Yandex office 02
The Office of a modern IT-company is located in a historic brick building of a former silk weaving factory and occupies around 1200 sq.m. for 115 employees of the company.
The main idea was to create a unified, functional, visually uncluttered, and aesthetically beautiful space filled with natural textures and light, taking into account the historical context of the building.
It reflects a contemporary, human-centered design concept that balances openness, structure and well-being, encouraging both collaboration and concentration, uses natural elements and light to enhance mood, blends industrial architecture with soft, warm interiors and prioritizes human comfort, belonging and productivity.
The planning solution is based on the functional organization of open work spaces in combination with a diverse typology of closed meeting areas and technical rooms, which has been achieved by arranging open-plan areas along windows to maximize natural light and making the meeting rooms and coffee-point the central core of the office space, providing visual lightness through the use of stained-glass windows. A variety of meeting and conference room types cater to different communication needs: larger conference rooms are available for meetings and presentations with larger groups, while compact phone booths provide private space for individual calls and focused work. Comfortable lounge areas and spaces for informal communication promote rejuvenation and the exchange of ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.
The main accent of the space is geometric partitions in soft blue colour with round cutouts introduce structure without losing openness. They create more comfort for employees in open-spaces for focused work, visual continuity through circular openings and a kind of playful aesthetic for the whole space. The partitions act as psychological boundaries, supporting concentration while avoiding a cramped feel, add visual identity and reduce monotony.
Exposed ceilings, ducts and structural elements contribute to an industrial aesthetic, contrasted by clean lines, soft carpet flooring, smooth finishes and warm timber of wall covering and furniture.
The curved glass of meeting-rooms soften the visual field and encourage a sense of flow through the space.
The colour palette is dominated by blue, white, grey and natural wood tones to convey calmness and stability, create a professional but relaxed atmosphere, tie different zones together cohesively. Restored brick walls and cast iron columns retain the building’s industrial heritage, adding character and impact to these functional spaces.
The open area includes high-end ergonomic chairs, large desks and carefully placed lighting to provide long-term physical comfort, functionality and team collaboration.
Glass-walled meeting rooms allow for visual transparency, deeper penetration of natural light, showing a culture of openness. Curtains inside the rooms add flexibility and privacy when needed. To reduce noise levels and create a comfortable acoustic environment in the meeting rooms, in addition to the main soundproofing partitions and acoustic ceiling panels, there were used wall-mounted acoustic felt panels and double-glazed windows.
The cafeteria combines a fully equipped coffee-point, a small café area and comfortable seating for small groups and couples to enjoy lunch. The main accent elements are the semicircular partitions with a bar area and built-in shelving with plants, which divide the cafeteria space on several comfortable zones.
The space incorporates numerous live plants, planters integrated into shelving, and generous natural light from large windows. These elements bring nature indoors to support well-being and productivity, improve air quality, create visual softness in an otherwise modern environment and enhance employee comfort.
