Capital One

Entering Capital One at JVC is like entering a proposition for a bolder kind of workday: a commercial development with office spaces and retail by Centurion Developers. The low-rise epitome presents a serious force of a carefully thought out headquarters, mixed with the dynamism of a contemporary corporate centre. The establishes façade is a result of the success story and is positioned as more than a location, it is a state of being that makes one step forward. What begins with the stunning first glass facade that looks into the street, and continues in the carefully staged interior arrangements, it is a bold urban declaration, made to fit within the establishment of companies that prefer to face the urban environment. The development is an extension of Capital one Motor City and brings the realized success of it forward into the Jumeirah Village Circle by creating a work environment that not only portrays success, but also one that is aimed at success.

Location, in and of itself, is an argument, JVC combines that argument with sharp particularity in Dubai. Situated in Jumeirah Village Circle – a neighbourhood developed specifically to be tranquil with serene landscaping and balanced urban living. The project locates the businesses in proximity to the key nodal points in Dubai. Located just minutes away is Circle Mall, with Dubai Sports City, Dubai Hills Mall and the Miracle Garden being within rapid driving distances, which allow one to have work be connected to their lifestyle. Any of the following amenities are easily available to service hospitality needs of clients and executive commutes; Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa or the Dubai International Airport is within easy travelling distance.

The design of architecture is articulated in an expressive and contemporary language: clear and large-scale geometry, a prominent facade, and a building that is effective both at a street and block level. The project is contextualized with a line that specifies its agenda, indicating that it is constructed in order to reign, a factor that is suggestive of the mantra that characterizes design, which is that form follows its functionality without sacrificing a discourse of superior finishing. The use of the facade system and the mass disposition of the building gives smooth and corporate appearance with options of varying interior layouts.

Drop-off zones and an inviting lobby are as much an intentional gesture as functionality and convenience, rather than a secondary consideration and design. Every visit allows reception and elevator zones to be arranged efficiently, and exterior boundaries are focused on outdoor seating and landscaping leaning thresholds between public space and private workplace. This is the architecture that reads business requirements – presence, clarity and spatial intelligence – and presents it with a discreet confidence.

The façade is a modern office and is characterized by what is provided in addition to the boardroom as well as what is done in the boardroom. Its amenities such as an activated indoor gym, outdoor gym, lap pool, where a team can have a quick inducing rejuvenating swim, large outdoor sitting area, which promotes casual gatherings and rest areas can help a group rejuvenate without leaving the location. Shopping spaces that line the front of the building are attractive and convenient in terms of easing everyday needs and are directly in the proximity of businesses so they can continue to maintain business constantly. These amenities do not come as the add-ons; rather, they are a part of the overall ecosystem within a workplace that aims to attract and retain talent, support workforce wellbeing and enable unintentional interactions.