PE34 OFFICES proposes a contemporary corporate environment where fluidity, light and comfort articulate a new workplace paradigm in Barcelona. The project transforms the traditional office into a continuous landscape of interaction, dissolving rigid boundaries between lobby, circulation and workspace. Large sculpted surfaces, controlled lighting and a calibrated color palette build a strong identity for the building, supporting both the institutional character of the client and the dynamism of the users.
The concept is based on three main ideas: a sinuous ground-floor lobby acting as an interior urban plaza; legible and vibrant circulation cores as orientation landmarks; and flexible, high-performance office floors organized around collaboration hubs. These three strata are visually connected by a common language of linear light, diagonal textures and soft-radius geometries.
The entrance lobby unfolds as a multi-height atrium where balconies, ramps and voids interlock to create a sense of sculptural continuity. Horizontal white bands wrap the space, hiding technical elements and integrating indirect lighting, while the reception desk and vertical cores anchor the composition. Generous setbacks around the perimeter allow the integration of greenery, soft seating and informal waiting areas, turning circulation into a place of stay.
On the standard office floors, the layout prioritizes open-plan workstations with clear transversal views. Work islands are interspersed with lounges and touchdown points, encouraging spontaneous exchanges. The ceiling grid and lighting lines emphasize longitudinal perspectives, facilitating orientation. Perimeter zones alternate between focused work niches and social areas, adapting to varying degrees of privacy.
The palette combines warm minimalism with precise graphic accents. Continuous white surfaces in plaster and lacquered finishes generate a neutral envelope that magnifies natural light. Against this background, metallic meshes and ribbed panels introduce depth and subtly reflect movement, especially in the lobby front desk where a gradient from gold to silver underlines the corporate image of PE34.
Color is applied in concentrated fields to mark uses and transitions. Intense blues identify vertical cores and elevator lobbies, while orange and red seating pieces animate meeting points and waiting areas. Carpets and vinyl flooring in greys and charcoal define circulation carpets, reinforcing spatial hierarchy. Linear pendant luminaires and recessed LED profiles ensure uniform illumination while accentuating the curvature of walls and soffits, giving the building a distinctive nighttime presence.
The work environment is designed to support multiple modes of activity, from concentrated individual tasks to collaborative sessions and informal meetings. Desking systems are arranged in bench configurations for maximum flexibility, allowing quick reconfiguration as teams evolve. Acoustic performance is addressed through the exposed coffered slabs combined with absorptive panels and textile elements, ensuring comfort in open-plan areas.
Furniture selection combines ergonomic task chairs with more domestic lounge elements, softening the corporate atmosphere. Low tables, upholstered armchairs and bar-height counters provide alternative postures and foster a sense of community. In the break-out and café zones, lighter chairs and playful colors suggest a more relaxed rhythm, contributing to well-being and promoting informal interaction between different departments.
Sustainability is approached through the integration of passive and active measures, targeting both environmental performance and user comfort. The building envelope and interior layout are conceived to maximize daylight penetration, reducing artificial lighting demand while carefully controlling glare with external louvers and adjustable internal screens. High-efficiency LED systems, presence detectors and daylight sensors further limit energy consumption in circulation and office areas.
Material choices prioritize durability and low maintenance, with an emphasis on recyclable metals, long-life floor finishes and modular ceiling systems that facilitate adaptation over time, extending the life cycle of the fit-out. Interior planting and green walls in the lobby and common areas improve air quality and create a biophilic connection in an urban context. Generous visual openness, access to shared amenities and the provision of varied work settings all contribute to a healthier, more resilient working environment aligned with contemporary sustainability and ESG standards.
PE34 OFFICES proposes a contemporary corporate environment where fluidity, light and comfort articulate a new workplace paradigm in Barcelona. The project transforms the traditional office into a continuous landscape of interaction, dissolving rigid boundaries between lobby, circulation and workspace. Large sculpted surfaces, controlled lighting and a calibrated color palette build a strong identity for the building, supporting both the institutional character of the client and the dynamism of the users.
The concept is based on three main ideas: a sinuous ground-floor lobby acting as an interior urban plaza; legible and vibrant circulation cores as orientation landmarks; and flexible, high-performance office floors organized around collaboration hubs. These three strata are visually connected by a common language of linear light, diagonal textures and soft-radius geometries.
The entrance lobby unfolds as a multi-height atrium where balconies, ramps and voids interlock to create a sense of sculptural continuity. Horizontal white bands wrap the space, hiding technical elements and integrating indirect lighting, while the reception desk and vertical cores anchor the composition. Generous setbacks around the perimeter allow the integration of greenery, soft seating and informal waiting areas, turning circulation into a place of stay.
On the standard office floors, the layout prioritizes open-plan workstations with clear transversal views. Work islands are interspersed with lounges and touchdown points, encouraging spontaneous exchanges. The ceiling grid and lighting lines emphasize longitudinal perspectives, facilitating orientation. Perimeter zones alternate between focused work niches and social areas, adapting to varying degrees of privacy.
The palette combines warm minimalism with precise graphic accents. Continuous white surfaces in plaster and lacquered finishes generate a neutral envelope that magnifies natural light. Against this background, metallic meshes and ribbed panels introduce depth and subtly reflect movement, especially in the lobby front desk where a gradient from gold to silver underlines the corporate image of PE34.
Color is applied in concentrated fields to mark uses and transitions. Intense blues identify vertical cores and elevator lobbies, while orange and red seating pieces animate meeting points and waiting areas. Carpets and vinyl flooring in greys and charcoal define circulation carpets, reinforcing spatial hierarchy. Linear pendant luminaires and recessed LED profiles ensure uniform illumination while accentuating the curvature of walls and soffits, giving the building a distinctive nighttime presence.
The work environment is designed to support multiple modes of activity, from concentrated individual tasks to collaborative sessions and informal meetings. Desking systems are arranged in bench configurations for maximum flexibility, allowing quick reconfiguration as teams evolve. Acoustic performance is addressed through the exposed coffered slabs combined with absorptive panels and textile elements, ensuring comfort in open-plan areas.
Furniture selection combines ergonomic task chairs with more domestic lounge elements, softening the corporate atmosphere. Low tables, upholstered armchairs and bar-height counters provide alternative postures and foster a sense of community. In the break-out and café zones, lighter chairs and playful colors suggest a more relaxed rhythm, contributing to well-being and promoting informal interaction between different departments.
Sustainability is approached through the integration of passive and active measures, targeting both environmental performance and user comfort. The building envelope and interior layout are conceived to maximize daylight penetration, reducing artificial lighting demand while carefully controlling glare with external louvers and adjustable internal screens. High-efficiency LED systems, presence detectors and daylight sensors further limit energy consumption in circulation and office areas.
Material choices prioritize durability and low maintenance, with an emphasis on recyclable metals, long-life floor finishes and modular ceiling systems that facilitate adaptation over time, extending the life cycle of the fit-out. Interior planting and green walls in the lobby and common areas improve air quality and create a biophilic connection in an urban context. Generous visual openness, access to shared amenities and the provision of varied work settings all contribute to a healthier, more resilient working environment aligned with contemporary sustainability and ESG standards.
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08020, Barcelona
Spain
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19005 Guadalajara (Madrid)
Spain
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60022, Glencoe, Illinois
United States