Programming

STUDIOS' first task was to produce a “programmatic masterplan” to define the different components (activities, adjacencies and physical links) that would create the Unlimitrust experience.

Based on an in-depth analysis of resident and visitor journeys, STUDIOS imagined an active base spanning the three wings of the building with all the programmatic elements essential to creating a fluid and complete experience : efficient workspaces, a varied catering offer, access to outdoor spaces, and modular collaboration spaces to organize presentations, pitches, events and brainstorming sessions.

Our focus on the user experience as well as our desire to capitalize on the building's assets led us to bring modifications to the base building. This included the creation of an interior street tying together the public spaces on the ground floor, the redesign of the patios to make them accessible and the addition of two staircases linking first floor and patio level to create visual porosity, fluid connections, and maximise natural light in the lower level.

Interiors that embody the project DNA

The concept was developed around SICPA's vision for the campus: open, welcoming and in constant motion. With a commitment to sustainability and biophilia the design combines the vibrant energy of technology with the hushed comfort of a hospitality-driven site to create a stimulating and timeless place.

The rigorous selection of materials, furniture and fixtures is reflected in the quality of the finishes, to provide harmonious continuity throughout the spaces.

Careful work on the lighting has created atmospheres that are both energising and soothing. The ceiling of the lobby and interior street is finished in perforated steel, its motif evoking a canopy punctuated by light, bringing unity to this central location. The meeting rooms and catering areas have their own identities, each with specific light fixtures.

Colour also contributes to the energy of the campus. The bright hues of the meeting rooms and showroom contrast with the calmer tones of the lobby, interior street and basement foyer, while the catering areas have their own specific hospitality codes.

Three catering options are available to meet individual preferences throughout the day and to offer a variety of destinations on campus.

The Brasserie 1927, with its large terrace, offers an alternative workspace outside mealtimes. The Boulangerie is a fast-food café open all day long. The Convenience Store offers a self-service café-épicerie.

Materials

The presence of wood throughout brings unity, comfort and warmth to the different spaces. The minerality of the light terrazzo flooring contrasts with the parquet inserts in the dining areas. Natural materials – such as wood-fibre or paper-pulp panels – add refinement; while the carpets and textiles add warmth.

All the finishes use sustainable, with materials that promote wellbeing and express authenticity and durability.

A focus on innovative recycled materials was also a guiding principle including the Foresso countertop, a recycled wood terrazzo made from waste from trees felled in Great Britain, the Magna Glaskeramik walls made in Germany from recycled glass bottles, and the bio sourced acoustic panels from Baux in wood fibre or cellulose