HIGH 5IVE - OFFICE INTERIOR

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The guiding idea of the project was to transform vast open office space into a unique working environment, where people can work, focus and collaborate, but also rest, relax and interact.

Typical office function has been implemented into a regular trapezoidal form of the building. To break the orthogonal repetitive plan, the lines at the different angles cut the space and create the shapes of the functions. The most defining feature is the circulation path, which refers to the river flowing between particular parts of the plan. The lines defining the river are reflected in the finishing materials of the floor and ceiling and additionally highlighted by the furniture alignment.
Following the programme demands the working stations are organized in two different layouts. For teams that need to cooperate and communicate frequently, the desks are put in the shape of the propeller – the triangular form. They are set in 6 communities, each consisted of 48 desks. The IT specialists work in more enclosed pods separated from the open space. There are certain functions assigned to each working station space, such as conference rooms, meeting rooms, copy points, phone booths and training annexes with wipe boards. Additionally, there are two free-standing coffee/tea points, various inbuilt furniture and plant pots fulfilling the open space.
Greenery and plants are a very important element of the interior. They integrate the space being put both in separate, free-standing pots and as the elements of the office furniture or covering the walls. There are three greenhouse spaces that interlude the working areas, where various species of plants have been chosen to create the impression of the indoor park. Moss compositions cover the walls in reception and big conference rooms.
Less formal areas which are functionally and visually separated from the working stations offer extraordinary spaces for different kinds of activities. Townhall – the biggest room – with an elevated stage in the center can be used as the zone for bigger events or as a club/coffee bar with seating for individuals or small groups. Space can be enlarged by opening movable walls to the training rooms. It has also openings to the attached kitchen. The defining element of the space is the mural covering the wall - hand-painted and individually designed. Chillout room is smaller, organized in the style of library and reserved for rather silent activities. There is soft, comfortable seating in the range of natural, gentle colours. In contrary, game room gives the possibility of laud and dynamic actions. There are table tennis, darts, tv and PlayStation.
In this design very clearly can be seen how cosy interior details are responsible for the general perception of the space. Wallpapers, decorative lamps, colorful neons, and unconventional furniture cannot be unnoticed, however, they do not stay aside from the whole concept.

 

 

 PROJECT INFORMATION:

Client: Shell Energy / Skanska

Address: High 5ive - ul. Pawia, Kraków

Usable area: 4.170 m²

Project: 2019

Construction: 2020

AUTHORS:

Artur Jasiński

Katarzyna Leśnodorska

Natalia Bryzek

Konrad Łukaszek

Demi Tran

Jan Wąsowicz