Warm light and shadow weave a healing poem for the heart of finance: Narrative of Midas Office Space
Warm light and shadow weave a healing poem for the heart of finance: Narrative of Midas Office Space
Address: Istanbul, Türkiye
Area: 1300 square meters
Key words: furniture, soft decoration matching, finance, investment, Türkiye, people-oriented, employee experience, ABW office concept, warm aesthetics, acoustic optimization, flexible and diversified, office environment design
In Istanbul, a vibrant city spanning across the Eurasian continent and with a layered history, the pulse of finance is strong and rapid. For Midas, a leading local investment company, its new headquarters located in the city is not only a place to handle capital and risk, but also expected to become a harbor that nurtures wisdom and unites people. When the cold digital logic meets the warm care for people, "spatial healing" is no longer an empty concept, but embodies a friendly design practice composed of warm light and shadow, soft materials, and flexible patterns within 1300 square meters, quietly reshaping the daily experience of financial practitioners.
The traditional financial office space is often a metaphor for power structure and efficiency and coldness. The design philosophy of Midas office is first and foremost a profound practice of the "ABW office concept". There are no fixed seats or strict hierarchical divisions here, instead, there are "flexible and diverse" scene puzzles. A quiet cabin dedicated to work, an open discussion area that promotes collaboration, library style seats for temporary focus, and a leisure corner for people to relax and contemplate are interwoven like a symphony. This liquidity liberates employees' bodies and also unleashes the boundaries of their thinking. Investment insights and strategic decisions are no longer limited to a narrow grid, but gain more freedom in walking and making choices.
The 'warm aesthetics' is the core touch of this healing experience. The design abandons the cold metal and sharp lines commonly used in financial spaces, and instead embraces a reassuring softness. The warm texture of natural wood is widely spread, extending from the floor to some walls and customized furniture, conveying a solid texture. Fabric and leather play an important role in the "soft outfit matching". The sofa, seats, carpet, and curtains are selected with neutral and soft colors, providing a comfortable touch and a warm base color visually. The most exquisite is the use of "light and shadow". Designers are like poets, cleverly guiding natural light and complemented by carefully arranged indirect lighting and adjustable lighting fixtures, so that the light is not direct, but through diffuse reflection, gently spreading throughout the space, eliminating the sharpness of shadows, and creating a uniform, peaceful, and time filled atmosphere. This is secretly in line with the romantic temperament of Istanbul's urban light and shadow, allowing rational work to be immersed in emotional poetry.
Under the tone of openness and warmth, 'acoustic optimization' ensures the depth of healing. Financial work often requires a high level of focus and confidential conversations, and the chaos of the environment is one of the biggest distractions. The space effectively absorbs environmental noise and controls reverberation time through the clever arrangement of sound-absorbing ceilings, characteristic wall panels, a large number of soft furniture, and green plants. Even in open areas, suitable acoustic privacy is maintained, and independent telephone booths and conference rooms are the fortresses of sound tranquility. This meticulous care for the auditory environment creates a "white noise" background for the brain to think deeply, which is an effective antidote to anxiety.