Spanish designer Isern Serra has refurbished his Barcelona studio, adding curved walls, arched openings, and shelves filled with inspirational objects that give the space a homely feel.
The design for the studio aims to make employees feel “truly at ease, comfortable and free to create” by generating an atmosphere that promotes inspiration and reflection, Serra explained. “The concept of our Estudio-Casa reflects our vision for a work environment that is deeply human, warm and inviting,” Serra said.
The studio, situated on the fourth floor of a 1960s industrial building in the Poblenou district, eschews the traditional rigid office layout in favour of spaces informed by domestic living areas. The interior is separated into two main zones by a change in floor level.
Private areas and amenities are situated on a raised platform close to the entrance, with the workspace positioned close to full-height windows at the far end of the space. Arched openings provide access to the meeting room and a tunnel-like corridor.
The meeting room features a cream-coloured lacquered table with a single cylindrical support made by carpenter Fusteria Vidal. A circular opening that looks out onto the workspace creates a feature above the adjacent sofa area.
Beyond the meeting room, a curved wall merges with a platform that forms the base for an L-shaped sofa. The raised concrete surface also accommodates a Kentia palm that adds greenery to the lounge area.
A single step down separates the living area from the main workspace, housing a pair of sculptural concrete tables that are each five meters long. Their tops are cantilevered from sturdy cylindrical legs, giving the impression of floating surfaces.
Floating shelves positioned on the walls behind each of the tables are used to display books, materials, lamps, and other objects. In addition to functioning as a workplace, Estudio-Casa will host a range of public events, including talks and exhibitions.
The interior therefore features a revolving array of artworks and design objects that add personality to the spaces. Isern Serra founded his eponymous studio in 2008. His approach combines pared-back contemporary forms with a playful Mediterranean attitude, resulting in spaces that often display a dreamlike quality.
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