101 Inspiring Workspaces - Desk Centre

101InspiringWorkspaces

01/FacebookCaliforniaFacebook is a business built from and renowned for promoting teamspirit and connecting to those around you – so it’s no surprise their PaloAlto HQ looks so informal and homey.

02/We did this!Designed byDesk CentreAshton on Mersey Sixth FormCheshireAiming to be both stimulating and practical,this sixth form’s furnishings and fittingscame courtesy of Desk Centre and create acontemporary environment in which studentscan relax.

03/GooglePlexMountain View04/Medina Turgul DDBIstanbulGoogle’s corporate base is an expansivecomplex of innovative working space. Thecampus features colourful open-plan offices,bicycles for travel between meetings, meetingyurts and huddle rooms, a piano in the lobbyalong with projections of current Googlesearches, and staff are free to bring theirdogs to work!Although this Turkish advertising agency hasseen continuous growth since its inception,its contemporary glass and wood elements,exceptional mezzanine floors and stonesalt barn essentials stay true to its historicarchitectural influences.

05/Selgas CanoMadridThis inspiring and original office spacereflects the patch of tranquil Spanishwoodland in which it’s built. Acrylic, fibreglass,concrete, and polyester are just some of themanmade materials used to construct thisunique workspace.

06/Pixar StudiosEmeryvillePixar’s headquarters contain varyingoffice ambiances, unique workspaces andincorporate enlightening colours and their mostloved characters to heighten the forcesof creativity.

07/White Mountain OfficeStockholmThis apocalyptic looking Stockholmoffice space is submerged 100-feetunderground and was once an antiatomicshelter. It’s now home to aSwedish ISP internet provider.

08/Christie’s BistroManchester09/ThermaltakeTaipeiRed hanging chairs overlooking relaxing viewsare the focal point of Thermaltake’s newheadquarters. The revamp aimed to create amore relaxing working ambiance for employeesto encourage productivity.We did this!Designed byDesk CentreRestaurants and function rooms areworkspaces too, which is why Desk Centreput their all into refurbishing one of theUniversity of Manchester’s key venues.We increased seating capacity with newstools, tables and chairs that complimentedthe surrounding old books and oak panelling.

10/Hybrid OfficeLos AngelesUse this Los Angeles-based creative mediaagency as the inspiration for a fresh and trulyimpactful take on your office cubicle.

11/AirBnBSan FranciscoAirBnB’s office was constructed to resembletheir unique property listings and successfulbusiness , incorporating unique furnishings,cleansing white colour schemesand clean lines.

12/Yummy GumAmsterdam13/DastmalchiCaliforniaYummy Gum’s office is the height ofclean, white design schemes. As well asincorporating such a tranquil colour scheme,order is also kept in place with custom tables,storage boxes, cabinets and chairs.A modern, rennovated office design isone of the strongest indications that youtake business expansion seriously. Soothingwall colours are also used to good effect here.

We did this!Designed byDesk CentreThe key to a successful educationalworkspace is colourful furniture, and BarrowHall College utilise this to great effect with eyecatchingstools, desks and chairs from DeskCentre. They even incorporate a little addedcolour into their corridors.14/Barrow Hall CollegeCheshire

15/We did this!Designed byDesk CentreStefan Didak’swork station16/APEX buildingLiverpoolStefan Didak works from an impressivetwelve synched monitors at his home office,highlighted by a single contemporary lamp andclutter-free, wooden desk.Desk Centre were tasked with creatinghot desk areas, private offices and breakoutspaces for Liverpool university’s new building.Bright seating coupled with traditional woodendesks ensure the layout doesn’t distract fromstudents’ essential work.

17/IPEVOTaiwanPairing industrial looks with refreshing mosslikewalls and bright green trees, this hardwaresolutions provider emphasise the importanceof a stress-free working environment.

18/TractionMarketing GroupOklaholma19/Turn your officeinto a homeThey describe themselvesas “creative incubators,” andTraction Marketing Group’sunique workspace doesn’tdisappoint. Attractive colours,plenty of open space andeven a ping pong table worktogether to provide coolconverted warehouse appeal.Taking inspiration from home interior designis the perfect way to create a relaxing workingenvironment out of real home comforts.Modern furnishings, floor-to-ceiling windows,a great view and cosy fire place can all addto the effect.

We did this!Designed byDesk Centre20/Manchester LibraryManchesterA library is as much a workspace as a normaloffice, which is why Desk Centre helped addto the Manchester Library’s grand and statelyatmosphere with carefully selected, oakcoloured comfy chairs.

21/YahooBarcelonaYahoo’s Barcelona campus exudes aJackson Pollack feel with walls coveredin creative and stylish paint splatters, allhighlighted by tons of natural light filteringthrough numerous windows.Sometimes it pays to draft in the professionals,as this awesome office designed by KleinDytham Architecture shows. Bringing theoutside in with neutral colour schemes, treesand natural wooden floors, this nature-inspiredoffice really is one-of-a-kind.22/TBWA HakuhodoJapan

23/TwitterSan FranciscoThe Twitter offices are clean and simple, lettingsplashes of colour and walls decorated withTwitter birds take centre stage.

24/Saegeling MedizintechnikGermanyThe high-end medical equipment this companyproduces is portrayed through a beautifullyclinical, stylish and modern office space thatmakes an impact with clean and sexy curves.

25/Pallotta TeamworksLos AngelesPallotta Teamworks has a truly standout office.Their entire workplace is constructed fromshipping containers that are stacked on topof each another and painted in colour popshades that add flair to what could have beenan otherwise dull feature.

26/Chamber of Commerceand IndustrySlovenia27/Innovation LabCopenhagenYou’d never think this was a government office!It houses an organic-looking architecturalstructure where tons of plants are showcasedfor all to see. A real treat for the eyes!This contemporary office signifies innovationwith inventive modular workstationsconstructed from flat-pack units, and thatincorporate excellent plug-and-play designs.

28/Red Door InteractiveDenver29/Newcastle CollegeNewcastle-Upon-TyneWe did this!Designed byDesk CentreRed Door Interactive’s office highlightsopen space, sliding doors and their signaturecolour red.Desk Centre were pleased to partner withRed Box Architects and Red Box Interiors todevelop a highly motivational working spacestudents could be proud of. We ensured thatall of the campus’ new fittings and designelements closely intertwined with the restof the premises.

30/MacquarieGroup LimitedSydneySometimes it pays to draft in the professionals,as this awesome office designed by KleinDytham Architecture shows. Bringing theoutside in with neutral colour schemes, treesand natural wooden floors, this nature-inspiredoffice really is one-of-a-kind.

31/The UbiquitousManufacturing CompanyManchesterThis digital agency wants to emphasize onesingle thing in their office design – their craft!It’s the heart of the company.

33/Go MediaOhioGo Media’s new offices in Cleveland,Ohio features an in-wall aquarium, tons ofglass elements, and custom wall artworks.32/Digital GarageJapanThis technology investment and developmentcompany have turned their office into amasterpiece with colourful padded seats,translucent rooftop breaks, garden-inspiredambiance and eclectic paintings.

34/Assemble StudioMelbourneThe ceiling and wooded elements definitelytake centre stage here, grabbing the attentionof everyone who enters.35/OakfieldsCommunity CollegeMiddlesboroughWe did this!Designed byDesk CentreOakfields are a strictly 21st century college,so it was only natural that their new designmimicked this. Desk Centre transformed themain entrance into a conversation piece thatincorporates LED lights, flashes of colour anda mixture of wood, corinth and laminate to helpengage students, staff and visitorswith its ‘wow factor.’

36/KH GearsMelbourne37/AOL VenturesNew YorkThe headquarters of KH Gears houses aninterior that radiates a sense of industry,technology and engine power. You canpractically hear a metallic rumble of machinery.Keegan Vance Forte designed this 11,500square foot property. Vintage billiard tables,cave-lie meeting rooms, modern art, orientalrugs and exposed brick doorways areshowcased to their best potential.

38/Saatchi & Saatchi’s RebirthBangkokSaatchi & Saatchi’s Rebirth is an elegant workplace, which is fittinggiven they’re one of the most sought-after multidisciplinary design firmsin and outside Thailand! The colourful furnishings and super-machinedesign is extremely impressive.

39/El CuartelSpainEl Cuartel’s office design includes everythingfrom traditional Spanish style to new andmodern elements. Being a full-service creativestudio, their office speaks volumes.

40/Horizon MediaNew YorkThis famous media services companymaintains productive business operationswith its exceptional office and building design,where ten modern blocks occupy threebuildings on nine floors.

41/Coordination AsiaShanghai42/OKIAEstoniaThis web agency has an ideal office space.It highlights the invigorating ambiance of thecompany’s ethos with warm furnishings andgreen elements; a truly motivational space.The company’s new Shanghai office exudesartistic sophistication with marble andhardwood surroundings, hidden storage,bookshelves, ceiling molding and modern lightfixtures. Coordination here is key.

43/SkypeStockholmSkype’s office design beautifully illustratesthe company’s personality. The practicalityand playfulness of their product is robustlyshowcased in their wall designs, flooring andcolourful furniture.

44/Oldham Sixth Form CollegeOldhamBlack leather sofas, funky orange chairsand white, bench style computer tables byDesk Centre take centre stage at this sixthform college.Designed byDesk CentreWe did this!Designed byDesk Centre

45/GooglePittsburgh46/Grupo GallegosCaliforniaKeeping much within the same vein as theother Google complexes, the search enginegiant’s Pittsburgh offices contain chill out areasthat include huge hammocks and a roofterrace complete with planting boxes ofherbs. Not bad to say the building’s anold biscuit factory.Incorporating a roof adorned with whiteumbrella lights to diffuse any distracting flare,the headquarters of Grupo Gallegos doesn’tscrimp on originality.

47/WassabiBarcelona48/M@disonDetroitInteresting rafters and splashes of colour arefocal points at Wassabi productions. The pinkroof-lighting perfectly highlights theirgeometric furniture.Quicken Loans’ Dan Gilbert purchased thisbuilding in 2011, allowing Doodle Home &Neumann Smith to redesign and renovateit into an ‘industrial chic’ office space thatincludes a giant rooftop patio and135-seat auditorium!

49/OktavillaStockholmLocated in an old textile manufacturing hall,this company possesses an office space thatcalms and enlightens every worker with whitepaintedwalls, colourful furnishings and uniquewall décor.

50/OneMethodToronto51/Nicolas Tye ArchitectsUnited KingdomOneMethod’s unique office design wasfeatured in an international publication of themost creative workspaces across the globe,and it’s no surprise. Their open-plan conceptand spacious design works with woodenelements (currently one of the biggest officetrends) to create a warm and welcoming spacefor both staff and clients.Built on the ruins of an old farm, this renovatedbarn is contemporary, eco-friendly and standsout without cutting ties with the great outdoors.

52/VitraBaselFrank Gehry developed this incredible spacefor Swiss furniture company Vitra. The designallows for changeable workspaces and is fullof Vitra’s own stylish and contemporarydesigner furnishings.

53/ParliamentEmbracing their “Be brave. Stand apart”ethos with a hand-constructed look freshfrom the wilderness, Parliament has given itsoffice the charm of a log cabin with hardwoodlinings, wooden floors and walls decoratedwith campfire logs.Portland

We did this!Designed byDesk Centre55/The Metrick SystemTorontoRightfully dubbed one of the coolest offices inthe world, this warehouse was turned into auniquely designed working space with glassdividers, cubicles and even an airstream trailertaking centre-stage.54/Focus MultimediaStaffordshireSupplying Amazon, ASDA, Halfords andWHSmith (among others) with PC software, itwas essential that Focus Multimedia’s officespace reflected their success and ‘techy’ethos with an open plan working space andfurnishings that demonstrate clean aesthetics.

So much more than ‘nothing’, this adagency’s truly inspirational office is madefrom cardboard! From the furniture, walls androof beams, everything in these premisesdemonstrates to visitors that even somethingthrow-away can be beautiful.57/Jung von MattHamburgThis ad agency is ultra-slick. Huge embeddedtables and built-in benches blend effortlesslyinto the office to unify the space.56/NothingAmsterdam

58/QuirkyNew York59/Forward Internet GroupLondonLocated in New York City’s Chelseaneighbourhood, this office makes the mostof glass dividers and clever furnishings madefrom recycled items.This tech company’s extra-classy office designsees cosy meeting rooms meet impressiveamphitheatres in a fairy tale setting.

60/Plas CochAngleseyWe did this!Designed byDesk Centre61/CargoGenevaPlas Coch is an exclusive retreat for thosewho want to escape the rat race. It was onlynatural that the staff office reflected this,incorporating curved designer cantilever desksand complimentary seating.This logistics company has proven theirbusiness’ cool-credentials with great officedesign. Sixteen Hanjin shipping containershave been retrofitted to serve as meeting andfunction rooms for the firm’s employees andclients, while its bare white walls give a clutterfree appearance.

62/BrandBaseRotterdamThe BrandBase offices are some of themost standout around – their furnishings aremade of nothing but wooden pallets. Thesesprawling structures illustrate the potentialelegance of sustainability.

63/Mind CandyLondonThese are the folks behind “Moshi Monsters”,so it’s no surprise that their offices incorporatefun, natural features that put both adults andchildren at ease.

64/Ogilvy & Mather65/SquareSan FranciscoChinaSquare’s offices reflect the company namewith tertiary spaces that are designed to avoidemployee clutter.A workplace and playground at the same time,Ogilvy & Mather’s cultural hub is composedof inspiring and unusual “carnival of ideas”themes, a strategic tool to gain traction as athought leader.

66/Buck O’Neill BuildersSan Francisco67/The Contact CompanyBirkenheadBuck O’Neill Builders are some of the bestwhen it comes to fantastic homebuilding andremodelling projects, so it makes sense thattheir offices exemplify their work. This greatoffice design incorporates cantilevered rawwood stairs, stainless steel and green wallinserts to increase air flowDesigned and fitted by Desk Centre, thisrapidly expanding call centre couples sleek,modern design elements with functional fittingsthat provide a rare level of privacybetween staff.We did this!Designed byDesk Centre

Who would have thought that a dilapidatedand decommissioned building will get anaward for its re-usage? Philadelphia-basedUrban Outfitters’ industrial roots are wellpreserved here.68/Urban OutfittersPhiladelphia

69/QuidSan FranciscoThis data analytics start-up’s spacious officedesign brings together baroque, industrial andmodern themes to create somethingreally impactful.

70/MicrosoftAlthough this office cost $3.6 million, it’seasy to see that it was money well spent.Each corner houses a different theme – fromthe ocean to hunting lodge accents – and theexpansive reception area utilises the trend forwood to its fullest.Vienna

71/WonderfactoryNew York72/Inspiration foryour home officeThis New York-based office looks more like aposh lounge where eye-catching themes andcozy colours can be seen throughout.A lovely view, carefully placed plants and eyecatching desks and chairs are the ideal way tospruce up a home office into something that’sstunningly motivating

We did this!Designed byDesk Centre74/FCB WorldwideChinaSometimes simple is just as effective as standout, as the training rooms and first floor officesof Stiebel Eltron illustrate. Classic desk andchair designs from Desk Centre ensure thatinternal operations aren’t overpowered by aloud workspace.Looking more like a piece of modern art, thisoffice is peppered with sheep skin furnitureand contains a huge conference room that has150 custom surf boards gripped to the ceilingby steel cables.73/Stiebel EltronBromborough

75/Disney Store HeadquartersPasadena76/Three Rings Design IncSan FranciscoThe Disney Store headquarters, naturally,highlights the magic of Disney. It wasredesigned back in 2007 and now housesa conference room surrounded by huge,colourful foam blocks where around 200people can sit during company meetings.This 3,000 square foot office featuresVictorian/steam punk inspired design themesthat are customised to fit the desires andneeds of employees. They even display anarray of handmade artworks designed byeach employee

77/DVF StudioNew York78/Bradford CollegeBradfordWe did this!Designed byDesk CentreThe largest provider of higher educationoutside of the university sector in Englandneeds an equally impressive and motivationalworking environment, which is why DeskCentre were drafted in to design a moderncontemporary,forward-thinking cyber caféarea that included innovative seating.The DVF Studio is both owned and designedby fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. Itserves both as a 5,000 square foot showroomand an office building, including a stairwaythat acts as both a path between rooms andchandelier where natural light can collect.

79/LegoDevelopment DepartmentBillundLego’s headquarters was designed forstimulation and relaxation, using brightcolours to help enhance creativity.

80/Red BullLondonYour eyes aren’t deceiving you; a slide runsright through the centre of Red Bull’s Londonheadquarters! Also incorporating pops of brightcolour and transparent meeting rooms, thisspace is a serious lesson in awesomeoffice design.81/Ilse MediaNetherlandsThis is a truly exceptional office, to say theleast. It’s like stepping into an old 8-bit videogame, with pixelised lunch trucks, coat racks,tables and even food cropping up everywhere.

82/ZainBahrain83/ALFA DentalJapanNo-one wants to go to the dentist, which iswhy Japanese designers went for a unique,simple and relaxing take on dental officedesign that aims to minimise panic with plentyof natural light and wooden elements.Offices that include strategic accents ofcolour are always ideal for company’s whereoffice stress can run high. Telecom companyZain use them to great effect in wall designs,meeting pods and Vitra furniture.

84/GoogleZurichNot one to miss out on the fun factor, Google’sZurich headquarters incorporates firemanpoles for travelling between offices, a slideto reach the canteen and meeting pods andworkstations that take the form of either Swisschalets, igloos and cable cars.

This office is a skateboarder’s paradise,including a normal street level retail outletand balcony style office that overlooks a 600square foot skatepark!85/Bastard storeMilan

86/YandexRussia88/SyzygyHamburgDreaming up interactive campaigns forclients like Chanel and Mazda is sure to bemade easier when you work in a clean, crispoffice like this. The pod style desks are greatfor providing the peace and privacy necessaryto designers.Constructed mostly from welcoming materialssuch as wood and cork, this office spacewas designed specifically to exemplify thecompany’s humanistic intentions and goals.

89/Kind ConsumerWe did this!Designed byDesk CentreLondonMinimal bench-style desks, space-savingstorage solutions and motivational, colourpop chairs make this office a fantasticworking space.

90/StenhamLondon91/Fornari GroupMilanDesigned by Blue Bottel, this London basedoffice features illuminated walls and bright hintsof colour that brighten up what could be anotherwise generic office.Colour changing LED lights, exposed concretefloors and curved edges are the kind offorward-thinking office design elements thatwork to the advantage of fashion brands.

92/Simon de Pury’soffice and studio93/JWTNew YorkSimon de Pury, chairman of the famousPhillips de Pury and Company Auction Housecombines his office and studio into one. Hisoffice features a fabulous flowing desk andbookshelf sculpture designed by talentedartist Vito Acconci.JWT might be one of the oldest advertisingagencies in the world, but their colourful officescreams upbeat modernity.

94/AdidasGermanyAdidas’ German headquarters weredesigned by Kinzo Berlin to combine modernfunctionality with the looks of a film set.

95/Spring LawLondon96/GummoAmsterdamOutfitting one of London’s most prestigiouslaw firms was a daunting task, but one DeskCentre completed professionally and with aslittle disruption to working hours as possible.Contemporary furniture and elegant deskstake centre-stage here.Advertising agency Gummo took a bravedesign move when they created an officemade out of not just a monochrome colourpalette, but reused and recycled furnishingsfrom charity shops and ebay.Designed byDesk Centre

97/McLaren Technology CentreSurreyMcLaren’s Surrey headquarters is asstaggeringly sleek as their cars. Glasswalkways and white furniture all add to thesophisticated feel.

98/Parasol IslandGermany99/PONS + HUOTParisA mixture of white, robin’s egg blue andwooden elements, this office possesses theperfect combination of the industrial and sleekdesign elements that make for a relaxing andstimulating work environment.The employees of Pons + Huot get to workinside bubbles! This futuristic office design alsoincludes elements of the great outdoors tocreate a surprisingly elegant space.

100/M. Moser AssociatesSingapore101/UnileverSwitzerlandThis bright and open office incorporatessplashes of exciting colour and glass partitionsto create a truly inspirational design.The trend for bringing the outside in is popularamong modern day offices, and Unileverutilises it to a great, relaxing effect with pastelpainted walls, desks and chairs decorated withcooler colour palettes and even office partitionsfashioned from rough and ready wood.

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