
MEZA ENGINEERING HEADQUARTERS: Setting soft thresholds to integrate spaces
Co-author: Vera Freire
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.
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.
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 |