Corporate architecture

Huckle Design was appointed by Gensler, under Gensler’s global framework agreement with Shell, to serve as the Local Architect of Record (AOR) for the new Shell Oman Marketing corporate office in Mina Al Fahal, Muscat. The project involved the complete architectural design of the proposed G+1 office facility, together with structural and MEP engineering services. Huckle Design The project brings together architectural, structural, and building services design to create a contemporary corporate workplace for Shell Oman Marketing. Al Hajiry More

 Designing for a global brand means, above all, translating its culture into spatial form. When tasked with rethinking Blocks A and B at the Brazilian headquarters of a leading Swedish multinational—spanning 1,522 square meters—Finestra Arquitetura aimed to look well beyond fulfilling a functional program for 114 employees. The ambition was to craft a fluid, contemporary, and deeply human workspace aligned with the company’s Nordic values, transforming the return to in-person work into an inviting catalyst for interaction, well-being, and collaboration. Mahani Siqueira At the core of the proposal is a deliberate departure from the rigid, orthogonal layouts typical of corporate offices. Instead of standard parall... More

La Embajada de Luxemburgo está presente en Costa Rica desde septiembre de 2023, pero hasta ahora había operado desde oficinas provisionales. Cuando decidió establecer la sede definitiva de la representación diplomática y su agencia de cooperación, Luxembourg Development Agency (LuxDev), confió el proyecto a Contract Workplaces. El principal reto consistió en diseñar una sede compartida para estas dos organizaciones que, aunque comparten su origen, representan funciones, valores y formas de trabajo diferentes. La Embajada comprende dos áreas principales: el Consulado, destinado a la atención del público y la gestión de trámites, y la Embajada,... More

The new YTONG Headquarters in Istanbul translates the identity of one of Xella’s most significant building materials directly into architecture. A clear, monolithic volume stands in the urban landscape like an oversized building block. Yet its true meaning emerges from what is taken away from it: the void. tuncer cakmakli architects A courtyard is carved from the centre of the block, becoming a shared space for life and work around which administration, marketing and development are organized. Visual connections, terraces and galleries bring people together, transforming the office building into a small community — a city within the block. Towards the outside, the building remains calm, precise and tectonic. It does not i... More

Squadforce Tech Limited is a Canadian-based technology company dedicated to optimizing and enhancing contact center and customer service operations through artificial intelligence tools. To establish its presence in Costa Rica, the company required a collaborative headquarters featuring multifunctional spaces and an aesthetic that clearly reflected the local environment, thereby distinguishing it from its offices in other countries. The project—executed entirely by Contract Workplaces—was developed within a 489 m² space at the Escazú Village mixed-use complex. The building is notable for having achieved LEED Gold certification in the "Core and Shell" category, a distinction that validates its efficient and sustainab... More

Air Liquide Paraguay, one of the leading suppliers of medical and industrial gases, has been present in the country since 1939. Its activities cover both the public and private sectors, acting as a link between producers and end users of these essential supplies. The company has a facility located in a consolidated urban area of the city of Asunción, where logistics coordination, administration, and distribution activities are carried out. Although functional, the existing building presented inherited building conditions that no longer met current operational requirements or the company's current working model. Sebastian Taveira Sebastian Taveira Sebastian Taveira For this reason, and in response to the gradual return... More

Ford's new World Headquarters represents a bold investment in the future of work, bringing thousands of employees together in a purpose-built environment designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and connection. The 2.1 million-square-foot campus was installed to support evolving workplace needs while creating a distinctly Ford experience through thoughtful architecture, materials, and branded design elements throughout the facility. At the heart of the building's public spaces, Banker Wire's Delta 24RG metal drapery serves as a striking design feature integrated directly into the lobby lighting installations. Finished in custom powder-coated Ford blue and white colors, the suspended mesh curtains introduce texture, movement, and depth... More

The renovation of the Amcham office, carried out in its main building, continues an ongoing process of upgrading the institution’s spaces. Designed by Space Plan, the project consolidates a unified spatial identity, in dialogue with previous interventions—such as the annex building—and aligned with the organization’s culture. João Paulo Prado João Paulo Prado João Paulo Prado João Paulo Prado João Paulo Prado The starting point was the reconfiguration of a workspace that had operated for over a decade without updates. The intervention involved demolishing existing structures and defining a new layout guided by clearer circulation flows and an expanded range... More

The expansion of Nelogica, a financial software developer headquartered in Rio Grande do Sul, into São Paulo led to the creation of a new office designed to reflect the company’s culture of innovation and dynamic spirit. Designed by Space Plan, the project is based on a relayout study of the existing space, guided by the search for clarity in spatial organization and alignment with the operation’s new demands. Dandara Bettini Dandara Bettini Dandara Bettini The reorganization of the floor plan prioritized the flow of daily work and interaction between teams. The staff area was structured as a large open space, fostering integration across departments. Meeting rooms of different scales were distributed thro... More

Designed by Königsberger Vannucchi, HY Pinheiros is a mixed-use development in the Pinheiros district of São Paulo. Developed through a partnership between Hines Capital and construction firm Porto Ferraz, the project responds to the demands of contemporary urban workplaces while strengthening the relationship between the building and the public realm. Anchored by a LEED Gold-certified corporate office tower, the development prioritises spatial flexibility, daylight access, and urban connectivity as part of its environmental strategy. Pedro Vannucchi The project occupies a prominent corner site at the intersection of Rebouças Avenue and Teçandá Street. From the outset, the design was shaped by two pri... More

The Khmer Beverages (KB) Experience Pavilion in Phnom Penh integrates industrial functionality and refined aesthetics into a single, cohesive structure within the active compound of KB Brewery by Chip Mong Group. The Pavilion is designed to serve multiple functions, balancing corporate branding requirements with a high-performance hospitality experience within an operational industrial environment.  Wantha Images The exterior utilizes layered geometries and expansive glazing to form a circular structure that responds directly to climate and orientation. A facade system of double-layered glazing and extended overhangs reduces solar heat gain, while structural clarity and transparency connect the interior with the landscaped surrou... More

The challenges of urban density and growth are inevitable in large metropolises, and Mexico City is no exception. Within this context, Iztapalapa stands out as the city’s largest borough in both area and population. Its territory combines commercial, industrial, and residential activities; however, corporate workspaces remain scarce. As a result, many residents face long daily commutes, with considerable effects on the economy, time, and overall quality of life. Recording Architecture - Paco Álvarez This project proposes an alternative relationship between context, architecture, and the dynamics of a work environment. The intervention began with the refurbishment of two adjacent abandoned houses, reconverted into a three-... More

With the new office of the advisory and consultancy company, the characteristic volumes of the Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Building gain an unconventional complement: wide and neutral spaces mark the 350aqm that open like an art gallery connected to the outside. The project’s concept born from the desire for an office that “don’t look like an office”, with spaces that have personality and convey a sense of movement. CEO Gustavo Kruger’s interest in works of art and voyages on the high seas inspired the development of environments where artistic productions are the protagonists. Fran Parente Fran Parente Fran Parente Fran Parente Fran Parente Fran Parente Divided into three zones &nd... More