This Kolkata office, designed by Spaces & Design, embraces raw materials, soft curves, and sustainable detailing to create a fluid, tactile workspace
Amid a corporate skyline dominated by glass and gloss, this office takes a different route, favouring tactility and a meditative quality through its biophilic choice of materials and textures. Designed by Pooja Bihani, Founder of Spaces & Design, the ‘Seamless Realty Office’ for Premier Realty follows a philosophy of restraint over ornamentation. Guided by the principle of ‘less is more,’ this 1,000 sq ft office intentionally omits conventional elements like false ceilings, tiled floors, and decorative cladding, allowing the space itself to define its identity. The result is a seamless flow of surfaces, where forms feel carved rather than constructed, materials speak for themselves, and sustainability is embedded in the very fabric of the office.
Ferrocrete, typically hidden beneath finishes, is left exposed and moulded into fluid shapes, walls transition into shelves, partitions appear to grow organically from the floor, and corners are rounded instead of sharp. Epoxy flooring continues this gesture, its soft sheen unifying the space in a continuous sweep. The environment feels sculptural rather than assembled, with character emerging from the structure itself rather than surface embellishment. This approach transforms necessity into expression. By eliminating skirtings, tile joints, and false ceilings, the office reads as a continuous flow, uninterrupted, intuitive, and fluid. Circulation feels natural, which is why Bihani describes the rawness of materials as “not a limitation, but a design language.”
While ferrocrete and epoxy give the space its curves and form, other carefully considered materials introduce warmth and a biophilic touch. Tables made from salvaged oak display their natural grains, with supporting structures crafted from scrap, turning sustainability into a tangible practice rather than a concept. Handmade ceramic planters soften the concrete palette, their natural colours and live plants bringing comfort and rustic charm to the contemporary office. “It’s about letting the raw become refined, intentionally and artfully,” says Bihani. The standout feature of the office is the dramatic avocado-quartz table, almost sculptural in its presence. If office spaces tend to feel dull, this single bold element proves that one playful statement can redefine a room. For Bihani, the table counters the rigidity of a conventional boardroom, introducing “an emotional materiality” that balances the space’s earthy palette.
Subtle interventions, the table bases, smaller tabletops, and Martand Khosla’s painting, inject character throughout the office. The artwork is more than decoration, just as sustainability is more than a label. Together with reused materials and greenery, these touches enliven a space that might otherwise feel drained, nurturing productivity while remaining distinctly human. The result is a workspace that feels alive and functional, demonstrating that drama does not require maximalism; sometimes, playful minimalism, tactility, unexpected textures, and a few bold gestures are all it takes.
Photographer credits: Lokesh Dang
