Wipro Campus

Wipro’s new office campus in Hyderabad reimagines the traditional Indian courtyard within a contemporary high-rise framework, creating a sustainable, collaborative, and climate-responsive workplace for 11,000 employees. Spanning 38 acres in Gopanpally, as part of a 101-acre master plan, the campus introduces four vibrant new towers complementing three existing structures. Designed to surpass conventional benchmarks, the project has earned an IGBC Platinum rating, embodying Wipro’s commitment to environmental stewardship, employee well-being, and community engagement.

The design brief focused on crafting a climate-sensitive campus optimised for nearly one million square feet of workspace. A 15-acre natural aquifer identified through hydrological analysis informed the site planning and design strategy. Extensive simulations studying solar radiation, wind movement, and daylight autonomy guided the evolution of a micro-courtyard typology—minimising heat gain, enhancing natural ventilation, and improving user comfort across the campus.

The architectural composition comprises four north-south–oriented towers emerging from a podium that encloses landscaped courtyards. The podium functions as the social and functional heart of the campus, housing a food court, gym, library, and recreation zones connected by shaded pedestrian streets. The staggered building heights—from nine to fourteen floors—allow self-shading, improved air circulation, and access to lush terraces that serve as extensions of indoor workspaces. Tensile canopies and stepped gateways further enhance shading and create dynamic transitions between built and open spaces.

Drawing inspiration from India’s traditional baolis and ghats, the landscape design integrates water bodies that promote evaporative cooling and reduce ambient temperatures. The façade employs earth-toned clay bricks and a 70:30 wall-to-window ratio to optimise insulation and minimise heat gain—echoing the craftsmanship and materiality of historic Hyderabadi architecture.

Energy performance is further elevated through the integration of radiant cooling, underfloor air distribution, and IoT-enabled monitoring systems. Water management strategies include 100% rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and a 70% reduction in freshwater consumption.

With an Energy Performance Index (EPI) of 65 kWh/m²/year—27% lower than conventional green buildings—the Wipro campus exemplifies the balance between technology, ecology, and human experience. Seamlessly merging traditional climatic wisdom with cutting-edge innovation, it stands as a benchmark for sustainable, future-ready workplaces in India’s evolving architectural narrative.