Project E Beauty 办公室 | Bean Buro | 2022 | 中国香港

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We were approached by our client, Project E Beauty, to create a transformative workplace design that prioritised comfort, inspiration, and sophistication at their Hong Kong operational site. The space accommodates an open plan working environment, a welcoming lounge, pantry, boardroom, meeting room, concealed storage room, and photography space.

Our inspiration came from elements of nature, skins, and softness, which informed our choice of colour palette, rounded geometries, and unique details. This soothing narrative allowed us to incorporate abstract wall patterns, custom door handles, and touches of colour throughout the space.

We wanted to uncover interesting, unique elements that would evoke a sense of playfulness and comfort for the brand’s space. From a large circular sliding panel concealing a digital screen in the welcoming lounge to the bespoke door handles with grooved fingerprint-like contour lines, each detail provided a distinct personality to the workplace.

We designed the space as a series of interconnected, nurturing areas that served different functions. A unified sense of identity was achieved by marrying the warmth of natural materials with invigorating bursts of colour. As part of our spatial composition strategy, we revitalised the lift corridor, transforming it into an inviting, casual sitting display area with a bar table concept in the pantry, replacing the traditional reception desk.

This new entrance lounge achieved a sense of dynamic energy with its unique display wall, housing a digital screen concealed by a large soft coral corrugated metal panel. The open plan workspace features a variety of workstations under the exposed industrial building’s gridded soffit ceiling. The beige architectural volume in the backdrop houses the boardroom, meeting room, and photography studio – complete with a concealed storage room.

In selecting materials, we infused warmth into the environment, using timber flooring and light beige walls. Soft coral accents enlivened the private office, pantry cabinets and doors, while blue wall paint and a bespoke rug complemented the warm colour palette. This created a cohesive atmosphere that would inspire employees.

Employee well-being was an integral aspect, and we paid thoughtful attention to lighting, acoustics, and environmental design. Our lighting design utilised various colour temperatures to cultivate a cosy atmosphere and provided suitable colour-rendering lighting for product review and photography spaces. Acoustic considerations ensured a sociable open-plan workspace, with reverberation control and excellent sound separation for enclosed spaces.

Our main challenge was to conceive a stylish and sophisticated design that respected the client’s budget constraints – focusing on integrating unique features and cost-effective materials without sacrificing quality or aesthetics. As an example, we created the welcoming lounge’s sliding circular panel, offering an awe-inspiring effect that was both innovative and cost-effective. We carefully selected paint colours to emphasise our tasteful design without incurring extra costs for expensive materials.