An India headquarters designed as the public face of Cerence

As Cerence's first workplace in India, the office had to do more than accommodate daily operations. It also needed to give the company a clear and consistent physical presence in the country.

The interior therefore uses recognisable company hues across walls, furniture and shared areas. These elements connect the workplace to the brand without relying on a single feature or formal display.

The workplace includes informal settings that allow teams to step away from conventional meeting rooms. Stepped seating gives larger groups a flexible place to gather, while colourful lounge furniture supports shorter discussions and informal interaction.

These shared settings distribute collaboration across the floor and give employees a choice of places to meet during the day.

Orange, green and blue appear across selected walls and furniture to create a strong visual identity. The colour is balanced by strategically placed plants, which add texture and a natural counterpoint to the brighter interior elements.

Together, the colour and planting help distinguish work areas, circulation routes and collaborative settings while maintaining one consistent workplace character.

The office was built immediately after COVID, when material availability and transit remained uncertain. These conditions affected procurement decisions and the movement of materials required for the project.

Material status and transit conditions had to be coordinated closely throughout delivery so the site programme could respond to changing availability.