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Sycomp Office

Multi-use of the space

Brief

FLEXIBILITY | Concept behind the Office design for the Sycomp Integration Center in Northern California is defined by the flexible open space and selected materials that reflect on it identity as a Tech Company. The layout is designed to provide maximum efficiency and flexibility that updates would be initiated by employees themselves. The environment can be easily transformed into a space capable of accommodating multiple activities related to events, socializing, work, genared towards innovation and collaboration. 

DISCIPLINES

Interior Design, Furniture Design, Materials Research

SECTOR

Workplace

Concept

MULTIPLE PURPOSE | The idea was to create an environment in which people could easily move and feel free. It is an office that can be interpreted in multiple ways. For example, events are now just one of many functions – others include working, meeting and dining. 

Design

CONTRAST | The materials used in the office are contrasting within each other – mat resin and the reflective metallic surfaces as well as light grey and dark deep blue colors which highlights the company’s identity. Since Sycomp is a tech company, perforated metal structures not only divides the different areas but also recreates the company’s products such as computer machines, data cloud storage, hardware, etc. The workers can get intuitive idea what company does and what stands for.

EFFICIENCY | Reflective surfaces extend the internal area either horizontally, either vertically as one section is dressed in aluminium sheets and metallic ceiling.  The ceiling panels have a specific and efficient function for sound insulation which is crucial for an open-plan offices. The ceiling system allows to create an efficient interaction between office structure, organisation and acoustic parameters.

Functional aspects:

  • Reduces the cost of cleaning.
  • Ensures good internal air quality by guaranteeing very low emissions.
  • It’s comfortable to walk and stand on daily and also offers sound absorption, so it’s ideal for an open-concept office space.

Aesthetic aspects:

  • Colors defines the functions of the areas
  • The text on the walls not only communicates what company stands for but also recreates a moment of the inspiration.
  • The environment is designed by using eco-friendly materials which emphasises the comfortable living and working with pleasant inspiring textures and colours.