An Application Project Example On Contemporary Office Design

Abstract

Office spaces are environments where hierarchical relations of different dimensions are established, where constantly changing, renewed and intense information flow is at the forefront. Considering the offices not only as working spaces but also as living spaces with the developing technology has changed the interior design approaches in today's offices. Within the scope of this study, the concept and requirements of the office, the definitions of interior design approaches in contemporary offices, as well as the interior design and application process for an architectural office in Konya will be made. The firm, which was active in Konya as Çınar Architecture between 1985 and 1990, is a company that has been serving in Konya since 1995 as Kerimler Planning Construction Consulting Company. He requested an interior design project for the new location of the company to be moved. The office they are in has entered the process of obsolescence in today's conditions and cannot provide sufficient physical facilities for the users. In the interior design of the new office, the primary goal is to work together in a flexible and comfortable environment, regardless of employee-employer discrimination. The project is an area of ​​280 m2 in total, consisting of ground + basement, which is located on the ground floor of Menekşe Apartment Building in Konya Meram Pirebi Neighborhood. The ground floor of the office, which is located in a new building, is 145 m2 and its south, north and west facades are glass up to the open ground. Columns are hidden in the walls in the space, a very wide opening has been created, and thus, two floors of height are clearly perceived in the space from the entrance. The basement floor of the office, which is 135 m2, is connected to the stairs and elevator from the back of the office, and natural light is provided to the basement with the gallery space connected to the stairs. It was applied in approximately 6 months after the design phase of the architectural office. A dynamic contemporary office analysis was carried out throughout the project, allowing innovative and original ideas to emerge and prioritizing working in collaboration.