intersecting beams and large table divide yet connect workers at compact office in tokyo
Briefly

"ULTRA STUDIO has transformed a cramped Tokyo office by installing a large table that divides the space while allowing workers to convene and work together. The design concept reimagines how multiple companies can share a compact work space, incorporating faux beams and a column to organize the office while maintaining an open, collaborative environment."
"Originally, the space featured an RC beam on the ceiling, visually dividing the room into two sections: one facing the windows and one towards the entrance. The Japanese Studio introduced an additional perpendicular beam, effectively creating four loosely defined zones, centering the design around a square desk, promoting adequate distance while fostering a shared workspace."
"The intersection of the four beams and the center of the desk are slightly offset, which the team connected with a fake pillar. This non-structural element gives a centripetal character to the office while maintaining functionality and comfort, ensuring that different activities can coexist without negatively impacting the users."
Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine
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