On a boulevard overlooking the Oder in Szczecin’s Podzamcze district, a small private company’s office takes an unconventional approach to the workplace. Loft Kolasiński used natural materials and carefully considered forms to make a setting for concentration, creative work and client meetings, without isolated workstations, clinical colours or harsh artificial light. The 60-square-metre riverside office was photographed by Karolina Bąk.
River views and changing daylight
The office’s position directly beside the Oder is one of its principal assets. Extensive glazing brings views of the river and surrounding greenery into the rooms, along with abundant daylight. Loft Kolasiński proposed lightweight curtains so that employees could easily adjust the sunlight. Drawing them makes the space feel more intimate.
An openwork partition responds to the changing light and shadows throughout the day. It separates the workspace from the kitchen while also serving as a decorative element. Vertical glazed openings connect the two rooms, and sunlight draws attention to the materials throughout. Wood, stone and carefully selected fabrics predominate, alongside fired decorative bricks from Spain.
Two rooms for a team of four
The office was designed for four people. Partially connecting two separate rooms was a central requirement, achieved through the vertical glazed openings. Each room accommodates two workstations. In the larger room, these are integrated with a solid-oak table more than three metres long, making a comfortable setting for meetings and conversations with clients.
Loft Kolasiński is known for wooden furniture and steelwork designed for individual interiors. Here, chests of drawers, shelving, desks, and kitchen and bathroom furniture were made by Woodmaker to the studio’s designs. These bespoke pieces adapt the two-room office to the team’s working methods and routines. They also establish a clear aesthetic direction for the company headquarters.
Vintage armchairs and contemporary photography
Natural textures and well-made objects form a backdrop to selected furniture and accessories by Danish and Polish designers. Broad pendant lights hang above the workstations, while Mea armchairs occupy the smaller room. The 1970s chairs underwent comprehensive restoration to recover their original appearance.
Contemporary art completes the office. Monochrome works by young French photographer Juliette Jourdain hang on the walls. They complement the muted palette while adding another dimension to the interior. These details give the small office an elegant, memorable character that represents the company to its visitors.
Products used in the project
- Bespoke chests of drawers, shelving, desks, kitchen and bathroom furniture: designed by Loft Kolasiński and made by Woodmaker
- Vintage armchairs: Mea
A small office can accommodate focused work, shared tasks and client meetings within the same plan. Explore more projects by Loft Kolasiński on its PLNDesign profile and get in touch by email, phone, website or social media, whichever suits you best.
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