Conference room with a green marble table, cane chairs and painted tribal-art panels on a sliding screen

Ritam Legal

Workplace · New Delhi

The 3,500 sq ft office for Ritam Legal in South Extension is a contemporary law practice rooted in timeless principles. The design draws on the five elements: earth, water, fire, air and space.

Client: Ritam Legal
Location: New Delhi
Sector: Workplace
Scale: 3,500 sq ft
Scope: Workplace, Interior Design

Design response

Natural materials, earthy textures and curated artworks give the office a grounded, dignified character. Handcrafted details and bespoke installations celebrate culture and craft.

The plan balances openness and privacy: collaborative common areas, quiet chambers and meeting rooms. The lobby works as a gallery for the client's personal art collection, beside a glass shaft where water, light and greenery meet.

Reception with a carved timber and brass desk in front of a terracotta brick wall and lattice screen — Reception

A grounded arrival

Terracotta stone finishes give the reception warmth. A sculptural desk of concrete, metal and carved timber sits beside a curated display of art.

A visitor walks past a large framed Pattachitra painting and a boat-shaped planter in the lobby — The lobby displays artworks from the client's collection.

Lobby wall with a framed traditional painting and a cluster of masks

Wall display of carved masks and small sculptures

Corridor lined with artworks and planters leading to the offices

Meeting area with bookshelves, cane chairs and a green marble table

Chambers with character

Each cabin has its own material story. The Managing Partner's cabin pairs a hand-carved mandala and Jaipuri mirror work with a red veneer for Shakti. The Managing Director's cabin uses exposed brick and cane-detailed shelving.