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Forvis Mazars Disenyo ng Interyor ng Opisina by GRAU.ZERO Architecture

Forvis Mazars Disenyo ng Interyor ng Opisina by GRAU.ZERO Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Interyor na Espasyo at Eksibisyon Competition Category.


BronseInteryor· 2026

Forvis Mazars Disenyo ng Interyor ng Opisina

by GRAU.ZERO Architecture

Client: GRAU.ZERO Architecture

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Interyor Category

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The Design

About Forvis Mazars Disenyo ng Interyor ng Opisina

Ang Forvis Mazars ay isang interyor ng opisina na matatagpuan sa iisang palapag ng gusaling Icon Douro sa Porto, Portugal. Ang espasyo ng trabaho ay sumasaklaw ng humigit-kumulang 700 metro kuwadrado at kinabibilangan ng mga indibidwal na workstation, mga phone booth, mga lugar para sa kolaborasyon, mga silid-pulungan, isang reception at mga espasyong pansuporta. Sinusuportahan ng layout ang isang ganap na flexible na modelo ng pagtatrabaho batay sa mga kasanayang clean desk at anywhere office. Ang handcrafted na textured plaster at natural na bato ay pinagsama sa mga veneer wood panel at mga ibabaw na sumasalamin ng liwanag. Ang mga recycled na materyales at neutral na paleta ng kulay ay lumilikha ng isang mahinahon at walang-kupas na kapaligiran.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Forvis Mazars Disenyo ng Interyor ng Opisina ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Forvis Mazars Disenyo ng Interyor ng Opisina ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Forvis Mazars Disenyo ng Interyor ng Opisina ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
For Forvis Mazars' new offices in Porto, our aim was to make the company’s core values the guiding thread of the physical space, reflecting its identity, positioning, and ambition.
To avoid the conventional appearance of a workspace and create a timeless spatial identity, we embraced a concept based on full flexibility, in line with the company's existing clean desk and anywhere office practices. The result is a rich yet calm sensory environment that evokes emotion and encourages focus.
Dimensions & Packaging
The project spans approximately 700 square meters, located on a single floor within the Icon Douro building in Porto, Portugal. The spatial programme comprises individual workstations, phone booths, collaborative areas, meeting rooms, a reception and support spaces. All designed to support a fully flexible working model based on clean desk and anywhere office practices.
Tags
Office Interior, Workplace Architecture, Portuguese Architecture, Porto
Production Technology
The project is characterised by a layered material strategy, juxtaposing handcrafted textured plaster and natural stone with veneer wood panels, and light-reflecting surfaces. The use of recycled materials contributes to its sustainability by reducing the environmental impact associated with virgin raw materials. The colour scheme features a neutral palette with subtle accents of colour. Flexibility and collaboration in the use of space were also key, as was a strong visual identity.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was to move away from the traditional, rigid, institutional image typically associated with audit and advisory firms while reflecting the global stature and identity of the company. The solution was a concept built on duality that embraced imperfection as an aesthetic value by juxtaposing contrasting materials and finishes. This balance of opposing qualities transformed the conventional corporate space into a timeless, human-centred environment.
Research
The team analysed the company's existing offices, values and brand identity as a global leader in audit, tax and advisory services. Given its presence in over 100 countries, the aim was to strike a balance between precision and subjectivity. The result is a flexible, human-centred environment that challenges the traditional appearance of a workspace. It is sensorially rich yet calm, creating an emotionally engaging and focused setting.
Inspiration
Given the global nature of Forvis Mazars, the conceptual approach was built on duality, aiming to strike a balance between technological precision and artisanal subjectivity.
Handcrafted, bespoke, natural and organic elements coexist with rational, precise and technological elements. Reflective surfaces are juxtaposed with coarser materials, such as textured plaster and stone. This creates a narrative in which this constant dialogue between opposites enriches the space with depth and emotion.
Project Duration
The project was completed in 2024 and is located in Porto, Portugal, at the Icon Douro building.
Operation Flow
In pursuit of a spatial identity that aligns with the organisation's values, we embraced the concept of full flexibility, incorporating clean desk and anywhere office principles. The spatial proposal integrates collaborative areas and cutting-edge technology, with a particular focus on people’s well-being. Despite the increasingly digital nature of the workplace, our goal was to create an environment in which productivity, mental health, innovation and human connection can coexist.
Team Members
Main Architect: Sérgio Manuel Nobre
Collaboration: Renata Caetano Pereira
Stefani Goulart
Builder: Fantoffice, Lda
Mechanical engineering: Eng. Fernando Oliveira (Master Eletric)
Lighting Design: Eng. Marco Gomes (Amperengenharia)
Mechanical Engineering: Eng. João Silva Ferreira
Electrical Engineering: Eng. Marco Gomes (Amperengenharia)
Image Credits
Image #1: Ivo Tavares Studio - Architectural Photographer
Image #2: Ivo Tavares Studio - Architectural Photographer
Image #3: Ivo Tavares Studio - Architectural Photographer
Image #4: Ivo Tavares Studio - Architectural Photographer
Image #5: Ivo Tavares Studio - Architectural Photographer

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