DESIGN NAME: Astor Hellas HQ
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Office space
INSPIRATION: In order to “break” the rigidity of the building’s rectangular floor plan, we decided to fragment the space into more energetic volumes that would make each office area appear larger and more connected to the one next to it. The daily operations of the company require constant interchange between its various divisions and visual communication is equally important to vocal one. The transparencies allow for a more direct approach between employees, while at the same time their juxtaposition creates an illusion of a much bigger space.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Astor Hellas, a leading wholesale international trading company in the Greek market, approached us to design their new headquarters in Thessaloniki, an office space that would gather all of their functions in an open environment which would reflect both their values and their brand position.
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FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
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TAGS: office, interior, minimal, ergonomic, corporate
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CHALLENGE: Having to tackle the reverberation issues that could be caused by the glass divisions, softer and more sound-absorbing materials were used throughout (cubicle dividers, flooring, etc.) in order to provide a work-friendly space by eliminating the environmental noise from office machines and minimizing background ones from phone calls and conversations.Storage space and amenities are hidden behind the wood-cladded walls, thus avoiding visual clutter which is crucial in an information-filled workplace.
ADDED DATE: 2014-10-24 14:52:37
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Maria Malindretou-Vika and Panos Voulgaris
IMAGE CREDITS: Photographer Giorgio Papadopoulos
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