WE/ME WORK

In response to the global shift toward remote work, Citizen Architects was commissioned to rethink a traditional pharmaceutical headquarters. The goal was to dismantle the physical and psychological barriers of the "cubicle era." By removing enclosed private offices and eliminating assigned seating, we transitioned the floor plan into a dynamic environment that champions the "both/and" approach: balancing high-energy collaboration with the necessity for deep, individual focus.

Strategic Design Pillars

To draw staff back to the office through purposeful design, the renovation centred on four key strategies:

·       Versatile & Modular Layouts: Utilising mobile tables and reconfigurable seating, the office can morph from a large-scale workshop to a series of intimate huddle spaces in minutes.

·       Hybrid-Ready Integration: To bridge the gap between in-office and remote talent, spaces feature high-fidelity video conferencing and digital whiteboards, ensuring a seamless "omnipresent" collaboration experience.

·       The "We" and "Me" Balance: While the open-plan layout promotes spontaneous interaction, the design includes acoustically treated meeting pods and dedicated quiet zones to protect deep-work productivity.

·       Ownership through Co-Creation: We believe a space is only successful if its users feel a sense of belonging. By involving employees directly in the design process, we fostered a sense of ownership that has been reflected in the project's high adoption rates and positive culture.

·       Innovation through Pragmatism: Flexibility doesn't have to be wasteful. We identified existing furniture that could be reused or adapted, ensuring the budget was strategically directed toward high-impact interventions that truly make a difference

 


Modern coworking space with people working, large windows, and a black shelving unit with plants and books.
Modern coworking office space with people working and reading, pink chairs around a white table, large windows, hanging lamps, and a wooden shelf with plants and folders.
Office break room with large window, pink chairs at a long white table, a woman working on a laptop, a man walking, a woman in the background near a counter, colorful pendant lights, TV on the wall, plants, and shelving with decorative items.
Modern conference room with large table, pink chairs, potted plants, wall-mounted TV, pendant lights, and windows with garden view.
A modern office lounge with three people: one person making coffee at a kitchenette, two women sitting and working on laptops, and a man standing outside looking through a glass door.
Modern office space with open work desks, a decorative shelving unit with plants, framed certificates on the wall, and a kitchen area in the background.
Quiet modern booth seating area with blue upholstered seats and a small wooden table, located next to a floor-to-ceiling window with greenery outside, in a contemporary interior space.
Pink armchair with a green velvet pillow, surrounded by green plants and a decorative shelving unit with potted plants, books, and vases.
Office workspace with a plant and an Apple MacBook on a light wood table, partitioned by a metal and wood shelving unit, with workstations and plants in the background.
3D floor plan of an office space with multiple workstations, conference rooms, lounge areas, and a kitchen.
3D floor plan of an office space with multiple workstations, meeting rooms, lounge areas, and large windows.
A 3D floor plan of a modern office space with multiple workstations, conference rooms, lounge areas, and a kitchen.
3D interior design of an open office space with individual desks, conference room, lounge area, and kitchen, featuring modern furniture, large windows, and decorative plants.
An office space with multiple workstations, meeting areas, and lounge sections featuring colorful furniture and indoor plants.