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To achieve that goal , Lim + Lu worked with the team at Rosewood Hotel Group to create an environment that is both aesthetically and functionally aligned with their brand .
While housing different specialty departments , it was crucial to create an open office culture where staff from different departments can come together to collaborate . Lim + Lu adopted an open plan where colleagues can easily communicate with each other . To further encourage collaboration , breakout spaces are strategically introduced at the threshold of different departments to create a sense of community .
In addition , there are several nooks throughout the office where employees can find some quiet time to focus on their tasks . Upon arrival at the office , one is greeted by an intimate and cozy reception area . The reception provides a sense of arrival , thus setting the tone of the project . The walls are finished in a sage-green hyper gloss lacquer with contemporary moldings . Two statement semi-circle hammered bronze door handles , embellished with the Rosewood insignia , adorn the lacquer entry doors . Through these doors , the rest of the office is revealed .
Past the reception , one enters a space that ’ s furnished more like a living room or lounge than an office space . This space is the heartbeat of the office . A pantry and long communal bar counter equipped with a well-stocked minibar , coffee machine , and still and sparkling water from the tap completes the space . By offering a variety of seating options , including bar stools , sofas , armchairs , and coffee tables , employees are offered a more relaxed working environment where they can choose to work away from their desk . Employees from different departments sharing the space and working alongside one another brings the space to life .