A New Workplace for a New Chapter
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into value for patients. As part of its relocation to a new office in Bangalore, the organization saw an opportunity to create a workplace that better supported the evolving needs of its people while reinforcing its culture and brand identity.
The vision was to create an environment that enabled focused work and productivity, while fostering a workplace culture that encourages employees to come together, collaborate, and connect. At the same time, the new office needed to align with Astellas' global workplace guidelines, creating a seamless experience that reflected the company's values and Behaviors.
From Employee Insights to Workplace Solutions
Astellas partnered with Unispace to provide design services supported by workplace strategy and space management expertise. To ensure the workplace reflected the needs of Astellas, Unispace conducted interviews and consultations with teams across the organization.
These conversations provided valuable insights into how employees worked, collaborated, and utilized space. A key priority emerged: creating a workplace that maximized efficiency while supporting different work styles and encouraging meaningful in-person interactions.
By combining employee feedback with Astellas' global workplace standards and brand principles, Unispace developed a clear understanding of the organization's future workplace requirements and the space needed to support them.
Designing for Focus and Culture
The workplace strategy focused on achieving a balance between concentration and collaboration.
Through detailed workplace analysis and space planning, Unispace developed an efficient space program that optimized workplace utilization while accommodating a range of work settings. Dedicated focus areas support deep work and productivity, while collaborative spaces create opportunities for knowledge sharing, innovation, and connection.
Every element of the strategy was carefully aligned with Astellas' global guidelines, ensuring the workplace delivered a consistent brand experience while responding to local business and employee needs.
Turning Strategy into Space
A key outcome of the project was the development of an efficient and future-ready space requirement that maximized the value of the new office footprint. Through strategic workplace consultation and space management planning, Unispace helped Astellas make informed decisions about how space should be allocated, utilized, and experienced.
The resulting workplace solution brings together operational efficiency, employee experience, and workplace culture in a cohesive and highly functional environment.
A Workplace Built Around People
By taking the time to understand Astellas' challenges, aspirations, and workplace priorities, Unispace successfully translated insight into impact.
The new Bangalore office provides employees with a destination that supports focused work while creating opportunities to connect and collaborate. Through a people-centric approach and a clear workplace strategy, Unispace helped Astellas create a workplace that maximizes space efficiency, strengthens culture, and supports the future of work.
