lllab. creates transparent interior for LEO office in shanghai

lllab. creates transparent interior for LEO office in shanghai 
above image by peter dixie

chinese digital marketing giant LEO marked their efforts to restructure the company with a refreshed office by startup studio lllab. originally founded in germany, lllab.‘s design both provokes and redefines the stereotypical image of the workplace.

the meeting table brings the floor pattern straight to its surface 
image by peter dixie

the building houses approximately 600 employees, most of whom range from 20-30 years old. though dominantly young, LEO has a long client list of international heavy hitters including coca cola, pepsi, starbucks, michelin, and more.

open interior 
image by lllab

the overriding tone of the space is raw, with special attention paid to the depiction of the creative process and ideas. meeting spaces and offices are separated entirely by clear glass partitions, which not only bring light into the interior, but are seen as a critical element in the communicative atmosphere. transparent separations are viewed as functional interfaces where meeting notes and brainstorming sessions can be formulated and shared simultaneously.

glass walls
image by lllab

reflective surface coating was applied to the entirety of the concrete floor and ceiling. a lighter finish, on walls and columns, drastically brightens the space and merges with glass walls. offices, meeting spaces, and other informal gathering points are highlighted using solid wood accents. doing so provides a buffer and slows the rhythm of movement, allowing for more of a transition between one area and another. 

long conference tables 
image by peter dixie

‘leo’ office interior 
image by peter dixie

office space 
image by lllab

glass brings natural light deep within the interior 
image by lllab

drawing board 
image by peter dixie

informal meeting space 
image by lllab

entrance corridor with signage
image by peter dixie

front desk
image by peter dixie

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edited by: nick brink | designboom