Concept for studio & co-working space
“When parametric software and traditional Swabian craftsmanship complement each other.”
MAVEO GmbH is one of the leading agencies for CGI in Stuttgart, Germany. A modular and sustainable space concept with high-utility value and an organic design language was created. For the redesigning of the office space – a former industrial loft in the city centre — a design language was sought that would reflect the company's digital self-perception while maintaining traces from the past. The concept maintains the character of the space by carefully renovating the walls, floors, and ceiling and by adding a modern element. At the same time, only sustainable, regional materials were to be utilized. The implementation was to be carried out by local carpenters and the delivery routes were to be as short as possible.
The studio was to be divided into several areas. The workspace, hallway, and open space were to be separated from each other while maintaining the studio's spaciousness. Access needed to be maintained for the neighbouring studios along the main facade sharing the main entrance. The client’s wish was a semi-private but open space without separating the room from the kitchen and meeting area. Thus, a multifunctional wall system was created from 84 spruce wood boxes. The multifunctional partition wall consists of prefabricated spruce wood boxes. The four different box types are positioned according to their functionalities. They either allow light into the studio, offer open shelves, completely closed storage space, or are part of the lighting concept. The box dimensions are based on standard document file formats.
The parametrically generated partition wall twists with a smooth “wave-transition” from straight at start and end to rotated towards its tip as an inviting gesture facing the entrance. Views are analysed to understand perforation and light distribution inside, as well as outside the office space. Not just the visual but structural performance of the overlapping boxes needed to be taken into consideration.
“With interior architecture and the execution in spruce wood, we had good experiences during the realization of the Trisoux Bar in Munich. But for the MAVEO room concept, the functionality was brought into focus. The parametrically generated "wave" creates an inviting impression and includes the semi-private work area. The integrated pivot-door consisting out of 9 interlocking boxes serves as the main access to the offices and can be closed and locked seamlessly within the wall. Modular construction, high-utility value, and digital aesthetics symbolise the corporate identity of Maveo GmbH— local, flexible, and hi-tech.” Martino Hutz / Architect.
“As a CGI company, it was important to us that the workplace has a modern and digital touch. At the same time, comfort and well-being in the rooms were essential. Therefore wood, as a warm and sustainable material that provides a balanced indoor temperature was chosen. Stuttgart craftsmen were able to completely prefabricate the individual boxes and then assemble them to fit perfectly.” Dominik Kreitmeir / MAVEO GmbH
