As a small-scale expansion of the BASAO headquarters office in Xiamen, the new space needs to accommodate several private offices and a meeting room. Accordingly, based on the site proportions and the existing circulation paths connecting to the original office, we consolidated the traffic flow as much as possible, devising a layout that meets the program requirements within a compact footprint: private offices are placed along the window side to enjoy natural light, while the meeting room is located on the opposite side of the corridor.
With fluted glass partitions, they receive indirect daylight while ensuring privacy. The corridor serves as a linking spine; through subtle treatments of proportion, material, and detailing, it conveys a gentle and modest character, feeling open and welcoming despite its narrow width.
What we pursue in our design is precisely this simple and soft spatial quality: within a limited area, with minimal ornamentation, allowing each function to find its proper place and light to flow naturally, ultimately presenting a calm, practical, and understated everyday atmosphere.
