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The interior palette is a nod to the natural landscape outside and the resulting design reflects local cultures while celebrating Western influences .”
The reception , lounge and open plan office spaces are designed to flow into each other whilst creating their own distinct zones . Full height metal-frame screens and open shelving are introduced to create permeable space divisions and circulation paths while allowing ample daylight to enter throughout the day . The openplan reception and waiting area feature embossed mirror polished metal panels , their ripple patterning creating connections with the water element of the canals . Smaller built volumes including a pantry and private meeting rooms have been positioned around the perimeter of the office floor and break up the clusters of openplan space .
A private wing for a company president has also been designed by SHH and is in keeping with the overall design concept , featuring large timber boxes , expressions of metal , and stone finishes . The private wing offers exclusive office and leisure facilities including a gym and dining areas . It also accommodates the president ’ s private bedroom and bathroom as well as smaller private workspaces , a secondary reception lounge and a refined timberwrapped tea room with bespoke joinery . The intention is to create a comfortable and functional environment which accommodates work and a home feel .
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