Suresh Mistry And Meghna Shetty

This head office reflects the calm minimalism of its product chain. The Mocha Head Office was built in a 100 year old pre-existing building in Mumbai with a design brief that specifically asked for restraint and minimalism. The smstudio team replied by putting in Cuddapah clad black flooring, retaining all the old beams and columns of the erstwhile bakery and putting up grey concrete walls. This accords the space a quaint dated feel which is then contrasted by modern furniture and fittings. The main office cabin overlooks the impressive conference room which itself offers full views of the rest of the office, in effect building up a continuous gallery of transparency. The entire office (5,000 sq. ft. in area) has a slick, industrial feel that is lit by a small army of warm light lamps. The expertise of designing heads Meghna Shetty and Suresh Mistry was employed in recreating the cosy warmth of the flagship coffee chain outlets within the head office as well. Also interesting is the smattering of some smart interior design accents such as a monolithic table made of concrete and an antechamber full of meditative charm.