The Innovation Hub Offices in Cancún are conceived as a luminous, open and flexible corporate environment that celebrates technology and collaboration while framing the tropical landscape. The design strategy is based on clean, continuous planes and precise geometric cuts that evoke digital interfaces, giving the interior a contemporary and dynamic character. Transparency, reflection and controlled light are used to create an atmosphere where innovation is perceived from the arrival sequence to the workspaces.
The project seeks to function as a connector between the urban context and the companies that inhabit the building, turning the lobby and shared areas into a ceremonial threshold. The composition emphasizes horizontality and visual depth, allowing long perspectives across glass partitions and open floors. Curved elements, such as the sculptural stair and large radius corners, soften the overall rigor and generate a fluid circulation that encourages encounter and interaction.
The access level is conceived as a transparent plinth. A fully glazed envelope reveals the reception and internal lobby to the exterior portico, generating a visual continuity with the public realm. The entrance plane is free of visual noise, directing attention to the reception desk and double-height void, which operate as a central orientation point. Structural columns are integrated as vertical anchors that organize movement around them.
Circular and linear circulations intersect in the main lobby. A spiral stair articulates vertical connectivity, functioning as a sculptural element that visually links different levels of the hub. Open-plan workspaces are arranged along the façade, taking advantage of natural light and panoramic views, while enclosed support areas and meeting rooms occupy the core. This layout ensures efficient flows, short travel distances and a clear hierarchy between public, semi-public and private zones.
The palette is dominated by white, light neutrals and high-gloss finishes, chosen to amplify natural light and create an abstract, technology-driven atmosphere. Large-format marble-effect surfaces in floors and reception counter provide a continuous, monolithic base that enhances the perception of spaciousness and elegance. These planes are contrasted with warm vertical elements, such as slatted wood panels, which introduce texture and a human scale to the corporate environment.
Glass plays a fundamental role, both as façade and as internal partition, allowing daylight penetration and maintaining visual connectivity between different programmatic areas. Black and dark metallic accents define frames, furniture pieces and ceiling details, giving depth and precision to the composition. Upholstered seating and indoor landscaping in generous planters introduce softness and color, balancing the overall minimalism with comfort and informality.
The interior design strategy prioritizes flexibility and collaborative work. Workstations are configured in open layouts with light, movable furniture that permits future reconfiguration without major interventions. Meeting areas and lounges are defined through ceiling planes, changes in flooring texture and transparent partitions, preserving visual openness while providing acoustic separation.
Special attention is given to representative and immersive spaces. The main lobby operates as a brand statement, with integrated lighting and signage that reinforce the identity of the Innovation Hub. A multimedia room with enveloping screens is designed for presentations, events and virtual experiences, allowing companies to showcase content in a high-impact environment. Throughout the project, neutral backgrounds are intentionally kept simple so that digital media and user activity become the protagonists.
The lighting concept combines abundant natural light with a precise system of linear recessed luminaires and spotlights. Daylight enters through the glazed façades, reducing the need for artificial lighting during most of the day. Interior surfaces with high reflectance coefficients help distribute light evenly, minimizing glare and energy consumption. Artificial lighting is resolved with efficient LED technology, integrated into ceilings and vertical elements to emphasize geometry and circulation paths.
Sustainability is addressed through passive and active strategies. The extensive glazing is complemented by exterior overhangs and sun-control elements that mitigate solar gain in Cancún’s tropical climate. High-performance glass improves thermal comfort and reduces cooling loads. Interior materials are selected for durability and low maintenance, extending life cycles and minimizing waste. The open layout promotes cross-ventilation opportunities and shared conditioned zones, optimizing energy use. Indoor vegetation contributes to improved air quality and offers biophilic reference points, reinforcing user well-being within the corporate environment.
The Innovation Hub Offices in Cancún are conceived as a luminous, open and flexible corporate environment that celebrates technology and collaboration while framing the tropical landscape. The design strategy is based on clean, continuous planes and precise geometric cuts that evoke digital interfaces, giving the interior a contemporary and dynamic character. Transparency, reflection and controlled light are used to create an atmosphere where innovation is perceived from the arrival sequence to the workspaces.
The project seeks to function as a connector between the urban context and the companies that inhabit the building, turning the lobby and shared areas into a ceremonial threshold. The composition emphasizes horizontality and visual depth, allowing long perspectives across glass partitions and open floors. Curved elements, such as the sculptural stair and large radius corners, soften the overall rigor and generate a fluid circulation that encourages encounter and interaction.
The access level is conceived as a transparent plinth. A fully glazed envelope reveals the reception and internal lobby to the exterior portico, generating a visual continuity with the public realm. The entrance plane is free of visual noise, directing attention to the reception desk and double-height void, which operate as a central orientation point. Structural columns are integrated as vertical anchors that organize movement around them.
Circular and linear circulations intersect in the main lobby. A spiral stair articulates vertical connectivity, functioning as a sculptural element that visually links different levels of the hub. Open-plan workspaces are arranged along the façade, taking advantage of natural light and panoramic views, while enclosed support areas and meeting rooms occupy the core. This layout ensures efficient flows, short travel distances and a clear hierarchy between public, semi-public and private zones.
The palette is dominated by white, light neutrals and high-gloss finishes, chosen to amplify natural light and create an abstract, technology-driven atmosphere. Large-format marble-effect surfaces in floors and reception counter provide a continuous, monolithic base that enhances the perception of spaciousness and elegance. These planes are contrasted with warm vertical elements, such as slatted wood panels, which introduce texture and a human scale to the corporate environment.
Glass plays a fundamental role, both as façade and as internal partition, allowing daylight penetration and maintaining visual connectivity between different programmatic areas. Black and dark metallic accents define frames, furniture pieces and ceiling details, giving depth and precision to the composition. Upholstered seating and indoor landscaping in generous planters introduce softness and color, balancing the overall minimalism with comfort and informality.
The interior design strategy prioritizes flexibility and collaborative work. Workstations are configured in open layouts with light, movable furniture that permits future reconfiguration without major interventions. Meeting areas and lounges are defined through ceiling planes, changes in flooring texture and transparent partitions, preserving visual openness while providing acoustic separation.
Special attention is given to representative and immersive spaces. The main lobby operates as a brand statement, with integrated lighting and signage that reinforce the identity of the Innovation Hub. A multimedia room with enveloping screens is designed for presentations, events and virtual experiences, allowing companies to showcase content in a high-impact environment. Throughout the project, neutral backgrounds are intentionally kept simple so that digital media and user activity become the protagonists.
The lighting concept combines abundant natural light with a precise system of linear recessed luminaires and spotlights. Daylight enters through the glazed façades, reducing the need for artificial lighting during most of the day. Interior surfaces with high reflectance coefficients help distribute light evenly, minimizing glare and energy consumption. Artificial lighting is resolved with efficient LED technology, integrated into ceilings and vertical elements to emphasize geometry and circulation paths.
Sustainability is addressed through passive and active strategies. The extensive glazing is complemented by exterior overhangs and sun-control elements that mitigate solar gain in Cancún’s tropical climate. High-performance glass improves thermal comfort and reduces cooling loads. Interior materials are selected for durability and low maintenance, extending life cycles and minimizing waste. The open layout promotes cross-ventilation opportunities and shared conditioned zones, optimizing energy use. Indoor vegetation contributes to improved air quality and offers biophilic reference points, reinforcing user well-being within the corporate environment.
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Barcelona
Bac de Roda 136
08020, Barcelona
Spain
Madrid
Av. de Buendía 11
19005 Guadalajara (Madrid)
Spain
Chicago
373 Hazel Ave, Apt A1
60022, Glencoe, Illinois
United States