While it's tempting to knock down walls and completely renovate your office (building from scratch gives you complete creative freedom), sometimes working with certain parameters can be , new approaches may emerge. So was Gearbox's new studio in Montreal, Canada. To design its offices, the video game company turned to Patriarche, an agency that classifies its practice as extended architecture. The company describes it as “a new practice in architecture that aims to integrate all available technical, sociological and scientific knowledge into the design process.” ” The two companies had already collaborated on a previous project (one that won the Grand Prix du Design Award), so there is no doubt that this new workplace will tick all the boxes for functionality and aesthetics. There was no.
The Montreal studio's challenge lies in its characteristically long and rectangular floor plan. To divide the space into areas for collaboration, focused work, and relaxation, Patriarche uses high color contrasts on walls, ceilings, and furniture. This design theme not only energizes different spaces, but also helps employees and visitors find their way around the office.
With a total of 208 open space workstations, 11 enclosed offices, 12 meeting rooms and 11 lounge areas, each team member has the flexibility to find a specific workspace that supports different working modes throughout the day. I can.
Patriarche was also inspired by the urban and industrial vitality of Montreal's Old Port district, which led the design team to incorporate elements of street art and 90s pop culture into the environment. Unexpected touches, such as a stool resembling a tree trunk, clear yellow curtains reclaimed from a welding workshop, and a colored glass door, refute the idea that an office needs to be neutral to inspire creativity. To do.
Photographed by Mano Photography.
As a Senior Contributing Editor, Vi Yan is obsessed with discovering how to live well with intention through design. She's probably sharing her finds on her Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.