ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The positive impact on the way of working was additionally achieved by designating individual floors to different levels of expertise , where the ground floor is dedicated to solo starting entrepreneurs thanks to the open plan coworking space , while the higher floors serve the JIC team and established start-ups and more established companies .
Another big aim was to reduce the energy consumption of the building and reduce waste throughout the renovation process . The upper floor is now separated from the ground floor by a glazed partition to avoid unnecessary heat losses and most of the furniture has been repurposed from the previous offices together with the illumination and the main floor finishes .
As the space is designed to attract entrepreneurs , start-ups , and digital businesses , the ground floor is highlighted by an iconic installation representing the identity of JIC as well as interacting with the space . The coloured plexiglass lighting fixture works through the day by casting different colours on the surrounding surfaces , visually connecting the ground floor with the upper floor .
‘ At KOGAA we truly believe in the power of inspiring spaces to make a positive impact on the world around us and the new JIC HQ is the home for innovation where change can happen .’
Materials red and blue corrugated metal plexiglass – organic-shaped walls textile – curtains
Products and Brands Soft Work — Vitra \ www . vitra . com Polygon — Pedrali \ www . pedrali . com Linear steel bench — Muuto \ www . muuto . com Haipot — Dyberg Latsen \ www . dyberglarsen . com Stool 60 — Artek \ www . artek . fi
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