Booking.com
PROJECT: HEALTHY WORKSPACE
[CORPORATE DESIGN]
Booking.com [South African Branch]
[PROJECT DESCRIPTION]
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Green buildings have become a popular term in the industry. The term focuses on a building’s efficiencies on energy, water and waste. However, the inhabitants of the building were never considered.
people spend around 90% of their time indoors, thus it is imperative that we focus on a more ‘human-centred’ approach. This means that the focus would be put on the occupant of the space and not just the building’s structure. For when the well-being is taken care of by the user of the space, the well-being of the space is being looked after.
Booking.com requested this ‘human-centred’ concept of designing a greener interior space for their employees.
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Booking.com is a travel e-commerce company with offices in many countries worldwide. Their mission is to empower people to experience the world by connecting travellers to the world’s largest online selection of places to stay.
Their identity lies within their visual identity, design ethos and also celebrates the country/culture in which the building is located within.
THE BRIEF
Create a space within a green building in mind but also intently design towards their corporate identity.
SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS
Closed Meeting Rooms
x1_12-seater
x1_6-seater
Open Plan Working
x16_Sit/Stand Desks [1400 x 800mm]
Other Areas
Reception
20 Small Lockers
Kitchenette
Breakout Area
Collaborative Space
Print Station
Phonebooth
Video Conferencing Pod for 6 People
Storeroom [3000 x 3000mm]
Server Room [3000 x 3000mm]
MY OUTCOME
The theme of this office space reflects South Africa for its key trademark, being its wildlife lifestyle. This modern and rigid concept combined with a modern sleek design would be the best approach to this office space.
This style is also very popular within other booking.com franchises for they incorporate the culture with modern design philosophy.