Learning Bright Office

Learning Bright Office

Learning Bright Office is an innovative interior design project completed in December 2018 for a preparatory school in Kyobashi, Osaka City, Japan, exemplifying the harmonious fusion of minimalistic aesthetics and psychological design principles. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning project, conceived by architect Tetsuya Matsumoto and team members Motoaki Takeuchi and Farid Ziani, encompasses a 155-square-meter space that serves as a reception area, consultation space, and meeting facility. The design's distinctive approach employs a sophisticated interplay of white and gold finishes to create a bright, forward-looking environment that symbolically represents professional success and academic achievement. The space overcomes significant architectural challenges, particularly the constraints of low ceiling height and limited natural light, through innovative solutions including the strategic placement of reflective aluminum panels that create an illusion of expanded vertical space. The interior's material palette comprises LGS structure with plasterboard panels, decorative sheets in white and gold finishes, and grey carpet tiles, all carefully selected to enhance the psychological impact of the environment. The layout flows seamlessly from the entrance hall to the reception counter, with counseling areas featuring blue velvet chairs and a glass-walled conference room integrated into the space. This thoughtfully executed design demonstrates how interior architecture can positively influence educational environments by creating spaces that inspire and motivate students while maintaining professional functionality.

interior design, minimalist architecture, educational space, professional office, Japanese design, contemporary workspace

— Adam Dawson

CITATION : "Adam Dawson. 'Learning Bright Office.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=438525 (Accessed on June 07, 2025)"