When Representation becomes reality
Squint/Opera
Overview
Visualisation and animation studio Squint/Opera render reality every day. The fit-out for their Australian headquarters reinforces this trait: physical space and its digital doppelganger confluence in the workplace.
The office uses the wireframe space of modelling software as real-time infrastructure through the installation of custom-steel grid-mesh. Work spaces are carved out of this matrix to create spatial divisions and privacy while retaining views across the studio. Each workstation can be customised by its inhabitant with a catalogue of specifically designed screens, hooks and containers (for plants, stationary or personal belongings). Near the windows the grid forms an indoor verandah where staff can meet on bitmapped bright-blue sky seating.
Planting forms an important part of the space with biophilia – bringing elements of the outside in – enhancing workplace satisfaction. Planting boxes containing creepers click into the space frame, which solidify the space as they grow. In the presentation room, an LED hydroponic system throws magenta light on the planting, referencing the Squint/Opera logo, and casting a further element of artificiality over the space.
The slippages and glitches between the physical and digital world may offer new worlds to human perception. It is this point of intersection between representation and reality where meaning for the user is made.
The office uses the wireframe space of modelling software as real-time infrastructure through the installation of custom-steel grid-mesh.
Near the windows the grid forms an indoor verandah where staff can meet on bitmapped bright-blue sky seating.
Planting forms an important part of the space with biophilia – bringing elements of the outside in – enhancing workplace satisfaction.
In the presentation room, an LED hydroponic system throws magenta light on the planting, referencing the Squint Opera logo, and casting a further element of artificiality over the space.
The office uses the wireframe space of modelling software as real-time infrastructure through the installation of custom-steel grid-mesh.
Near the windows the grid forms an indoor verandah where staff can meet on bitmapped bright-blue sky seating.
Planting forms an important part of the space with biophilia – bringing elements of the outside in – enhancing workplace satisfaction.
In the presentation room, an LED hydroponic system throws magenta light on the planting, referencing the Squint Opera logo, and casting a further element of artificiality over the space.
