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Wednesday
Oct262011

How Would You Like To Work Here?

This project, from M Moser Associates, takes the concept of the playful office space to a whole new level with a carnival inspired workplace. 

Take a peek inside the Ogilvy & Mather offices, loacated in Guangzhou...

Top 3 design takeaways to incorporate at home...

1. Light, light & more light!

This office features bold lighting installations everywhere you turn. Incorporate this idea into your home on a smaller scale with a custom built bathroom mirror/light fixture in one. Picture a vintage showgirl dressing table reinvented into a wall hung materpiece of wood and exposed bulbs. Introduce this style of lighting to another room by simply adding a wall hung marquee fixture to your wall. This arrow light fixture from Against The Woodgrain is perfection!

2. Concrete doesn't have to read as cold.

If you live in a loft space, warm up your concrete surroundings with lots of wood accents and rugged leather furnishings.

3. Juxtapose elements & styles.

Pair the masculine feel of industrial light fixtures and accessories with a feminine touch of plush velvet, introduced through pillows, throws and even drapery panels used to separate and define large spaces.

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Reader Comments (3)

How inspiring! I do want to work there!

October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterCamila Faria

"Concrete doesn't have to read as cold. If you live in a loft space, warm up your concrete surroundings with lots of wood accents and rugged leather furnishings." - I totally agree. I never thought of designing a plain concrete that way. I've always imagined a huge change in colors and stuff but your tip is very useful. Great idea!

November 9, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterArthur Taper

Thanks for this great and interesting article. I really enjoyed the article. It's really useful and informative for me.

November 14, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterArie

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