Commercial Workspace Architecture and Facade Design

We embraced the mature silver oak as the anchor of our design. By repositioning the building’s core, we created flexible office spaces that celebrate the tree, proving that urban architecture and nature can thrive together.

A detail of the facade showing the rhythmic pattern of the staircase screens. The vertical fins provide privacy and diffuse light, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow across the building's exterior.

The design incorporates recessed balconies and large windows, breaking up the monolithic facade. These openings not only provide light and air but also offer tenants a direct connection to the tree canopy and the outdoors.

The interior staircase is designed with simple, strong lines using steel and concrete. The vertical balusters echo the fins on the exterior, creating a cohesive design language throughout the structure.

A view of the main circulation corridor and staircase. We used a simple palette of grey tones and allowed natural light to fill the space, ensuring that even transitional areas feel open and connected.

Inside the workspace, we framed views of the silver oak tree. This biophilic design strategy provides a soft, ever-changing natural backdrop, enhancing focus and well-being for the people inside.

The minimalist office space is designed for functionality and focus. We used clean lines and simple materials, with pops of color in the desk dividers to add energy without creating visual clutter.

An upward view of the facade's fenestrations. The deep, box-like window frames are designed to control sunlight and create a powerful geometric pattern against the red textured surface.

The interplay between the building's sharp geometry and the organic form of the tree's branches. This image captures the core concept of the project: a dialogue between the built and the natural.