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Undefined Space

CPD Interiors

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JURY VOTES
Small Office
6.95
7.10
7.10
7.30
7.11
Sabine de Schutter
Sabine de Schutter Founder and CEO at Studio De Schutter
7
7.5
7
7.5
7.25
Kaan Alpagut
Kaan Alpagut Design Manager, Workplace Experience at The Lego Group
7
7
7.5
7
7.13
Alexander Fehre
Alexander Fehre Founder at Studio Alexander Fehre
7
7
7
7
7
Donald Strum
Donald Strum President at Michael Graves Design
Not sure what this space is conveyi...
7
6.5
7
7.5
7
Wenke Lin
Wenke Lin Founder and Design Director at BDSD Boundless Design
7
7
7
7
7
Hilda Impey
Hilda Impey Creative Partner and Founder at Hilda Impey Studio
It’s an interesting space with a tr...
7
7
7
7
7
Monika Choudhary
Monika Choudhary Cofounder and Creative Director at Habitat Architects
7.5
7
7.5
7
7.25
Yuko Tsukumo
Yuko Tsukumo General Manager at Nikken Sekkei
7
7
7
7
7
Maud Capet
Maud Capet Associate Principal - Interior Design at OBMI
7
8
7
8.5
7.63
Robben Bai
Robben Bai Founder at Roarc Renew Architects
6
7
7
7.5
6.88
Client
CPD interiors
Floor area
132 ㎡
Completion
2024
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Situated in an old residential building, the office design regards reshaping and retrospection. To soften the new materials, up to one-third of the surfaces are left exposed in their original state, complemented by materials that evolve over time, embodying the cultural atmosphere of the building.
A T-shaped circulation defined by the frames, sliding doors, curtains, and movable furniture provides flexible spatiality. The transparent main door enhances the outward connection, creating an open office. This design reflects the brand’s commitment to breaking away from conventional design and fostering dialogue with architecture and the public.

With an undefined, free-flowing space as the core, the design integrates art exhibitions, offices, material displays, and lectures, creating an experimental venue with the dynamism of a salon.

The transitional zone at the entrance is transformed into an open reception area with functions of exhibition. A flexible, concealable T-shaped partition integrates the meeting room and material showroom, allowing half of the space to be used as a rentable venue for curatorial projects or lectures that stimulate creativity.

By visually connecting with the street trees, the design reinforces the brand’s concept of interweaving with the external world, whether socially or environmentally.

Approximately one-third of the house is preserved in its raw state in the spirit of blending old and new. The cabinet is partially integrated with exposed walls for the worn red bricks to evoke the memory of the space. After removing the plastic floor tiles, concrete slabs reveal the truest status of the place as it is under construction. It prompts reflection on renovation from its fundamentals.

To embellish the aged materials, newly introduced elements center around the concept of time. Kiln-fired gray bricks, and black iron which naturally oxidize and rust over time, create harmony between the old and the new.
The front area, which extensively connects with the surrounding natural environment, is designated as a dynamic workspace for discussions and meetings. The meeting room and construction materials showroom are combined, with three movable glass doors set on a T-track to maintain maximum spatial transparency. This setup allows for the creation of independent work zones without interference while enabling multiple spatial configurations that enhance both individual tasks and collaborative creativity.

The meeting table is designed for adaptability, featuring built-in lighting, power outlets, and wheels for high mobility, allowing easy transitions between work, dining, meetings, and curatorial tasks for exhibitions.
The entire space is open, incorporating a wealth of innovative art to foster a free and inspiring office culture. Without rigidly defining spatial functions, the design encourages users to explore the space through experiencing the essence of a Co-Working Space.