spejs inserts curved glass volumes into E.T. office beijing

spejs inserts curved glass volumes into E.T. office beijing
all images courtesy of spejs

located in the zaha hadid designed galaxy soho in central beijing, the ‘exotropy technology office’ by china-based studio spejs offers an adjustable working space for its employees. reflecting the character of the specialist I.T. systems company, the 120sqm environment allows for a high-level of flexibility between the different areas. a sense of flow is created across the layout of the various functions, and is further enhanced through the use of sliding curtains. the flowing partitions enclose curving glass volumes that are inserted into the open-plan office. this rounded feature enables multiple ways of communicating between employees; in ‘open mode’ they are given the opportunity to freely interact, while in ‘closed mode’ each group has its own private area for working and meetings. the office consists of a conference room, open work space, financier’s room, CEO’s room and a small storage space. the minimal, futuristic-looking space is softened by the curved glass corners and navy blue curtains in the same color as E.T.’s visual identity.

interior view of the main office space

the office in its open communication mode

the open bar

office in semi-open mode 

enclosed spaces are provided for confidential meetings

the space is softened with curved glass and fabric curtains

open bar as a alternative working space 

connection between the bar area and meeting room

technical ceiling and curved glass walls detail

E.T. office entrance wall

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.