Rushi Complex

Rushi Complex was approached as a workspace that feels warm, easy, and quietly functional. Since this was never intended to be a conventional full-time office, the idea was to create a space that remains work-oriented without feeling rigid or overly formal. The client wanted a place mainly for meetings and discussions, so the design responds with a setting that feels interactive, comfortable, and more relaxed than a typical office environment.

The planning of the office is fairly straightforward and layered in a simple sequence. It begins with the reception, moves into the common utility areas such as the pantry and washroom, and then opens out into the cabins. The project sits within an older building whose ground floor had earlier been used as a grocery store, and this existing condition became an important part of the design approach. Instead of making unnecessary structural changes, the space was reworked by using the existing shell carefully and improving the quality of light, openness, and circulation within it.

One of the most important interventions was at the front facade. By opening up this edge and introducing a fixed glass window, the office now receives a much better quality of natural light, which changes the overall feel of the interior. Since the front directly faces the road, an otta and a chhajja were added to filter the harshness of direct sunlight while still allowing views outward through the parking. This also gives the main cabin a stronger connection to the outside and makes the office feel less enclosed.

The office was essentially designed for three people, with the understanding that they often prefer to sit together in one cabin rather than work in separate rooms. This became the basis for how the main cabin was planned. Instead of treating it as a purely formal cabin, it was divided into two parts with two different modes of use. One side accommodates the main working desk and also conceals a flush door leading to the private washroom and storage, keeping that part visually seamless. The other side becomes a softer seating area meant for informal conversations and smaller meetings. Opposite this is the son’s cabin, which functions as a secondary workspace for times when a separate setup is needed.

The material and colour palette follows the same language of restraint. A monochromatic tone has been used throughout the office, with the floor, walls, and ceiling all kept within the same visual family. This gives the space a more seamless and composed quality, while also making it feel more luxurious in an understated way. Rather than relying on contrast, the character of the office comes through its finishes, proportions, and natural light. To add a subtle point of interest, texture has been introduced in the ceiling so that it stands out gently without breaking the calmness of the palette.

Overall, the project is less about making a dramatic office and more about creating a space that feels appropriate, clear, and comfortable for the way it is actually used.