the creative office

exchange concept
automotive industry office
mahmoudieh design

this „exchange office2 concept was developed by mahmoudieh design for the offices of a major german car manufacturer.

the design brings people out of cellular offices into open-plan team space that provides a legible area for six to eight people. within each area users are provided with a choice of environment that allows them to work either in a standing or seated position at adjustable desks or at a central shared round table.

the team is given privacy by the placing of a “wardrobe” at each end of the space; a flexible piece of furniture that has storage on one side and a versatile writing or projection surface on the other. all people within the space are equipped with pocket office telephones allowing complete flexibility. for privacy, users can go to one of a series of “think cells” where they can make a telephone call or just work alone.
shown here is a plan of the space and interior view with concept sketches for flexible furniture.