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Regardless of its size, this highly efficient workspace utilises a strategic rotated design, resulting in bright and comfortable work areas without compromising style and privacy. With effective planning and creative intuition, an optimised office interior is possible, even within a compact layout – as Floating Clouds’ new workspace in Nanjing, China shows.
PAND Design generated a unique spatial strategy by rotating the axial point of the layout. The design team elaborates, “The office is set within a boxy layout, which led us to a double-rectangular solution rotated to a 15 degrees angle from each other. This allows us to differentiate the internal perspective and create space for two teams of workers while incorporating an 8-pax meeting room, the Directors’ room, a kitchenette and a tearoom.”
The angled rotation also allows the designers to shape the main entrance to improve visibility. Initially, the existing entryway was tucked inward and thus obscured from sight from the lift lobby. By realigning and recessing the door’s position with one of the rectangles and using a dark-toned frame to contrast with the full-glass panel, the logo wall stands out prominently against the beige-toned hallway. Along with the brand signage on the side wall and gold-coloured alphabets that spell “hello” seen through the glass door, the entrance now exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The central detail of this office is the use of the natural light. We ensured light effectively permeates the workspace so that employees have a comfortable and well-lit environment to work in. Additionally, outdoor views are available from every space – except for the entrance to maintain the privacy of the internal work area.
