Infosys Kolkata is a performance-driven corporate campus designed as a net-zero benchmark for contemporary workplaces in eastern India. Located in New Town, Kolkata, on a low-lying, flood-prone site, the project demanded a resilient and climate-responsive architectural approach.
The design is rooted in Infosys’ long-standing commitment to sustainable development and user-centric work environments. Strategic site grading and a raised, engineered plinth address soil instability and monsoon flooding, while integrated stormwater management ensures long-term resilience. The building footprint responds to the site geometry, organising two symmetrical wings around a naturally ventilated service core with scenic elevators, enabling operational efficiency and flexible, future-ready floor plates.
A contemporary brick façade reinterprets Kolkata’s architectural legacy through a performance-led lens. Extensive solar simulations informed the development of sixteen façade modules, combining vertical fins, recessed glazing, and horizontal light shelves to optimise daylight while reducing glare and heat gain. As a result, over 90% of interior spaces are naturally lit, significantly lowering dependence on artificial lighting and improving occupant comfort.
The open-plan workspace, with clear ceiling heights of 27.65 ft, supports adaptable layouts suited to evolving hybrid work models. Landscaped plazas, shaded pathways, water bodies, and social spill-out spaces enhance the microclimate and encourage informal interaction, reinforcing well-being and collaboration.
With an Environmental Performance Index (EPI) of 70, Infosys Kolkata demonstrates how passive design, contextual materiality, and rigorous environmental modelling can converge to create architecture that is resilient, efficient, and distinctly future-ready.
