Located beside Jaipur Airport in Jaipur, India, The Primus by Sanjay Puri Architects introduces a fresh approach to commercial architecture. Rising across nine levels, the building is made up of stacked capsule-shaped modules that create a distinctive appearance while helping shape a workplace designed for comfort in one of India’s hottest climates.
Designing Around Height Restrictions Without Compromise
The site’s location next to the airport came with a strict building height limit of 30 metres (98 feet). Instead of treating this as a limitation, the project turns it into an opportunity through an efficient layout that maximizes usable space.
Each floor accommodates eight office suites ranging from 60 to 125 square metres (645 to 1345 square feet). The structural system also offers flexibility, allowing neighboring offices to be combined into larger workplaces whenever business needs change. This adaptability gives tenants room to grow without relocating.
Every Office Opens to Green Outdoor Spaces
One of the building’s most distinctive features is that every office connects directly to its own sheltered planter space.
Large sliding glass openings extend each workspace into these capsule-shaped outdoor areas, where lush planting is protected by vertical aluminum screens. The greenery brings nature into the workplace while the screens help filter harsh sunlight, reducing heat entering the building.
These landscaped zones also help soften noise from both the nearby arterial road and the constant activity around Jaipur Airport, creating a more comfortable environment for occupants throughout the day.
Finding Space for Nature Above Ground
The Primus sits in an area with development restrictions, and as such there was no room for traditional gardens at ground level.
Instead, planting has been integrated throughout the architecture itself. Planter terraces wrap every floor, creating layers of greenery that surround the offices, while a landscaped rooftop garden gives occupants another outdoor area to enjoy above the city.
Built for Jaipur’s Challenging Climate
Jaipur experiences temperatures above 40°C for almost eight months of the year, making climate-responsive design essential.
The Primus tackles these conditions with a combination of passive environmental strategies. Shading devices help limit solar heat gain, natural ventilation improves airflow, and integrated planting contributes to a cooler and more pleasant workplace. Together, these features reduce the building’s operational energy demand while improving comfort for the people inside.
By combining adaptable workspaces with integrated greenery and passive environmental strategies, the project creates healthier office environments while significantly lowering its lifecycle carbon footprint. It also offers an inspiring example of how commercial buildings can respond to demanding climates without sacrificing functionality or architectural character.