PROJECT INFO

Location: Bangalore, India
Completion Date: 2025 (expected)
Project Type: Car Workshop
Size: 9,500 sq ft / ~880 sq m
Scope of Work: Crux Design Studio was appointed to design JLR’s new car workshop in Bangalore, following several successful workplace and laboratory projects for the client. This dedicated 9,500 sq ft facility was strategically located to enable proper vehicle access via a new ramp, resolving earlier logistical challenges. Crux led the concept design, stakeholder coordination, and technical planning to ensure a fit-for-purpose, high-performance automotive testing and servicing space.


JLR – PHASE 4 CAR WORKSHOP

After initially planning to convert a different part of the building into a workshop, only to reallocate it for labs due to access constraints, JLR secured a new space better suited to vehicle movement and operational flow. While the new area resolved many logistical issues around entry and turning, it introduced fresh challenges, particularly around ceiling height, which restricted some of the more ambitious activities engineers hoped to undertake within the space.

Crux approached the project with deep contextual knowledge, having already delivered significant lab space for JLR in the same building. This familiarity with materials, services, and local contractor capabilities proved invaluable in accelerating decision-making and securing the technical clarity needed to move forward.

Design Concept

The workshop design was built from the inside out, starting with the vehicles and engineers, and working outward to define functional adjacencies, turning radii, vertical clearances, and equipment zones. Crux produced extensive sectional studies and turning circle analyses to fine-tune the placement of car bays and ensure realistic manoeuvrability within the tight constraints of the space.

Stakeholder workshops were held to detail all required activities, equipment, power and data connections, and storage needs. Durable materials, intelligent zoning, and clear wayfinding were integrated to support safety, efficiency, and a future-ready environment for JLR’s engineering teams.

Challenges & Solutions

The height of the space remained the central constraint, limiting what types of equipment could be installed and requiring early, precise coordination with engineers to prioritise critical functions. Crux used 3D modelling and scenario testing to evaluate various layouts and service strategies, working closely with the delivery contractor to ensure feasibility without compromising operational requirements.

The successful delivery of earlier phases provided Crux with a strong knowledge base and an established rapport with the local team, allowing for more confident design direction and precise alignment between design intent and execution.

Final Outcome (anticipated)

Due to complete in 2025, the workshop will mark another milestone in Crux’s ongoing relationship with JLR in India. The facility will support core engineering and servicing operations in a carefully optimised footprint, balancing spatial limitations with a clear understanding of operational needs. The project showcases Crux’s ability to evolve with a client’s changing requirements and to deliver highly specialised environments through strategic planning, technical agility, and trusted partnerships.

Key Features

  • Dedicated Workshop – Purpose-built space for automotive servicing and testing.
  • Optimised Access – New ramp and location resolved long-standing vehicle entry issues.
  • Sectional & Circulation Studies – Used to model turning radii, ceiling clearance, and equipment fit.
  • Stakeholder Workshops – Defined all activity zones, equipment needs, and power/service layouts.
  • Material Strategy – Applied proven finishes from prior lab projects for durability and performance.
  • Technical Integration – Close collaboration with the contractor to balance height limits and MEP requirements.
  • Deep Contextual Knowledge – Built on experience from previous JLR lab phases.
  • Ongoing Partnership – Project continues a multi-phase relationship between Crux and JLR.