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29 Oct 2025 CW Team

It is commonly believed that technology is the key differentiator between a smart and an ordinary workspace. While that is true on one level, it isn’t the whole truth.

Conceptually, smartness as associated with an office has evolved from technological novelty to holistic sustainability, workplaces that not only perform but also inspire, explains Dikshu Kukreja, Managing Principal, CP Kukreja Architects. “A truly smart workplace is not simply a matter of embedding devices or automated systems; it is about creating an ecosystem that balances digital intelligence, ecological sensitivity and human well-being. Smart workplaces are as intuitive for their occupants as they are intelligent in their systems.”

“Technology is not just an add-on but an integral part of a future-ready workplace that empowers people and performance, says Biju Varghese, Managing Director, Blucap Interiors.

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