McKinsey & Company - Head Office
Ultraconfidentiel is delighted to announce the successful handover of the new head office for McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, in Gurugram.
Spread across 70,000 sq. ft., the workplace enjoys sweeping views—from the dynamism of National Highway 48 to the evolving city skyline—anchoring the space within the pulse of the metropolis.
A Dialogue Between Luxury and Purpose
Continuing McKinsey’s legacy of refined and functional environments, the design seeks to redefine luxury through clarity, craft, and comfort. Every detail, texture, and material has been curated to celebrate the essence of exclusivity while maintaining the firm’s understated elegance.
The guiding philosophy remains rooted in people—a space designed for people, by people. Decades of meaningful placemaking, daylight-filled corridors, and immersive landscapes inspired a bold reimagination—a level up that honors familiarity while embracing the future of work.
The Courtyard: Heart of the Experience
At the core of the concept lies the courtyard—the most cherished architectural element drawn from McKinsey’s previous environment. Reintroduced as the centerpiece of the new office, it becomes a spatial and emotional anchor that ties together the entire experience.
The arrival sequence opens into a crafted composition of water, landscape and light. A fabric ceiling mimics natural skylight and vertical architectural elements break linear monotony, creating the illusion of an open-air courtyard that blurs the boundaries between built form and nature. The courtyard in the social library seamlessly bridges formality and warmth—a social nucleus that encourages spontaneous interaction. Moving through the client suite, the courtyard unfolds again, offering lush green vistas and privacy that bring the outside in, reinforcing calm and focus.
Spaces That Connect and Inspire
Transitioning to the employee neighborhoods, the design emphasizes a balance between collaboration and concentration. Long stretches of workspace are punctuated with creative breakout zones—encouraging connection, dialogue, and serendipitous encounters. Flexible, multi-purpose zones allow for effortless transformation—from intimate discussions to collective forums—reflecting McKinsey’s adaptive work culture.
Detailing the Extraordinary
Every layer of the project reflects attention to detail and precision. From handpicked marbles and bold veneers to sculptural elements and curated artworks, the design celebrates craftsmanship and context. Acoustic baffles and open sightlines enhance spatial flow, while biophilic elements infuse vitality and connection to nature.
The result is an environment that harmonizes function and finesse, structure and softness—a timeless workplace that resonates with McKinsey’s ethos of excellence.
A Collective Vision
The project represents more than an architectural achievement—it symbolizes a shared vision of what the modern workplace can be: a living ecosystem of collaboration, clarity, and calm.
By merging human-centric design with new-age luxury, Ultraconfidentiel and McKinsey & Company have together created a workplace that feels both grounded and elevated—a space where productivity and purpose coexist effortlessly, and where nature once again takes its rightful place at the heart of work.
