The design concepts in Gurugram are inspired by Himalayan landscapes and North-Indian culture. Entering at reception, employees leave the bustle of Delhi behind and are transported to the Himalayan mountains. Walking through the workplace, they encounter mountain peaks, forest trails, monsoon rains, icy lakes and mountain villages.
These spaces are brought to life with soundscapes that reflect and amplify the interior design. Moodsonic's generative soundscaping combines natural sounds from the Himalayas with traditional musical instruments from the region –– like the tanpura (a long, stringed instrument) and the bansuri flute.
The soundscaping has stuck an emotional chord with the employees in the space. "It feels like home", said one employee, while another described the nostalgia at hearing sounds he heard as a child outside of the city.
In the workplace, everyone has different sensory needs depending on what they’re doing and how they work best. Each area of the Gurugram workplace has been designed to offer a unique sensory experience. Moodsonic’s soundscapes are used across the building, including in client and employee areas.
Some of the spaces are large and mountainous, with vast panoramic soundscapes, while others are soothing and cozy. And there are more vibrant areas, which are dynamic in their soundscape and layout.
Textures varies from space to space, in sight and sound. There’s lush foliage, stone, ice, water, clouds, rain, and distant thunder.
The building provides plenty of spaces for restoration, with social areas, a soothing “Monsoon” focus space and nap rooms. The soundscaping is responsive, generative, and evolve over time. The client can use Moodsonic’s app to choose the right soundscape for a given zone.
This Gurugram workplace prioritizes employee wellbeing and integrates design concepts that make the space engaging and relevant for the people using it.
"As we all know, employees often complain about sound in offices", said the Workplace Project Manager. "Soundscaping came into the picture when we were exploring ways to minimize this problem and create the best and most peaceful experiences for employees. The entire floor plate was divided into sections, with each playing different bespoke soundscaping themes, tuned to help employees easily focus and work."
"It was much appreciated by employees, who told us that they had never experienced anything like this before. Moodsonic and their team are the best in soundscaping. The way it improved the office vibe is unmatched."
