Workplace development
Office space for an international company in Espoo
Comprehensive renewal of spaces and appearance
Transformable spaces in a multi-space office support community-driven work
The ways of working also transformed in the Espoo office as hybrid work models became established in everyday life due to the pandemic. The project to change the work environment began with a hybrid work study and space adjustment, based on which a sufficient square footage was determined for the future. The space was reduced to half of its previous size, and significant changes were made in the remaining floor, converting it from a cellular office to a multi-space office. The design aimed to achieve flexibility, versatility, and increased comfort in the updated aesthetic.
Our work in this project:
- Strategic workplace development
- User-centered methods
- Communication and change management
- Workplace concepts
- Workplace consulting
- Spatial and interior design
- Inclusive and interactive co-development
Clear objectives and collaborative efforts
The entire staff and a highly committed project team were involved in the change from the very beginning. Staff surveys, workshops, and a communication plan pushed the change forward, and the design was based on the collected data. Sustainability was considered throughout the project: for example, the legs of cherry wood tables that were to be replaced were repurposed into new, smaller tabletops, and old glass wall surfaces, storage units, and meeting room furniture were preserved as they were.
The flooring materials chosen were the Desson Recharge textile tiles and Wineo Purline biopolyurethane, both environmentally sustainable choices. Existing plants were relocated to the new spaces, as the office’s large windows provide excellent growing conditions.
A multi-space office for various needs
During the transformation, it was envisioned that the spaces would reflect the essence of the company through the careful selection of colors and materials. To ensure privacy in the multi-space office’s meeting rooms, graphic patterns were installed on the glass walls, and signs were added based on the ideas of the project team and staff. The working areas were enlivened with personalized wallpapers, and harmonious curtains created alcoves that offered privacy. The spacious and bright atmosphere of the break area provides a comfortable setting for more relaxed interactions.
Various table and sofa groupings allow for moments of coffee breaks with colleagues or more independent laptop work. Harmonious hues in the textiles and sleek forms in the loose furniture create a clear and professional atmosphere, softened by the greenery of the plants. Overall, a community-oriented and cohesive multi-space office emerged, reflecting the essence of the company.
