THE EXPAND LOFT , MUMBAI BY QUIRK STUDIO . PHOTOGRAPHER : PULKIT SEHGAL
The roughly 14-foot high ceilings imbue the space with a sense of expanse which is further enhanced by floor-to-ceiling fenestrations offering abundant natural light & panoramic views of the city . The design identity of the space is centred around the industrial-style which is interspersed with bold hues of yellow , green & red tones that creates a welcome contrast against the overall neutral base - the result is an ingenious workspace with an impactful visual narrative . A sunny yellow as a hue is celebrated across the space in welcome doses & emphasizes the company ’ s very own brand identity as it happens to be a key colour in their logo & branding .
In terms of its spatial configuration , the office has been designed in the shell of the built floor to offer its inhabitants a functional , free-flowing & pragmatic layout of zones . The designated private cabins have been allocated peripheral positions in the layout . A suave monochrome identity , ergonomic sleek furniture & foliage sprinkled around the cabins make them conducive to the team ’ s comfort & design ethos of the office .
Key areas like the conference & meeting room have a flexible layout that helps the end-users utilize the space in a versatile manner through the use of mobile partition systems . Services & community spaces like the open pantry and cafeteria have been flanked to one side of the layout .
The central lounge space acts as the heart of the office where the team members can congregate effectively & work flexibly . The open zone in the office also anchors the large hot desk section , booth seating & a semi-formal arrangement for lounging using statement furniture and a quaint swing ; conjuring a space that acts as a nucleus for conversation & rejuvenation . The ubiquitous usage of glass across the office creates a sense of visual seamlessness in the volume , giving it a larger appearance .
architecture & design magazine
62 | July - August 2021 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA