Haworth opens 8,400 sq. ft. premium workspace showroom in Hyderabad
Spread across 8,400 sq. ft., the facility is designed as an immersive experience centre showcasing the company's global design ethos, innovation, and sustainability-first approach.
Haworth leaders said the Hyderabad showroom reflects the city's growing demand for premium, future-ready workspaces, driven by rapid expansion in IT-BPM, healthcare, pharma and GCC sectors.
'This space is not just a showroom—it's a vision for the workplace of the future,' said Henning Figge, President, Haworth International.
The showroom is housed in a Grade-A, IGBC 'Gold' green-certified building, aligning with the company's ESG principles. It will also function as a collaborative hub for clients, architects, and designers to explore next-gen workspace concepts.
Haworth, present in India since 1997, currently operates seven showrooms and plans to expand to 10 across the country by 2026, a company statement said on Monday. UNI VV SSP
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