SKR Headquarters

Located on the top two floors of a building in São Paulo, the headquarters of the real estate company SKR underwent an expansion and update. The company sought to create spaces where people could connect more frequently and exchange knowledge in a collaborative manner. The reception is on the lower floor and the project intervened in the space from the elevator hall. The entire space was covered with perforated metal sheets and a crochet panel made by Atelier Srta. Galante was installed in the window, bringing transparency and delicacy to the space. This area has a visual connection with the library located on the upper floor through a glass panel. The reception desk was designed and made by SuperLimão. It was produced using panel slabs and has two heights for different activities. On both floors there are meeting rooms and work areas, with the boardrooms and management offices and more private meeting rooms on the upper floor. The vertical connection between the floors is made by a staircase inside the office covered in perforated metal sheet. A connection hub was created in the central circulation area. The area was designed as a space for exchanging ideas, but also for working on other activities. A lounge was created, where a high-back sofa creates privacy so that people can talk or answer phone calls in a more private manner. A counter runs along the entire side of the room. A dynamic and multipurpose room was also designed in this area, which is flexible enough to accommodate a variety of situations. This is because the table in the room can be divided into two, creating more flexibility for holding more than one meeting at the same time. Panels that open and close were installed to be used according to the privacy of each person, and the room has whiteboards for interaction and brainstorming. On the same floor, located on the opposite side of the office next to the staff, a high table was provided for team meetings. The dimensions of the table allow for the opening of large project sheets and, at the same time, due to its height, encourages quick discussions while standing to solve problems. Finally, all these spaces are framed by a shelf that runs around the office, following the frame. The project sought to update the spaces to reflect new ways of working: spaces that promote new dynamics for the exchange of knowledge and offer greater flexibility of use.