This office is located on the ground floor of a business district in Almaty, yet from the very first steps, its character moves away from the familiar typology of a public interior.
The project was designed for a businesswoman who already has a large main office for her team. This space was conceived differently — as a more personal working environment for her and a close circle of employees. It is used for meetings, decision-making, and focused work in a more intimate setting.
At its core, the project is shaped not only by function, but by a specific state of mind: calm, clarity, and the ability to shift focus. Light, air, and the pauses between objects become part of the architecture, forming the internal rhythm of the space.
Layout
The layout unfolds as a sequence of open and more intimate zones. The main workspace is deliberately restrained — a few desks for the core team, arranged without unnecessary visual noise.
The client’s office is more private and composed. It includes a lounge area where the Karelia armchair by Zanotta (1966), designed by Liisi Beckmann and Kari Beckmann, becomes the key focal point — an object with expressive form and насыщенным цветом, shaping the emotional centre of the room.
A separate conference room is treated in a more graphic manner. Magis chairs on concrete bases, almost architectural in presence, give the space its character.
The kitchen is finished in soft mint pastel tones — a lighter, more everyday zone that softens the overall architectural rigor and introduces a sense of informality.
Color palette
The base palette is built on neutral tones: warm white, wood, and graphite. Against this backdrop, saturated accents of red and deep orange appear.
Colour is used sparingly, as a deliberate and expressive element within the overall concept.
Finishing materials
The interior is grounded in a clear architectural logic. The contrast of materials — wood, metal, and textiles — creates depth while maintaining a restrained and coherent composition.
Natural wood flooring with a vivid grain brings warmth and a sense of stability. Black ceiling frames define the geometry of the rooms, while engineering systems are partially exposed and integrated into the overall concept without disrupting its integrity.
The project is built on a balance between restraint and emotion, between architecture and object, between workspace and personal territory. The result is an interior that remains understated yet meaningful — and precisely for that reason, genuinely timeless.
Design:
Styling: Aida Zholdasbay
Photography: Damir Otegen
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