The revamped Odeon 331, previously known as Odeon Towers, provided us with the opportunity to reimagine the office lobby as a vibrant third place where work and leisure intersect. Guided by a ‘less is more’ concept, the design scheme proposed stripping back the lobby’s façade for an open and naturally-ventilated area. Greenery and timber elements are generously introduced into the lobby, creating an atmosphere of being nestled in an urban park while lending the office lobby a sense of place and arrival.

The blurring of boundaries between the indoors and outdoors is also a key strategy in transforming the once-cramped and enclosed lobby so that it is more than a transitional space. Porous and welcoming, the improved visibility and accessibility to existing amenities and food & beverage stores effectively re-engage Odeon 331 with its locale while inviting end-users to dwell, connect and relax.