© Pidilite Industries

Stillleaf | Quiet Concrete

Stillleaf – Quiet Concrete is a floor design project for the reception area of a corporate office, conceived as a moment of pause within a dynamic corporate environment and in the bustling city of Mumbai.

The project explores how material restraint, subtle texture, and symbolic detailing can shape first impressions

At its core, the floor is composed of micro-concrete, chosen for its muted tactility, seamless continuity, and architectural neutrality. Embedded within this plane are delicate brass inlays of ginkgo leaves, carefully scaled and positioned at different areas within the floor plan.

    • Year | Location :

      2024 | Mumbai

    • Sector | Area | Product:

      Reception | 250 sqm | Micro-concrete

    • Client | Architects :

      © Pidilite Industries |

  • Develop a floor concept for a corporate reception in Mumbai - through right product selection, CMF, detailing, and design translation.

  • The floor creates a moment of pause at arrival.

    Muted micro-concrete keeps the space seamless, while the brass ginkgo inlays add a refined signature. The result feels premium and distinctive without being loud.

    • Trends & Context Research

    • Concept and design development

    • CMF strategy (tone, texture, sheen)

    • Inlay motif scaling and placement logic with detail resolution (junctions, edges)

    • Sampling / mock-ups

    • Design translation and site checks

    • Adobe Illustrator | AI

    • Creative direction - Photo Videoshoot

  • With a neutral base, small misalignments and application regularities show up quickly.

    Clear application plan and mock-ups are essential to keep inlays clean, aligned, and consistent in the final build.