Intimate Meeting Spaces
We found ways to help areas for company-wide meetings retain their value as quiet, intimate meeting spaces when not in use for larger gatherings.
Nitro, San Francisco
Location
San Francisco
Sector
Workplace
Role
Design
Size
6,365 Sq Ft
The very antithesis of ‘bringing work home’, the basis for this design works off the premise of bringing that ‘work from home’ feeling to life in the office. Here, the client wanted to create an experience that encouraged people back into the workplace. Our approach came from more of a hospitality vibe than what one might think of as a traditional office.
The site for the project was in the heart of San Francisco, and had incredible 180-degree views of the bay. We took full advantage of these, anchoring the spaces and activities around a large central bar feature. High perches around the glazing were created to encourage workers to move away from traditional desks settings, while presentation spaces were designed with more of a hotel lobby in mind rather than a sea of unused chairs. Large, soft curtains were used in key locations as room dividers, providing necessary flexibility, but also a sense of softness that one usually associates with the home.
"The team take time to understand the companies brand and culture and try to bring that to life."
Chance Encounters
The design here allowed the space to have both flexibility and spontaneity, providing for chance encounters and conversations between different groups.
Social Zones
Social zones are dotted throughout the design, forming free spaces for independent work or informal meetings.