BASIS The Microsoft company needs a functional space that will reinforce the brand and represent the company and workspace as Modern, Engaging, Thoughtful and Cool. The aim is to incorporate the identity of the company in the design concept. Space must be more than just decoration and trendy looking space. It should be a venue where it can be Bold, Provocative, Iconic and Inspiring. FLOOR PLAN DESIGN All the rooms are turned towards the façade, ensuring that they are illuminated and have a panoramic view of Ljubljana. The common semi-public space is designed in the shape of a funnel. The funnel allows natural light to penetrate deep into space and that the common area is oriented towards the panoramic view. IDENTITY DESIGN The basis for designing Microsoft’s business premises is the Microsoft Fluent Design System. It represents the identity of the Windows and other platform environment. But how can we implement the Fluent Design concept in Microsoft’s premises? The walls that limit the space extend over the boundaries of the room and thus become 2D elements of (Windows) space. There are additional two 3D elements in the common area, with one element being the reception desk and the other a kitchen. Both 2D wall elements and 3D functional elements represent the Windows Fluent Design environment. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN The extended walls are detached from the floor and from the ceiling and they are floating in the space. These walls are made from 4 different materials with unique patterns, structures and textures. Glazing walls which limit the premises are covered with the maps of the 5 biggest cities of Slovenia. Two 3D oval elements are main attraction in the space. One is reception desk which was made from wood. Second one is kitchen. 3D oval surface is made by wooden sticks. 3D oval surface is similar to traditional knitted basket in Slovenia. In the HUB area is huge wooden table which is floating above the ground. The walls are mad of metal sheets with different patterns. When choosing the equipments we tried to choose as many Slovenian pieces of furniture as possible (design or execution). Our goal was for the new space to express at both local and Microsoft identity through design, materials and masterful execution.
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Julian Lwin
Spatial Design Director
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Some great details - beautiful unif...
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Alexander Fehre
Founder
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Waiting chairs are a great! Maybe f...
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Jayati Sinha
Physical and Digital Experience Designer
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Loving the randomized furniture ! T...
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Benjamin Kaplan
Design Director Global Brand Experience
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Jump Lee
Design Director
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Karol Suguikawa
Creative Director
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Ekaterina Elizarova
Founder and Creative Director
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Yanfei Li
Founder and Design Director
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Alberto Martinez
Sales Manager of Central Europe
at Andreu World
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Studio Lotus
Architect and Interior Designer
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Marjan van Aubel
Solar Designer
at Marjan van Aubel Studio
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Olga Sundukova
Cofounder
at Sundukovy Sisters
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Andrew Mcmullan
Director
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Julien Sebban
Architect
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Client
Microsoft
Floor area
500 ㎡
Completion
2019
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