paritzki & liani prototypes I-beam furniture for office in tel aviv

paritzki & liani prototypes I-beam furniture for office in tel aviv
all images courtesy of paritzki & liani architects

within the 865 m² of allied group’s workplace in tel aviv, paritzki & liani architects has developed a project called ‘I-office’. the main concept was to create the prototype of a furniture system that could withstand the load of existing slabs. thus, the designers needed to incorporate units to transfer the force to contiguous structural compression members and allow wide openings in the floor below, without changing the skeleton of the built environment.

a glass wall keeps the office environment between two landscapes 

two main constructive elements are anchored to the present floor: the administrative station, that is composed of HEB 1000 beam, and the T- or L-shaped private stations, which are made of HEB 700 for the table and HEB 600 for the extended portion.

the ceiling assumes the characteristics of flying geese

the geometry of the I-beam, a shape that is usually concealed within the depth of the ceiling, is now exposed for all to see. the prototype furnishings regulate the flow of people throughout the office and separates the working spaces into private areas and guest zones. as a result, the rhythmic work and the constant sound of movement are framed in an environment of stillness.

the administrative station is composed of an HEB 1000 beam

an accented volumetric perception of the rooms

a view from the meeting room

palisander wood wall

gradient patterns

a prototype of a furniture system

project info:

title: I-office
architect: paritzki & liani architects
location: tel aviv, israel
total floor area: 865 m²
status: completed
year: 2014

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