Think Workspace

Located in San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, the city’s entrepreneurial culture is reflected in the need for projects like this one, which combine functionality and design in a collaborative work environment. The choice of this location is no coincidence: the city requires spaces that can adapt to new ways of working, fostering interaction among individuals, startups, and established companies.

To maximize functionality, the space is organized around a logical layout that prioritizes service efficiency, smooth circulation, and effective use of space. At the core is a central node that integrates the reception, printing area, kitchenette, meeting room, storage, and other service spaces. The men’s and women’s restrooms are located adjacent to this hub. By concentrating services at the center of the floor plan, work areas are arranged along the perimeter, leaving the intermediate zones open for collaboration and informal meetings.

Recognizing that work takes place both individually and collectively, the architectural program includes phone booths; offices for four, six, eight, and up to eighteen people; open work areas; and a flexible meeting room that enhances adaptability within the design itself, allowing the space to be configured to different needs. The layout encourages spontaneous communication and creativity, while also respecting moments of privacy and concentration. This organization reflects a nuanced understanding of the dynamics of contemporary workers and entrepreneurs.

Placing people at the center of the experience, the design emphasizes well-being. Natural light fills the building’s perimeter through large windows that connect to the surrounding landscape, creating a steady flow of daylight that strengthens the relationship between interior and exterior. Artificial lighting complements this atmosphere with linear, circular, and spherical fixtures strategically distributed across the space.

The project adopts an industrial aesthetic, visible in the exposed slab, the metal window frames, and the installations, but softens it through the use of green. This chromatic thread introduces freshness, warmth, and balance into an urban interior. Beyond aesthetics, the color also enhances the environmental perception of the space, contributing to user comfort and well-being.

The palette features cementitious textures that define circulation, as well as wood accents in furniture, floors, and wainscoting, and green tiles and textiles. Combined with the transparency of fluted glass, these materials create a pared-down yet distinctive identity.

The strategies employed in this project demonstrate how architectural design can respond to new working models, combining functionality, flexibility, and well-being. By integrating industrial aesthetics, a clear spatial logic, and thoughtful lighting, the project strikes a balance between operational efficiency and environmental quality, offering a space that supports collaboration, focus, and comfort while fostering a harmonious connection with its surroundings.