Kyearn Architecture: Winner of World Design Awards 2024. CY Office is an office fitout project for Chan Yahl Real Estate Agency. The real estate agency had outgrown their previous office space after several years of operation. They sought a new location that would support their expanding needs and offer areas for client engagement and meetings.

In designing the office fitout, Kyearn Architecture carefully considered several factors, including the agency’s brand identity, company culture, functional needs, and desired aesthetic. We understood that branding extends beyond merely placing a logo on the wall. Our goal was to create a cohesive experience that consistently reinforced the agency’s brand at every touchpoint.

Through detailed discussions with the agency, we identified three core design concepts: modern, minimalist, and industrial. Space planning was a key consideration, particularly in working within the existing constraints. The dynamic and interpersonal character of a real estate agency requires a careful balance between openness for networking, and privacy for confidential discussions.

The entryway’s deep rectangular space is compositionally layered to achieve depth and spaciousness. Between the undulating timber ceiling and polished concrete floor, the open greeting area not only serves as a versatile event and auction space, but effectively frames the reception area beyond. This entrance space offers a unique feature where the office and agents can engage with and attract new potential clients. At the rear, the sleek industrial-style glass and metal partition of the meeting room offers a transparent separation without compromising openness.

A secondary entrance welcomes staff and clients into an intermediary seating area. This setup accommodates flexible daily work schedules, whether in the office or remote, providing uninterrupted and direct access to office facilities. It seamlessly connects the public auction space with private workspaces and meeting rooms, enhancing the overall flow and functionality.

The office’s open-plan work area is supplemented with an unenclosed communal kitchen and casual lounge space. Maintaining transparency and ensuring seamless connectivity between agents as they moved throughout the office was integral to fostering the friendly and approachable work environment that the agency wanted to create.

Project Details:-
Firm
Kyearn Architecture

Designer
Yong Xiang

Project Name
CY Office

Project Category
Commercial Interior Built

Team
Kyearn Architecture, Nick Construction

Project Location
Sydney

Country
Australia

Photography ©Credit
Continuous Creative

Kyearn Architecture is a Sydney-based architecture firm led by Kyearn Ngoi and co-founding partner King Keng Lee. Founded 2019, the practice combines Kyearn and King’s respective experience of 11 and 18 years in local and international projects. They lead the team with their extensive knowledge in Education, Residential, Healthcare, Retail, Commercial, Remediation, Interior Fit-out, and Aged Care Senior Living projects.

Kyearn Architecture’s core practice revolves around fostering creativity in every project and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of their work. They are driven to deliver architecturally aesthetic and innovative designs that enrich and add value to every project.

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