NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister’s Office will move out of the imposing sandstone walls of South Block into Seva Teerth, a newly built executive complex under the Central Vista project, on Thursday, marking a decisive break from the architecture and work culture of the past.
For decades, South Block symbolised authority and hierarchy. Thick walls, narrow corridors and closed chambers defined how power functioned. Access was limited, movement was structured, and decision-making remained confined behind heavy doors. Seva Teerth represents a conscious departure from that model.
The new Prime Minister’s Office is built on an open floor design. Instead of enclosed cabins, officials now work in shared spaces meant to encourage collaboration and faster coordination. Senior officials say the design is intended to change how people interact within the system and reduce layers of formality that came with the old building.
While South Block carried a colonial architectural imprint, Seva Teerth blends modern design with Indian civilisational elements. The interiors reflect cultural motifs drawn from India’s heritage while keeping the overall structure functional and minimal. The Prime Minister’s private and ceremonial meeting rooms have been redesigned to host foreign leaders and international delegations in a setting that combines tradition with contemporary infrastructure.
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