Empowered Workspaces:
Caterpillar's Chennai Innovation Hub
Caterpillar, Chennai
Design & Build
357,312 SFT
Crafting a workplace design that embodied timelessness and regality while remaining faithful to its core values.
The Challenge
Caterpillar, the globally renowned manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, faced a unique challenge in crafting a workplace design that embodied timelessness and regality while remaining faithful to its core values. The task was to conceive a design that not only satisfied these criteria but also artfully integrated local elements to pay homage to the distinct character of South India and Chennai.
Caterpillar, the globally renowned manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, faced a unique challenge in crafting a workplace design that embodied timelessness and regality while remaining fa...read more
Diverse array of settings coupled with cutting-edge technology, granting employees the autonomy to select environments that best suited their tasks.
The Solution
Our design strategy expertly harmonised Caterpillar's global values with the regional essence. Rooted in the concept of 'Kutumb', signifying the harmonious synthesis of diverse elements into one family, we brought together various facilities under a single canopy. This concept embodied Caterpillar's fundamental principles: integrity, commitment, excellence, and teamwork. These principles serve as the driving force behind Caterpillar's innovations in the construction and mining industries.
The workspace we meticulously designed offered a diverse array of settings coupled with cutting-edge technology, granting employees the autonomy to select environments that best suited their tasks. Raw finishes, bold graphics, and judicious material choices defined the space, mirroring Caterpillar's ethos of transcending boundaries and exploring new territories.
Our design strategy expertly harmonised Caterpillar's global values with the regional essence. Rooted in the concept of 'Kutumb', signifying the harmonious synthesis of diverse elements into one famil...read more
The design adeptly celebrated Caterpillar's values, fostering a profound sense of belonging and unity among employees.
The Result
The project stands as a resounding success, marked by on-time delivery, a flawless 10/10 client satisfaction rating, and an impressive record of over 1 million safe man-hours. The design adeptly celebrated Caterpillar's values, fostering a profound sense of belonging and unity among employees. It encapsulated the brand's signature simplicity and boldness in the arrival zone, streamlined shared spaces on each floor to amplify the 'Kutumb' concept, and strategically consolidated services on select levels. The color schemes, inspired by India's diverse terrains, added an enchanting and unique dimension to each floor.
Overall, the design not only met Caterpillar's aesthetic and functional requisites but also joyously celebrated its corporate values. The resulting workspace resonated deeply with employees, promoting heightened engagement and encouraging seamless collaboration. The transformation extended beyond the physical; it became a testament to Caterpillar's commitment to its values, its people, and its mission to transcend boundaries.
The project stands as a resounding success, marked by on-time delivery, a flawless 10/10 client satisfaction rating, and an impressive record of over 1 million safe man-hours. The design adeptly celeb...read more