In conversation with Reinhard Kretzen, Stuart Allan and Anton Jansen van Vuuren
URBAN SPACES
Affirming a clear identity The building is developed and owned by Rabie Property Developers and is located within Junxion Park, a commercial development in the Ratanga Park section of the Century City precinct. “From the start, we knew this project wasn’t just about fitting people into an office,” says Reinhard Kretzen , Creative Director at Urban Spaces. The design needed to build on the foundations of Cipla’s heritage and values to create something forward-thinking and
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The design needed to build on the foundations of Cipla’s heritage and values to create something forward-thinking and innovative.
spaces in India,” says Reinhard. “They’re quite dated – dark wood, smaller spaces, very dense layouts. There’s never been a clear brand identity developed for Cipla.” That gap created a rare opportunity. “What we’ve done here almost becomes the first step in that journey,” says Lead Designer Anton Jansen van Vuuren .
innovative. “It was about creating a place that would represent Cipla’s brand, connect with staff, and provide an environment that supports how they actually work.” Although Cipla has a strong international presence, Urban Spaces quickly realised there was no consistent design language across its offices. “We did some research into their
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