新媒网 · 跨境数据社区

This renovation reinterprets the modern workspace as an architectural manifesto—a spatial dialogue where raw industrial honesty meets curated warmth. Guided by the Japanese Obeya Seido ethos, the design eliminates compartmentalization, favoring instead a fluid, open-plan ecosystem that thrives on daylight, adaptability, and human connection. The architecture is defined by apertures: vertical shafts of light from skylights cascade through interfloor voids, while expansive glazing blurs the boundary between interior and exterior. A central staircase—a sculptural element with rounded edges and slender metal railings—serves as both circulation core and light conduit, its offset voids allowing sunlight to penetrate deep into the ground floor. The façade, a horizontal plane of earthy stone and muted bronze accents, extends seamlessly into the interior, where a café merges workspace utility with social energy through warm-toned communal tables and pendant lighting that glows like a beacon after dusk. Materiality oscillates between rugged and refined. Exposed concrete columns and steel beams contrast with terracotta tile accents, oiled walnut surfaces, and linen-upholstered modular seating. Workspaces prioritize clean lines and adaptability: detachable partitions enable acoustic privacy without visual isolation, while overhead cabling systems eliminate desk clutter. A standardized central core—a rectilinear mass punctuated by strategic openings—houses utilities while maintaining visual permeability, its raised platforms serving as informal hubs for collaboration or respite. Ceiling design subtly demarcates zones—suspended acoustic panels float above discussion areas, while recessed lighting delineates focused workstations. Outside, a 70:30 hardscape-softscape ratio integrates stepped seating with low hedges, extending the interior’s tactile language into the landscape. The result is a space where architecture serves as both catalyst and canvas—a framework that elevates productivity through clarity of form, while nurturing well-being through sensory balance and organic rhythm. Photographer: freeman.chin