Omexom
Offices arranged around an atrium, where every space has its own colour and use.
An atrium to meet in.
The entrance opens onto a bright atrium crossed by the building's metal staircases. Navy rugs mark out waiting lounges, and glazed booths with yellow frames let people take a call without leaving the heart of the site.
The meeting rooms are named after places in the region. Light wood, orange chairs and wicker pendants give them a warm feel, far from the usual meeting room.
Places to live in.
The shared kitchen is organised around an island tiled in green, facing long tables and landscape murals. A green wall runs along the dining area.
Further on, a large lounge with navy sofas, a foosball table, shelving and forest wallpaper hosts breaks, informal meetings and team moments. Workstations, separated by planted screens, keep the natural light.
Project summary
Ergonomics and desk comfort
Adjustable seating, height-variable work surfaces, supports for standing postures. We size workstations around the hours actually spent in front of a screen, not around an average standard.
Acoustics and light
Noise and glare are the two most common complaints in open-plan offices. Absorbent panels, screens, booths and desk orientation are dealt with at plan stage, not added afterwards.
Modular furniture
Tables that fold and join together, movable partitions, seating that can be shifted: a floor plate should be able to change configuration in an hour, without technical help.
Integrated technology
Screens, video conferencing, room booking, lighting control: equipment is planned into the furniture and the services, to avoid extension leads and boxes stuck on as an afterthought.
Break and wellbeing spaces
Kitchen areas, lounges, quiet break spaces, outdoor zones where the site allows. These places, more than the desks, are what make people want to come back to the office.
Reuse and durability
Some of the existing furniture can often be reused after refurbishment. We favour French and European manufacturers, repairable pieces and take-back schemes for whatever cannot stay.