HY Blocks Office

HY Blocks Office
by Adrian Chan

• Awarded April 15, 2021
• CLIENT: Adrian Chan Design and Research Office
• 3.093

This project is an exploration on how a tiny office could accommodate a wide range of functions, occupancies (from 4 to 18), and privacy needs, while being aesthetically curious and human-centric. A cue was taken from the interiors of the early 20th century style Prairie School. In much the same vein, cabinetry in the space are conceived as a series of floating functional blocks embedded along a peripheral gallery-like wall that invites occupants to follow its path. The remaining areas then allow for flexible programming and private moments, maximizing spatial efficiency.