Designed by you knock knock, Studio Ga, ze’s new office articulates a restrained approach to soft brutalism, where clarity of space and controlled material contrast take precedence over overt expression. Created for a video production studio, the workplace is distributed across three levels, each defined by a specific role yet visually linked through openness, vertical voids, and calibrated transparency.
The project is anchored by the interplay between exposed structural elements and finely crafted timber. Concrete columns, beams, and ceiling slabs remain uncovered, giving the interior a sense of permanence and industrial depth. This raw framework is softened by custom woodwork in warm, light-to-reddish hues, applied across wall surfaces, built-in storage, stair components, and partitions to introduce tactility and a more human scale. Generous floor-to-ceiling glazing reinforces the connection to the street and supports visual continuity throughout the building.
The ground floor operates as a shared working and gathering space. A bespoke meeting table establishes the room’s focal point, while integrated cabinetry conceals high-end audio equipment, seamlessly responding to the technical needs of media production. Along the façade, a stainless steel counter defines a compact beverage zone, its crisp surface offset by timber cabinetry. Exposed services, track lighting, and utilitarian finishes underscore the space’s functional character, with discreet branding embedded into a custom TV cabinet that also serves as a spatial divider near the stair.
