The environment was the inspiration behind a corporate renovation by LAB5 Architects and Tamás Ábel, and the EMKE office reception demonstrates this swimmingly. The large desk where visitors are received has been done up to look liquid, with a completely unique surface of aquatic undulations.
A process of calculated crafting made this elaborate object possible. Individual sheets of glass were cut with irregularly curved edges and stacked to assemble a smooth and wave-like facade. The gorgeous turquoise colour that's rarely visible within this material is let to shine through, giving the entire piece a truly oceanic appearance. The EMKE office reception desk exists in a great open atrium, acting as an eye-catching accent amidst a minimalist assortment of green-themed features.
Illusory Aqueous Desks
The EMKE Office Reception Features a Whimsical Watery Bureau
Trend Themes
1. Environmental-inspired Design - Designing workplaces and buildings that draw inspiration from nature, such as this aquatic-themed reception desk, presents opportunities for innovative and visually striking environments.
2. Unique Surface Design - Creating unconventional surface designs, such as the undulated glass used in this desk, offers potential for producing visually stunning and distinctive products and architecture.
3. Minimalism & Statement Pieces - Combining minimalist features with bold statement pieces, as seen in this office atrium, presents opportunities for creating visually balanced and intriguing spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Office Design - The trend of environmental-inspired design presents opportunities for innovation in the field of office design, creating more sustainable and visually appealing workspaces.
2. Interior Design - The trend of unique surface design in architecture presents opportunities for innovation in the field of interior design, introducing unconventional and distinctive surfaces in homes, offices and public spaces.
3. Art & Sculpture - The trend of statement pieces within minimalist environments presents opportunities for innovation in the field of art and sculpture, creating large-scale pieces that seamlessly integrate into their surroundings.