arkiz completes relaxed office space for xiaomi in brazil

arkiz completes relaxed office space for xiaomi in brazil
all images courtesy of arkiz 

são paulo-based firm arkiz have completed a double-height office space in brazil for chinese tech giant xiaomi. the interior is a laid back, with a relaxed atmosphere that goes beyond the typical office space. working zones are placed in the space’s large common area, with smaller auxiliary rooms — including individual offices and a kitchen — located adjacently or on the second floor above.

main room  

flexibility was the project’s key element. the design allows spaces to be used in many different ways, including leaving places empty for new employees as the company’s brazilian workforce expands. the double height ceiling makes the office feel light as well as makes it feel considerably larger. a café/kitchen area is located close to the entrance and is painted a bright orange; the color of xiaomi. 

relaxed workspace with translucent partition 

lounge 

wood and steel entrance staircase 

café/kitchen 

the bright orange paint represents xiaomi 

café signage with small xiaomi logo 

second floor work area 

smaller, auxiliary spaces offer workers a chance to get away from noise in the open layout 

second floor office

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edited by: nick brink | designboom