The design needed to take inspiration from the city of Barcelona since it was the main element of attraction that drew the company to relocate its headquarters.
The offices are in the Poble Nou neighbourhood, an old industrial area next to the coast. Its proximity to the sea, and the idea of creating a playful workplace for the staff encouraged the designers to think of creating an office inspired by the beach, enabling them to celebrate after-work events and Friday barbecues.
The large call-centre room forms the headquarters main space and required careful acoustics due to the type of work carried out there. El Equipo Creativo used sound-insulation elements as one of the leading design strategies. The result is a lively acoustic ceiling simulating beach towels with an explosion of bright colours and sailor stripes.
The textured carpet flooring performs as the organic counterpoint to the ceiling. In different shades and grades of blue, the carpet simulates the seawater sweeping up on the beach.
Strategically located next to the facade and directly connected to the terrace, the social kitchen represents the alter-ego of the workspace. The design reflects a playful and sporty beach aesthetic, offering different seating and socialising arrangements, including intimate corners, group-friendly surfboard tables, table games, pool and a kiosk-bar for after-work parties.