You immediately feel the ingenuity and creativity of this design upon entering: Munich-based interior architect Andrea Jaschke partnered custom carpentry with prefabricated Steelcase elements to create a stylish and highly functional mail station—complete with various compartments and lockers—for this corporate group. Dark grey surfaces play beautifully against warm light oak, creating a cohesive aesthetic. But the true focal point of the office awaits deeper inside the redesigned space—we'll get to that shortly.

At Zamilapark in Munich's eastern district, a revitalized 1990s office building now houses a fresh concept for Deutsche Fachpflege Group—a space where multiple companies operate under one roof. This called for creative solutions beyond the reception: a flexible gathering hub—affectionately dubbed the "marketplace"—where staff from all participating companies converge for meetings, meals, and breaks. Notably, the executive office anchors this shared space as an intentionally transparent "glass room," reflecting the company's philosophy: mutual accountability, no closed doors, particularly not for leadership. The architect faced constraints—stubborn blue window frames among them—but turned this into an asset. She introduced terracotta red accents on select walls, creating warm contrast against the grey concrete floors and ceiling. After sanding and epoxy treatment, the floors now gleam. Sculptural pendant lights establish loft-inspired character and serve a practical purpose: oak tables with steel frames can shift from individual placement into one extended "conference table" for larger gatherings. The kitchen counter's strategic positioning acts as a deliberate visual anchor, breaking up the deep sightlines. Throughout the office areas, carpets feature green-toned centers that define energizing "green work zones," while private "silent boxes" offer upholstered seating in warm curry yellow—reminiscent of subway waiting areas—for confidential meetings. Smaller "co-working spaces" round out the concept: unassigned individual offices with a residential feel—desk, armchair, side table—that blur the line between office and home.

www.innenarchitektur-jaschketsiolis.de

Photography Credits:

Stefan Müller-Naumann
www.architektur-fotograf-muenchen.de

(Published in CUBE Munich 01|21)