Project Title: Work-Life-Balance Space
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential not only for personal well-being and relationships but also for enhancing employee productivity and overall performance. When employees view work as a positive and engaging experience rather than a chore, they are more motivated, make fewer mistakes, and are more likely to become advocates for the business.
Project Background
The client for this remodeling project is a reputable design firm specializing in interior design, renovation, house design, and architecture design. The existing unit was originally a conventional shop lot with excessive compartmentalized walls that felt bulky and unnecessary. Emphasizing work-life balance as a core corporate value, the client sought an office transformation that fosters a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining an open, boundary-free layout.
The design brief included:
Key Highlights
Welcoming Atmosphere
Instead of a conventional reception area that feels cold and impersonal, the entrance is transformed into a leisure lounge designed in an earthy, warm color palette. This ensures a welcoming and pleasant experience for both visitors and employees.
Maximizing Natural Light
The office benefits from large windows and a glass skylight that allow abundant daylight to flood the space. To balance brightness and minimize glare, large decorative flags are installed at high levels in the hall, creating a museum-like ambiance while diffusing direct sunlight.
Flexible & Multi-Functional Space
A key objective of the project is to create a dynamic environment that seamlessly accommodates work, social interaction, and team-building activities. With a ceiling height of over six meters, a mezzanine floor was constructed to house two enclosed offices, freeing up more space on the ground level for staff and collaborative activities.
Open & Unbounded Design
The removal of unnecessary interior walls highlights the space’s best features—double-height ceilings, a skylight, and expansive windows. A custom-designed shelving and feature wall spans the entire hall, visually expanding the space and creating continuity. By integrating varied materials and design elements tailored to each functional area, subtle visual boundaries help define different zones without physical barriers.
Encouraging Team Building
The workspace is designed not only for work but also as a hub for social interaction and team-building activities. By positioning the enclosed offices on the mezzanine level, the open-plan workspace below remains spacious and adaptable for impromptu gatherings, brainstorming sessions, or collaborative events.
Work-Life Balance Integration
Recognizing the importance of relaxation in the workplace, the rear of the office features a pantry designed with a loft-style bar concept. This space goes beyond a standard pantry—it serves as a relaxation hub where both employees and visitors can unwind and recharge. The loft design enhances aesthetics while optimizing costs, transforming a simple pantry into a much-loved social space.
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