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From the very outset, The Office Group were clear in their
ambitions to create a best-in-class flexible workspace, focused
on internal and external amenities, wellness, and quality
shared space, meeting rooms, focus booths, gyms and more.
The aim was not just to offer an extraordinary array of
services but also to ingeniously design spaces around these
offerings, placing a profound emphasis on user comfort and
well-being. In this pursuit, Norm Architects delved into the
profound impact our surroundings exert on our senses, mood,
and overall ease, recognizing that a modern work environment should be a sanctuary attuned to the intricacies of
human sensibility - a workplace that complements what your
home office might lack. It’s about using the design to give
people multiple opportunities to bring well-being into the
daily fabric of work life, and to form part of their everyday.
a dedicated wellness area or a simple meeting room, this
pursuit has been guided by the central theme of balance - a
nuanced and comfortable equilibrium that engages all the
senses without resorting to flashy or overly dramatic design.
This ethos is exemplified in the thoughtful provision of
amenities, ranging from an organic restaurant to high-quality
end-of-trip facilities. Additionally, they challenged the status
quo by infusing spaces like the gym, yoga studio, and communal meeting areas with natural daylight, views of green
spaces, and invigorating fresh air - elements often relegated
to dimly lit basements.
The result is a curated interior akin to a mesmerizing
miniature painting of the urban context, allowing you to feel
the character of the neighborhood without having even left
the house. Each brushstroke of design and every carefully
chosen element come together to create a workspace that
caters to a plethora of needs - be they functional as well as
aesthetic, while embodying a harmony between design and
environmental responsibility.
This deliberate attention to detail reflects our unwavering
commitment to taking wellness seriously and transforming
the workspace into a realm where people can thrive holistically. Thus, their collective efforts have been dedicated to
infusing well-being into every nook and cranny, seamlessly
bridging the gap between exterior and interior. Whether it's
By reducing design to its essentials and by being intentional
about its sensorial impacts, Norm Architects introduce a
much-needed stillness to our cluttered, modern environments and hurried lives. This is just as important in our work
environment as in our homes. So, when favoring a neutral
We believe that the essence of designing for well-being lies
not in grandiose expressions or ostentatious features but in
cultivating a harmonious environment. To achieve this,
they've harnessed the power of natural forms, materials, and
colors to construct spaces that not only look and feel good
but also stand the test of time. The interplay of soft and hard
materials, like the fusion of textiles and bricks, creates a space
that not only stimulates the user but also radiates a welcoming warmth, essential for both work and relaxation within the
confines of the space.
Above, staircase in stainless steel leading downstairs from the ground floor reception.
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