“Workplaces That Work: Ashish on Strategy, Sustainability & The Future Office” | The CODE EP 108 | India's No.1 Construction PodcastWhat do billion-dollar companies still get wrong about office design? Why are open offices still a thing? And how can India’s outdated workspaces unlock a ₹9,000 crore retrofit goldmine?In this power-packed episode of The CODE, we sit down with Ashish, Director of Interior Design Services at Colliers India, to uncover what it really takes to design high-performance workplaces—for people, profits, and the planet. Ashish Puri is the National Director, Interior Design Services at Colliers India, based in Mumbai. With nearly two decades of experience as a dedicated architect, he’s built a reputation for delivering smart, sustainable, client-centric interior environments.Passionate about marrying form with function, Ashish is a champion of data-driven design, ergonomic solutions, and eco-friendly practices. He firmly believes that “less is more,” and champions incorporating wellness—from indoor air quality to sensor-enabled systems—into every workplace he develops .Under his leadership, Colliers India’s design division has grown across major metros—Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi—and beyond, earning national recognition for its process-driven approach and transformative work environments . He has also been featured as a speaker and panelist at prominent events such as the Smart Office India Summit and “From Concept to Completion,” where he emphasizes seamless integration of architecture, MEP, and project management.From GE and Boeing to Capgemini, Ashish has led projects for the world’s biggest companies—and he’s here to drop real, unfiltered insights on:✅ Why most offices are STILL not women-friendly✅ How to measure if your “creative space” is actually productive✅ Why LEED-certified buildings may be greenwashed✅ What Indian landlords MUST do with outdated buildings✅ Whether the Metaverse will replace your office deskPlus, we dive into spicy topics like open office distractions, retrofitting vs new builds, and the future of AI in workplace design.⏩ Stay till the end for a rapid-fire round full of bold opinions and reel-worthy moments! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with India’s top architects, designers, and builders! Follow us on Instagram: [@indiasno1constructionpodcast] Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Jio Saavn, Audible #TheCODE #ColliersIndia #WorkplaceDesign #OfficeDesignIndia #GreenBuildings #InteriorDesign #Podcast #HybridWork #ArchitectureIndia #WomenInWorkspaces #RetrofitRevolution