Javier Senosiain Arquitectos has transformed a wedge-shaped office space into an organic, wood-lined sanctuary inspired by cave-like refuges.
“The main idea was to achieve adapted spaces to the human body, similar to the maternal cloister, animal’s refuge, the troglodytes that are sculpted under the ground, the igloo – not a turn back but a meditated reconciliation,” explained Javier Senosiain, founder of Javier Senosiain Arquitectos.
The 202-square-meter office, also serving as the studio’s Mexico City headquarters, features curved pathways connecting several main chambers. Visitors enter through a waiting area with a reception desk, leading into a curving hallway that branches off into various spaces.
The large work area boasts two snaking desks overlooking the terrace, while the kitchenette, material library, and two enclosed offices are situated on the opposite side. The larger office contains a circular meeting area with curved benches, a curvilinear desk, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Organic design elements include overhanging, curved ceilings and walls clad in marble-like maple root veneer, used for the floor as well. Organically shaped columns, shelving, and light pendants are distributed throughout, with ground-level lighting along the perimeter.
By using wood for structure and finishing, the studio reduced the project’s environmental impact. “The project is made out of wood, certifying planned and legal tree felling,” said the studio. “This guaranteed lower environmental impact compared to energy and resources used in prefabricated materials.”
Leather-covered desks and surfaces create a soft working space. “[Living] together in the workshop is like working in a warm and illuminated cave, with stimulating sensations that change from one space to another, an interplay of lights that change throughout the day.”
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