DLF Downtown: The Future-Proof Workspace

Far from the bygone times when real estate was analogous to an economic commodity, contemporary society acknowledges it as a service that can bring affirmative experiential change on individual and social levels alike. Specifically, in the commercial sector, the occupiers' evolving demands have augmented 'the aspirational' to the unalienable 'must-haves'.

The workforce today is inclined towards businesses that are not only aware of their social responsibility but are proactively working towards creating this holistic working ecosystem.
The sterile, fluorescent-lit workspaces, with enclosed cubicles, are fast becoming obsolete in today's evolving workforce-driven market dynamic. Instead, in the post-pandemic world, workers crave flexible workspaces which cultivate spontaneous communication and collaboration, fulfilling the innate human need for community. Not only that, but such community-driven workspaces also become a nexus for higher employee performance and technological innovation.

Further, with the entire world and India on a mission to actualize a net-zero carbon emission economy, real estate developers today are focused on creating responsible assets. The pandemic has only served to accelerate this need to curate environmentally responsible workspace ecosystems. The future of work warrants workspaces that are attuned to their responsibility to the environment. Therefore, companies today are endeavouring to create a technologically innovative, flexible, and environmentally responsible workspace that facilitates a healthy work-life balance.

With over 75 years in the real estate sector, at DLF we foresaw the changing currents of the workforce culture. We recognize that the modern workforce requires an environment that enables a free play of innovation and collaboration. Our latest state-of-the-art development viz., DLF Downtown, Gurugram exemplifies our consistent efforts to provide futuristic office spaces.
At DLF Downtown you will be the recipient of a myriad of benefits that will make your workspace a luxurious experience. We will briefly elaborate on these benefits as follows.

A New Age Office Space:

• DLF Downtown introduces you to a modern workspace environment wherein you get to experience well-planned modern spaces with futuristic amenities. The architectural marvel designed by Calliston RTKL manages to capture the essence of what the modern workforce is aiming towards. From the state-of-the-art ultra-wide lift lobbies to the high-speed elevators, we at DLF understand that the future of work requires only the best. With the built environment at Downtown conceived to optimise daylight penetration, the workspace has visually stimulating natural sunlight brightening up the space. This. not only enhances the aesthetic quality of the office but also helps to increase employee productivity.

An Exclusive Business Address:

• DLf Downtown is strategically located in India's foremost IT and Business Hub of Gurgaon. Owing to the rapid development of infrastructure and large-scale investments, the city has emerged as one of the meccas of modern Indian IT activity. Today the city is home to leading international and national IT companies, with over 250 Fortune 500 companies gracing its avenues. DLF Downtown is located right on the Delhi-Japipur Expressway and is one of the most sought-after locations in Gurgaon.
• It is located on National Highway-48, with a 16-lane signal-free expressway providing a chaos-free entry into the Millenium City. It is in close proximity to the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
• The business and recreational epicentre of Gurgaon, Cyber Hub is at a also located here and is in close proximity.

• Commuting to this premium business complex is further made easier due to it being located adjacent to the rapid metro station of Moulsary Avenue.
• At a distance of barely 1 km, are leading hospitality facilities viz., The Leela, Oberoi, and Trident.
• India's leading hospitals like Medanta Medicity, Max, and Fortis are also close by.

A Holistic Workspace:

• In a fast-paced, hectic modern working environment, technology has been blurring the boundaries between professional and personal life. This has led to a certain level of compounding work stress. Employees are often faced with a lack of infrastructure for them to cultivate a healthy work-life equilibrium. This not only leads to a decline in employee performance, and increased employee turnover but is massively detrimental to their mental and physical well-being.
• At DLF, we understand that the workforce performs at the optimal level when there is an adequate framework to facilitate work-life balance. Touted as the next-generation business district, DLF Downtown brings to you a synergistic dynamic of futuristic office spaces merged seamlessly with other amenities. From fine dining avenues to cafes to high street retail stores, here everything has been planned in stages and phases to ensure client wellness.

Safe and Sustainable Workspace:

• At DLF Offices, safety is of paramount importance. We have empanelled round-the-clock security personnel to man the office buildings as well as installed 24*7 CCTV surveillance. Further, the office space has been equipped with a MERV-14 air filtration system to ensure toxic-free air for its occupants.
• Further, our office is set to be LEED-Platinum certified by the US Green Building Council and is in strict compliance with GRIHA norms. The norms serve as a measure of a building's environmental performance over its lifecycle, with the built environment reporting a 30-50% reduction in energy consumption. From energy-efficient lighting to rainwater harvesting systems to zero discharge centralised sewer treatment plant, Downtown is making a concerted effort to ensure ecological sustainability.

Spread over an area of nearly 11 million sq. ft.,DLF Downtown (to be developed in phases, with the first phase active and operational) is most ambitious verticals. DLF Downtown is a fine symphony of premium office spaces built at par with international standards, replete with a plethora of urban amenities and encircled by robust social infrastructure. The landmark destination is benchmarked to perfection and is destined to be the hub of business and leisure activities in times to come.