Swedish architecture firm Johan Sundberg Arkitektur embarked on a project to design the headquarters of local custom sticker company StickerApp and the result is a homely office space. To achieve this, the studio combined industrial materials with cozy sensibilities. The raw industrial aesthetic is primarily communicated through material use—the "exposed ducting and metalwork," for instance. The homey vibe is created through materials like pinewood panelling and leather furniture.
The exterior of the homely office has playful curvacious elements and an emphasis on the modern. In addition to StickerApp's production hall (which is in the center of the headquarters), the building will also incorporate offices and a restaurant. There are plans to partially open up access to the public to these establishments soon.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Material Juxtaposition
- Design firms can innovate by combining raw industrial materials with cozy sensibilities for a homely aesthetic.
- Curvacious Elements
- Integrating playful curvacious elements into modern design can create eye-catching exteriors for office spaces.
- Mixed-use Buildings
- Designing office spaces that also incorporate restaurants and other public spaces can create profitable mixed-use buildings.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architects can incorporate material juxtaposition and playful curvacious elements, as well as design mixed-use buildings like the StickerApp headquarters.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can learn from Johan Sundberg Arkitektur's use of pinewood panelling and leather furniture to create a homely office vibe.
- Restaurant
- Restaurants can benefit from being incorporated into mixed-use buildings like the StickerApp headquarters to attract more foot traffic.
