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Kaizen Campus

Interior Design
Business Environment Design

Architect / Designer:

Urban Soul Project

Studio:

Urban Soul Project

Design Team:

Partner in Charge: Tasos Georgantzis, Lead architects: Christina Petsiou, Meni Kontakioti, Supervisor Architect: Ioanna Alexi, Design team: Ioanna Tzampazi, Mary Mavrogenidou, Alkistis Brountzou, Natasa Zarogoulidou, Eleni Chousen, Eleni Marmaridou, Rania Pantzi, Iris Triantafillidi, Sofia Nikopoulou, Evaggelia Tsoutsa, Iro Chatzivasiliou, Environmental Graphics / Wayfinding Graphics: Athina Rizopoulou

Copyright:

Kim Powell Photography

Country:

Greece

Kaizen Campus is a modern office building of high standards. Its main functions include three types of closed offices, open spaces, meeting rooms, and a reception area.

The architectural design of the Kaizen Campus interiors was shaped by Kaizen Gaming’s need to house its growing organization in a new modern building that can adapt to the evergrowing demands of the contemporary office culture and the hybrid work model established due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Based on the needs of each Kaizen Gaming department, each space is designed accordigly. The work areas provide a gradation of work-styles, from individual to teamwork, accommodating the needs for adaptability and collaboration. A modular library system divides a single space into multiple smaller areas that can function as an open meeting rooms, or as a group work area with different cluster layouts. Groups of 4, 6 or of even 8 people can be formed spontaneously with the use of an agile desk.

The engraving of the floor follows an organic form that emphasizes the fluidity of the space. Quality braided vinyl flooring was used for the final finish of the flooring. Apart from the aesthetic effect, it contributes significantly to the space’s acoustics. The flexible magnetic rail system that is used for the lighting can be adapted and converted for multiple future uses.

The implementation of the corporate identity in the building is achieved by placing sculptures depicting the company’s values, designed by the French graphic designer Jerome Masi and made by the sculptor Theodoros Frastanlis.

The LEED Gold certification’s requirements acted as a key factor in the selection of materials that ensure the good health and overall well-being of all employees. In all open and closed spaces, the levels of sound absorption and insulation are ideal• high standards were also set regarding the equipment for water consumption, that is the lowest possible. Generally, all materials are environmentally friendly, with a low carbon footprint and minimal amounts of volatile organic compounds.

Urban Soul Project

Urban Soul Project was founded in 2009• with offices both in Athens and in Thessaloniki, it is one of the largest architectural practices in Greece. Many of the company’s works have been awarded and published repeatedly in Greece and abroad, and it has completed LEED & WELL certified projects. USP provides design services and technical consulting of all scales [architectural design, interior design, branding & styling] for all project categories [offices, hotels, shops, F&B, and homes] in Greece and abroad. With a wide range of more than 95 skilled professionals, USP has the experience and know-how to oversee the project through all stages of design, licensing, and construction.

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