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![ENCAPSULATING WELLNESS, AESTHETICS AND FUNCTIONALITY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/671388/60b8cd761daa2/crp_ENCAPSULATING-WELLNESS-AESTHETICS-AND-FUNCTIONALITY.jpg)
ENCAPSULATING WELLNESS, AESTHETICS AND FUNCTIONALITY
With its eclectic and curated design, Priceline.com’s office, designed by Beyond Design Architects & Consultants, exemplifies all the essential elements and aspects that form the built environment of a workspace
![STRATEGIC THINKERS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/671388/60b8c9c64b704/crp_STRATEGIC-THINKERS.jpg)
STRATEGIC THINKERS
Leading industry veterans evaluate the need to address “integrated planning” as a digitised tool, as well as the untapped potential of people & processes spurred by the adoption of technology
![Learnings From The First Wave](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60acf79919017/crp_Learnings-from-the-first-wave.jpg)
Learnings From The First Wave
Pradeep Lala, MD & CEO, Embassy Services on the five learnings from the last year aiding better preparedness in the second wave
![The New Hybrid Workplace](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60ad0a0f9e0ac/crp_The-new-hybrid-workplace.jpg)
The New Hybrid Workplace
Anupama Sharma, MD, Gensler Bangalore, gives us an in-depth insight into the design processes and approach adopted by the firm, along with the latest technological trends in the industry.
![THE ‘QUIRK' EFFECT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60ad06227de0c/crp_THE-QUIRK-EFFECT.jpg)
THE ‘QUIRK' EFFECT
Modern, minimal, and an oasis for social interplay, the design of the Expand Loft by Quirk Studio, aims to boost creativity by prioritising the use of energetic pop of colours to exude a feeling of liveliness and wellbeing
![REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION - Through Building Optimisation](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60ad0313aaaef/crp_REDEFINING-THE-FUTURE-OF-ENERGY-CONSUMPTION-Through-Building-Optimisation.jpg)
REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION - Through Building Optimisation
Louise Collins, the head of Engineering & Energy at JLL, shares her thoughts on fresh air rates, retail usage, lifecycle investments, system diversities, and renewable energy laying the groundwork for a new era of building operations
![RETROFITTING PROJECTS: HIGH CAPACITY, LOW CAPABILITIES](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60acfd21ed8ac/crp_RETROFITTING-PROJECTS-HIGH-CAPACITY-LOW-CAPABILITIES.jpg)
RETROFITTING PROJECTS: HIGH CAPACITY, LOW CAPABILITIES
The Head of FM and Retrofit Projects at Universal Voltas LLC, Ashok Jha, breaks down the common misconceptions encircling retrofit, fit-out, refurbishments, and retro-commissioning before delving into the pain points such as a lack of experience and expertise that need to be addressed within the MEP and HVAC sectors of the Middle East construction industry
![Sustainable Design for Retail Spaces](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60acfb15530bb/crp_Sustainable-Design-for-Retail-Spaces.jpg)
Sustainable Design for Retail Spaces
Amit Singhal, director, GPM Architects and Planners, states that while the consumer experience plays a major role in commercial spaces, an integrated design approach that considers the rules of environmental sustainability is equally necessary
![THE CUBE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60ad01ccf3d35/crp_THE-CUBE.jpg)
THE CUBE
Two innovators from France have developed a tiny box resembling a Rubik’s cube that can assist facilities managers to monitor a building’s performance
![Blue is the new green](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60acf8f36becf/crp_Blue-is-the-new-green.jpg)
Blue is the new green
Adam Smith, the managing director at Polypipe, talks about the impact of sustainable water management
![Engineering and manufacturing companies see increased office leasing in Q1 2021](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60ad06c4c412a/crp_Engineering-and-manufacturing-companies-see-increased-office-leasing-in-Q1-2021.jpg)
Engineering and manufacturing companies see increased office leasing in Q1 2021
The engineering and manufacturing sector accounted for the second highest leasing share in the top six Indian cities, after the IT-BPM sector as manufacturing companies bet on India to set up their global in-house centers.
![Net absorption in office market dips 33% at 5.53 million sq ft in Q1 2021](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60ad0736dbf64/crp_Net-absorption-in-office-market-dips-33-at-553-million-sq-ft-in-Q1-2021.jpg)
Net absorption in office market dips 33% at 5.53 million sq ft in Q1 2021
The overall office market in India witnessed a net absorption decrease of 33% in Q1 2021 quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q), with 5.53 million sq ft leased during Jan to March 2021, according to a recent report by JLL India.
![AC System Performance](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/653106/60acfe7484888/crp_AC-System-Performance.jpg)
AC System Performance
Does the FM industry in particular and end-users in general have realistic expectations from air conditioning equipment?
![Key office design trends for 2021](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/617061/60487822ae4d3/crp_Key-office-design-trends-for-2021.jpg)
Key office design trends for 2021
IN CONVERSATION WITH SHAWN BASLER, CO-CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PERKINS EASTMAN
![Symbiotic relationship between FM and energy management](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/617061/6048751c44819/crp_Symbiotic-relationship-between-FM-and-energy-management.jpg)
Symbiotic relationship between FM and energy management
Matthew Smith, associate head of the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University Dubai discusses how the FM industry can contribute to a greener tomorrow by playing a key role in energy management
![CR Raju is the new President of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/617061/6048789bc9db2/crp_CR-Raju-is-the-new-President-of-the-Indian-Institute-of-Architects-IIA.jpg)
CR Raju is the new President of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
CR Raju is the new President of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), the national body of architects in the country.
Tranquillity in vitality
German-based Ippolito Fleitz Group designs the third sales centre for CIFI, the Park Mansion, by identifying with the real estate developers brand slogan ‘Building for a better life’.
![India's 2021 Budget: Enabling Growth](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/617061/60487446b5ad6/crp_Indias-2021-Budget-Enabling-Growth.jpg)
India's 2021 Budget: Enabling Growth
On the face, it appears that the budget does not offer significant incentives for the real estate sector. However, a close analysis shows that this year’s budget would have a steady and meaningful impact on the real estate sector’s fortunes over the next two years
Weaving magic with bricks
Imbibing the client brief of ‘grandeur’ as a key element Symbiosis Hospital and Research Center (SUHRC) in Pune designed by IMK Architects, is a sight to behold amidst the hills its nested in
Confluence of modern expressions through artistic mediums
With the BPCL office, SNK shows us that there is more to architecture that goes farther than just creating functional spaces – architecture that understands the ethos of a work culture, and its vision for the future
“Data and open-protocol systems will become the norm”
Sanjeevv Bhatia, CEO of Netix Global BV, says that data-driven operations, and the adoption of centralised open protocol digital platforms, which unify operations at a portfolio-wide scale, have come to the fore
“Predictive maintenance is the solution”
Maher Al-Aghbar, executive director at Khidmah, says that predictive maintenance is estimated to save up to 30% of the cost of over functional programmes, spare parts, and consumables while positively impacting worker morale and environmental safety
![Built environment in 2021](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/617061/604876dd968ab/crp_Built-environment-in-2021.jpg)
Built environment in 2021
Re-envisioning spaces in a post-Covid world will come to the fore with an emphasis on taking a vertical approach
![The Ultimate Wellness Zone](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/599383/602e1ea759d79/crp_The-ultimate-wellness-zone.jpg)
The Ultimate Wellness Zone
Premium finishes and technology-driven products create a luxurious bathing experience but resource-saving bath fixtures ensure a clear conscience
![Real Estate And Design Outlook For 2021](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/599383/602e1b7b4d8f1/crp_Real-estate-and-design-outlook-for-2021.jpg)
Real Estate And Design Outlook For 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated recalibration across various sectors. Here’s a look at how the real estate story unfolded in 2020, its outlook in 2021 and its impact on the architecture and design industry
![Top 10 Security Trends In 2021](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/599383/602d1e8840f2e/crp_Top-10-security-trends-in-2021.jpg)
Top 10 Security Trends In 2021
Several significant shifts in the use of technology are expanding and reshaping the scope of the security industry
![Streamlining solutions for building owners in the Covid-19 fight](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/599383/602d1b38d3759/crp_Streamlining-solutions-for-building-owners-in-the-Covid-19-fight.jpg)
Streamlining solutions for building owners in the Covid-19 fight
International WELL Building Institute acknowledges GBAC STAR accreditation from ISSA to fulfill the cleaning and sanitisation credits within the holistic WELL Health-Safety Rating
![THE GAME CHANGERS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/599383/602e18fb11221/crp_THE-GAME-CHANGERS.jpg)
THE GAME CHANGERS
Going beyond offering traditional hard and soft services, Pradeep Lala, MD & CEO, Embassy Services explains how facility management has the potential to explore new horizons and highlights how the company is creating value in an ever-changing business environment
![Providing safe work environments](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/599383/602e24d6ce868/crp_Providing-safe-work-environments.jpg)
Providing safe work environments
Pandemic-proofing offices could involve short-term fixes, new working patterns and long-term design upgrades that put hygiene at the heart of workplace planning
![Where history meets future](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11910/599383/602e2134984f5/crp_Where-history-meets-future.jpg)
Where history meets future
Five is a commercial building developed