A workspace shaped by absence.
A long office floor, once densely populated, now sparsely used -redefined by remote work and the ubiquity of digital meetings. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the space remained physically underoccupied yet virtually active, with employees present only one day a week. This prompted a rethinking of the office’s purpose and rhythm. Rather than doubling down on workstations, the renovation prioritizes the social life of the office. At its center, a large curtain divides the space, not with rigidity, but with atmospheric intent. Its materiality is defined by three layers:
- A translucent, soft mesh that filters light and offers semi-privacy while maintaining openness;
- A thick, semi-transparent layer of vertical stripes that absorbs sound and moderates acoustics;
- A reflective blackout fabric perforated with circular cutouts, producing fragments of visibility;

Together, they produce a gradient of engagement -from retreat to exposure- allowing users to configure their own balance between focus and interaction. Scattered throughout, a series of custom-made objects encourage informal gathering, co-working, and play, cultivating the office not only as a place of production, but of presence.

Credits

Design Team: +3 Architects, Eleni Vagianou, Tasos Theodorakakis