When this is not only articulated in theory but also implemented in real spaces, one is, in a sense, working on a “manifesto.” What that means becomes tangible in the new, relatively small workspace of SPACE_013: 149 square meters of office space within a total area of 238 square meters. Its task is to accommodate up to 17 permanent workstations — realized through a precisely developed design concept that reflects a careful 24-month planning process. The structural basis is a historic, over 100-year-old listed residential building, centrally located and representative in character. The challenge was therefore to harmonize the existing structure with new interventions, while also making use of the materials and spatial atmospheres already present. The interior design stages this as a deliberate contrast, where new functionality interacts with the conditions of the “old.” Warm, residential surfaces were introduced to create a sense of “being at home,” while design objects and product elements lend each space a distinct identity. All of this is embedded in a color concept ranging from black to green to pink, working in dialogue with original features such as parquet flooring, lacquered panel doors, and white plastered ceilings. The ground floor, centered around an entrance foyer, is defined by a generous open workspace. It also includes a functionally zoned kitchen with an adjacent lounge and direct access to the terrace. On the upper floor, there is a showroom as well as a second kitchen, which supports gatherings in the meeting area. Additional features include another lounge and a bathroom. It becomes clear that the original residential floor plans were intelligently repurposed without requiring major structural interventions. The overarching concept is that of a distinctive workspace: a dynamic place, a platform for interdisciplinary encounters, and a vibrant think tank.
