Rather than having a workplace that sits atop its own parking garage, the Drukta & Formail office has been embedded within its cavernous concrete warehouse. The Belgian client asked the creative team at fiveAM to give them something unique, and this request was undoubtedly delivered.
The large industrial structure was sectioned off into smaller rooms for reception, meetings and private work by means of recycled shipping containers. The long rectangular enclosures have been stacked and adapted with coats of paint, the installation of lighting and climate control and the insertion of broad doors and windows. Plywood interior cladding brings a bit of warmth to the industrial spaces.
Quite cleverly, access into the Drukta & Formail office is through the underground depot or through the garage doors at street level.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Embedded Workspaces
- The trend of embedding workspaces within existing structures, such as warehouses or garages, offers a unique and innovative approach to office design.
- Shipping Container Architecture
- The use of recycled shipping containers to create functional workspaces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the construction and architecture industries.
- Industrial Aesthetic
- The incorporation of industrial elements, such as exposed concrete and metal, into office design provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies seeking a modern and unique workspace.
Sectors Adopting This
- Office Design
- The trend of embedded workspaces and the use of recycled shipping containers present disruptive innovation opportunities in the office design industry.
- Construction
- The adoption of shipping container architecture as a cost-effective and sustainable building solution presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the construction industry.
- Architecture
- The incorporation of industrial aesthetics in office design offers architects a disruptive innovation opportunity to create visually striking and functional workspaces.
