When designer Monica Arango began imaging a new office to design her company C’est ICI, she wanted to create a functional studio, but also an inspiring center for cooperation to support her growing team. Located in a commercial building on the Sheik Zayed Road in Dubai, the intense renovation included the inclusion of neighboring office shells into one area at a distance of 1,800 square feet, with unexploited capabilities awaiting their achievement. “It was an empty fabric and the perfect place to show what we are doing,” says Arango.
The open plan layout steps, with the windows from the floor to the ceiling and the 3D printed panels, blurring the border between each section and encouraging the interaction between the employees. The workplace is divided into strong visual contact areas that are not hindered by standard walls.
Instead of an official reception office at the entrance, visitors are received by a lounge area full of luxury furnishings. ARANGO’s partnership with more than 30 global brands to equip the office, allowing people to experience the company’s spirit of the usual luxury in each corner.
The ARANGO office is located next to the hall, as well as a conference hall that includes the latest multimedia equipment, wide shows, and interactive design programs. This allows technology to designer to present a set of ideas to life.
Strateically shared a work space with links to work stations with other areas, allowing an easy flow. This is used when it requires more focus. Another hall doubles as a sample room. Each of these two fields also works as unofficial discussion centers. Flexible furniture and writing surfaces are ideal for informal brainstorming sessions and improvised meetings. Employees meet in modern kitchen (with an intelligent, additional storage) to enjoy meals or conversation during the day.
The rich material plate is all about contradictions. Marble and wood are paired with fabrics such as wool and skin to bechon Touch. Colors throughout the updated brand, which Arango depicted while working to renew, connect all the elements together. Chocolate and Tarcotta tones, along with bogundy and olive dyes, prevent concrete and metal finishes.
The studio, although it moves in the future, still has the warmth of the hospitality preparation. It reflects the development of the private studio and works as a second pillar for employees, who participated in the project during each stage. “My team has become my client, so it is very personal,” says Arango. We have noticed such a change in this space. Not only enhance our creativity, but how to live. “
To learn more about C’Sst ICI design, please visit Cicakedecor.com.
Photography by the Oculis project.