About the project
As Swiss Bureau’s second project with Hira, they wanted to create a sense of familiarity while adding distinct characteristics to define a more unique environment. With the client’s desire to influence a deeper emotional connection to the area, it was imperative to create a home that offered a fresh, welcoming experience to its guests and ignite a new sense of belonging for the staff. Through an open space filled with creativity, innovation, and vision, the enduring design is a play between rational and emotional elements inclusive of multi-functional environments and alternative workspaces to promote employee wellbeing.
Challenged with an opportunity to restore the entire existing architecture, Swiss Bureau ensured to pave a strong structural foundation, meeting fundamental needs for a sustainable building. The two-tier building consists of critical areas such as high exposed ceilings, two pantries, a break-out area, executive lounge, meeting rooms, storage rooms, restrooms, and a collection of private offices for each manager.
Similar to Hira Walraven in Dubai, an industrial loft aesthetic utilizing a muted colour palette was adopted. Hints of blue and orange characterized a contemporary space while also tying in Hira’s primary colours. Natural raw materials are juxtaposed with refined glass and black powder-coated metal. Doubling up as a showroom, a multitude of space is available to showcase products through custom-built displays and shelving. Hira products, such as their vibration pads, were creatively used around the area as cladding, presenting the unexpected versatility of their products.
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