Office
An Old Carpentry Workshop Maintains its Essence even Though it has been Transformed into an Architectural Workshop
By Magaly • Nov 1, 2018

Transforming, rescuing and recycling were the main themes in this new work space, ensuring that the essence of the house and the old carpentry workshop were not lost. The architects and designers Carlos Cardona, Diana Amador, Paulina Gonzalez, Felicia Ureña, Merlina Stephens, Alberto Molina, Jessica Young, Miguel Montor, and Francisco I. Bustillos from the Miguel Montor Architecture Workshop were all involved. They had this study house that they found interesting, and that, mixed with the idea of an architectural workshop, they wanted to achieve a place where they could discuss materials, details, textures, and environments. It would be the perfect place for brainstorming and contemplation.

The area of 145 square meters is distributed in 4 levels: reception and showroom on the ground floor, two levels of work areas, and a roof where a small meeting room and a private one were located, the latter separated by a small terrace.







The goal was to achieve a study and architecture workshop where the aura of experimentation was always present and felt, as well as the essence of that house, and that the angel of that carpentry workshop remained present in this new work space, integrated as a renewed member of the alley.















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- External details
- Details of the exteriors in wood
- Views of the external gardens
- View of the interior from the outside
- Interior with wooden walls
- Internal walls in concrete
- Wooden stairs
- Small work area
- Offices
- Offices
Modern and Elegant Offices Designed by the Firm TheDesignGroup
By Magaly • Sep 26, 2018

These modern and elegant offices belong to the DHL company, known worldwide as one of the leading international transport companies that offers international courier, parcel, and express mail services. For its design, the company hired the interior design firm TheDesignGroup, who were responsible for designing, building, and carrying out the project of its new offices located in Warsaw, Poland.

For the team in charge, the interior of an office is a combination of a multitude of styles that create an elegant space for the employees, while simultaneously being a less formal space. Elegance and modernity prevail in the reception area, the first point of contact with any potential client. The work areas have a uniform gray and white style with visible yellow elements. The social interiors, recreational areas that include games like table football, and the resting areas of the employees are designed in a slightly more varied climate.

Based on this, the design was carried out, respecting each of the details and thus reaching a truly modern result. They’re definitely spaces that reflect a clear and distinct personality, while at the same time offering functionality.










- Elegant relaxation area
- Modern and elegant reception area
- Rest area in gray and yellow
- Modern office areas
- Relaxing area full of color
- Shared office area
- Meeting room
- Cafeteria area in industrial style
- Games area
Offices Where the Industrial Style Gives a Touch of Originality
By Magaly • Sep 25, 2018

These modern offices with a distinct and charming industrial style have been designed by the firm Squire & Partners in collaboration with the design firm Oktra in 2018. They have an area of 50,300 square feet and are located in Southwark, in London, England.

The offices belong to Ministry and are part of a recently opened coworking space and an exclusive club. In them, the professionals and creatives of the industry could gather and collaborate; this had been one of the requirements for these spaces. To do this, the firm worked directly with the designers, and created spaces for entertainment and coworking for the next generation of creative rebels.


It was important to expose the original fabric of the building to comply with the design specifications, so it was sought to maintain existing materials as much as possible. The plaster and the masonry were preserved in many places with several bare walls to reveal the history and the rawness of the building. The result: original spaces full of charm.
The sound booths, the space for events, the cinema, and the external and internal bars with a fully equipped kitchen will support the complex as an entertainment space, promoting functions and events within the music industry.





- Entrance with aged brick walls
- Wide relaxation area
- Modern waiting area
- Offices with modern furniture and rustic floors and walls
- Modern bar area
- Cinema area
- Outdoor terraces
A Modern and Full of Luxury Offices, which Develops the Creativity of its Workers
By Magaly • Sep 5, 2018

In this space of 5,000 square feet, the offices of MOJEH, a fashion magazine that writes about the latest trends in men’s and women’s fashion from around the world, were designed. To carry out the project, the interior design firm Swiss Bureau was contracted in 2017. They are located in the modern city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The client wanted a workplace that reinvented his new offices in Dubai. The brief presented was to create a bright, functional, and well-planned interior that would stimulate creativity. We worked hand in hand with the general director of the magazines, Mojeh Izadpanah and his team to carefully structure the delivery of a work experience that would represent their brand.



The place has a clean, warm, and unique appeal that is distinguished by the simplicity of its materials. White marble, gold paint, and black metal combine perfectly to provide that simplistic, elegant and chic style.
The client wanted an office where they could invite the best fashion brands such as Prada, Louis Vitton, and Cartier. The entire office has been designed to increase employee performance, improve the flow of energy and create a well-balanced office space where employees feel productive.








- Modern and luxurious entrance
- Main entrance with white marble wall
- Elegant entrance
- Reception full of good taste
- Glazed walls divide the spaces
- White marble walls
- Office with glass walls
- Modern work areas
- Modern and elegant office
- Work area
- Meeting space
- Modern offices
Industrial Facility Designed to Control a Water Reservoir
By Magaly • Jul 26, 2018

This construction, designed and carried out by the architect Pedro Geraldes in 2018, is part of a concept of an industrial installation for global energy company EDP. It is meant to act as a base for the observation and control of a dam in case of emergency.

It is located in Ermida, central region of Portugal, in an area bound by a beautiful watercourse and surrounded by a large forest. This contemporary industrial building aims to reinterpret traditional buildings, honoring the name of the location and respecting the materiality of the architectural history of the company.
The construction needed to remain in a high location, protected from floods and allowing a perfect view from the inside to the dam. This made interventions in the landscape necessary, which resulted in a high-level platform and vehicle access leading to the entrance of the building.


The design of an industrial building in a forest area, with some traditional buildings with sloping roofs, made it possible to envision how a contemporary industrial building could fit into this landscape.
The entrance is totally opaque in aluminum, with the exception of two glass doors, while the rear facade is entirely glass, except for the area where ventilation was required.






- View of the road that leads to the place
- View of the construction on top
- Main entrance in aluminum
- Entrance with concrete bases
- Details of the concrete roof
- Details of the concrete roof
- Interior with glass walls
Offices in Vietnam with a Completely Renewed and Innovative Air
By Magaly • Jul 3, 2018

The architects Dao Thanh Hai and Nguyen Hanh Nguyen, working for architectural firm Nhat Viet JSC, together with the interior designers Thien Ngan and Dieu An, have recently designed this space of 160 square meters. It is located in Tran Hung Dao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Specifically, it is next to Bui Vien pedestrian street, a busy place and known as a tourist and cultural area of Saigon.

Although it is an old building, it is not so old as to need to be conserved; as such, it has not gone under renovation. This also implies, of course, that it is not in a ruined state and does not need to be demolished or reconstructed. Although the land is located in the best location of the District, the value of the real estate is almost nil. The people here do not sell, do not rent, and do not do any kind of business.





The design team has devised a concept of “reuse” higher than usual, which aims to create inspiration for both the user and the community. They will make the office space more pleasant than the common office on the street and the staff and clients will experience the ancient history of the French architectural scene.
Within the office, the solutions for planting trees in the vertical and horizontal lines also connect the trees from the roof to the office and connect to the yard of the apartment building.
















- View of the main entrance
- Main entrance of the offices
- Offices with spiral staircases
- Modern offices area in black
- Modern desks area
- Office with library area
- Large office area
- Modern and elegant office areas
- Modern reception area
- Reception area with white brick walls
- Reception area with functional furniture that adapts
- Meeting area
- Rest area full of natural light
- Space for relaxation
Spectacular Remodeling Project of a Space that Used to Be a Barn
By Magaly • Apr 19, 2018

This project was carried out by NONG STUDIO architectural studio and led by Chasing Wang, Neal Zhu, Luca Lannote (Italy) and Kunyang Wang in 2017. It has an area of 180 square meters and is located in Suzhou South Rd., Huangpu District, Shanghai, China.

If we follow the history of Shanghai, an important point for its inhabitants is the Suzhou River. Industrial buildings along the river have witnessed the prosperity and decline of concessions, as well as the emergence of national industries. This space used to be the private granary of Yuesheng Du before ultimately becoming the warehouse of the Commercial Bank of China.


Its façade and its interior space have been restored in such a way that it respected its history, integrating itself with the modern elements. This allowed it to demonstrate its intimate connection with the past.
In terms of functional design, the space was organized according to the level of privacy or efficiency, which is common in the design of traditional offices. And it was organized according to the possibility of interaction.
When design can tell the life and experience of a person, it is already a search for the emotional essence.

















- Modern and elegant entrance area
- Sober and elegant space
- Elegant decorated in marble and gold
- Reading space with libraries
- Cubicle closed in glass
- Interior of the cubicle with armchairs
- Modern meeting area with white furniture
- Elegant table with marble and golden chairs
- Elegant chairs with gold border
- Modern chair in orange
Hotel Alexandra, in the Heart of the City of Barcelona, Spain
By Magaly • Apr 9, 2018

The renovation of this hotel, the Hotel Alexandra, of the Hilton hotel line, has been carried out by the firm Borrell Jover, Office of Architecture, in the year 2017.

It is located in Barcelona, Spain, a few minutes from the Passeig de la Gràcia, the fashion, culture and the commercial heart of Barcelona, as well as steps from the Rambla de Catalunya, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and other main attractions. This boutique design hotel is a place where fascinating history, modernist details, and the avant-garde meet.







The building dates back to the nineteenth century, and has been completely renovated and still reflects the charm, elegance, and spirit of the Barcelona environment. The walls are covered in local photos, designer furniture from the 50s and 60s, original tiled floors, framed ceilings, and natural oak throughout the hotel.







Its rooms have all the comforts of a home, such as air conditioning, free WiFi, a 37-inch high-definition TV, satellite channels and a large work space. You can choose a junior suite or a suite with options such as a terrace, relaxation area, separate bathtub or outdoor bathtub, it’s up to you!
Alexandra Barcelona also offers excellent culinary experiences that include a Catalan gastronomic buffet breakfast with quality local products.






- External view of the main entrance
- Wonderful terraces full of exuberant vegetation
- Cozy corners full of charm
- Outside dining area
- Private terraces
- Dining areas for different tastes
- Luxurious dining area
- Bar with bar
- Relaxation and reading area for your clients
- Comfortable and cozy reading area
- Computer areas available
- Computer areas
- Rooms full of luxury
- Room full of comfort
- Room full of comfort
- Elegant and sober rooms
- Elegant rooms
- Cozy rooms
Offices Recently Remodeled to Create Workspaces Full of Natural Light
By Magaly • Mar 20, 2018

These luminous modern offices were originally work areas where there was no natural light, and which were populated by very dark rooms. As such, one of the main motivations for the project was to transform it into open rooms where light fills each of its spaces.

The architectural studio SABRAB lead the project, and was responsible, in 2017, for carrying out the radical change suffered by this office area, located in Lisbon, Portugal. In an area of 108 square meters, the architectural firm intended to create several areas that could meet the needs of the company: two offices, a meeting room, and an open space with a common work area and a technical and printing room.















Being a company based on creativity and the development of new ideas, on the exchange of knowledge between its employees, and on the search for new solutions, the firm created a play area that could provide a relaxed atmosphere. In this room are a pool table and a ping pong table, which also allows the possibility of becoming a larger worktable.
In order to break the square and regular shape of the office plan, uneven geometric shapes were created that now define the meeting room and the two work rooms.




- Entrance door to offices
- Waiting area with modern “Barcelona” style chairs in white
- Work areas with modern furniture
- Small office in glass cubicle
- Work tables in white
- Modern office with glass table and chair in white leather
- Glass cubicle
- Office with modern and elegant furniture
- Elegant office full of natural light
- Elegant office
- Central office in glass cubicle
- Internal area between glass cubicles
- View of the division of offices in cubicles
- Modern meeting area in orange
- Relaxation area with games table
- Game area
- Relaxation area
- Bathroom made of veined marble
Offices Designed for its Staff to Maintain a Natural Communication
By Magaly • Mar 15, 2018

These wonderful offices offer their employees warm environments in which to work and give free rein to the imagination. They have been designed by the General Design firm in the hands of its main architect, Shin Ohori, in the city of JINGUMAE in Tokyo.

The space, owned by every day is the day, a creative agency that was founded in 2017, has wide open spaces in which the green of the plants, as well as the wood that has been used in its furniture and in some elements of its construction, is a common detail in each of its spaces.

It has 200 square meters and its distribution allows the personnel of the company to congregate and participate in various tasks, while allowing natural communication. The design team eliminated the finishes of the ceiling and floor present in the space, in order to expose the raw concrete structure of the 50-year-old building.



No walls or fixed partitions are found throughout the interior, which is filled with soft natural light. All the objects in the office, including abundant vegetation, antique sofas and a large oak table, are intended to improve creative communication.






- Open offices with relaxation areas for sharing
- Office with plants that give freshness and greenery
- Offices with modern furniture
- Offices full of natural light
- Meeting areas in shared spaces
- Offices with concrete roofs that give an industrial touch
- Wide open offices full of natural light
- Modern area with black furniture
- Kitchen area with wooden chairs
Architectural Studio Designed for a Couple of Architects
By Magaly • Feb 28, 2018

This project is a 46 square meter home studio designed for a couple of architects who not only share their passion for architecture, but also both enjoy music and painting together. It is located in Kerala, India, and was designed by the architects Shinoop & Revathy of Attic Lab.


The interior needed to be flexible and serve as a multifunctional space in which to practice music and enjoy debate and discussion. It also needed to be compact and modern in its material and construction. The entire space is divided into two levels, ground floor and attic, which act as work and leisure space, respectively.



The characteristic regional expression of Kerala architecture is the result of geographical, climatic, and historical factors. The most distinctive visual form of Kerala architecture is the long, steep sloping roof built to protect the walls of the house.
Structurally, the roof frame was supported on the pillars in the walls erected in a raised base of the floor for protection against moisture and insects in the tropical climate.
The selection of materials and construction techniques was influenced by structural load, cost, installation time, and maintenance over time and sustainability.

















- View of the studio hidden among the thick vegetation
- Front view of the house
- Main facade surrounded by green and thick vegetation
- View of the small terrace that connects the interior with the exterior green
- Interior of the study with rest area
- Shared desktop space
- Elegantly decorated office space
- View of the exterior from inside the studio
- Area of the study dedicated to the enjoyment of music
- Elegant and sober study
- Wonderful and cozy space for rest
- Comfortable reading area
- Night view of the magical exterior
Offices with a Marked Industrial Touch
By Magaly • Feb 20, 2018

Setter Architects, a Tel Aviv based architectural firm, have designed these offices for Palo Alto Networks, a company involved in developing cyber defense solutions, in 2016. The site is located in Tel Aviv, Israel, on the 24th floor of a multi-storey office tower complex, and covers a total ground area of 3,000 square feet.

It is surrounded by an eclectic mixture of buildings in the downtown of the Israeli capital, with historical structures, such as painting workshops, artists’ studios, and restaurants, mingling alongside more modern buildings housing high tech companies.


The interior is a decorative expression of this culturally eclectic environment, as it mixes textures and patterns that are more traditional and places them beside more modern materials, creating a style that is unique and refreshing. In order to do this, Setter Architects repurposed much of what was already on site. For example, steel window profiles and garage doors became open space partitions, in order to sub-divide the internal space that felt more natural and facilitated circulation without sacrificing privacy. Other examples of the same concept include exposed brick blocks which were used as an interior wall in a conference room, and paint buckets from painting workshops that were used as distinct and curious wall decorations.






- Rest area with cork edges
- Rest area with wooden walls
- Office area with concrete walls and industrial decoration
- Office área with industrial style
- Details of marks on the concrete floor
- / Meeting Office with view towards the city
- Office área with glass walls
Offices Provide Employees with a Lively Working Environment
By Magaly • Feb 12, 2018

This Corporate Office for Team Thai was designed by Tony Joseph, George Seemon, Anupama, Priya Pillai, and Ankita of STAPATI in 2015. The offices are located in Kozhikode, Kerala, in India, and cover a total ground area of nearly 30,000 square feet. The functional areas of the building rise high above the ground, leaving the ground floor free as a multifunctional space. This allows the landscape to move inwards and outwards, making the internal environment cozy and full of energy.


The front facade of the building is designed with an interesting trellis pattern to defend against the harsh sun, while at the same time allowing great ventilation in the internal spaces.


Among the materials and elements used in this construction, we will find polished concrete floors, concrete partitions, and an exposed concrete roof, which contrasts with the elegance of the glass and the surrounding vegetation. This entire ensemble creates a working environment in the middle of nature.
The triple-height spaces are pivotal to the air-flow within the space.
The offices are more protected from direct sunlight by a screen wall on the front and side. The terrace becomes a garden and lounge that adds another layer against the warm tropical climate and helps keep the interiors cool.





















- Front view of the entrance of the office building
- Office building surrounded by gardens
- Main entrance of the modern building
- Green gardens surround the building area
- Elegant reception area
- Waiting area open to the gardens
- Modern and vibrant waiting area
- Access to the second level with concrete stairs
- Open office area
- Office area full of light
- Modern office
- Office meeting with glass walls
- Large meeting office with exterior views
- External night view
- Night view of the street
Elegant Offices Designed by the Architectural Firm Turman Roman in Tel Aviv, Israel
By Magaly • Feb 7, 2018

These functional and elegant offices were designed by Yarden Turman and Yossi Romano of the architectural firm Turman Romano, two young creatives specializing in structural, spatial, and interior design. Their firm is located in Tel Aviv, Israel.


Before its remodeling, the space looked narrow and shapeless, all in all a space completely inadequate for any kind of occupation. Even so, they took on the challenge of transforming it, even though in order to do so they had to tear down walls in order to create an open space.


It covers an area of 10,764 square feet of construction, and its remodeling was carried out in the year 2017. Three open space work areas, seven private offices, and three meeting rooms form the huge central recreational area as well as an apartment with open kitchen, dining area, and cooling area. It has a video game room for those moments of relaxation and fun. Large desks, plants, photos, as well as an extensive amount of books for inspiration and enjoyment, have been added to create cozy and peaceful spaces.


The black color is prominent throughout the office, creating an elegant atmosphere full of personality. Dark wood floors, metal nets, glass walls, and long tables are just some of the striking details of this fabulous design.








- Long corridor with dark wood floors
- Long corridor with dark wood floors
- Details
- Reception
- Reception
- Spacious and elegant offices full of details
- Spacious and elegant offices full of details
- Spacious and elegant offices full of details
- Spacious and elegant offices full of details
- Spacious and elegant offices full of details
- Reading area
- Offices with glass walls
- Offices with glass walls
- Details
Impressive Structure Designed to House Students of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan
By Magaly • Jan 30, 2018

The Alfred Taubman Wing is a 36,000 square foot expansion built for the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. It was designed by the American architectural firm Preston Scott Cohen, which is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The project was completed in 2017 and is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

The architectural firm was presented with a very clear challenge, that of balancing the creation of a vast expansion that would extend from the existing architecture as well as act like a center of circulation for all students and faculty.

The exterior structure is done in an earthy gray color and a modern style, with a roof characterized by jagged lines. The lower level has a length of clear glass walls, so that light flows in and the lines between indoor and outdoor are blurred.





The interior is spacious and luminous, with a ceiling pierced by lines of skylights that allow natural light to flow in, so that the interior is easily illuminated in such a way that energy is saved and the structure’s carbon footprint is reduced. The 36,000 square foot structure includes a multi-purpose common area, a studio, a classroom, faculty offices, student lounges, and labs.
















- Aerial view of the impressive construction
- Modern structure surrounded by nature
- External structure made in an earthly gray color and a modern style
- Internal area of the structure with glass walls and parking area
- Details of the walls of the modern structure
- Details of the modern construction
- Entrance to the internal open area of the building
- Large internal area with skylights
- Central open area ready for talks
- Stairs connect the different interior levels
- Wide internal area and high ceilings
- Interior area full of natural light
- Large internal space with service areas
- Modern white stairs connect the levels
- Large study rooms and offices
- Night view of the entrance with modern works of art
- Night view of the interior spaces
- Interior and exterior night views
Modern Construction Houses an Office Complex in Yucatan, Mexico
By Magaly • Jan 24, 2018

The city of Merida, the vibrant capital of the Mexican State of Yucatan, is the location of this simple and modern construction, which covers an area of 270 square meters. It was designed by the architect Roberto Ramírez Pizarro of the architectural firm R79 in the year 2016.

“When nature prevails over construction,” was the premise for the design, and the marked line that led the firm to make this office complex in the north of the city. It covers an area 10 meters wide by 29 meters deep, just one block from one of the main and busiest avenues in the city.

The plan consisted of superimposing the two bodies that make up the construction in such a way that they “trapped” the trees, and at the same time created a small alley towards the outside.
The design is dominated by light shades of white and beige, with some accents in black and wood as well.

A first volume in black glass, which gives an air of elegance to the construction, receives us on the left side, its polished surface reflecting the preexisting vegetation as well as the new area that has been planted. The transparencies invite us to the interior and unite the interior with the exterior in a natural way and without interruptions. The complex houses two companies, one for Design and Advertising and another for Architecture.



















- Side view of the garden
- Garden with vegetation
- Black glass walls connect with the garden
- Interior of the small office area
- Lobby area decorated in black and white
- Office with glass walls
- Office with exterior views
- Modern office with terrace
- Internal concrete stairs
- Large office area at night hours
- Reception with rest area
- Modern office with wooden floors
- Terrace connected to the office area
- View of the interior of the offices from the terrace
- Terrace at night
- Night front view
Old Construction has been Remodeled and Converted into the Main Building of Aalto University
By Magaly • Jan 22, 2018

ALA Architects, a Helsinki based architectural firm, has completed this project in 2017. Dipoli, as the building is called, was originally constructed in 1966 by Raili and Reima Pietilä to be the Student Union at the Helsinki University of Technology. Today, it has been fully renovated and has become the main building of Aalto University, which opened its doors for the Fall Semester of 2017. Located in Espoo, Finland, the structure covers a total ground area of 12,400 square meters.


After the renovation, the building will function as a meeting place for the university administration, the academic community, and the students, and will be the base for two hundred of the university’s administrative employees. It will also continue to function as the main location for lecture events and other university festivities, as well as a display platform for the university’s research and design projects. Additionally, the building also hosts restaurants, cafeterias, and a bar which caters to both students and staff members.




The interior is open and spacious, with large clear glass windows that allow an abundance of natural light to seep into the interior. It also allows for a clear view of the surrounding buildings and greenery, creating a dialogue between the interior and the nearby architectural elements.


























- Exterior view of the construction with stone walls
- Side view with glass walls
- Front view with high walls in green
- Interior with modern access stairs
- Interior spacious and full of natural light
- Interior of rustic walls and ceilings
- Spacious interior with skylights in the ceiling
- Area with modern fireplace in black
- Concrete and glass walls and modern fireplace
- Open space area with wooden ceilings
- Stairs that connect the different levels
- Internal stairs with concrete walls
- Sleeping area with fireplace
- Lounges connected by sliding wooden doors
- Interior space with rest areas
- Space with tables and walls of natural stone
- Brick fireplace
- Large public dining room
- Public dining room with tables areas
- Meeting room in vibrant colors
- Large internal area with wood paneling
- Large area with concrete roof with skylights
- Modern concrete construction
- Elegant and modern public bathroom