While open-concept and industrial appeal prove to be a popular approach for commercial architecture, the modernist office still harbors a sense of romanticism. This is exactly the aesthetic that co-working company Fosbury & Sons taps into when gearing up to open its new location in Belgium. Situated in Brussels, the latest space for collaboration takes advantage of a stunning building with a breathtaking architectural imprint.
The modernist office building was originally occupied by the cement company CBR. One of the most striking features of the structure are definitely the uniformly situated, oval windows. Design studio Going East, which oversaw the renovation, focused on maintaining the key features of the 1970s building and creating an open space that will be ideal for the co-working environment.
Photo Credits: Jeroen Verrecht
What's Driving This Trend
- Modernist Office Aesthetics
- There is an opportunity to create co-working spaces that embrace the aesthetic of modernist office buildings, such as Fosbury & Sons in Brussels.
- Maintaining Key Building Features
- Renovating existing, distinct buildings for co-working purposes, while maintaining their key features, is a trend that Fosbury & Sons is capitalizing on with their latest location.
- Open-concept Spaces
- Designing open-concept spaces that are ideal for co-working is a continuing trend, as demonstrated in Fosbury & Sons' latest location.
Who This Affects Most
- Co-working
- The co-working industry can benefit from integrating distinctive, modernist office aesthetics into their spaces to create a unique and inspiring work environment.
- Architecture and Design
- The architecture and design industry can explore opportunities to renovate and transform existing, unique buildings for co-working purposes while maintaining their key features.
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry has the opportunity to invest in and develop co-working spaces that prioritize open-concept design and architectural aesthetics to attract new tenants.
