IBM WORK CAFE, MAROUSI

DESCRIPTION

The original use of the space was a restaurant, featuring a fully equipped professional kitchen. In response to contemporary needs, the management decided to upgrade it both aesthetically and functionally, transforming it into a hybrid environment for dining, coffee breaks, informal use, as well as work and meetings.

The design offers a variety of seating typologies, making the space flexible and adaptable to the diverse needs and working rhythms of its users. Chairs, stools, sofas, and booths encourage a departure from the traditional office setting, supporting a more dynamic and collaborative way of working, with options that respond to the character and requirements of each activity.

The architectural approach is based on clean, dynamic lines and a clear spatial organization defined by movement flows and areas of pause.

The furniture selection introduces bold yet balanced choices, aligned with the corporate palette, while the use of wood adds a warmer, more welcoming and “cozy” atmosphere to the overall composition.

Cladding and lighting elements enhance the space both functionally—through acoustic absorption and localized illumination—and aesthetically, as each intervention is consistently integrated into the overall design concept, reinforcing its chromatic and formal identity.

Interior planting acts as a soft filtering element within the amphitheatrical space, creating a natural backdrop that engages visually with both levels.

Finally, the flexibility of the environment proved particularly valuable during the pandemic period, as it provides private zones of isolation suitable for both online and in-person meetings.