LWP Law Firm Office Design
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This office is located on the third floor of a shophouse, following the typical layout of such buildings. One side of the staircase area serves as a vertical service space, which includes two restrooms. However, the space between these restrooms was previously left unplanned, creating an awkward area. The core of this design revolves around optimising this underutilised space, refining the office layout, and creating an environment rich in texture and depth.
To address the vacant space between the restrooms, I introduced a concealed storage area at the junction, using an arched doorway to soften the visual impact of the wall. This wall, serving as an internal façade, has been meticulously refined with cement finishes to create a structured, textured appearance, enhancing the spatial layering through material transitions. The overall colour palette maintains a balance between professionalism and vibrancy. It consists of grey cement flooring, white textured walls, a green arched doorway, and a smoked black ceiling. The arch and green hues add a touch of warmth and approachability to the law office, while the cement surfaces and black ceiling preserve a sense of professionalism and sophistication.
The design inspiration for this project originates from the arched doorway, further extending the use of curves and curved surfaces as an architectural language throughout the space. This concept is embodied in:
Architectural Elements: Curved corners in partition walls eliminate the harshness of right angles, while the curved ceiling in the main office smooths transitions within the space.
Furniture System: The reception desk features a triple-curved cement design, while the streamlined sofa and file cabinets introduce a rhythmic visual flow.
These refined curved elements create a balanced interplay between formality and dynamism, transforming the conventional office setting into one that is more engaging and layered.
The entrance features a green accent wall combined with a silver aluminium logo, adding vibrancy to the space
Upon entering the office, visitors are greeted by a wall featuring a dimensional metal logo, with a cement-textured reception desk positioned to the right. Ahead, the entrances to the two partners' offices are placed. To the left, the layout includes a waiting area with sofas, a meeting room, a backup office space, an administrative work area, and a pantry. This circulation plan ensures a seamless spatial flow, maintaining functional efficiency while offering a comfortable and aesthetically refined work environment.
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PROJECT GALLERY
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Architectural Designer : Inscape Space Design
Client : Lau, Wen & Partners Advocates
Area : 116 m²
Project Location : Kuching | Sarawak
Year : 2023 -
Interior Designer : Inscape Space Design
Contractor : K.B. Century Company
Design Team : Eunice Chai
Photography : Eunice Chai -
Floor | Floor Finishes
• Others : Raw coated cement floor
Wall | Wall Finishes
• Brick : White brick
• Wall Covering: Textured cement finishes
Paint Systems : Black Smoke and Torrent by Nippon Paint
Door | Hardware : Customised arched door and iron framed door
Kitchen Fittings | Systems : Customised cabinet
Furniture : Customised cabinets and table
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