02 | Dumb Box

Co-working Space, 2019

Instructor: Fabrizio Gallanti

Team: Yujin Hong

Usage: Business Office

Location: Montreal, QC

This building offers shared workspaces to all sizes of companies, ranging from startups to enterprises. Various sizes of private offices formed by 5m-side-length cubes are linked through internal terraces. The terraces function as communal spaces and circulation. They consist of working tables and relaxing areas, encouraging both professional discussions and casual socialization. Big companies rent private offices depending on their needs. Startups can cut off expenditures by renting a few tables in the communal areas and utilizing the shared tables.

The stairs and bridges allow occupants to move freely around the building. To create a spontaneous circulation, this building motivates communication among the occupants. What’s more, it contributes to the interaction between people and the building. Dumb Box is thus a refreshing building that everyone can have their own routes.