Lorcan O'Herlihy firm redesigned the workspace of the creative agency Grupo Gallegos, and decided to clad the roof with a number of white umbrellas.
The space used to be used for a cinema company, so to keep with this aesthetic the roof lights combined with the umbrellas look similar to what one might find in a creative studio. Most of the office takes on quite an open design concept, which usually encourages collaboration (something that's quite important for a creative agency). There are also sets of large stairs that lead to other departments in the office, but for the most part everything is quite open with everyone able to see into other people's work environments.
Photo Credits: designboom, grupogallegos
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Open-concept Workspaces
- The design of the Grupo Gallegos workspace features an open-concept layout and encourages collaboration, which could be applied to other creative industries.
- Unique Decor
- Using umbrellas and other unique materials for decoration in workspaces could become a trend for companies looking to improve their brand image.
- Refurbished Spaces
- The trend of repurposing old spaces, like a cinema company in this case, as modern and innovative office spaces could continue to grow.
Where This Applies
- Creative Agencies
- Open-concept workspaces and unique decor could be applied to other creative industries, such as advertising agencies and design firms.
- Real Estate
- The increasing trend of refurbishing old spaces could create new opportunities for real estate developers and renovation specialists.
- Event Planning
- Unique decor, like the umbrella-clad roof of the Grupo Gallegos workspace, could become a popular feature for event spaces or venues.
