malka architecture defines parisian office space with bold colors

malka architecture defines parisian office space with bold colors
photography by laurent garbit / malka architecture

parisian practice stephane malka architecture have developed the headquarters for ADYAX. the space envelops the company’s forward-thinking ethos, while creating new ways to work in a 21st century office building. the spatial configuration displays flexible and modular spaces, using color, materials and furnishings to inform the employees. alternatives settings have been established due to the large use of laptops – giving the office a sense of mobility within the company. these varied atmospheres give employees the freedom to choose between collaborative, collective or isolated work.

painted cubes that are anchored to the hall’s columns becomes a distraction between abstraction and spatial reality

in order to promote generous hubs for informal exchanges, socializing and meetings, the theme of distorting scales have been explored throughout. PVC sliding walls act as partitions, providing thermal and acoustic insulation, while the abstract colors capture a strong identity and a playful touch. the bold color choices of blue and yellow have been utilized to underline the illusion feature which is prominent in the workspace. painted cubes that are anchored to the hall’s columns become a distraction between abstraction and spatial reality.

lounge space for the works following the color scheme

the office main office space

the meeting area has been entirely colored in yellow

the ‘mufu’ (extra-large furniture) merges the use of a reception area, an informal meeting place for thirteen people
image © laurent clement

the multi-use piece of furniture designed by malka architects
image © laurent clement

inside the mufu there is a phone boot and a horizontal rest station allowing employees to nap
image © laurent clement