BI OFFICES

DESIGN CONCEPT  

The BI Offices in Boulder are conceived as a contemporary corporate habitat where work, social life and relaxation coexist in a single fluid environment. The design prioritizes spatial continuity and visual transparency, dissolving traditional boundaries between lobby, workstations, meeting areas and leisure zones. A central multi‑level atrium acts as the heart of the building, promoting interaction across floors and offering strong visual connections that enhance a sense of community. The architectural language combines soft, curvilinear forms with bold volumetric gestures, reflecting the innovative culture of the company.  

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SPATIAL ORGANIZATION AND CIRCULATION  

The project is structured around the atrium, which organizes horizontal and vertical circulation. Open staircases and sculpted balconies stitch together different levels, encouraging movement and informal encounters. Workspaces and meeting rooms are distributed around this void, benefiting from borrowed light and views into the communal core. At ground level, reception, lounge and collaborative areas flow into each other without rigid partitions, using changes of floor finish, ceiling height and furniture layout to define functional zones. Peripheral glazed façades open the interior to the landscape, reinforcing the continuity between inside and outside.  

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FORM, MATERIALS AND COLOR  

The interior form is characterized by dynamic white ribbons that wrap the atrium edges and stair flights, creating a continuous architectural element that guides the eye vertically. These sleek surfaces contrast with warm timber cladding on soffits and floor bands, which provide tactile richness and acoustic comfort. Polished concrete or large‑format stone tiles on the main floors give durability and a neutral backdrop. The furniture palette introduces saturated accents—turquoise, lime, and deep blue—through upholstered poufs, sofas and carpets, signaling different activity zones and reinforcing brand identity. Black platforms and stair treads ground the composition, providing visual weight and anchoring the lighter elements above.  

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INTERIOR ATMOSPHERE AND FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES  

The atmosphere is deliberately informal and hospitality‑inspired, with lounge seating, café areas and high‑top tables interspersed among more traditional workpoints. This hybridization of office and living room typologies supports a variety of postures and work styles, from focused individual tasks to collaborative workshops. The kitchen and bar‑like areas function as social condensers, encouraging spontaneous meetings and fostering a culture of openness. Lighting fixtures—circular LED rings, linear pendants and sculptural clusters—are carefully positioned to emphasize key spaces, articulate height changes and create a warm, even illumination without glare.  

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SUSTAINABILITY AND WELL‑BEING  

Sustainability is addressed through both environmental performance and user well‑being. The generous atrium and extensive glazing maximize natural daylight penetration, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and improving circadian comfort. Open floor plates facilitate cross‑ventilation strategies, and the use of exposed structural elements limits superfluous finishes, minimizing material consumption. Timber surfaces are specified from certified sources, while long‑life materials such as concrete and high‑quality textiles extend the fit‑out’s durability. Biophilic principles are introduced through indoor planting and views to the surrounding Boulder landscape, supporting mental health and productivity. Energy‑efficient LED lighting, low‑flow fixtures and an adaptable, modular furniture system complete a sustainable approach that anticipates future changes in workplace needs.