The andOffice planning office transforms its workspace into a showcase—one that celebrates the full spectrum of wood-based materials while demonstrating their precision craftsmanship, versatility in integrated design, and capacity to shape atmosphere. The design itself becomes a manifesto of the office's architectural philosophy. What began as a forgotten storage facility has been completely gutted and thoughtfully reorganized into an open, dynamic work environment. Just a few carefully calibrated pieces of bespoke furniture and carpentry installations—each precisely fitted to the existing structure—have accomplished this transformation.

The result is an interdisciplinary achievement: honest, raw, and warmly inviting—a space split into two distinct zones with their own character. The open-plan office embraces a light grey palette, creating a clean, cool environment, while the adjoining multifunctional wing wraps itself in warm Siena tones punctuated by terracotta accents. Twenty-four compact workstations fill the main office, designed for flexibility and shared ownership—no desk belongs permanently to any one person. High-performance computers remain fixed installations, yet remain accessible to all staff from any office area or home office setup. Expansive continuous tables and low-profile sideboards crafted from birch multiplex sit atop freestanding OSB hollow pedestals, floating through the space. Two natural MDF coat storage boxes perch on the sideboards, anchoring the entrance threshold while their acoustic-lined backs—softwood fibreboards with strategic perforations—dampen sound. Mirroring this arrangement, three soundproofed and visually isolated work pods anchor the rear, perfect for concentration-demanding tasks. The central zone pulses as the office's true heart: rollable standing and sitting tables here invite spontaneous team collaboration, creative brainstorming, and model-making. The space also accommodates lectures and presentations for up to fifty attendees. Open spruce beam structures define this fluid area, framing visual connections and channeling natural light into every corner. The original stairwell hub now serves dual duty—a digital command center by day and an analog creative workshop always. Rails encircle it on all sides: here, material samples are assembled, drawings are displayed, and sketches are pinned to acoustic panels. The auxiliary wing houses meeting rooms, a living kitchen, a coffee lounge, and shower facilities—all wrapped in expressive maritime pine, with white fir wood slatting on the partition walls. After hours, this zone transforms into a private event venue. Even the meeting furniture plays a hidden role: it doubles as a fold-down bed, deployable in seconds.

www.andoffice.com

Photography Credits:

Philip Kottlorz
www.philipkottlorz.com

(Featured in CUBE Stuttgart 03|22)