TWIN HABITAT designed by Basics Architects, is an environment-focused industrial building focusing on habitability and sustainability
Every building tells a story, not just of structure, but of its soul. With The Twin Habitat, designed for Fybros in Sector 63, Noida, Basics Architects set out to redefine what an industrial space can be. Designed by Principal Architects, Vinod Singhi & Ranju Singhi, the project that spreads across a 4,440 sq. m site with a total built-up of 1,80,000 sq. ft. of warehouse including 36,000 sq. ft. of commercial office space, has been crafted not just for efficiency, but for well-being. To honor the client’s deep respect for traditional values, BASICS Architects brought The Panch-Tatva (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Sky) philosophy into the design through a range of modern interventions. The result is a blend of technology and traditional wisdom.Vinod informs, “What began as a brief to build a functional industrial facility evolved into something more meaningful: a natureembracing, future-ready, user-first habitat that blends the rugged spirit of industry with the calm, restorative rhythm of nature. This project is beyond stacking goods or housing operations. It began with the idea of rethinking how industry and human experience can co-exist, with nature at the centre.”
The new mixed-use complex for Fybros Electricals in Noida combines a modern warehouse and a unique office space. Explaining the clients brief and requirement, Ranju says, “The client, Fybros known for their high-quality electrical products came to us with a vision: a space that reflects their core values of durability, efficiency, and sustainability. This perfectly aligned with our philosophy of Nature-Integrated Design (NID), a two-pronged strategy focusing on Habitability and Sustainability. Habitability is about health and well-being of the users – natural light, ventilation and biophilia. Sustainability is about responsibility – reducing energy, conserving water, and preparing for a changing future. Together, they guided our approach at every level, from the ground beneath to the sky above.
The client required a facility where loaded trucks could move easily, without affecting safe pedestrian access for office staff. This led to a two-block configuration. The warehouses open into a shared loading area between the two blocks. The workspace is situated on the second and third floors of one block. The project serves two primary user groups: office employees and warehouse workers. The design focused on providing comfort, convenience, and a strong connection to nature for both groups, despite the differences in their work environments. BASICS also drew upon the idea of Hedonistic Sustainability, a design approach that encourages sustainable choices through pleasurable experiences and communityfocused spaces. “To make the building future-proof, we planned for likely changes in zoning and land use, a common trend in industrial areas where industries are gradually moved out and replaced by residential or commercial developments as cities grow. Flexibility and modularity were built into the design to ensure long-term usability. The design also respects the client’s wishes by incorporating Vaastu principles”, informs Vinod. The building’s facade helps create a healthy indoor environment and a strong public image. The design also connects the indoors with the outdoors. Occupants can enjoy pleasant views and soft breezes without facing the intense heat and dust common in the area.
Most warehouses are built only for storage. Their design usually feels cold and plain, with little focus on aesthetics or user experience. This project reimagines that idea. It creates a complex that not only strengthens Fybros’ brand identity but also offers a welcoming and inspiring space for employees, visitors, and clients. The corporate workspace covers 36,000 sq ft across the top two floors of the South Block. It has a separate entrance and lift lobby, accessed through a pre-reception area on the stilt floor. The office reception is a double-height space filled with diffused sunlight from south-facing windows. Both floors open into this central space, connected by a sculptural staircase. The office houses over 150 modular workstations, along with spaces for executive offices and support functions like HR, IT, and Accounting. Amenities include a cafeteria, a recreation zone, a smaller café, and a town hall. The office also features a showroom for Fybros products, a boardroom, several meeting rooms, a Director’s suite, and guest accommodations. A defining feature of the workspace is the two courtyard-style lounges created under large skylights. These lounges have an outdoor feel, with wide views of the sky, abundant natural light, lush plants, and floors paved with wood, tiles, and decorative pebbles.
The Twin Habitat redefines urban architecture through the lens of Nature-Integrated Design philosophy. By combining habitability and sustainability as a twin strategy, it directly addresses the growing issue of urban air pollution.
Photographer: Nakul Jain
Consultants
Structural: Srishti Project Consultants
Electrical: ECMS Technology Pvt Ltd India
Landscape: Studio Land
Plumbing & Fire Fighting: Behera Associates
Lighting Design: Enertia
PMC: Punit Garg
Contractors / Vendors
Civil Contractor: Pragya Associates
PEB: Epack Prefab
HVAC: Reagan Refrigeration / Daikin
Waterproofing: Auro Engineering
GRC: Pooja Concrete Fabricators
Façade Metal works: Trak Enterprises
Vertical Greens: ELT India
Glazing: Aluk
Horticulture – Green meadows landscape
Railings: Rinox Kaufmann Ltd
Lifts: Thyssen Krupp
Fire Doors: TATA Vikrant group
Plumbing Contractor: Metroid Engineers
