Block 辦公室室內設計 by Adrian Chan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 室內空間及展覽設計 Competition Category.

鐵室內· 2021

Block 辦公室室內設計

by Adrian Chan

Client: Adrian Chan Design and Research Office

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 室內 Category

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The Design

About Block 辦公室室內設計

「Block」係一個佔地41平方米嘅辦公室室內設計項目。呢個辦公空間係為一間人力資源顧問及培訓公司而設計,佢哋需要一個可以進行團隊會議同培訓活動嘅場所。樓底低同埋面積細係主要嘅設計挑戰。櫃體以一系列懸浮式功能區塊嘅形式排列,沿住一幅畫廊式嘅牆面延伸,設計手法承襲草原派風格(Prairie School style)嘅原則。呢啲區塊分別容納唔同功能,例如餐飲服務同打印功能。入口門廳同時兼備接待、小組討論、培訓室同雞尾酒會場地嘅多重用途。設計選用淺橡木、銅材同Calacatta大理石作為主要物料。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Block 辦公室室內設計是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Block 辦公室室內設計將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Block 辦公室室內設計因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

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