2024 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Energy Travel Agency Headquarters

Entrant Company

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Category

Interior Design - Office 

Client's Name

Energy Travel Agency Limited

Country / Region

China

Located in Zhuhai, Guangdong, this project represents a cutting-edge approach to corporate office headquarters design. It skillfully blends modern design concepts with a vibrant corporate culture. The client sought to accommodate 95 employees within the original 235㎡ space, while fostering a youthful and efficient atmosphere, unified by a cohesive and distinct theme.

The design of this headquarters office was both innovative and challenging. The design team encountered several obstacles, including space expansion, floor height limitations due to beam positions, vertical traffic planning, acoustic treatment, and the integration of corporate culture. These challenges had to be balanced with considerations of aesthetics, functionality, cost, and construction timelines. To address these complexities, the design team meticulously crafted both the design scheme and execution strategies.

During the execution phase, the team adhered to an "internal architecture" concept, envisioning the space as a large plaza connecting four small "houses" with three independent staircases. The staggered placement of hollow spaces helped alleviate the sense of confinement caused by the limited floor height. By adding a mezzanine, the original 235㎡ space was expanded to 395㎡, effectively maximizing vertical space to enhance efficiency. Carving out window openings for small "houses" on 2F facilitates natural lighting and interaction. Functional areas are thoughtfully separated to ensure privacy and independence, while cleverly designed staircases and corridors connect the various zones, creating a fluid, dynamic environment for communication. This approach breaks down barriers, making the overall space open and fluid, thereby providing employees with a flexible and comfortable working experience.

In terms of design elements, each "small house" stands as an independent entity while still facilitating communication. The integration of corporate culture elements and customized art installations become highlights , defining a culture of "vitality" that resonates with employees.

Material selection was guided by durability and ease of maintenance, with acoustic materials used to ensure comfort. In line with environmental and sustainability goals, the design and material choices minimized resource waste, improved space efficiency, and ensured the health and well-being of employees.

Credits

Designer
Li Xinglin
Designer
He Xiaoping
Designer
Liang Yihui
Designer
Yu Guoneng
Designer
He Liuwei
Designer
Zeng Xiaojun
Designer
Huang Jiaxin
Designer
He Yanting
Designer
Xie Qining
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