Architect and Builder June 2016 | Page 94

INTERIOR FEATURE RED BULL CAPE TOWN INTERIOR DESIGN: GIANT LEAP E ver wondered what the Red Bull headquarters are like? Does your favourite, vibrant brand work in musty old cubicle-like offices? Well, you’d be pleasantly surprised when walking into the Red Bull headquarters in Cape Town. There you will find a fun energetic environment which beautifully captures the brand. Offices with exposed ceilings, distinctive display fridges for their products and a combination of both private and open work environments. It comes as no surprise to learn that Giant Leap 92 was behind the creation of these playful offices. Known for their tagline “Superior Interiors”- Giant Leap did just that when designing the workspace that was to be occupied by Red Bull. The brief was clearRed Bull wanted an office that represented their brand’s identity. In this process, they wanted a space developed that was both creative and functional, an environment where staff can work individually but also collaborate when required. A space of 1,600m2 was to be worked with, and the design needed to both stand out as unique and fit in with their global image. They wanted a total of seven cellular offices with the rest of the area open plan. Each node was created a little differently depending on the work that was to be carried out in that specific space. Three to four small meeting rooms were added into the design, with one main boardroom. The main boardroom is a stunning 20 seater but there is enough space around the main table that you could add in more people if necessary and still not feel closed in. An integral part of Red Bull