The contemporary office space is versatile, functional, focused on promoting well-being, and equally mindful of aesthetics. These are precisely the concepts that Fantoni effortlessly embodies with his furnishing design for the new GFH Capital headquarters, the investment banking division of GFH Financial Group Bahrain strategically located in Dubai’s bustling financial district. Throughout the project, the Udine-based company collaborated closely with architect Davide Chiaverini, founder of D-Interiors studio, who has long worked in partnership with GFH.
Together, they succeeded in creating a dynamic, informal environment which, perhaps most importantly, perfectly aligns with the company’s corporate image. In the words of the architect, “The client’s request was to have a dynamic, informal setting, without losing the identity of the financial institutions. For this reason, we immediately selected furnishings by Fantoni, the company that configured the work areas, customizing them and reconciling the client’s numerous needs, in tune with my stylistic choices that set out to conserve a clean look. ”The Group transformed one of its own buildings into a sophisticated four-story workspace, one which serves not only to enhance meeting and collaboration spaces but also to prioritize individual privacy and ensure comfortable workstations.
This was attained primarily through the harmonious and complementary integration of Fantoni furniture. The Framework collection, with its versatile dual-function storage units, serves to partition and demarcate the areas, incorporating decorative elements such as plants for added visual appeal. The Meet Up tables in the meeting rooms speak to the changing nature of executive environments. In recent years, these spaces have undergone a considerable shift, with less emphasis being placed on individuality, and a stronger focus being paid to collaboration, all the while maintaining a commitment to both functionality and essential design. The Woods program also sets out to define individual workstations, with desks featuring a distinctive sloping leg design, while the Outline bookcase, aside from its customary display and functional roles inherent in executive office systems, exudes an aesthetic quality reminiscent of home interiors.
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