During the renovation of the office floor for an internet provider on the 7th floor of the high-rise section, the character of the original exposed concrete architecture was brought to the fore. Ceilings, columns, and beams were largely exposed and left visible, then cleaned and sanded. Sections of the existing screed were also stripped of 50 years of adhesive and filler, then sanded and sealed to create a finished exposed screed surface. To contrast with these gray surfaces and to provide acoustic treatment, carpet and a perforated acoustic ceiling were installed in areas requiring soundproofing.
The glass partitions to the offices allow for light-filled hallways and a transparent ensemble of separated office spaces and open creative areas. Electrical distribution and cooling were discreetly housed in the suspended ceilings of the hallways. This allowed the exposed concrete ceilings in the offices to remain free of technical equipment and to stand out on their own with their rough texture. The ceiling heights were preserved to the maximum extent possible. The pendant lights in the offices, which provide indirect lighting, enhance the effect of the exposed concrete. A color scheme reduced to two shades of gray complements the building’s clean structure, featuring a dark gray concrete core and light gray walls and ceilings. The color of the doors matches the walls’ palette. The orange carpet in certain areas serves as a splash of color and catches the eye, reflecting off the wall surfaces at sunset.
The kitchenettes, with their black surfaces, blend seamlessly into the minimalist color scheme. This also applies to the anthracite-colored profiles of the T50 partition wall system with single-pane glazing, the color-coordinated switch and outlet covers, and even the anthracite-colored accessories in the restroom area.