2019-09-01 Commercial Design

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Commercial Design | September 2019 | 49

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KARAN VIRWANI

Director, WeWork India

KAPIL KHERA

Head – Corporate Real Estate, IDEMIA India

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n a traditional ofÀce space business

owners need to deal with landlords,

contractors, broNers, security deposits,

locNin periods, etc, which can be e[tremely

timeconsuming as well as Ànancially and

mentally draining :e:orN aims to solve this

by providing collaborative worN solutions

and equipping people to utilise more in less

space &:e 2 9 irwani states, ́2ur locations

help companies of all sizes collaborate

through refreshing design, an engaging community and added beneÀts

7 oday, we are not only building spaces but enabling entrepreneurial

stories in ,ndiaμ

+e adds, ́$t :e:orN, culture is what enables us to create the

community that maNes members choose us ,t is an output, resulting

less from amenities liNe free lunches, foosball tables, onsite massages

and primarily from inputs that are more profound, systemic and

integratedμ

:e:orN strives to create a space that is collaborative and

outward in nature $part from the global reach, as a collaborative

worNspace provider, their aim is to always striNe a human connect

through all initiatives 7 he 7*,0 7 hanN *od it·s 0 onday initiative

has been a part of their culture since the beginning 7 hey offer

complimentary breaNfast on 0 ondays, which offers a special menu

each weeN to beat the blues :ellness :ednesday is an initiative

where the team organises Àtness activities every weeN from 6 alsa to

<oga, 3 ilates to =umba, meant both for worNing out and connecting

with fellow members :e:orN community team is always coming

up with varied events for members ranging from panel discussions,

worNshops, seminars to pop ups by lifestyle brands, etc 9 irwani says,

́7he idea is to indulge our members· passions at worN and help them

meet liNeminded peopleμ