LINK LAB OFFICES | Projects

The idea of a "platform" played a crucial role in the interior design. None of the offices have their own spaces. The entire floor is shared as office space and as a space for architectural workshops, networking events and lectures.

In fact, the possibility of multi-use of the space was clear the moment it was purchased. The alliance of agencies - reflected in the name "Link Lab" - was looking for a spacious floor in the heart of the city. It ended up with this commercial pedestal of a residential complex, first designed to house a large concept store. The escalator that gives access to Link Lab still bears witness to this. Upon entering, no explicit welcome is provided. Thus, any barrier to entry falls away and the visitor immediately finds himself at the center of the creative platform. None of the entities claims any space through branding or demarcation. On the contrary, designers from different agencies sit intermingled.

The shell of the so-called retail space was preserved as much as possible. Parts of the walls and ceilings were dressed with spray putty to create unity and increase the sense of space. The fact that ventilation ducts and other pipes remain visible throughout the space also contributes to the unity.

A minimum demarcation of the spaces - necessary for the privacy of a workshop or a meeting - was achieved with an industrial solution: transparent walls and doors from greenhouse construction. The interior designer also chose an industrial option for the electrical wiring. These minimal solutions were also motivated by ecological considerations.