Stainless steel is a material as common as exposed concrete, wood or sintered stone, but it is gaining ground in office projects, as it adds a sophisticated and contemporary touch to the decor. We show you some examples of its application so you can see the spectacular results.

Stainless steel, the alloy that changed the modern era

Stainless steel is a material that conveys modernity, elegance, cleanliness and lightness. It is a steel alloy with a percentage between 10% and 30% of nickel and chrome, although there are several types of stainless steels with other compounds. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, several companies in Europe and the United States contributed to the expansion and manufacture of this innovative metal material, whose main property is that it does not rust.

Revolutionized the product design, Since, due to its resistance to corrosion, it began to be used to manufacture from street furniture, to cutlery and kitchen utensils, surgical utensils, machines for the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, washing machines and dishwashers, ornamental elements in buildings, parts for ships, laboratory utensils, watches, etc.

At the service of the corporate image

The offices of S-GAME in Beijing, one of the leading Chinese developers of mobile games, are the external expression of the company's corporate culture. The inspiration for the space came from the same team of game designers, dream weavers and his dream world.

To do this, large quantities of stainless steel in various elements, softened by the curvature of the wood, and combined with the black colour, creating a sense of layering that extends and recreates the S-GAME gaming universe. The warm wood tones of the tree-shaped canopy structures add clean, powerful curves to the space. 

The body of a car

In the offices of Maserati In Shanghai we find another excellent example of the use of large areas of stainless steel at the service of the corporate image of the brand. And just like the previous example, the use of the wood and the rounded shapes have been fundamental to soften the final effect of the project, since the excess of metallic matte silver can be cold and aseptic.

From the entrance to the offices, both clients and employees are immersed in a space of light, rich materials and soft lines. The focal point of the office are the reception and the lounge, which stand out in the surrounding space as two metal blocks. The design is a tribute to Maserati models: the interior is soft and rich, with materials such as wood and Alcantara fabric, while the exterior, wrapped in stainless steel, It is cold and sinuous, reminiscent of the body of a car.

A ductile and resistant material

One of the most notable qualities of stainless steel is that it undoubtedly adds character and does not go unnoticed. visual impact It is decisive in an entrance, as the two images show, where it was combined with a floor of polished concrete and furniture, once again, from wood. In this case, the monitor was designed from the sheet of stainless steel one piece, curved at the ends.

Precisely, this is another of the advantages of stainless steel: its flexibility. Thanks to its excellent tensile strength, it is perfect for manufacturing various home construction products, such as sinks, door frames and other elements. In addition, as it is non-porous, it does not absorb dirt and is very easy to clean.

Sober and sophisticated

In this Tel Aviv law firm, timeless canons were applied to office planning, with criteria of simplicity and sobriety to create clear and harmonious spaces, free of materials and objects.

El matte silver metallic finish It has been used in the dividing panels of the “bubble” meeting rooms, and in the ingenious system of vertical lattices, anchored to the floor and ceiling, which can be opened and closed as desired.

Here, too, wood plays an important role in bringing warmth to the result, as does the grass-green colour of the cabinets in the background, which evokes nature. Stainless steel is a material that combines practically with everything, since it offers a neutral background on which different colours, textures and finishes can be applied with excellent results.

Metallic touches

We close our particular “ode” to stainless steel with these two applications from a financial office, which demonstrate that putting a metallic touch elevate any decor. Upstairs, the doors to the offices are made of steel, material that is repeated in the ceiling grid which hides the ducts and lighting system. And below, the lamp with steel screen along with its wooden twin. Once again, the wood It provides the extra warmth that complements steel.

Finally, although stainless steel has many advantages, it is necessary to warn that care must be taken with the dents and it is advisable to have the installation done by an expert, to avoid problems. Otherwise, it's all advantages!

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