African project:
African project:
John Brown Media
Cubana nightclub
Architects, support the argument that creative
dynamic environments.
L
ed by Inhouse Brand
Architects’ director,
Aidan Hart, the redesign of John Brown
Media’s premises aims
to increase connectivity
among staff members
while aligning the
physical environment
with John Brown’s
charged work ethic and creative
output. The new space incorporates
John Brown’s corporate colour, teal,
which is uplifted by vibrant yellow,
and expands on the company’s
informal bird theme motifs that were
in place in the previous offices. A
stylish yet lighthearted Scandinavian
aesthetic runs throughout.
Once past the reception area, the
offices open into a shared space that
includes an open-plan kitchen with a
breakaway dining table and seating.
Directly opposite the kitchen and
table is a series of three eating pods
featuring high-back booth seating in
the company’s signature teal. Because
of its proximity to the kitchen, the
booths have successfully enabled
staff to socialise and engage with one
another while grabbing a bite to eat.
Beyond the kitchen and dining area
lies a lounge area or indoor ‘campsite’.
The ‘campsite’ is kitted out with faux
grass, picnic-like seating, timber plant
boxes and canary yellow wooden
tree-trunks. Brightly hued lounge
seating, a cartoon-covered ‘bed’ and
birdcage light fixtures add delightful
visual fodder. The nod to the outside
world brings a natural balance to the
interior. Multi-functional, the campsite
serves as a versatile informal lounge,
communal gathering space, and
waiting area for guests. With internal
communication increasingly being
driven online, there has been a loss of
intimacy and face-to-face conversation.
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