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A few years ago we were engaged to work on a corporate project for a multinational company: their new educational facilities in Curitiba, Brazil. This company is from Germany, but its South American headquarters are located in Curitiba. The production site spreads around 20,000 sqm of built area, where they manufacture machines for the textile industry. Besides Germany and Brazil, they have units in China, India, Mexico, and the USA, among other countries.

The corporate project for this multinational company involved the renovation of an existing ground-floor building. The educational facilities would have a training room and a videoconference room, as well as toilets and a cafeteria. As per the clients’ request. we used state-of-the-art features. As an example, we specified double glass partitions with blinds operated by remote control for the training room.

Aiming to allow multiple uses of the space, we chose a flexible range of office desks. This furniture allowed for different configurations, such as meeting rooms, classrooms, or team groups. For the coffee bar, we proposed a small kitchenette and tall tables with stools, aiming to create engagement among the attendees. Regarding finishes and materials, we opted for light oak partitions, suggesting neutral greys for both the carpet and floor tiles. For the office chairs, we chose tan leather, the same finish as the stools in the cafeteria.

This was not the only corporate project designed by us. At Instant Design we have plenty of experience in designing commercial spaces, as you may see here or here.

Are you thinking about uplifting your office? Or maybe setting up a new business and in need of some ideas? Let’s have a chat!

Back in 2012, we had the opportunity to assist one of our corporate clients with this renovation project. The building renovation included not only a facade uplift but also a new internal layout. At the upper level, we proposed curved panels in aluminium to hide the existing individual balconies, bringing movement and unity to the building.

Curves were also present in other elements of this renovation, such as the textured concrete wall which hides a generator, to the right side of the stairway. Or the accessible ramp, which performs a smooth curve that leads to the entry door. Indeed, curved ramps are a clever idea when we need to reach a different level within a small space. We used a similar approach in some of our architectural projects, as you may see here and here.

We developed this building renovation project for a company that manipulates enteral nutrition and chemotherapy medication. Our role comprised not only designing a facade uplift and the internal layout for the administrative areas but also coordinating other professionals. Among the external consultants, there was the team in charge of the laboratory equipment and the air conditioning system, for example.

The first floor, located below street level, lodges storage and the logistics department. On the other hand, the second one has the laboratories and the main entry. The original project had two wide stairways leading to the entry, which posed an obstacle for people with disabilities. So we reduced the width of the stairs, proposing an accessible curved ramp instead.

The third floor lodges the administrative staff, a meeting room and the director’s office. On that floor, we took advantage of the existing walls to minimize costs. To complete the project, we designed the landscaping and a totem with the company logo, which was installed in the front garden.

Are you after a building renovation or a facade uplift for your home or office? Maybe colour consulting services? We can assist you!