This building has two main entrance points on two different levels. The lower entrance is at the main street level and is the entrance for the five levels of more public retail space. On the upper level, however, there is a more private entrance for the businesses on the upper floors. This was the lobby space I set about to design. I included kiosks in this space, some of which would sell small goods and other would sell food, just like street vendors, which are very common throughout Europe. This also makes the space an interesting space for events and allows the employees a place to grab a quick lunch or snack. At the furthest point from the entrances and flow of traffic there is a large seating area, which will overlook the view of the city across the water, creating a calming and inspiring place to get away during the day.
floor plan
kiosks
seating area
I then designed a typical office floor. Because in this type of building, a variety of tenants would or could occupy the space, as well as each tenants needs change over time, I wanted above all else to create a flexible space. Therefore, I included sliding partitions and mostly open space. In Sweden there is not as strict of a hierarchy in the workplace as you might find in the United States, therefore there is not an abundance of personal private space. Instead, there is a strong movement toward collaboration and workspaces not being as rigid. Therefore, I included just as much collaborative, less rigid workspace as cubicle workspace. I also included a small kitchen and break area.
floor plan
collaborate workspace
break kitchen
workspace
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break area
The final designed level was near the top of the building, which narrows considerably. I designed this space with flexibility in mind again. It can be reserved and used by any business in the building for a variety of functions.
floor plan
blackboard paint walls
conference meeting
dining or small meeting
lounge
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