THE WELLNESS DIMENSION IN THE DESIGN OF CORPORATIONS,

For a look at the pictures of the office that can be seen on indiaartndesign.com, click here. In trani, which is located in the Puglia region of Italy, the team of architect Antonio Apostoli has created a spectacular office space that exudes wellbeing from beginning to finish. This facility was designed for the insurance firm Allianz-Ragno agency. In an effort to alter the idea of an insurance product as just another “necessary commodity,” Allianz assigned the duty of designing their headquarters to Mr. Apostoli, a well-known practitioner in the field of spa design. The ‘wellness experts’ have developed a work atmosphere that not only communicates comprehensive professionalism but also exudes empathy, relaxation, and well-being. This is because they have taken into account the psychophysical condition of both workers and consumers. A reference to common spa materials such as water, wood, and fire was included into the design of the 220 square meter office. A calming atmosphere is created in the workplace by the combination of straight lines and curves at the beginning of the design. Curved lines have been employed by the designers to instill a feeling of ease and relaxation in the working environment. Straight lines, on the other hand, are used in operational offices to represent attention and precision. The designers have skillfully blended the two elements together. Via the use of glass, veneer, and travertine marble, the workplace is brought into harmony through the strategic implementation of unique effects that have an influence on both the visual appeal and the feel-good element. Travertine and glass are used in the construction of each and every workstation, while matt lacquered wood is used for the furnishings in the libraries and other buildings. The executive office and the operations rooms are separated by a glass wall that is characterized by a sheet of water flowing over its surface. This wall serves to separate the area while yet maintaining visual contact. The presence of water is counterbalanced by the presence of a bio-ethanol fireplace that is built into another wall of the main office. The design of olive leaves, which is the symbolic representation of Puglia, which is a major producer of olive oil, is screen-printed on glass barriers that are located in other areas of the workplace. With floods of blue light in pockets, the largely neutral color scheme of the office space comes to life. Blue is the institutional color of the Allianz Group, therefore this color is a perfect fit for the organization. In the most unexpected of settings, a feeling of connection with nature is evoked by the presence of life-size photos of abundant trees that cover the whole wall. An RGB lighting system that was specifically created, in conjunction with a dali (digital addressable lighting interface) system, serves to illuminate the workplace. For a look at the pictures of the office that can be seen on indiaartndesign.com, click here.

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