Manav Agency

Retail interior with wood shelves stocked with jars and packages, black‑white zigzag floor, hanging greenery, checkout counter

COMMERCIAL | MADHYA PRADESH

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

Furniture : Mukesh Gupta

Rendered facade of multi‑storey office building with vertical windows, rooftop planters, birds against pale sky

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.

Desk row with monitors along hallway, dispatch and executive cabin signage, green blinds and wood shelving

Wood‑paneled shop front with glass sliding door, zigzag tile floor, reception counter, and interior product shelves

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 desk with terrazzo countertop, fluted wood base, computer monitors behind, and product display cabinet

Executive cabin with frosted glass walls, green meeting chairs, wood ceiling, desk, and botanical wall art

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.

Entry hall labeled “Amul Essence Mart” above doorway, elevator on left, wood accents and geometric tile floor

Wall of vintage food posters above wood counter, central jar display, baking‑class sign, cake under glass dome, and ovens

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.

Seating area with cream upholstered chairs, Ganesh shrine set into patterned alcove, and green roller blinds overhead

Executive cabin with a wood desk, two blue guest chairs, abstract art on ribbed wall, built‑in bookshelves, and AC unit

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, wood shelves, green roller blinds, and storage boxes on racks

Narrow corridor flanked by glass‑fronted cabins and wood doors, green blinds, ceiling fans, red exit door at end