Airbnb日本的新家位於東京新宿區。Airbnb繼續它的使命，創造了一個令人愉快、實用的功能性工作空間，並反映了Airbnb文化和“belong anywhere”的理念，並參考了當地建築的特點和設計。從接待區到咖啡廳區，一條木小徑通向類似建築形態的會議室，這些會議室采用了Airbnb現有房型的獨特外部覆層和內部設計。Airbnb環境設計團隊與當地建築師緊密合作，創造了這個500平方米的辦公空間。
Airbnb is delighted to unveil its new Tokyo office in Shinjuku, Japan. Airbnb continues its mission to create functional workspaces that are enjoyable, practical and reflect Airbnb’s culture and ‘belong anywhere’ ethos with reference to local identity and design. From the reception and café area, a wooden path leads to a series of building-like meeting rooms, designed using distinctive exterior cladding and interiors based on existing Airbnb listings. Airbnb’s Environments Team worked closely with local architects, Suppose Design Office, to create a 500 sqm office space.
Airbnb環境設計團隊對位於東京的Airbnb員工進行了調研和詳細訪談，以概念化出最初的設計方案和平麵圖，他們與Suppose設計團隊一起合作。前Airbnb東京辦室由一係列公司套房組成，公共空間有限，限製了員工的溝通和參與。但是現在員工可以使用一係列工作配置，包括公共工作台，可調高度的辦公桌，私人和半私人電話亭，休息室和咖啡館，這樣可以實現健康的人體工學運動，增加員工社交和參與度，以及貫穿“belong anywhere”的工作理念。
The Environments Team conducted extensive research and detailed interviews with Airbnb’s Tokyo-based employees to conceptualize the initial program and floor plan. They collaborated with Suppose Design Office to develop the layout and design elements. The former Airbnb Tokyo office consisted of a series of corporate suites with limited communal space, which restricted employee communication and engagement. Employees can now use a range of work configurations including communal work tables, height adjustable desks, project tables, private and semi-private phone booths, lounges and cafes. This makes for healthy ergonomic movement, increased socializing and engagement, and a ‘belong anywhere’ work concept.
大自然的設計元素被大量融入到新設計中，創造了一個寧靜的工作空間，員工可以在這裏逃離新宿區繁雜的城市環境。當員工進入辦公室時，他們便身處於一個被植物包圍的安靜環境中。接待區讓人聯想起戶外咖啡館，雙層高的中庭充滿自然光線，木質公用桌子和綠色地板的工作區設計來源於公園的靈感。
In response to employee feedback, nature was heavily incorporated into the new design to create a peaceful working space where employees can escape the chaotic urban environment of the local area in Shinjuku. When employees enter the office, they are transported into a tranquil setting surrounded by plants. The reception area is reminiscent of an outdoor café with a double height atrium that floods with natural light and park inspired work areas with wooden communal tables and green flooring.
辦公室的一個關鍵元素是一個由榻榻米覆蓋的高架平台，靈感來自日本傳統文化。員工可以脫下鞋子，在其中一個坐墊上坐下，欣賞新宿的美景。茶館電話亭由當地的白橡木和米紙薄膜製成，模仿了典型的日本茶館的柔和燈光。
A key element of the office is the Engawa, an elevated platform covered with Tatami mats inspired by traditional Japanese culture. Employees can remove their shoes and take a seat on one of the cushions where they can enjoy the spectacular view of Shinjuku. The tea house phone booths are made from local white oak and rice paper film to emulate the soft glow of a typical Japanese tea house.
設計空間麵臨的最大挑戰是典型的東京建築，固定低天花板高度，和單調的天花板瓷磚的問題。員工們表示需要調整天花板，使空間感覺更大、更明亮。作為回應，Suppose設計團隊和環境設計團隊製定了一個方案設計，將黑色的天花板與下降的照明燈結合在一起，使上麵的平麵消失，給人以更高的天花板和更大的空間的感覺。
One of the biggest challenges when designing the space was working with fixed low ceiling height, typical of architecture in Tokyo, and monotonous ceiling tiles. Employees expressed a key need to adapt the ceiling to make the space feel bigger and brighter. In response, Suppose Design Office and the Environments Team formulated a design that incorporated a black ceiling with dropped lighting so that the plane above disappeared and gave the impression of a higher ceiling and a bigger space.
除了建築施工，設計團隊還委托東京的承包商Setup為辦公室定製桌子並委托當地製造商New Light Pottery定製照明設計，以支持當地的工藝。Suppose 設計團隊為辦公室設計的咖啡館照明，讓人聯想起漂浮在空中的燈籠，牆上的壁燈受到戶外街燈的啟發，並定製了簡單實用的桌子，由當地木材製成，並配有黑色金屬。
In addition to the architectural construction, Tokyo-based contractor Setup was commissioned to create bespoke tables for the office and local manufacturer, New Light Pottery, was commissioned to realize bespoke lighting designs, supporting local craftsmanship. Suppose Design Office developed café lighting reminiscent of lanterns floating up into the sky, wall sconces inspired by outdoor street lighting and custom-made simple and functional tables, crafted from local wood with black metal accents.
完整項目信息
項目名稱：東京Airbnb辦公室
項目位置：日本東京新宿
項目類型：辦公空間/Airbnb係列辦公室
完成時間：2016
項目麵積：500平方米
使用材料：木材、金屬、瓷磚
設計公司：Suppose Design Office & Airbnb Environments Team
攝影：Studio Periphery
