Our design philosophy is constructed upon the belief that a workspace is more than just a space for work; it’s a living space. So, the project mission is broader than creating “productive” spaces. We want our design to facilitate human wellbeing.

In the design exploratory phase, we identified states our design should ignite: openness toward each other, a sense of belonging, calm, safety, motivation to learn and discover and empowerment.

The project is headquarter office for the biggest healthcare company, Regina Maria, and it was set within a 700sqm open-plan area, occupying an entire floor of an office building, organized around a central structural core, with peripheral open spaces,  some glaring by too much sun and others lacking natural light.

We need to accommodate 300 individual desks, meeting areas, and a cafeteria. Since some of the teams were brought here from different locations, never working together before, our main intention was to consolidate a sense of community.  That’s why we strategically distributed in the working-units sea, an archipelago of communal islands (from small two-seat capsules to a spacious agora). To give more weight to this, we wrapped the central core of the building in a continuous finishing, which is a custom designed wallpaper. We’ve grouped storage (seamlessly integrated in the central core), printing units, and garbage bins to encourage movement through space and interaction among people.

The conversational islands are raised from the floor, with distinctive ceiling aesthetics to define their purpose. The agora is our favourite place since we managed to give meaning to a dark ample hallway and turn it into a vibrant gathering space. Here, people can eat, read, exchange ideas, make announcements, or simply pass through.  The raised amphitheatrical seating rows were build upon a metallic structure, covered with cork oleum, a 100%natural and tactile finishing.

The overall aesthetic is played between natural shades and textures, simple geometries with curvilinear shapes and mostly on light design. The goal was to create a pretty uniform lighted space, with some focal glows on areas of interest. The intensity and light temperature adapt to natural light changes and circadian rhythms, providing a dynamic environment that evolves during the day. We were very strict about the warmth and color of the light: neutral spectrum, no more than 3000-3500k.

Natural wood partitions add warmth and serve as a backdrop for the reception desk, designed with curvilinear and inviting shapes. Its lower height encourages communication, transparency, and ease of interaction. Each meeting room is subtly differentiated with restrained decoration and a focus on special lighting, that creates a cohesive feeling through the focal glow.

We’ve dedicated a special place in our office space to silent, solo spaces: meditation rooms with soft, soothing colors, natural textures, and the gentle play of light.

A couple of extra bespoke desks were placed near the windows to offer a different point of view. Their purpose is to allow moments of lateral thinking, being visually connected to the outside powerful urban panorama and infinite sky.

For us it’s not just a desk, it is also an emblematic object designed around the main logo elements (by extruding the 2d recomposed logo).

The cafeteria is intentionally more stimulant, vibrant, disruptive, designed to infuse joy. Hosted in an irregular room with limited natural light, this space transcends its initial limitations to offer a juicy / spicy experience. The irregular layout led us to design a central seating island that combines different types of seating and fun interaction.

To offset the lack of natural light, we’ve introduced playful design elements that brings color and character. Whether it’s the colorful chairs, the whimsical wallpaper, or the hanging plants, every detail is a nod to imagination and creativity.

Another special touch are the robust concrete columns, present throughout the space. We designed a graphic at the intersection between Bauhaus and art deco, meant to turn them into a more funny and slim pieces.

For us, this project is about redefining the function of form. That is to nurture wellbeing, especially in a working environment.