While data-driven tech companies often boast a range of spaces within mega headquarters, these can feel little more than hodgepodge. For the first dedicated Berlin office of Miro, the architects at M Moser Associates designed a community hub with an emphasis on teamwork.
The office is filled with touches that celebrate the artistic expression that abounds in Germany’s capital. “Berlin is such a layered and creative city, where every person leaves their mark, just like Miro’s platform allows individuals to make their own signature or symbols,” says Ella Cain, associate designer at M Moser Associates and project lead.
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Inspired by Berlin’s spirit of nonconformity, the 27,000-square-foot workplace highlights the building’s industrial character. Exposed ceilings and concrete have a slightly rough look that adds a touch of edginess.
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Halfway through the project, a company-wide rebrand was an unexpected challenge. The designers decided to weave playful detailing throughout in the signature yellow, purple, and blue. Miro icons bring a playful touch to surfaces. Triangles, circles, and arrows are formed into bright lights or plaques that decorate the walls.
A highlight is the 45-foot mural in the multipurpose event space. Created by local artist and illustrator Vidam, it features the illustrator’s signature characters (on laptops, of course) and vibrant urban scenes in a pop-surrealistic style. This one-of-a-kind artwork not only reflects the essence of Berlin, it also complements Miro’s corporate identity.
With insights gleaned from M Moser’s work on Miro’s Amsterdam office, completed in 2022, there was a move away from fixed typologies and a focus on flexibility. Designed to accommodate up to 120 employees, there are seamless transitions from the main public areas to focus-driven zones. Visitors can sit on sofas beneath the mural, while staff members can brainstorm in co-working sectors and collaboration spaces. Acoustic felt panels and mesh tenting provide some separation, yet still retain an airy feel.
A library area, first introduced in the Netherlands branch, was enhanced here. Instead of a nook with books placed on shelves, this tucked-away spot is surrounded by lush greenery. It’s a place to relax or savor a quiet moment away from the main floor, which offers an unexpected sensory experience via biophilia.
By introducing variety across the plan, and interspersing sections for working and meeting, the workspace offers personalization for these employees. “This office is a place of connection that feels timeless, but it is very much bespoke for the local team,” Cain notes.
For more on Miro and M Moser Associates, visit mmoser.com.
Photography by Chris Wharton.