Offig An Ailtire

 

Working from the outset of design and installation of a garden office pod, AODH Design designed, built and installed a it’s interior for an architectural studio. Our challenge was ensuring there would be the required storage for architectural equipment and documents, while also keeping the small space uncluttered with sufficient work spaces, both sitting and standing.

 

Date: 2021 - 2022
Client: Private
Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Type: Office
Tasks: Concept Design • Technical Design • Procurement • 3D Rendering • Project Management • Fabrication • Installation

 
 
gif pink line drawn illustration showing birds eye view of proposed cabinets in the office space
 

One vital step is showcasing to the client what the space will look like as the final product by presenting 3D visualisations. Here we can show their space in context, using their/or as close to their existing equipments/tools as references so they can begin to settle in to their new home - or office in this case.

3d render visualisation of the office with birch cabinets and worktop looking out onto a leafy garden
normal eye height image showing birch office cabinets and worktop with black office chairs and computer monitors
 

Using VR technology, we produced an interactive walk-through of the office space for the client to see exactly how the space was going function which can be extremely beneficial, especially for the smaller spaces. With this, we were able to showcase the feeling of the space and making any necessary changes before we began fabrication.

3d visualisation render panorama image showing the proposed office and its birch ply cabinets and worktop

 

The finished product resembled we designed and installed had to keep in mind the existing pod’s electrical layout which included heaters and electrical points and ensuring they were stay accessible, but without hindering on the openness feeling the clients wanted in the small space.

birch ply office cabinet doors and worktop with brass handles and beige office chair looking out to garden
birch ply standing desk and ply cabinets below for storage for files and folders. floating birch ply shelf above
low level image with beige wobble stool and birch ply cabinets and doors with brass knob handles
 
birch ply drawer front with brass handle and black metal rod supporting files within
birch ply cabinets with corck board on wall surrounded by birch ply framing
birch ply cabinets with a view of the garden from inside the office and a plant on top of birch ply worktop

With our unique design and build technique, we were able to install the space without hindering too long on the day to day life of the practice.

We chose Birch plywood as the main joinery material due to its hard wareing properties and coated the surfaces with a clear, matt UV protection spray so not to alter the natural colour of the Birch plywood.

orange fabic couch in an office space with birch ply cabinets and a black computer in the corner
 
 
 
corner of office showing birch ply cabinets with corcl wall board with pinned items and a printer in the corner.
 

“AODH Design created a beautiful, fresh, contemporary space as our office which makes it a welcoming environment in the morning and a joy to work in throughout the day.”


- Yvonne of Oifig an Ailtire - Client