Intro
Our goal was to create an office space where employees will be motivated to grow up. We used "hybrid” space principles. Every employee can switch a "remote mode" to office teamwork on demand. We created many Skype rooms for focused work and extended open space for team collaboration. The amphitheater with projectors is a teleconference area between offices in different cities. Thereby we designed a digitalized center for the company's life. Currently this office is a significant example of a hub for employees nor than an office.
Context:
We started working from the location. The office is located in a high tech modern business block in Moscow, Russia. One of the most progressive parts in Moscow today has lots of popular creative clusters: Flacon, F-class, retail sites with loca designs, horeys, young modern companies’ offices. The area, which resembles London rather than Moscow, drives and inspires by a variety of scenarios for work and life. This insight was very important for future design.
Concept:
We developed the design, taking inspiration from Californian slopes’ villas and southern gardens’ aesthetics. The atmosphere is one of the most important things.We took into account several important facts: a brief from the client, an effective working environment idea, aesthetics issues, the space’s transparency and a clean desk concept.
We wanted to emphasize a technological effectiveness by matte natural materials such as concrete and natural wood. We used inverse techniques, when the architectural object is dark outside and light inside. We wanted to create the atmosphere of a luxurious residence with an endless view from the roof-top. There are not many plants at this site.
Architecture and functional layout:
We designed a layout solution where the working areas are distanced from each other. We don’t use partitions and visual and physical dividers. The space is organized by the alternation of space and architectural volumes such as kitchen, bathroom, meeting rooms, amphitheater. The meeting rooms functionally were to become showcases and bright decorative elements decoratively.
Function:
Functionally, it was requested to place: a reception and a communication area, working desks, lounges, places for a focused work. The kitchen and restrooms technically were to be placed at the center of the office. The main hall with a combined furniture arrangement scheme was placed along the windows, separated from the main hall by a wide corridor and plants. The variety of functional areas allows the team to choose different scenarios each time.
Furniture:
Important: all interior elements were designed and custom made according to architect’s sketches. Many details are drawn and adjusted in fact on the site. Given a high artistic challenge, it was important to consider all functional and business challenges. Each material is selected taking into account the relevance of a separate functional area. We used new bar stools ALot into a coworking area near the reception.
Colors and materials:
As part of the idea of creating a southern interior, we chose a copper oak color with a pronounced structure. We filled the entire space with plants, which create the effect of a garden. Signature colors of the Mercuryo brand: black, red, white added like accents.It was decided to use all colors but didn't want to use first-order associations. Basic design code: concrete matte base with color integration and wood volumes. Utilities and furnishings painted in gray and black.
Lightning
Lightning concept was developed in collaboration between a lightning designer and an architect.Linear luminaires with matt diffusers were used above the workstations to create uniform illumination.
Track lights are responsible for both functionality and interior decoration. For example, in the amphitheater area, in addition to general light, the project includes lamps for plants’ life.
For a more comfortable interior, a color temperature of 3000K was chosen.
2700k would not create a work environment at all, and 4000k would not be combined with the dark wood color used in the interior concept.
In addition to lighting horizontal workplaces’ surfaces it was developed a lighting of vertical surfaces. We accented with lights murals, wall art in the meeting room, surfaces of shelves, etc., which adds a sense of comfort to the interior. Thanks to this technique (in a dark interior) the "scene effect" disappears. Directional accent light creates areas with light and shadow, creates rhythm and dynamics.
Details:
Different areas were designed regarding future photos and with the attention to the brand's aesthetics: colored neon light, walls’ murals, a custom made neon table is a point of attraction and a chilling zone.
