架构师提供的文本描述。该研究机构是一家精品市场研究公司。简短的是创建一个优雅的办公室，很好地迎合他们的高调客户，同时也保持一个凉爽，轻松的空间，包容所有的工作人员。

Text description provided by the architects. The Research Agency is a boutique market research company. The brief was to create an elegant office that would cater well to their high profile clients, while also maintaining a cool relaxed space that was inclusive to all staff.

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设计的关键要素是对现有空间的空间分析，精心挑选材料和操纵光线。总体结果是精心设计，很好地满足客户的需要。这种创新的设计与现有的1920年建筑的优雅很好地融合在一起，创造了一个独特的空间，这是一个以前被破坏和不被欣赏的空间。

The key elements of the design are the spatial analysis of the existing space, carefully selected materials and manipulation of light. The overall result is a carefully thought out design that caters very well to the clients needs. The innovative design blends in well with the elegance of the existing 1920’s building and has created a unique space out of one that was previously run down and unappreciated.

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光/品牌墙的操纵

Manipulation of light / Branding wall

进入太空时看到的第一个元素是现有的北面窗户，这些窗户能穿透丰富的自然光。不幸的是，透过这些窗户看到的是一个破旧的屋顶，这对该公司高调的客户来说是一个令人不快的第一印象。解决方案是创建一个过滤器，让光线通过，同时阻塞视图。过滤光的概念直接关系到公司作为市场调研机构在过滤信息方面的作用。这个方面演变为创建一个空白广告牌的想法，也涉及到他们的服务；他们的研究构成了他们的客户最终产品的框架。它在不同的层次上提供了“哇”的因素，但也是故意的，以过滤光线和遮挡视图。广告牌是用原钢建造的，是焊接在现场的。它背后的半透明羊毛剪有助于遮挡风景，也贯穿了新与旧、生与雅的主题。粗钢广告牌是一个大胆的元素，加强了他们公司的品牌。

The first element seen upon entering the space is the existing north facing windows that let through an abundance of natural light. The unfortunate thing was that the view through these windows was of a tired and shabby mansard roof, an undesirable first impression for the company’s high profile clients. The solution was to create a filter to let through light while at the same time blocking the view. The concept of filtering light is directly related to the company’s function as a market research agency in filtering information. This aspect evolved into the idea of creating a blank billboard, also relating to their services; their research forming the framework for their client’s final product. It acts on various levels providing the “wow” factor, but also is located intentionally to filter the light and block the view. The billboard is constructed from raw steel and was welded on site. The translucent voile sheers behind it help to block the view and also carry through the theme of the new and the old, the raw and the elegant. The raw steel billboard is a bold element that reinforces their company branding.

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这位客户想要一个让所有员工都能感觉到的空间，解决方案是创建两张定制的1.7米宽的办公桌，这些办公桌沿空间延伸超过10米。所有工作人员都在同一张桌子上工作，这有助于提高办公室的士气，并保持精品店的亲密关系。它还分解了办公室的层次结构，进而为工作人员创造了一个更具吸引力的工作空间。台式机的设计看起来就像它是漂浮的，它没有腿的外部边缘和悬臂从中央支持，容纳所有的电缆和计算机设备。办公桌是在“台式机油毡”中完成的，这是一个巨大的鼠标垫，是固定在桌面上的一个连续卷，没有任何关节。桌面的边缘是完成一个刷金阳极铝装饰。

The client wanted a space that would make all staff feel included, the solution was to create two custom designed 1.7m wide desks that stretch over 10m along the space. The fact that all staff work on the same desk helps to contribute to office morale and keeps the intimacy of a boutique agency. It also dissolves office hierarchy and in turn creates a more inviting workspace for staff. The desktop is designed to look as if it is floating, it has no legs on the outer edges and cantilevers from a central support that houses all the cabling and computer equipment. The work desks are finished in “desktop linoleum” that acts as a giant mouse pad and is adhesive fixed to the desktop in one continuous roll without any joints. The edges of the desktop are finished with a brushed gold anodised aluminium trim.

细木工机组

Joinery units

为了保持办公桌整洁，设计了一个挂在墙上的存储单元，使其沿着桌子的长度平行运行。这是完成在重建塔斯马尼亚橡木单板，并已刷金阳极铝门，以配合边缘装饰在办公桌上。在展览的小厨房和岛屿单位是用同样的材料完成的.该岛屿单位作为一个午餐空间和非正式会议区，每天使用。金刷阳极铝板进一步反射光，并提供另一个纹理层。

In order to keep the work desks uncluttered a wall-hung storage unit was designed to run parallel along the length of the desks. This is finished in reconstituted Tasmanian oak veneer and has brushed gold anodised aluminium doors to tie in with the edge trim on the work desks. An on-show kitchenette and island unit are finished in the same materials. The island unit works as a lunch space and informal meeting area which is used on a daily basis. The gold brushed anodised aluminium panels further reflect the light and provide another textured layer.

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定制的声学片区域是一个关键因素，有助于整体的感觉和空间氛围。它们被悬挂在现有的混凝土天花板上；保持暴露的梁和空间的高度，同时隐藏电气服务，提供高的声学性能和最小的视觉杂波。

Custom made acoustic sheets area a key element that contributes to the overall feel and ambience of the space. They are suspended off the existing concrete ceilings; retain the exposed beams and height of the space whilst concealing the electrical services, providing high acoustic performance with minimal visual clutter.

树脂结合砾石地板

Resin bound gravel flooring

现有的地板上有一层水泥板，情况很差。将树脂结合的光泽黑砾石浇在现有地板上，弥补了地板的不均匀性，创造了无缝的光洁度。地板的性质有助于操纵自然光源，因为它闪烁和反射周围的光。这是一个强劲而优雅的收尾。

The existing floor had a layer of cement screed that was in very poor condition. Resin bonded gloss black gravel was poured over the existing floor, which remedied the unevenness of the floor and created a seamless finish. The nature of the floor contributes to manipulating the natural light source, as it shimmers and reflects the ambient light. It is a robust yet elegant finish.

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书写墙

Writing wall

客户的具体要求之一是在非正式会议空间附近设置白板。这转化成了一堵“书写墙”，上面覆盖着全高的丙烯酸面板。再一次，这些不仅是功利主义的，而且还创造了有趣的反射光，从而涉及到共同的主题，光操纵整个项目。

One of the client’s specific requirements was for a whiteboard near an informal meeting space. This translated into a “writing wall” that was clad in full height acrylic panels. Again, these are not only utilitarian but also create interesting reflections of light, thus relating to the common theme of light manipulation throughout the project.

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董事会会议室是他们业务的关键部分，是他们在每个项目完成时向客户进行最后陈述的空间。黑色的高光泽天花板反映了黑色地板的装饰，并加强了戏剧性的空间，创造了自然光透过周围墙壁上半透明的羊毛护套。定制的19世纪奥克兰商业企业家的肖像被设计成飘浮在窗帘上。

The boardroom is a key part of their business, as the space where they conduct their final presentations to their client’s at the completion of each project. The black high gloss ceiling mirrors the black floor finish and reinforces the drama of the space that is created by the natural light filtering through the translucent voile sheers on the surrounding walls. Customised 19th Century portraits of well-known Auckland business entrepreneurs have been designed to float over the curtains.

 © Emily Andrews

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