Commercial office spaces today boast a range of amenities, but their design, while serviceable, usually offers little in the way of inspiration. For retail park developer Rock Capital, the BIT CREATIVE team delivered a gallery-like space that showcases a collection of canvases. “The interiors we designed act as a subtle backdrop to the strongly contrasting pieces of art, rich in color and form,” says Barnaba Grzelecki, project lead and architect at BIT CREATIVE.

Modern office lounge with wooden accents, round seating around a column, bar area with stools, armchairs, and large windows with city views.

The 4,951-square-foot headquarters is housed in the Metropolitan building located near Pilsudski Square in Warsaw, Poland. The arches of the distinctive Foster + Partners structure are referenced throughout the office. Curves of all sizes abound, which creates a dialogue between the exterior and the rooms within.

A modern lounge with red accent chairs, round tables, and a cup on a tray. A person stands by large windows overlooking a building across the street.

To set the tone with an open, welcoming entrance, a covered structural column, rather than a traditional reception desk, is the unexpected centerpiece. A mirrored ceiling inset softly reflects light and visibly enlarges the surrounding area. This zone also doubles as a social space, seamlessly connecting to a kitchen separated by sliding doors. A sofa, poufs, and tables encourage collaboration.

Modern office lounge with a round table, chairs, high stools at a bar counter, and a wooden wall featuring a geometric logo. Large windows provide natural light.

Two modern pendant light fixtures with cylindrical glass shades and visible spiral filaments hang from the ceiling in a contemporary interior space.

Pink flowers in a gray pot sit on a round wooden tray atop a white marble table with light veining.

A modern conference room with a long white table, grey swivel chairs, a large wall-mounted screen, abstract art, and a wooden panel ceiling.

The glass-front conference room features a ceiling composed of slats with discreetly integrated lighting. A custom table of sintered stone, the same material utilized in the reception area, mimics the look of rock. Concrete, wood, and a water-like laminate are paired together to provide a cohesive look.

A geometric wooden ceiling design with intersecting beams and a fluted cylindrical column set against an exposed concrete and metal background.

Modern office corridor with glass-walled rooms on the left, curved wall on the right, carpeted floor, and a seating area visible at the end near large windows.

Modern office interior with a glass-walled meeting room, four chairs around a table, abstract art on the wall, and carpeted flooring in a neutral color scheme.

A palette with cream, beige, and gray tones compensates for the limited natural light on the first  floor. The walls are finished with wallpaper and gently raised textures to establish a minimalist backdrop for the paintings by Lukasz Stokowski on view. With dynamic splashes of red, orange, and yellow, each work was specifically made for this project. In keeping with the overarching theme, the meeting rooms are named after noted artists like Salvador Dalí and Banksy, some of the favorite creatives of Jakub Linka, an avid collector and CEO of Rock Capital.

Small modern meeting room with a wooden table, two orange chairs, wall-mounted shelves, round wall accents, and a glass door labeled "DALI." Three glass water bottles sit on the table.

Small modern office with two black ergonomic chairs, a black desk, an open laptop, a glass of water, and a circular wall light on a beige wall.

Modern office hallway with glass and wood-paneled doors, frosted windows, carpeted floor, and desks with plants in the background.

Modern open office with workstations, ergonomic chairs, a wooden divider with plants, large windows, and abstract wall art.

The elements in the headquarters are as thoughtfully curated as the art, all combining to provide an elevated setting that still supports staff as they complete tasks. “It is a well thought-out, modern, and ergonomic office, further enriched by unique details and interesting shapes,” Grzelecki notes. “It is a space that employees enjoy coming to, one that energizes and motivates them.”

Modern office corridor with beige carpet, glass-walled offices on the right, a kitchenette with tables and chairs on the left, and a person walking in the background.

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, black appliances, a round table with four chairs, a bar counter with stools, and a decorative tile accent wall.

For more information, visit bitcreative.info.

Photography by Fotomohito.

Anna Zappia is a New York City-based writer and editor with a passion for textiles, and she can often be found at a fashion exhibit or shopping for more books. Anna writes the Friday Five column, as well as commercial content.