Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis by Teodora Panayotova and Max Baklayan

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis by Teodora Panayotova and Max Baklayan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Duais Òir A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis

by Teodora Panayotova and Max Baklayan

Client: Tavex

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

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The Design

About Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis

'S e taobh a-staigh oifis a th' ann an Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde a tha suidhichte ann an Sofia, Bulgàiria. Tha an t-àite a' còmhdach 490 meatair ceàrnagach air dà làr agus tha dusan seòmar ann, a' gabhail a-steach aon seòmar co-labhairt, trì seòmraichean coinneimh agus ochd oifisean, a bharrachd air raon trèanaidh agus àite coitcheann mòr. Tha bàr eilein sia meatairean de dh'fhaid agus cidsin, concrait lìomhte, panailean OSB, rèilichean meatailt agus rugaichean Peirseach a' cruthachadh stoidhle mion-mhaireannach gnìomhachail. Bidh solais rèile air an dèanamh a dh'aona-ghnothach a' roinn nan raointean obrach gun a bhith gan dùnadh. Anns an fheasgar, bidh solais neon agus solais ìosal-chrochte a' tionndadh na h-oifis gu ionad thachartasan.

The Recognition

About the Duais Òir A' Design Award

Tha Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis air Duais Òir A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh anabarrach urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, mìorbhaileach agus sònraichte. Tha buannaichean Òir nan cruthachaidhean anabarrach ùr-ghnàthach, làn lèirsinn agus drùidhteach a nochdas gèinidh, gliocas agus comas an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis na innleachd a gheibh moladh mòr, a stèidhicheas gluasadan agus mòr-chuimhneachain a bheir luach nach fhacas riamh roimhe. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Òir A' Design Award na phròiseact sònraichte, urramach a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais gu mòr. Bidh Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis a' cruthachadh faireachdainnean làidir miann, a' dùsgadh dealas, a' brosnachadh cruthachalachd agus a' glacadh sinn.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Tavex is a unique place to work at, as is their new HQ; the guiding principle is: "Work and Play – but never mix the two." Walk through the door, and you are greeted by a 6-meter island bar/kitchen dressed in black marble, tall ceilings, Persian rugs, and evergreen plants. To your right, two mirroring meeting rooms with towering glass walls. Two balcony floors accommodate offices, meeting rooms, and training facilities. Glass walls and custom lights create all the rift necessary.
Dimensions & Packaging: The size of the office is 490 square meters, split into two levels. The top one consists of two balconies. There are 12 rooms, all fitted with quality furniture and made-to-order custom rail lights. The 12 rooms consist of – 1 large conference room with a 12-person custom walnut table and state-of-the-art multimedia, three fully-equipped meeting rooms, and eight offices. Additionally, there is a training zone and a large common area with a custom kitchen, giant bar, and a relaxation zone.
Tags: Work, Play, Inspire, Create, Office, Industrial, Minimalism, Interior, Unique, Bulgaria
Production Technology: An intelligent, inclusive space, encouraging collaboration and cohabitation. Details like the custom work-time lights create an invisible rift between the workspaces. You can isolate yet still be a part of the environment. Industrial minimalist design, polished concrete, marble imitation, OSB panels, metal rails, and Persian rugs create a break from the routine. Come 7 p.m, neon lights, low-hanging bulbs, and the LED lights across the library take you straight into an exclusive event venue.
Design Challenge: Tavex's previous corporate office had won two "Interior of the Year" awards. The task was to top that achievement and reflect on its growth and represent its current identity - inclusive, creative, welcoming to all people, encouraging collaboration and creativity. Industrial minimalism was a no-brainer. It inspires corporate confidence yet breaks the status quo. Subtle details and decorations that change the overall feel with the flick of a switch provide a touch of warmth.
Research: The ‘Design thinking’ method was utilized to solve the main problem: How do we accommodate all the employees, provide them with their necessities, maintain the overall airy feel of the space, and give it a split personality? Through communication with the people whose future work-home we were building, learning their needs and daily routine at the office, a clear plan emerged. An interior that broke all the boundaries and encouraged a free flow of ideas was born.
Inspiration: Tavex's new home in Sofia was designed to be a source of inspiration, not just for the management and administrative team but also for each of the employees in Bulgaria and abroad. The goal was to make all 100+ employees in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Bucharest, Belgrade, and Athens feel welcome and proud of their regional headquarters. The space needed to represent every employee of Tavex – modern, bold, and ready to challenge the present day issues with creativity and out of the box thinking.
Project Duration: The project started in February 2020 and finished in July 2020.The office space is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Operation Flow: The office combines two functionalities without conflict or friction between them. The "Work" side conveys trust, stability, and credibility to the business partners and simultaneously softens the routine for the employees. The "Play" side is "concealed" in plain sight, among the corporate and industrial environment until the night falls. A place that allows the employees to bond "outside" of work and enjoy some quality time after a hard day at the office.
Team Members: Designer: Teodora Panayotova
Designer: Max Baklayan
Image Credits: Aleksandar Novoselski - photographer