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USC House hallway with slatted timber partitions, warm lighting, and terracotta-red planters

The spatial experience unfolds through a series of interconnected zones, where open work areas are complemented by lounge seating, discussion corners, and carefully integrated pockets of greenery. Rather than relying on enclosed rooms, the design employs screens, shelving, and changes in materiality to define spaces while maintaining visual openness and continuity.

Lounge stepped seating with timber slats and circular cushions
Shelving display with integrated monitor, greenery, and warm ambient lighting
Low discussion nook with striped red cushions and minimalist coffee table
Compact office utility space seamlessly integrated into custom cabinetry and feature paneling

In the compact office layout, utility spaces are seamlessly integrated into custom cabinetry and feature paneling—doubling as a refined display wall when closed and maintaining complete functional access when open.

Natural light, planting, and material warmth work together to create an environment that feels inviting and human-centered. More than a conventional office, the fourth floor is envisioned as a flexible workplace that supports evolving ways of working while fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.

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USC House renovated fourth floor adaptive corporate workplace layout plan
USC House existing fourth floor residential plan layout before adaptive reuse intervention
USC House fourth floor architectural floor plan transformation and demolition layout
Open shelving credenza with terracotta planter
Curved executive timber desk with task chair and pendant lighting
Linear window workstation with natural daylight and terracotta accents
Informal meeting table with sculptural glowing floor luminaire
Executive workstation with curated display shelving and art frame
Slatted partition opening into the workspace corridor

A warm palette of oak wood, soft neutrals, and vibrant terracotta-red accents brings energy and character to the workplace. Custom furniture, display ledges, and built-in seating become integral architectural elements, creating opportunities for both focused work and spontaneous interaction. Overhead, a sculpted timber ceiling introduces rhythm and depth, lending the workspace a distinct identity.

Contemporary focus workspace with terracotta feature wall and monitor

Occupying the uppermost level of USC India’s headquarters, the fourth floor workspace is conceived as a more relaxed and contemporary counterpart to the formal office below. Designed to encourage interaction, creativity, and informal collaboration, the interiors blur the boundaries between workplace and social space.

Collaborative meeting corner under timber acoustic ceiling
Conference table with six terracotta chairs and exposed acoustic ceiling
Bespoke storage credenza and planter detail
Executive office desk with leather seating and warm timber finishes