INNOCAD Architektur have designed Microsoft’s new headquarters in Vienna, Austria, emerged as winners in the architecture competition for Microsoft’s new headquarters in Vienna, held on the basis of the WPA concept.
The architects commented: “Our aim is to intertwine and harmonise physical, virtual and social working environments.”
The headquarters, which has all the basic needs such as conference rooms, offices, lounges, lobby, and cafeteria, also has some additional perks to it, like a super cool slide, a fortress of living walls, small desk pods to work private, and custom made high-top tables to promote socialization.
Our favorite space has to be 10 person conference room that has a warm cave-like effect to it, where stylish light fixtures hang over a large wood table with a vintage leather sofa and classic bear run adjacent.
The style is uber-futuristic, with sleek lines, well defined spaces and an ultra-minimalistic look that is conveyed throughout, despite the unconventional use of color. A wonderful example of how one can turn to contemporary design without making it bland by repetitively using the same neutral shades of white and gray, the lines on the floor almost make us feel like we are inside one of those chips crafted by the firm.
Architects: INNOCAD Architektur ZT GmbH
Construction finished 10/2011
Floor Area: 4.500 m2
Cost: 2.800.000 Euro
Photographs: Paul Ott
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