and wooden patties bent to create an interesting design add life to the minimal look. "I believe that in every design there should be an element of surprise without being too loud," Jimmy smiles as he takes me around the office.

Adjoining the reception area is the marketing and the design & graphics division, both hotbeds of activity and adrenaline. Instead of the nine-to-five zones the workspace has a very lively and vibrant ambience. Opaque partitions have given way to translucent screens, while the modular work units allow both privacy and conversation. The materials vary with the purpose, availability and trends.

The basement houses the Fit-Out Display Centre. There is also a library that encourages scholarship and an updating of skills for employees and interested persons alike. At the mezzanine level is a 'Meeting Room', which wears a very slick and tech-savvy look. A noteworthy feature in this area is the specifically installed panels on the door indicating the duration of the meeting. "Many a times, I have seen people just walking into the meeting or conference rooms and then on seeing it occupied apologizing. It even happens in big corporate houss. You just need to have an indicator to avoid his situation and that is just what this panel does," explains the designer. At the level one is the Project Division, the Furniture Division, the Estimating & Billing Division, and the really cool 'Ally McBeal' unisex restrooms.

The most positive area in the entire office (I feel) is the staircase that connects the different levels. While Udayaraj Gadnis (now Shiva) painting representing fire keeps you company on the way up the most interesting feature is the Vituvian Man on the ceiling. (The human body is a model of perfection, and perfection is probably the goal of all creative people!).

Jimmy's cabin at the top level is another interesting area. You will not find the regular workable for this designer. Glass wall on one side opens to the lovely terrace garden, while the white interiors make this are look expansive to say the least. Functionally, the cabin has state-of-the-art electronic and technological gizmos htat facilitate operational processes in the most sophisticated manner possible. A long conference table indicates his approach towards his work - teamwork.

The terrace garden (maybe I should call it the paradise has informal seating, sleeper wood pergola and a water tank that has been converted into an interesting waterbody. It also has a bar where one could unwind over a drink. (I hope my boss thinks of such a breakout area, though work then would be the last thing our minds!)

The highlight of the project lines in the exploration of materials, textures and subtle use of colours. Further technology is integrated into the design making it not only technology is integrated into the design making it not only interesting but also practical. The result is an integrated service centre that generated a sense of exclusivity and a brand identity uniquely it own. "This office is a mindset. It is a creative epicenter, fostering innovation and ingenious breathroughs that have come to be valued as the best in the business. It is a hive of hardworking, quick thinking, and earnest individuals who bond to form a close-knit team that works together and plays together," Jimmy has the last word.

Della House successfully sets a new lifestyle that transcends the drudgery of a working day with spunk and style.