Openspace

In December 2023, HR&A Advisors, a firm dedicated to creating dynamic, resilient, and equitable communities, opened their newly renovated Washington, DC office at 1700 K Street Northwest, situated in the heart of Ward 2. This location, spreading over 3,233 SF, resonates with the firm’s philosophy of shaping vibrant, resilient, and inclusive communities. The renovation, costing approximately half a million, followed a Design-Bid-Build method, focusing on tenant-specific modifications.  Moya Design Partners Reflecting HR&A’s innovative spirit, the office now features a contemporary reception, a warm waiting area, and adaptable huddle rooms, encouraging collaborative and imaginative interactions. The heart of the... More

Located in a former street-level shop on Rua da Paz, in the heart of Boavista, Porto, the new offices for Plaintec Contractors reflect a thoughtful transformation of a compact urban space into a refined, contemporary work environment. The project explores the interplay of materiality, transparency, and openness, creatting an atmosphere that balances functionality with architectural clarity. The design embraces the original commercial shell while introducing a calm and tactile palette. Terrazzo flooring spans the space, offering a durable yet elegant surface underfoot. Light wood is employed extensively, from custom furnishings to vertical cladding throughout. Floor to ceiling glass partitions subtly define work zones without compromising th... More

House AB is a 300 sqm project that embodies warm minimalism and a symbiosis with nature. Natural light is central, with skylights and patios creating a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors. The spaces are designed to be bright and airy, with partitions ensuring privacy without disrupting spatial continuity. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption The winter garden, featuring exotic plants, adds a sense of tranquility. The open plan and modular furnishings promote versatility, while the patio provides an atmosphere of relaxation and ease, enhancing the overall harmony of the home. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Capti... More

The task was to create a clean, modern and comfortable space for a young family to live. It turned out soft and bold at the same time. Emphasis was placed on the red shade of burning umber. Caption The main idea of ​​the project was to implement a minimalist, but at the same time bright interior, free from unnecessary things. Caption A three-room apartment with an area of ​​76 sq.m is located in the center of Kyiv, in a house built in 1980, built according to a special project. The designer's arsenal included ceilings 2.7 meters high, a large corridor and a miniature kitchen.  Caption The apartment is conditionally divided into a public area and a private block. The first part consists of a living room, a tiny kitchen... More

rennovation BUDÉ  project reinterprets one of the apartments of the BUDÉ HOUSING ESTATE, a housing complex designed by Georges Addor and Jean-Jacques Honegger in the early 1960s. alberto moncada This concept aims to respond to the ongoing debate on contemporary living and the criticalities around domestic space design, with a revolutionary approach to improve its functional rigid scheme. alberto moncada Internal partitions have been replaced by walk through joinery and movable panels. The use of full-height doors enhances the spatial continuity between the two former distinct areas of the house. alberto moncada These two solutions result in a multifunctional space that emphasizes the panoramic views and... More

BVS is undergoing a major expansion to increase enrollment from 800 to 3000 students, quadrupling the size of the campus within a tight and irregular site. The central challenge being how to incorporate the new program without decreasing the student to open space ratio. The solution organize and distribute programs in a way that creates large open spaces in the form of terraces at multiple levels. Copyright of MAP LLC These interconnected terraces serve many functions such as an attractive way to traverse up and down various parts of the campus, an emergency egress (in a high seismic zone), outdoor learning environments, gathering places and rainwater collection and dispersion system essential for the landscape in creating biophilic e... More

An unsuable public open space converted to be more inclusive and public open space More

This rough space has the special gift of an industrial yet monumental aesthetic, a beauty that we decided to exalt through a solid balance between two simple materials wood and concrete. The workspace is punctuated by board-marked concrete columns, which have been left exposed throughout as contrast to the refined surfaces of dark afrormosia wood and white plasterwork used elsewhere. The rectangular floor plan, with its clear proportions, is designed to effectively connect working, meeting and leisure spaces through several long monumental corridors and passages, enhancing fluid interactions between employees, visitors and partners More

The interior features modern Scandinavian-style furniture and a lighter coloured timber, to make the space feel welcoming and bright. Oak timber clads the walls and ceiling to create the sensation of a "cocoon" with views of the mountain beyond, with inherent characteristics that form textures and colours while evoking sensations of warmth, cold balancing feelings of soft and hard to the touch. Concealed sliding panels, discrete hand pulls and hidden cupboards conceal storage throughout the Chalet.   More

The design of ‘Blue House’ was determined from the very start of the process by the exposed concrete beam that runs parallel to the facade, dividing the apartment in two areas: the wide, sun-drenched space by the windows and balcony, and a long, narrow and much darker space on the entrance side.   To address this situation, we designed a ‘blue-coloured’ millwork piece along the entrance wall, extending the color on the ceiling towards the beam. This built-in piece provides with a working area, storage space, and a hidden washer & dryer set. Eventually, it could also hold an extra sleeping unit for guests with a comfortable couch below the shelves.   The open kitchen sit... More

Mason & Associati is an accountants office located in Camposampiero (Padua), and this project presents their new headquarters. The new Mason & Associati offices implemented by connecting two existing units affect the entire second floor of a commercial-executive building in the center of Camposampiero. The adaptive reuse of the existing space led to the demolition of almost all the internal partitions that allowed to obtain an open space plan in visual continuity, while helping to clarify the transits and the definition of static and dynamic areas.   The renewed space, open to light even in the most internal environments, thanks to the continuous window tape that favors the entry of natural light throughout the day, making th... More

Noodle.ai is an emerging Enterprise AI® and its new office in Bengaluru is all about its people. The office design resonates with the employees and gives them a dynamic work environment. The basic theme behind Noodle.ai's office is the Eudaimonia Machine Concept. Eudaimonia is a Greek word, commonly referred to as 'human flourishing in terms of design'. Just as the word suggests, the entire office space is designed to meet the functional requirements of the company and its people.   Following the Eudaimonia Machine Design, the office journey starts with the gallery area. This part of the office serves as a hall of fame that displays the company's work, awards, and recognition. Next to it is the office reception, that gives a warm... More

The innovative headquarters of Sorgenia are a part of a profound business transformation in which its spaces represent a new starting point. Our task was to mark the physical space with the strength and determination with which Sorgenia is reasserting itself on the free market of energy.It was important to strengthen the relationship between Sorgenia and its employees, this is why we worked on spaces that know how to trigger a strong link between the company and its staffers, where they can establish a real sense of belonging and pride. It is part of the desire of the brand to change and give its clients the possibility to do so as well, through the choice one of the core values that Sorgenia is built on which is also directed inw... More