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 uniquely bold structure that quietly defies the usual boundaries of commercial interior design. This project reimagines what it means to combine two distinct industries -pharmaceuticals and confectionery -within a single vertically stacked footprint. The primary challenge was to meet strict regulatory and operational needs for pharmaceuticals as well as to create 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 neatly punctuated by sleek geometric lines. The ground and lower levels are designated for Manav Agency, the pharmaceutical division and the vibrant upper floors welcome customers to Amul Essence Mart, a modern retail space 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 -seen in roller blinds and wall art -gentle breaks the monotony of the clinical palette. Despite the high-functionality layout, soft LED downlighting and wooden textures lend the space a sense of calm continuity.

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 striking contrast, the Amul Essence Mart on the upper floor presents a lively atmosphere. Designed to appeal to the flourishing community of young bakers, home cooks, and cafe owners, this space is colour-blocked, bold and brand-forward.

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. The overall layout harmonises calm efficiency and vibrant engagement.

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