MARGALEFF OFFICES is conceived as a contemporary corporate space for a law firm in Cancún, where precision and clarity define both the image and the experience. The design language uses clean, dynamic lines to convey trust, rigor and forward-thinking practice, avoiding excessive ornament in favor of a controlled, almost sculptural minimalism. Circulation, light and material transitions are orchestrated to guide visitors intuitively from reception to meeting areas, reinforcing the idea of a seamless, transparent legal process.
The overall composition balances contrasting elements: black and white planes, opaque and transparent surfaces, straight lines and softened curves. This duality reflects the legal profession’s need for both firmness and flexibility, while giving the office a distinctive identity within a competitive corporate landscape.
The reception acts as a visual manifesto of the project. A monolithic counter in black and white lacquered finishes emerges as a sculpted volume that anchors the entrance. Its angular geometry and cantilevered gesture introduce a strong architectural statement, complemented by vertical linear pendants that emphasize height and mark the front-desk area. Behind, a dark textured wall forms an elegant backdrop for the firm’s signage, enhancing legibility and brand presence.
The lobby is resolved with light porcelain flooring and dark wall cladding, creating a calm contrast that frames the seating islands. Furniture remains low and orthogonal, allowing the architectural envelope and lighting to take protagonism. The ceiling features an integrated lighting profile that extends toward the circulation core, subtly directing visitors toward the inner offices and meeting rooms.
The main corridor is conceived as a dynamic spine that structures the office layout. A continuous black floor strip runs along the passage, while the ceiling follows it with a sinuous recessed light line, generating a sense of motion and orientation. On both sides, full-height glass partitions with horizontal frosted bands provide controlled privacy, allowing visual permeability while protecting confidential activities within offices and meeting rooms.
Warm wood panels articulate doorways and solid partitions, softening the contrast between black and white and introducing a tactile, human dimension into the corporate environment. Beyond the enclosed offices, a double-height space with perimeter circulation and metal railings opens visual connections between levels, encouraging collaboration and visual interaction among teams.
The private offices and meeting rooms continue the same material language but with more intimate proportions. Executive offices combine dark accent walls with white ceilings and integrated indirect lighting, ensuring uniform illumination free of glare for prolonged work sessions. Built-in wood cabinetry and desks create a seamless integration between architecture and furniture, reducing visual noise and emphasizing order.
The main boardroom features a long wooden table as a central element, surrounded by ergonomic seating and equipped with large-format display technology. Acoustic control is supported by the use of soft finishes, articulated ceiling elements and controlled lighting levels, allowing clear communication and comfortable environments for negotiations and presentations.
The material palette is intentionally concise: porcelain tiles, textured dark stone-effect panels, warm wood veneers and high-performance glass. This restrained selection simplifies maintenance, ensures durability in Cancún’s humid climate and supports a timeless aesthetic less susceptible to rapid obsolescence. Glass partitions maximize natural light penetration, reducing dependence on artificial lighting during daytime hours.
LED linear fixtures and recessed luminaires are specified throughout the project for their low energy consumption and long lifespan. The lighting strategy is based on layered illumination, allowing scenes to be adjusted according to time of day and activity, thus optimizing energy use. Where possible, finishes are chosen from regional suppliers and with low-VOC content to improve indoor air quality. The open visual connections and transparent boundaries reduce the need for expansive enclosed spaces, optimizing the overall footprint and promoting a more efficient use of conditioned areas.
MARGALEFF OFFICES is conceived as a contemporary corporate space for a law firm in Cancún, where precision and clarity define both the image and the experience. The design language uses clean, dynamic lines to convey trust, rigor and forward-thinking practice, avoiding excessive ornament in favor of a controlled, almost sculptural minimalism. Circulation, light and material transitions are orchestrated to guide visitors intuitively from reception to meeting areas, reinforcing the idea of a seamless, transparent legal process.
The overall composition balances contrasting elements: black and white planes, opaque and transparent surfaces, straight lines and softened curves. This duality reflects the legal profession’s need for both firmness and flexibility, while giving the office a distinctive identity within a competitive corporate landscape.
The reception acts as a visual manifesto of the project. A monolithic counter in black and white lacquered finishes emerges as a sculpted volume that anchors the entrance. Its angular geometry and cantilevered gesture introduce a strong architectural statement, complemented by vertical linear pendants that emphasize height and mark the front-desk area. Behind, a dark textured wall forms an elegant backdrop for the firm’s signage, enhancing legibility and brand presence.
The lobby is resolved with light porcelain flooring and dark wall cladding, creating a calm contrast that frames the seating islands. Furniture remains low and orthogonal, allowing the architectural envelope and lighting to take protagonism. The ceiling features an integrated lighting profile that extends toward the circulation core, subtly directing visitors toward the inner offices and meeting rooms.
The main corridor is conceived as a dynamic spine that structures the office layout. A continuous black floor strip runs along the passage, while the ceiling follows it with a sinuous recessed light line, generating a sense of motion and orientation. On both sides, full-height glass partitions with horizontal frosted bands provide controlled privacy, allowing visual permeability while protecting confidential activities within offices and meeting rooms.
Warm wood panels articulate doorways and solid partitions, softening the contrast between black and white and introducing a tactile, human dimension into the corporate environment. Beyond the enclosed offices, a double-height space with perimeter circulation and metal railings opens visual connections between levels, encouraging collaboration and visual interaction among teams.
The private offices and meeting rooms continue the same material language but with more intimate proportions. Executive offices combine dark accent walls with white ceilings and integrated indirect lighting, ensuring uniform illumination free of glare for prolonged work sessions. Built-in wood cabinetry and desks create a seamless integration between architecture and furniture, reducing visual noise and emphasizing order.
The main boardroom features a long wooden table as a central element, surrounded by ergonomic seating and equipped with large-format display technology. Acoustic control is supported by the use of soft finishes, articulated ceiling elements and controlled lighting levels, allowing clear communication and comfortable environments for negotiations and presentations.
The material palette is intentionally concise: porcelain tiles, textured dark stone-effect panels, warm wood veneers and high-performance glass. This restrained selection simplifies maintenance, ensures durability in Cancún’s humid climate and supports a timeless aesthetic less susceptible to rapid obsolescence. Glass partitions maximize natural light penetration, reducing dependence on artificial lighting during daytime hours.
LED linear fixtures and recessed luminaires are specified throughout the project for their low energy consumption and long lifespan. The lighting strategy is based on layered illumination, allowing scenes to be adjusted according to time of day and activity, thus optimizing energy use. Where possible, finishes are chosen from regional suppliers and with low-VOC content to improve indoor air quality. The open visual connections and transparent boundaries reduce the need for expansive enclosed spaces, optimizing the overall footprint and promoting a more efficient use of conditioned areas.
Our offices are located in Barcelona, Cancún, Chicago and Santo Domingo, but thanks to technology we can do projects on all over the world.
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