01 — MaterialsEvery material
Every material
tells part of the story.
We select materials like chapters in a narrative — each surface building on the last. Stone that conveys permanence. Textiles that soften the conversation. Metals that catch the light at just the right moment.
Stone
Carrara Marble
Textile
Natural Linen
Metal
Brushed Steel
Timber
White Oak
25mm slab · Reception desks · Feature walls
02 — LightOne space.
One space.
A day in light.
We design with the full day in mind — specifying glazing, shading, and artificial light so the room performs consistently from sunrise to sunset. Productivity should not depend on the weather.
Morning07:15240 lux
Midday10:30680 lux
Afternoon13:45920 lux
Golden Hour16:20420 lux
Evening19:00120 lux
Natural light study · 24th floor · Northwest orientation
120 — 920 lux
03 — AcousticsQuiet is
Quiet is
a design outcome.
"We engineer acoustic comfort the way structural engineers calculate load — with precision, not hope."
Ambient sound profile · 42 dB avg · Open plan · 150 occupantsMeasured 08:00 – 18:00 · Post-occupancy
42 dBAmbient LevelOpen plan · 150 people
0.5 sReverberationMeeting room · 50m²
NRC 0.88AbsorptionFelt panels · 40mm
STC 56Privacy RatingFull height · sealed
04 — The GuideThe Workplace
The Workplace
Design Guide.
60 pages. The same frameworks we use to design headquarters for organizations that understand space is not overhead — it is strategy. Post-hybrid planning, material systems, acoustic benchmarks, and the light levels that keep people focused.
01The Modern Workplace Framework
16 pp02Material Selection Guidelines
22 pp03Acoustic Design Standards
12 pp04Light & Environment Planning
10 ppAdopted by 4 of the top 10 technology companies
Referenced in CoreNet Global Best Practices 2025
Form & Flow · Est. 2012 · San Francisco
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