BW Flex Spaces 2023: Top Players Revolutionising Workplaces

As the world emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, the way we work is undergoing a remarkable transformation. One of the key factors driving this change is the rising popularity of flex spaces, which are revolutionising traditional workspaces and reshaping the future of work. These versatile environments, characterised by their adaptable and dynamic nature, have quickly gained traction among employers and employees alike.

Flex spaces, also known as flexible workspaces, offer a variety of settings that cater to different work styles and needs. Whether it is a fully furnished office, shared co-working area, private meeting rooms, or casual lounge spaces, these flexible arrangements provide an attractive alternative to the conventional cubicles and rigid layouts of the past.

As organisations adapted to remote work during the pandemic, they recognised the benefits of agility, cost-effectiveness, and improved employee well-being that such spaces offer. Companies have been reevaluating their real estate strategies, and the allure of flex spaces has only intensified.
 
 The Initiative

To acknowledge this change and to recognise the leading players in the space, BW Businessworld organised the inaugural edition of BW Flex Spaces Conclave & Awards 2023. This initiative by BW Businessworld and BW Realty World serves as a platform for industry professionals, thought leaders, and experts to convene and delve into the realm of third-party-operated spaces. In addition, the conclave acknowledges the constant evolution of facilities within the industry as well as recognises the consistent upgrading of facilities and how they have adapted to the pandemic.
 
The Process

The applications received for the Flex Spaces Conclave & Awards went through a multifaceted screening process. Over 100 nominations were received, out of which 39 nominees were shortlisted and invited to present before a jury panel. The final winners were decided by the jury members based on parameters such as key initiatives, overall impact, resources deployed, output garnered, and quantitative performance.
 
The Jury

The jury panel was composed of an assortment of industry experts, including Jury Chair Anuj Puri, Founder and Chairman of ANAROCK Property Consultants; Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of BW Businessworld and Founder of exchange4media; Dr. Binti Singh, Urban Sociologist/Author/Academic Dean, Research KRVIA Mumbai, Book Series Editor with Routledge, and Associate Editor Oxford Urbanists; Ar. Prem Nath, Principal Architect of Prem Nath & Associates; Ritesh Vohra, Partner and Head of Real Estate at Investcorp India; Ninad Karpe, Partner at 100X.VC; Pawan Swamy, Chairman and Joint Managing Partner of Credberg; Tripti Kedia, Publisher and Business Head of Realty+; and Vivek Soin, Founding Director of Westcourt.
 
 

The Winners