Office

The Christenson Electric Headquarters renovation transformed the company’s existing office from a disjointed workspace into one with intention and flow. The design reorganizes public, private, and collaboration areas into a hierarchy that supports operations and culture and is strategic with the in-between spaces and how they contribute to the overall office environment. The design-build delivery method enabled Scott Edwards Architecture, Bremik Construction, and the project team to effectively navigate several project challenges, including the need for a complete design reimagining when the COVID-19 pandemic informed how offices would need to evolve. The result is a bright, welcoming space that is functional, comfortable, and helps t... More

The design and aesthetics of an office play a crucial role in elevating the brand image of the organization and creating a conducive and productive work environment for the employees. This office, located on the 9th floor of a corporate office tower building in a high-end business district of Ahmedabad city, is a family-owned financial services provider. The design brief for the team was to create a contemporary, progressive work space, in the 2120 sq ft of built-up area, through a low-maintenance and sustainability-driven design. The client desired a workplace ambiance that emulated an open-plan office layout, while also incorporating private cabins that provided both acoustic and visual seclusion. The scope of the project included interio... More

Renovation protected office building. The new office building is located in the Hertogstraat, which, like the Koningstraat and the Wetstraat, form one of the main axes of the Brussels Warande district. It is an urban ensemble in classicist style, which was laid out according to a design of 1776 by the architect Barnabé Guimard. The whole is protected as architectural heritage. Pilarshoots The old office consisted of a 5-storey rear building in the garden and a 3-storey front building. These were completely demolished with the exception of the front facade. The new office building was given the same footprint as the existing one. In order to better match the current urban fabric, the rear building of the new office building was... More

Stash adopted a hybrid work style which allowed them to reduce the square footage of their office. They took it as an opportunity to move from Tigard back into Portland, where they first got their start 50 years ago. In addition to an open office that allowed for remote collaboration, they needed a robust R&D lab and an inviting retail cafe open to the public. Caption Caption Caption Caption Back in Portland’s bustling city center, Stash’s new headquarters draws inspiration from the culture, architecture, and natural resources of the Pacific Northwest. Stash’s nature-inspired aesthetic, from the incorporation of planters and greenery to the eclectic light fixtures and detailed tile and upholstery s... More

Breve means Brief. Brief. Adjective lasting or taking a short time; of short duration. Brief is the coffee you drink in the morning to wake up everyday. Brief is the nap you take after lunch to recharge and get back to work. Brief is this intervention, and the duration of such. Jaime Navarro Breve (Brief) is a 10 square meter project we designed for Design House 2020 inside Publico Coworking in Mexico City. Because of the location inside a coworking, we wanted to create a space that somehow related to the typology, so we landed on a breakroom, which we understood to be as a refuge of the daily work life, the place where you escape to answer a personal phone call, to get coffee or just take a nap after lunch. Jaime Navarro T... More

Aspirations of an out of the box Design Solution for a Commercial Establishment of a Textile Giant, Handtex Industries, situated in the “Textile City”, was the driving force behind such a bold & beautiful Architectural Expression. Studio Recall The Striking Identity is developed through reinterpretation of the conventional quilling pattern into an unconventional Facade Design by glorifying magnitude of fabric rolls, reinvented through perforated & curved metal sheet installation. The project is conceived as Studio AVT’s ode to the ever so talented & hardworking Artisans & their Craftsmanship. Being an established textile company, serving millions with their handloom and textiles- it will do proper ju... More

Automotive Equipment and Automobiles are the official importers of the SUZUKI brand in Israel. Their logistics center and offices are located in Meuyan Sorek in Rishon LeZion and spread over 10,000 sqm.The office building includes two large showrooms, two office floors, a large dining room and training center. Caption The Design drew inspiration from the automotive world as well as Japanese motifs, such as natural and simple materials and colors with harmonious round shapes.At the entrance to the ground floor, there is a Japanese stone garden with a fish pond surrounding a large and impressive staircase, which connects the two showrooms. A large custom-made light fixture, reminiscent of Koi fish, is suspended from the high ceilin... More

KPMB’s design of the new headquarters incorporates the following core principles: access to light and views, collaboration, and flexibility, to create an environment that is inspiring to work in. The typical workspace involves an open studio with private, glass-fronted offices at the core, a low cubicle design, and tables for impromptu meetings at the perimeter. Caption Caption Collaboration space is an essential part of the design. KPMB designed long-standing collaboration tables sited near teams to accommodate dynamic interaction over physical materials, as well as rooms dispersed throughout the studio that integrates technology and acoustic privacy to accommodate web-based meetings. Flexibility is introduced through offi... More

The former factory of metal objects Grünwald, built in 1907, was first transformed into a designer furniture store by Matthäus Jiszda in 1981. The building was once again restructured to house the offices of the Viennese branch of Dietrich | Untertrifaller. It has also been enhanced by two floors to offer a penthouse and two spacious apartments. Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar The alignment recess is due to the load distribution of the cross-laminated beam-to-wall structure. The plan of the apartments adapts to these structural constraints and takes advantage of them: the supports on the central supporting wall and on the existing dividing walls allow clearing free levels as well as large windows on all the west facade of t... More

With the opening of its Innovation Centre, MICROSOFT implements a series of actions that promote entrepreneurship. Following an architectural competition, the design of the MICROSOFT Innovation Centre was awarded to Α&Μ. The main aspects of the project were the incorporation of the MICROSOFT Innovation Centre inside the company headquarters in Marousi and the remodeling of the existing offices for improved communication and collaboration among staff members. The project was based on the Workplace Advantage program which has been implemented in many MICROSOFT offices worldwide. At the same time, the graphic design proposals by A&M created the desirable corporate identity and have played a catalytic role in the final outcome.... More

Interior design studio KAMI BLUSCH transformed a former library into an innovative start-up centre. Located on the premises of Dieter Schwarz Foundation, Campus Founders became a home for many young entrepreneurs in the region.    Forward-looking interiorThe brand-new interior reflects the entrepreneurial culture and sustainable mindset of the organisation. It offers many interlinking lounges, offices, event spaces and workshop areas to promote a frictionless working experience. All of them come together in the central area, made to connect different spaces and facilitate interactions among users.  It's all-inclusive - whether you want to hold an event, collaborate or work privately, the Campus Founders offers a perfect... More

Design Concept In the initial stage, we have reached a consensus with EP Yaying on the office design of its clothing brand. The key words are balance, inclusiveness and implicitness.Without any decorative elements, all the efforts have been put into simplifying materials. The spatial arrangement and facilities are designed to satisfy people's needs.▼ Beams – a sense of regularity All pipelines and wires are hidden, making the space cleaner and tidier. Milky white latex paint, self-leveling floor and bits and pieces of teak color depicts the space as a whole.▼ The narrow teak wall unit extends to both ends of the wall The heights of ceilings in different areas vary from each other, enhancing the sense of space; The hidden lamps and... More

A strong, decorative approach to copper cladding for both internal and external surfaces – combining three different copper products – defines the redevelopment of Onslow House, a prominent commercial headquarters building in the heart of Guildford. Interior design and external alterations sought to add value to letting space and bring the 90,600 ft² building up to date. The updated massive, glazed entrance atrium incorporates feature walls – including inset doors – faced with horizontal copper panels, alternating in three different surfaces.  Structural columns are similarly enwrapped with alternating finish copper bands and the copper detailing is even continued into elements of bespoke furniture .... More

In the heart of the Wall Street financial district, Lavazza’s New York offices, approximately 800 sqms, bring the distinctive character of the Italian coffee manufacturer to “The Big Apple.” Thanks to vast glazing, the urban landscape bursts into the workplace, thus creating constant interaction between dynamic city-life and the office interiors. The space exudes the brand’s Italian background, thanks to the stratagem of adopting its typical colour scheme as well as featuring the iconic coffee cup as part of the décor. A warm ambiance and delicate surfaces are the key words of this project: the purity of glass, the warm parquet flooring and the echoes of bygone eras in the photos on the walls, transform the... More