MDDM creates bright and flexible office space from converted factory in beijing

MDDM studio has created a new office for the movie production company CWITM from a converted textile factory in beijing. the project is designed as a bright and flexible space that alternates white surfaces with semi-transparent polycarbonate panels and coloured MDF elements. the scheme uses the existing large industrial rooflights to maximize natural light.

all photos jonathan leijonhufvud

the design by MDDM employs minimal physical partitions and the walls that have been implemented are designed to easily slide apart, boosting the openness and social activity inside the office. meeting rooms are arranged throughout the entire space and differ not only in terms of size but also in the finishes to create various, flexible working environments. a big corporate room is interconnected to a cinema with a stepped platform and a wooden box contains a private meeting room on one side and a tatami room in the other. 

entrance space

a big pantry area is centrally located and acts as the social hub of the office while also enjoying the garden view of the full glass façade. a service block sits in front of the pantry and hosts various functions such as storage, bathrooms and shower room. overall, the design creates a very bright yet functional space. each working area is designed to meet the specific requirements: from a very private office for quiet work such as accounting and administration to an open space configuration for departments that need interaction and communication.

reception

lounge area

meeting room and stepped platform

three meeting rooms with different materials and degrees of privacy

general view

mezzanine open office

pantry area

informal meeting area

office

floorplans and section

project info:

design: MDDM studio

design team: margret domko momo andrea destro amirlin sunderiya martina muratori

client: CWITM

location: beijing, china

contractor: craftlink limited, andrew cher

table producer: posh pantry,

reception and bar table producer: beijing nest beauty furniture company limited

photo: jonathan leijonhufvud

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