circulation cores occupy roughly twenty percent of the area, while workspaces reserve eighty percent. Moreover, the diverse program includes collaborative workstations, conference rooms, break-out areas, and office pods.
Each workspace is uniquely designed using a myriad of materials and characterizes a distinct shift in flooring patterns, adaptable furniture such as high stools, tables, etc., and a diverse color palette. Additionally, the program includes amenities like gyms and relaxation pockets to promote health and well-being.
Moreover, the utility zones separate from the workplace, optimizing circulation patterns for various user groups. Efficiently designed parking layouts and the strategic placement of service cores enable operations to carry out smoothly without disrupting any workflows.
However, this helps ensure a pedestrian-friendly campus. The low building height maintains proximity to the surrounding landscape, facilitating human-nature interaction.
One of the key design strategies employed was the integration of passive cooling techniques tailored to Nagpur’s climate. Borrowing from traditional architectural principles, the campus features natural ventilation systems and thermal mass elements that regulate indoor temperatures, reducing reliance on mechanical cooling.
Vertical fins are strategically oriented at varying angles along the entire length of the facades to regulate the ingress of light. The base hue for the fins is orange, and earthy tones are added to develop a gradient. The design is inspired by the seven swaras (Indian classical music notes) and adds a sense of rhythm and visual dynamism to the building’s exterior.
The fins’ configuration responds to the specific program and is different for workspaces, break-out areas, and meeting spaces. A narrow 40-degree angle is employed for workspaces, whereas the fins open up to a wider, welcoming 60-degree angle in break-out spaces and meeting areas, granting ample views to the adjacent landscape. By decreasing the window-to-wall ratio, coupled with light shelves, glare on workstations is significantly reduced.
The design also integrates state-of-the-art technologies such as a radiant waffle cooling system, projected to result in substantial operational cost savings. This system utilizes the mass of the concrete slabs to absorb and dissipate heat, maintaining comfortable indoor conditions without the need for excessive energy consumption.
The integration of smart building controls further optimizes energy usage, allowing for real-time monitoring and adjustment of environmental parameters. These design strategies have led to a 52% reduction in the Energy Performance Index (EPI) compared to GRIHA benchmarks. This also means that the campus consumes only one-fifth of the energy of a typical office building.
Beyond its functional aspects, the architectural design of the Infosys campus reflects a deep appreciation for cultural and historical contexts. The design borrows inspiration from Nagpur’s rich heritage, incorporating elements of local art, symbolism, and craftsmanship into the built form. Moreover, the perpendicular edges of the building feature monolithic concrete walls and are visualized as urban canvases.
The 30m tall RCC walls showcase a ‘Zero-Mile Location’ contemporary illustration of Nagpur Fort on one end and a mind tree representative of Infosys’ work culture on the other. From the contemporary art depicted on the façade to the thematic artwork scattered throughout the interior spaces, every aspect of the campus reflects a celebration of regional identity and tradition.
The Infosys Campus stands as a pioneering 21st-century workspace, showcasing innovative design strategies aligned with sustainability goals and cultural identity. It serves as a model for India’s urbanization challenges (an estimated 1 billion sq. ft. of construction) in the next decade. Thus, emphasizing the importance of responsible architecture in shaping the future of workspaces.
Fact File
Designed by: Morphogenesis
Project Type: Office Architecture Design
Project Name: Infosys Campus
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Year Built: 2023
Project Size: 317535.357 Sq.ft
Architecture & Master Planning: Nanda Kumar & Barani P Karthik
Interiors: Ashish Sengupta
Photograph Courtesy: Paul Raftery
Name Of Client’s Firm: Infosys Limited
Hospitality Designer: Span Asia
Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, Asian Paints, Blue Pebble Design Studio, Chub systems, Featherlite and Chesters, Havells, KNND Associates Private Limited, Otis Elevator Company (India) Limited, Space Management Systems India Pvt. Ltd., VitrA, Welspun Group
Main Contractor: SOBHA Limited / Structural: TRC Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd. / Mechanical: Mcd BUILT ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH LABORATORY PVT LTD / Electrical: SOBHA Limited / Civil: SOBHA Limited Landscape: Masterplan Landscapes / HVAC: Mcd BUILT ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH LABORATORY PVT LTD PMC: Diligent PMC / Engineering: TRC Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd. / MEP: Mcd BUILT ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH LABORATORY PVT LTD / Sustainability: Morphogenesis & Environmental Design Solutions (EDS) Green Certificate: IGBC Platinum / Plumbing: SOBHA Limited / Façade: Sobha Glazing & Metal Works Limited / Fire Fighting Strategy: Mcd BUILT ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH LABORATORY PVT LTD
Source: Archdaily
Firm’s Website Link: Morphogenesis
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