The long-term cooperation between the author and the investor was a benefit and support in the smooth and fluid solution of the assignment to design the interior of the new headquarters of the ML Lock company.
From a local smaller family company from the district of DS, focused on solutions in the field of HV, LV or low current, over 20 years of its existence, it has developed into a dominant and strong professional company, which operates throughout the Slovak Republic and is one of the key suppliers in development projects for the electrical installation segment services and products.
The concept of the interior solution was based on the contrast of the functionality of the destination, as an office connection of the headquarters of the company and management with a store and warehouse of electrical materials and a lighting showroom.
The common visual denominator is defined in the form of participating pleasant neutral natural materials, colors and surfaces, complemented by a lot of greenery. The industrial and technical charge is underscored by the admittedly matte black building and construction elements as well as the discreet metal parts of the furniture. The thematic context of the premises is completed by electro-themed wall graphics and reconstructions of original patent drawings and inventions of giants in the field of electrical engineering such as Bell, Edison and Tesla.
One of the client's basic requirements was the creation of a pleasant working environment for the employees, where order, system and discipline will reign, but at the same time, harmony, calmness and a family atmosphere, reminiscent of the comfort of home, will come to life. The attention paid to the "mental comfort" of the employees is evidenced by the joint meals in the form of buffet tables in the cozy dining room with an impressive view, as well as the magnificent outdoor relax-grill corner, which are excellent for company family events, on which the company is strongly based.
As a color accent in a neutral background, the corporate "steel blue" color is used, which casually appears in the form of decorative elements or solitaires.
The furniture elements are dominated by curves and rounded edges, the colors of the materials alternate between light-bleached oak, brushed dark bronze, matte earthy gray "taupe" tones, matte natural travertine from the mines near Sutto/HU/, the open parts of the black ceilings are pleasantly disturbed by the oak slats . Floor combinations in the form of light-gray stone, white-oak vinyl pattern and brown-gray abstract weighted carpet with neutral colors purposefully define and separate the transitions between the individual zones of the offices, shop and showroom.
In the functional spaces, there are a number of dominant, mostly transparent glass decorative lamps from the workshops of renowned brands and artists in the field of design lighting, which will sophisticatedly add delicacy and elegance to monotonous technical spaces.