Eager to give a new boost to its employees in the post-pandemic period, Siemens Energy is proposing renovated offices. A revolution that concerns not only the aesthetic aspect, but above all the way spaces are used, designed to be used more flexibly, both individually and for meetings.
The pandemic has prompted significant changes at Siemens Energy, involving both flexible workstations, although no longer personal, and the new way of using connectivity and online platforms for remote meetings. In this regard, the company has wisely decided to reorganize its offices in Mexico City, relying on USOarquitectura, the author of numerous architecture projects.
The possibility of using flexible workstations significantly reduces the amount of space dedicated to traditional workstations: most of the staff can choose to go to the office when they deem it necessary. In this way, the areas previously dedicated to traditional workstations are allocated to other uses, such as the Simulation Room and numerous meeting rooms furnished to promote collaboration, innovation, and concentration according to the users' needs.
The architectural layout of the building is divided into three sections: the public area with demonstration and collective rooms, the service area, and the work area, one with intermediate noise levels and a more reserved one for users who need more concentration and fewer distractions. The main circulation connecting the three areas, called "the walkway," has been placed on the south facade of the Antara II building. Along this circulation, spaces for meetings and spaces to isolate oneself from sounds coming from the cafeteria have been arranged.
All areas feature a base of neutral color, which designers choose to enliven with corporate colors or colors that identify the intended use of the spaces. For example, for highly trafficked areas, a finish of LVT wood-like and polished concrete was chosen: in these areas, in addition to visual comfort, a modular carpet with marbling in shades of gray was used. Attention to acoustic comfort is also very important. To provide guidance and help users identify the use of the space, a complex system of ceiling lights emphasized by LED strips has been designed.
