Over the past few decades, the nature of the modern workplace has undergone significant changes. Researchers have explored the impact of interior working spaces on productivity, creativity, and well-being, leading to a shift in working styles. Microsoft, a global brand, believes that the workplace should be customized for the comfort of their employees and visitors, going beyond just logos and colors. To design Microsoft’s office in Skopje, Macedonia, KL Studio architects were tasked with creating an interior design that focused on the experience of the place and the expression of local values and culture. The plasterboard ceiling was removed, exposing the concrete slab, and the entire flooring was redesigned, covered with carpeting tailored to ethnic Macedonian patterns. The vintage carpet bearing the genuine pattern was displayed as an artwork in the reception area. The kitchen area was designed to impart a bistro brunch/lunch feel to a compact and modern home kitchen. The office space has a home-office feel, with open and dynamic spaces and furniture that suggests a laid-back friendly atmosphere. Carefully selected furniture pieces from diverse brands and custom-designed furniture, hand-made in Skopje by local craftsmen, were combined to achieve this atmosphere. The budget was tight, but the project management and contractor were able to find quick solutions without compromising the final look of the office space. KL Studio architects have a long experience not only in designing projects but also in the process of construction, allowing them to create projects that are on budget, rational, creative, and innovative.

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