
MEZA ENGINEERING HEADQUARTERS: Setting soft thresholds to integrate spaces
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Co-author: Vera Freire
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In our design for the headquarters of a construction company, we embraced the irregular footprint of the existing building by incorporating soft curves, enhancing an industrial aesthetic that highlights concrete and steel as primary materials.
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These curved elements facilitated spatial integration, seamlessly connecting areas with different functions. A pivotal feature was the decompression area positioned between the meeting room and access corridor, serving as both a transitional space and a communal gathering area.
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Our aim was to create workspaces that promote focus, interaction, and a sense of comfort akin to being at home. We eagerly anticipate the opening of Meza Engineering's new headquarters, where these principles will come to life.
![]() View from entrance. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() Isometric view of proposal | ![]() Floor plan |
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![]() View towards translucent archive and conference room access. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() View towards translucent archive with conference room entry at right. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() Conference room entry. Photo: Walter Dias |
![]() Conference room. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() Conference room detail. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() Conference room with exposed lighting fixtures and translucent transom. Photo: Walter Dias |
![]() View from corridor towards decompression area. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() Office break room. Photo; Walter Dias | ![]() View from break room towards desk area. Photo: Walter Dias |
![]() Detail of open seating area. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() Overall view of open seating area. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() View from open seating area towards accounting and director's offices. Photo: Walter Dias |
![]() Director's office. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() Accounting office detail. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() View from open seating area towards break room. Photo: Walter Dias |
![]() Detail open seating area towards corridor. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() Break room detail. Photo: Walter Dias | ![]() View from break room towards exterior. Photo: Walter Dias |
![]() Ceiling and curved partition detail. Photo: Walter Dias |