AD Magazine Office in Madrid by Estudio Reciente.

For Estudio Reciente (who are the professional “roomies” with Plutarco), the key to collaborating is comfort and flexibility. In their latest project, the new Architectural Digest office in Madrid, the designers sought to encourage creativity while reflecting the aesthetics of the magazine.

Together with Editor Enric Pastor and his team, the studio transformed the 122 sqm Condé Nast interior into a versatile, adaptable and domestic-scale office. Spatial continuity is its strong point, as the designers achieve an open interior without strict divisions.

The newsroom, the meeting room and the management office are connected in a circular layout through a double wall of curtains, allowing a smooth transition between them while also enabling privacy when the textile skin is closed. The chromatic points of the pavement marked the choice of colours and followed the common thread of the interior design.

With sustainability a key focus, the refit was selective in its demolition. Waste was reduced by choosing recyclable materials that sustained from creating further emissions. Plants are plentiful throughout creating an organic, fluid space that nods to domestic interiors.

Starting with the monotonous characteristics of office interiors in the ’50s, Estudio Reciente layered the volume with bold tones. The depth of the night blue in the entrance and the office transports it to a visual oasis while the enveloping maroon of the boardroom creates a theatrical appearance that facilitates free thinking and an exchange of ideas.

The light beige management office, featuring a large collaborative desk, takes elements and tones from the other areas to adopt its own identity. Lockers are utilised for personal items allowing the common tables to be spontaneously cleared for meetings.

Leaning heavily on the comforts of home, Estudio Reciente has created a decidedly domestic paradise for this workspace, acting as both a home and office, the interior serves as a place for creativity to flourish.

Related: Plutarco’s Own Office and HECHO Store in Madrid.

[Images courtesy of Estudio Reciente. Photography by German Saiz.]