Architect and Builder August/September 2018 | Page 96

Upon entering the 7th floor offices,
guests are greeted by a warm and
welcoming reception area. An impressive
floor-to-ceiling timber installation, which
bears the company logo in crisp black
steel, along with a concave timber
reception desk, are the first points of
contact for visitors. The timber installation
is crafted out of irregular timber slats of
varying lengths that are interspersed with
LED lighting strips.
To the left of reception is a waiting
room, which is decorated in the brand’s
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corporate colours. Asymmetrically placed
black and white metro tiles make for a
striking feature wall. Finishing off the
space is a circular dark blue rug, chairs
covered in streaks of blue, black, grey
and white, and white and timber nested
coffee tables.
The 7th floor features other striking
spaces that extend the nautical theme. The
first is a private room in which employees
can make phone calls without any
disruptions or noise. It is a small, narrow
space that features vibrant wallpaper that
was made to look like stacks of shipping
containers. Minimal furnishings include a
small table with a timber top, rug, armchair
and timber standing lamp.
Elements from the interior design of the
7th floor re-appear on the 2nd floor. When
entering the 2nd floor offices, visitors will
once again be met with a striking timber
installation featuring the firm’s logo in dark
steel. In addition, the asymmetrical black
and white metro tiles and vivid blue wall-
paint featured in the 7th floor waiting room
are repeated in the 2nd floor kitchen.
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