Block Dearadh Taobh Istigh Oifige by Adrian Chan

Block Dearadh Taobh Istigh Oifige by Adrian Chan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

IarannTaobh a-staigh· 2021

Block Dearadh Taobh Istigh Oifige

by Adrian Chan

Client: Adrian Chan Design and Research Office

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category

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The Design

About Block Dearadh Taobh Istigh Oifige

Is dearadh taobh istigh oifige é Block a chlúdaíonn 41 méadar cearnach. Cruthaíodh an oifig do ghnólacht comhairleoireachta agus oiliúna acmhainní daonna a raibh spás ag teastáil uaidh do chruinnithe foirne agus imeachtaí oiliúna. Ba iad na dúshláin ba mhó ná síleálacha ísle agus achar beag. Tá na cófraí socraithe mar shraith de bhlocanna feidhmiúla ar snámh atá suite feadh balla cosúil le dánlann, ag leanúint prionsabail stíl na Prairie School. Coinníonn na blocanna feidhmeanna amhail seirbhís bia agus priontáil. Feidhmíonn an forhalla iontrála mar fháiltiú, spás cnuasaigh, seomra oiliúna agus limistéar cocaireachta. Úsáidtear dair bhán éadrom, copar agus marmar Calacatta.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Block Dearadh Taobh Istigh Oifige air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Block Dearadh Taobh Istigh Oifige na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Block Dearadh Taobh Istigh Oifige airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The client, an HR advisory & training firm, needed an office that could communicate openness and could facilitate different interactions from team huddles to training events. The space, however, presented some challenges: low ceilings (7 ft 4) and a small enclosure (41sqm). Referencing the Prairie School, cabinetry are conceived as a series of floating functional blocks embedded along a gallery-like wall inviting the occupant to follow along. Other areas then allow for flexible programming whilst maximizing spatial efficiency.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total area 41 square meters
Ceiling height 7 ft 4 in
Tags: Office, Ceiling Height, Flexible Space, Prairie School, Cabinetry
Production Technology: Materiality leans towards warm, textural and light finishes, with abundant usage of light oak, copper and calacatta marble. Materials chosen have been vetted based on sustainability certifications.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was space-planning in a small area and executing a design that could satisfy the various occupant needs of the client.
Research: Thorough research was conducted to understand the business needs of the company. It was found that the office experienced fluctuations in occupancies due to working from home, itinerant workers/freelancers, and hosting of small to large scale events. As such, precedent research was conducted to derive spatial solutions that were relevant to each case/ occasion. Research was also conducted into historical styles where their principles could be applied where relevant.
Inspiration: The 19th C. architectural style Prairie School often featured horizontal bands of windows and lines that would direct one’s attention to the horizontal, de-emphasizing the ceiling height. The functional blocks in this project manifest this idea; they achieve the objective of expanding the space while each serving essential functions such as food and beverage, printing etc. Where office space is at a premium, functionality becomes architectural device and ornamentation.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2019 and finished in June 2019.
Operation Flow: The space allows for flexible programming whilst maximizing spatial efficiency and privacy where needed: The entry foyer doubles as a reception, huddle space, training room and cocktail area; the backroom serves as storage for folding chairs and a private relaxation pod.
Team Members: Adrian Chan, Tracy Lam