DLF Atria | Gurgaon

The simple yet dynamic profile of DLF Atria makes for a powerful architectural gesture. It is situated on the National Highway in the DLF Cyber City, along with DLF Gateway and DLF Square. The unconventional lines of this fundamentally horizontal building were arrived at by the simple expedient of following the shape of the plot – a largely irregular site of 1.95 acres. The initial architectural inclination was towards a highrise structure. But eventually, as the facility demanded larger floor plates, the designers zeroed in on a 6-storey structure. The central design idea always envisaged creating a building with a forceful disposition in tune with its architecturally strong surrounds.

The design essentially consists of two parts: a basic rectilinear body with glass curtain-walling that houses the office space fronted by a clear glass atrium running the full height of the building from which the structure derives its name. A cantilevered pointed pergola supported by a tapering column further enhances the drama of this 6-storey high atrium. The pergola, which is integrated with the roof, has an upward gradient and gives a sense of movement to the building.

The service areas have been confined to the rear, with the lift core located in the opposite extreme corner, allowing uninterrupted office space along the central sections of the building. The offices overlook green belt zones on its two sides. The treatment of the form and the materials used are in line with the international architectural argot of the other DLF projects in Gurgaon. Further, the fundamental character of the materials in Atria is rather distinct compared to the other developments on the road, which enhances the stand alone quality of each development.