PublishedGingko Press, August 2013 |
ISBN9787562338406 |
FormatHardcover, 304 pages |
Dimensions19.8cm × 12.9cm × 3.3cm |
The offices in this collection were primarily designed for very large corporations in order to accommodate dozens of employees and countless visitors. The offices are introduced according to the structural needs of the client, the ways those needs were resolved conceptually, how the plans evolved, and how functionality was optimized.
Special emphasis is given to spatial layouts. The design challenges within the book vary; included are brand new buildings, existing spaces converted into offices, and 19th century structures that were completely renovated. Every aspect of each project from wood flooring to carpeting, lighting fixtures, and custom furniture is carefully chosen to convey a cohesive theme. Special use areas, such as auditoriums and libraries, are included. Sprawling, campus-like offices, such as the LHI Headquarters near Munich, take into account the entire site and landscape design. Innovation is the unifying element of all these office spaces. Included in this volume are projects from the USA, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, Japan, and China.
