Space Matrix, a global leader in workplace design and build consultancy, has announced the delivery of 5.98 million square feet of office projects in India during FY25, impacting approximately 60,000 lives.
This milestone marks a significant shift in how organizations perceive office spaces. The workplace has evolved from being viewed as a real estate cost to becoming a high-performance ecosystem and a critical lever for workplace ROI.
GCCs Transition from Back-End to Boardroom
The achievement comes at a pivotal time for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), described as the backbone of India’s $58 billion workplace future. GCCs are transitioning from cost-centric back offices into high-velocity engines for AI and digital transformation.
This evolution represents a broader corporate shift, with GCCs moving from the “back-end” to the “boardroom.” Enterprises are increasingly leveraging the physical environment as a strategic tool for talent acquisition and operational excellence.
Addressing Employee Experience Gaps
An ISG 2023 study revealed that nearly four in ten GCCs hinder employee experience, creating a 39% engagement gap. For rapidly scaling organizations, this gap presents a strategic risk.
Space Matrix is responding to this challenge by replacing traditional workplace silos with future-ready, human-centric design focused on human energy and cognitive performance.
Supporting this approach, Gartner research indicates that adopting human-centric work design can:
- Increase employee engagement by up to 51%
- Decrease employee fatigue by 44%
The “Design Dividend” in Action
In FY25, Space Matrix implemented measurable workplace innovations:
- Behavioral Flexibility: 50–75% of projects now use unassigned seating models, transforming offices into fluid “Community Anchors.”
- Certified Wellness Integration: 95–97% of projects incorporate wellness and recovery rooms as standard infrastructure, contributing to a 28% improvement in overall performance.
Commenting on the milestone, Akshay Lakhanpal, CEO – India, Space Matrix, stated:
“FY25 marked a period of consolidation where organizations replaced post-pandemic experimentation with disciplined planning. We are seeing a ‘Design Dividend’ where every square foot is optimized for performance. Delivering 5.98 million sq. ft. is a narrative of how brand experience and employee experience have become the primary benchmarks for business success.”
Aligning with India’s Next Growth Phase
As India advances into its next phase of growth, Space Matrix continues to position the workplace as a strategic performance partner. By aligning design with resilience, sustainability, and business outcomes, the firm aims to ensure that India’s next billion square feet are built with a singular mission:
#maketheworldabetterplacetowork
About Space Matrix
Founded in 2001, Space Matrix designs conscious workplaces that create sustainable business impact through design thinking, data, and analytical tools. With experience across more than 100 cities and 19 office locations globally, the firm ranks #2 in Interior Design Magazine’s International Design Giants 2024.
Guided by teamwork, integrity, and excellence, its 600+ professionals continue to advance workplace transformation by aligning space with functional and cultural needs — fostering engagement, innovation, and resilience.
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