Manav Agency

Retail interior with wooden shelving, patterned black-and-white floor, hanging greenery and central checkout counter

COMMERCIAL | MADHYA PRADESH

Scope : Interiors + Facade (Consultancy)
Area : 7500 sqft
Status : Completed in 2023
Design Team : Ayush Jagnani, Nitika Bajaj, Utsav Agrawal

Budget : Basic

Architectural facade illustration of modern office building with slit windows, rooftop planters and minimalist facade

In the heart of the city stands a bold, contemporary structure that redefines the conventions of commercial interior design. This project seamlessly merges two distinct industries—pharmaceuticals and confectionery—within a single, vertically stacked footprint. The primary challenge was to meet strict regulatory and operational needs for pharmaceutical facilities with a lively retail experience to appeal to the younger, confectionery-loving crowd.

Office corridor with wooden shelves, signage for dispatch and executive cabin, green blinds and desk row with monitors

Bakery storefront with wood paneling, glass sliding door, patterned floor and interior shelving visible inside

The building’s exterior is a symmetrical vertical elevation with tall, vertical windows with sleek geometric lines, expressing order and rhythm. The lower levels are designated for Manav Agency, the pharmaceutical division while the upper floors welcome customers to Amul Essence Mart, a dynamic retail destination for baking essentials and gourmet goods.

Reception counter with terrazzo top, fluted wood base, computer monitors and glass product display cabinet

Executive cabin with frosted glass walls, green chairs, wooden ceiling, modern desk and framed botanical artwork

The pharmaceutical section on the lower level is a model of utilitarian grace. A space promoting swift operations and strict hygiene is created via the use of tiled floors, open-plan workstations, including frosted glass cabins and acoustic privacy panels, and an intelligent use of modular furniture. Subtle pops of green in blinds and wall art breaks the monotony, adding warmth and balance to the clinical palette. Subtle wooden details and soft LED lighting bring continuity and comfort to the operational space.

Office entry labelled Amul Essence Mart with elevator, wood accents and geometric patterned tile flooring

Bakery interior with vintage food posters, central jar display, wood counter, ovens and cake under glass dome

In contrast, the Amul Essence Mart on the upper floor embraces a lively, brand-forward aesthetic. Bold colour blocking, vibrant accents and clear product zoning appeal to the flourishing community of young bakers, home cooks and cafe owners.

Reception seating area with upholstered chairs, Ganesha idol in patterned alcove and green roller blinds above

Executive office with wooden desk, blue guest chairs, ribbed accent wall, built-in bookshelf and abstract artwork

This project elevates the status of the two businesses. It redefines the customer and staff experience across both domains, challenging the conventional notion that pharmaceutical spaces must be sterile and the retail must be chaotic. Together, the two levels form a cohesive commercial environment that harmonizes calm efficiency with expressive design—redefining what multi-program architecture can achieve when function and identity coexist with equal importance.

Office corridor with workstations, computers, wooden shelving, green blinds and organised storage racks

Narrow office lobby with glass cabins, wood doors, ceiling fans and red exit door at corridor end