Showing posts with label Corporate-Offices. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Corporate-Offices. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Skype’s Stockholm Office

You may already be familiar with Skype’s US offices, which we featured a while back, but have you seen their Stockholm digs yet? Working for a tech company such as Skype, one would expect eclectic interiors. In the case of Skype’s New Stockholm setup, the results don’t disappoint. Colorful designs and fantastic murals line otherwise stark white walls. Comfortable furniture that one might associate more with gaming than telephony accompanies the rainbow approach. Spaces are arranged to serve the various means by which employees work.

For instance, some work best with fewer people around; others work best when surrounded by a bustling group of colleagues. Even meeting rooms forgo the dreadful interrogation-room feel and appear in a variety of styles, shapes, colors, and ambiances, appealing to various parts of the creative mind.

The kitchen feels like home, and even if there are what appear to be florescent light panels on eh ceilings, they’re placed in quirky patterns or shaded by creative means to provide more ambient lighting.

Skype’s Stockhom offices were designed by PS Arkitektur, which offers interior and architectural design, planning, and lighting services from its Stockholm-based offices.

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Interior Designs for Skype U.S Office

Popular internet telephony application Skype’s North American Headquarters sought to set themselves apart from their opponent’s in the Bay area in Palo Alto California. When the project was initiated it was discovered that the site had more to contribute than was originally thought with the hidden high ceilings allowing for an industrial style design, thereby increasing the scope for inventiveness.

The site features various types of adaptive spaces for private meeting and break out areas. The relaxed atmosphere belies the industrious way in which the workers can use the space.

The minimalist approach contrasts the playful way in which the spaces have been finished. This clean uncluttered method provides an environment which encourages concentration and productivity while the creative and sometimes spontaneous spaces stimulates the workers.

The overall effect of the space is one in which people wish to be in thereby increasing the productivity of the workers and improving workplace satisfaction. An outstanding success.

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