Like every skilled colour designer, Daniela Ott typically tests various hues on-site to identify the perfect tones for specific spatial conditions and lighting. However, the ongoing renovation across the building's 2,700 m² floor space limited this approach. The interior designer turned this constraint into an opportunity—developing her initial concept in the studio, then refining it collaboratively with the colour-conscious building owners through a dedicated workshop. This process ensured the final colour scheme had full buy-in from all users.

The design strategy centered on giving the expansive corridors and "village squares" definition through nature-inspired, subtle hues. These colours anchor the spaces and guide the eye throughout. Ott selected deliberately soft, welcoming tones—with carefully calibrated grey undertones that convey professionalism and authority. This structural approach extends to the stairwell, where each of the five floors features a distinctly coloured accent wall. Beyond improving wayfinding, employees appreciate the dynamic colour experience across levels. On the exterior, Ott reactivated the building's distinctive 1950s character by highlighting its beautiful brickwork details and coordinating the surrounding plaster finishes accordingly. The result is a cohesive colour narrative, elegantly framed by a refined French light grey, that restores the historic structure as an architectural landmark within the cityscape.

www.danielaott-interiordesign.de

Photography Credits:

Lazi+Lazi
www.laziundlazi.de

(Featured in CUBE Stuttgart 01|20)