The central element in the design of the 600-square-metre space is a dividing wall that runs the length of the work space. Clad in diagonally framed wooden beams, the wall’s interplay of lines creates structure and atmosphere, providing a framework that accommodates several more intimate spaces. Half moon shaped cut outs make for windows that reveal more intimate rooms, an intervention to create quiet, private work spaces in the overall open office design. An elongated office table houses 18 monitors, mice, graphic pads and keyboards for as many creative heads.

The interior is a mixture of design and no nonsense. The pinewood struts that support the wall are intentionally left raw and the four perfectly curved openings in the tall wall are placed symmetrically, which gives the entire space a funny ‘sacred’ feel. Black-and-white hanging lights hover above the central work table like UFOs.

At the near end of the room there are two spaces set behind glass doors: a rather sober conference room and a more decorative creativity room. Vintage furniture evokes emotion, most of which comes from vintage shops. Petrol-blue curtains can be used to hide away the whiteboard walls, a smart invention to keep discussions with clients out of sight where necessary.

Parallel to the work island, the smaller units house a room for conference calls, a meeting room and a library. The spacious lunch area, a space that could equally serve as a bar, is set to the rear. The bar itself is clad in gold, with diamond-shaped cut-outs outlined in black. Opposite the bar there are several smaller tables with Emeco Navy chairs.

Photography by Frederik Vercruysse
Pinkeye Studio