Some might say that it’s a delicate task for an architectural practice to design its own office fitout, we embraced a collaborative process taking it on as if it was a typical project; with a small design team charged to deliver a unique architectural studio. The notion of contrast was the design driver of the aesthetic and spatial planning of our studio. The crisp palette sought to reference timelessness. High contrast of black and white articulates a transitional shift that is carried through the workspace connecting all meeting and service areas to the studio. The planning strikes a series of lines and boxes in lieu of walls that delineate zones for meeting, collaborating, eating and working. The geometry appears regimented but assists in actively encouraging staff to move to interaction zones. Using joinery instead of walls ensures the space is flexible as work modes change and our process evolves. It also opens up a narrow and long footprint. For our clients, transparency through the space allows them to see what we do and who we are. They are actively engaged with the studio upon arrival at the reception meeting area.