Emerald Interiors completed a design and build office fit-out for the Saatchi Gallery, carefully crafted to match the look and feel of the iconic gallery.
The project involved creating new offices and a boardroom, ensuring that the design elements were seamlessly integrated to complement the gallery’s aesthetic. Here are the key features and design choices of the fit-out:
Design Integration
- Gallery Aesthetic: The new office spaces were designed to reflect the gallery’s contemporary and minimalist style. This involved using similar design elements and materials to maintain a cohesive look.
Key Elements
Flooring & Walls
- Matching Flooring: The flooring chosen for the new offices and boardroom mirrors the gallery’s existing flooring, providing a seamless transition between the gallery spaces and the office areas.
- Blank Walls: Blank walls were specifically installed to serve as canvases for the gallery’s art collection. This allows the office spaces to showcase rotating exhibits or permanent pieces, integrating art into the work environment.
Office & Boardroom Formation
- New Offices: The layout includes new offices that are designed to be functional yet reflective of the gallery’s aesthetic. These offices provide a conducive environment for administrative and creative work.
- Boardroom: The boardroom was designed to be both elegant and functional, incorporating high-quality furnishings and advanced technology to support meetings and presentations. The room’s design ensures that it is a fitting space for both internal meetings and hosting external guests.
Consistency with Gallery’s Look and Feel
- Minimalist Design: The office spaces follow a minimalist design approach, emphasizing clean lines and open spaces to maintain the gallery’s sophisticated look.
- Colour Scheme: A neutral colour palette was used to ensure that the art remains the focal point in every space, allowing the vibrant artworks to stand out against the understated background.
Functional & Aesthetic Benefits
- Art Integration: By installing blank walls specifically for the art collection, the design not only enhances the visual appeal of the office spaces but also reinforces the connection to the gallery’s core mission of promoting contemporary art.
- Professional and Inspirational Environment: The modern and art-focused design creates an inspirational environment for employees, which can boost creativity and productivity. It also presents a professional image to visitors and clients, aligning with the gallery’s prestigious reputation.
Conclusion
The design and build office fit-out by Emerald Interiors for the Saatchi Gallery successfully merges functionality with artistic flair. By forming new offices and a boardroom with matching flooring and blank walls for art installations, the fit-out ensures that the new spaces are in harmony with the gallery’s aesthetic, creating a cohesive and inspiring work environment.
