HIS’s Da Nang Travel Lounge has been given a pop-up makeover after relocating.

The office as ‘hardware’ that had been left behind amid the transformation of work styles. As we developed the concept design for the office relocation, our main goal was to break away from the traditional “old-style office.” While working styles had changed, the previous office environment remained outdated and stagnant. Using this relocation as an opportunity, we aimed to eliminate the typical “aged elements” often seen in conventional offices. For the new KOBO Sapporo Office, which was planned to operate with a free-address system, the new 60m² irregularly shaped floor inspired a fresh layout approach. Instead of a rigid, orthogonal arrangement, we placed the main desk island diagonally and installed free-address counter seats along the walls turning the unconventional floor shape into a distinctive advantage. Strong sense of renewal from a dated traditional office to a modern workspace We selected solid wood flooring that relatively uncommon in offices and installed it diagonally to align with the angled group desk layout. The ceiling was kept bright with white-painted exposed finishes. To balance the strong presence of the walls in this irregularly shaped space, we introduced a subtle yet lively atmosphere by choosing three key earth-tone colors: smoke blue, light gray, and yellow. Solving the functional GAP between work style and physical office through the relocation. This relocation effectively closed the gap between our updated work style and the outdated office environment. By introducing free-address seating and a café-like comfort to the irregular layout, we successfully modernized the office’s hardware to match the way people work today.