GroupDCA designs an efficient, energetic and vibrant office for Milium International, Dubai.

Milium International LLC is a wholesale business that deals with handling the import & export of consumer electronics, specifically smartphones, and devices. Their office located on the 15th floor of The Opus, Dubai, Milium International is a new-age office space that transcends conventional hierarchies. Influenced by the fluid, sculptural building it resides in– planned and executed by the innovative Zaha Hadid Architects– the design intent of the layout breaks down rigid social and interpersonal systems in a professional environment.

As the building is set amidst the concrete landscape of Dubai’s Business Bay and bestowed with an abundance of direct sunlight, indoor plants are strategically placed to breathe life into the soothing neutral tones of the space and add freshness. The biophilic element subtly improves the overall health and wellbeing of the employees.

Spread over 2,800 sq. ft., the skewed layout respects and represents the building’s original form. At this contemporary office, formal and informal meeting areas are designed to flow into one another. At the entrance, an array of seating arrangements, including a bespoke community table, offer multiple break out zones. The main office floor is largely onedimensional, and the floating acoustical fins on the ceiling line up in clean configurations that enhance the linearity of the space.

As the building is set amidst the concrete landscape of Dubai’s Business Bay and bestowed with an abundance of direct sunlight, indoor plants are strategically placed to breathe life into the soothing neutral tones of the space and add freshness. The biophilic element subtly improves the overall health and well-being of the employees. The modern carpeting adds a second layer of sound protection to ensure utmost privacy. The soft colour palette serves as an inspiration with the warm wood-clad surroundings and modern chairs. The end goal is to strike the right balance between less and more.

In the cabin, one is welcomed by the pattern of lines and blocks for the storage that is found in the entire workplace. The space is enhanced by hints of vegetation, large windows, and wood tones for the flooring and furniture.

In the conference room, one is welcomed with a splash of blue tone which also becomes a feature wall. This bold color gives the entire workplace an authoritative appeal against the neutral shades of wood and grey.

At this contemporary office, formal and informal meeting areas are designed to flow into one another. The generous inflow of natural light makes the room a cozier place to have formal conversations. The contemporary racks on one side with a wood palette make it an inviting zone.

Overall, this office strikes the right balance between aesthetics and functionality.